Category Archives: RagBlog

Drastic Action on Climate Change is Needed Now – and Here’s the PlanBy George MonbiotNov 24, 2006, 17:04 The government must go further, and much faster, in its response to the moral question of the 21st century. It is a … Continue reading →

Superficiality of the US debate suggests a worse catastrophe could be coming Al-Hayat printed yesterday (Thursday November 23) an opinion piece whose argument goes like this: Everyone recognizes that the Iraq policy was based on lies (AlQaeda, WMD and so … Continue reading →

Medical System Becomes SickeningInter Press ServiceDahr Jamail and Ali Al-Fadhily BAGHDAD, Nov 23 (IPS) – After three and a half years of occupation, Iraq’s medical system has sunk to levels lower than seen during the economic sanctions imposed after the … Continue reading →

A Small Light Bulb: Artists, activists, spiritual people conveneBY DIANA WELCH You call yourself a “progressive.” You’ve been down to the Capitol or on the Congress Bridge a time or two, protesting yet another egregious abuse of power by your … Continue reading →

Malachi RitscherChicago anti-war activist burns burns himself alive to protest Iraq war The press has almost completely blacked out this news in mainstream press. A long time Chicago activist, artist and contributer to the Chicago jazz scene has burned himself … Continue reading →

Here are my Mexican Flag Enchiladas. I probably won’t ever actually type up a recipe; it’s not needed. Any enchilada filling(s) you like in the tortillas of your choice will do; it is the decor which makes this dish festive. … Continue reading →

But remarkably after 6 years, if you use Google to search using the term “failure” and click on “I’m Feeling Lucky,” you will still get this page. And we still would very much like to know who’s paid for that. … Continue reading →

Democrat “Political Upheavals” Mean More of the SamePublished on Tuesday, November 21, 2006. I will be 84, come the end of the “war on terror.” “There is every prospect of the ‘war on terror’ extending for 30 years or more,” … Continue reading →

Quote du Jourk “God told me to strike at al-Qaeda and I struck them, and then he instructed me to strike at Saddam, which I did, and now I am determined to solve the problem in the Middle East.” George … Continue reading →

Cabinet ministers desert offices following threatsAzzaman, November 21, 2006 Many Iraqi ministers are staying away from work, fearing attacks from militias or insurgents. Violence has exacerbated in Baghdad with street battles reported daily in several parts of the city. Despite … Continue reading →

In case you missed it, here’s Sy Hersh’s latest intelligence about the Bush administration position toward Iran. As usual, it’s interesting reading. THE NEXT ACTIs a damaged Administration less likely to attack Iran, or more?by SEYMOUR M. HERSHIssue of 2006-11-27Posted … Continue reading →

Here’s number two in a series, this fella being the fearless leader of the Good Ol’ Boys Club. In case you missed it, here is the first member. We put up this pic today so we could ensure you got … Continue reading →