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We’re Still Singin’ On Sunday
We spotted this over at A Star From Mosul‘s blog. It’s an unusual mix of styles, and the message is beautiful.Love and CompassionKadhem AlSaher and Paula Cole For the words, click here.
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But Upon Whom Would We Wish It?
How to choose, how to choose … Thanks to Ava H. in San Diego for this little post-electoral reminder: While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives … Continue reading
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"Homo Colossus"
Jim Otterstrom at Earth Home Garden has a delightful piece today. Here’s a snip: Homo colossus – A colossal failure of values A post-election rant… At 8:30 this morning, during a 5-mile walk with Dallas, I found myself staring at … Continue reading
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Domestic Terrorists
Our buddies at Wake Up From Your Slumber have this interesting post today: A Tale of TWO Terrorists Brooklyn is teeming with terrorists – but you’ll never hear about it in the mainstream media. Why? Because they’re ‘good’ terrorists. “[They’re] … Continue reading
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Iran Contra Redux
Now it’s understandable why W nominated Robert Gates (see this). It all becomes clear …. U.S. seeks better ties by aiding militariesUpdated 11/10/2006 8:09 AM ETBy Barbara Slavin, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — Concern about leftist victories in Latin America has … Continue reading
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Greezy Wheels Are Singin’ On Sunday, Again !!
We’re bringing back the Greezy Wheels because they are such cool folks, and because they gave us permission. I figured this song was about W in the Whitehouse, but Lissa and Cleve Hattersley informed me differently. Cleve said this about … Continue reading
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Chomsky and Ashcar On Fundamentalism
A Cacophony of FundamentalismNoam Chomsky & Gilbert Achcar interviewed by Stephen ShalomMail & Guardian Online, November 3, 2006 Gilbert Achcar: When Arab nationalism, Nasserism and similar trends began to crumble in the 1970s, most governments used Islamic fundamentalism as a … Continue reading
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A Report From Iraq
DRUNK Americans New MASSACRE In Heet An American occupation patrol forced in a house in Heet, about 210km west of Baghdad and killed seven members of the family in side the house yesterday. Early morning today (Nov 8), another American … Continue reading
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Election Reflections – David Hamilton
Many voters told exit polls that they didn’t even know the names of the Democrats they voted for. They just voted against whatever Republican was running as the nearest available Bush symbol to bash. We are entering the golden era … Continue reading
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Kids and the Internet
Are More Laws Needed to Protect Kids Online? (Nov. 10) – The Internet is a fixture in most kids’ lives, but there is broad disagreement over the best way to protect children from things they shouldn’t see online – and … Continue reading
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Words From the Other Side
It can be insightful to watch what your enemy/opponent does and says. The Architect SpeaksBY MIKE ALLEN/WASHINGTON After maintaining a relentless optimism in the face of ominous polls, Karl Rove tells TIME why Republicans wound up taking a bath on … Continue reading
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