Category Archives: RagBlog

We posted this news last Friday, but the extensive reaction from Iraqis was not part of what we saw then. Time does report the latter, and it’s well worth reading. Shock and Anger in Baghdad Greet the Abu Ghraib NewsBy … Continue reading →

Iraq shuts two Sunni TV stationsMonday, November 6, 2006 (Baghdad) Iraqi security forces closed two Sunni Muslim television stations for violating curfew and a law that bans airing material that could undermine the country’s stability, the Interior Ministry said. Brig … Continue reading →

Here we are in the last hours before an American midterm election. This is intended to remind you of the threats to our democracy, and to encourage you to ensure that your vote is counted, and counted correctly. Please also … Continue reading →

BAQUBA – Police said the final toll when forces opened fire on pro-Saddam demonstrators in Baquba on Sunday was two dead and six wounded. Hundreds of people defied a curfew to protest after Saddam Hussein was sentenced to death. Reuters, … Continue reading →

Isn’t this akin to taking teddy bears away from babies? It’s a disheartening follow-up to our earlier post. Chinese police don’t embrace free hugsMonday, November 6, 2006. 6:44pm (AEDT) Chinese police have rounded up a group of people who tried … Continue reading →

Many thanks to our Friends at Earth Family Alpha for finding it first. Been down so long, feels like up to us. Bush Says U.S. Pullout Would Let Iraq Radicals Use Oil as a WeaponBy Peter BakerWashington Post Staff WriterSunday, … Continue reading →

Ortega Makes a Comeback in NicaraguaBy TRACI CARL, AP MANAGUA, Nicaragua (Nov. 6) – Former Nicaraguan leader Daniel Ortega appeared headed for victory Monday in his longtime quest to regain power, 16 years after a U.S.-backed rebellion helped drive the … Continue reading →

Cheney Going Hunting on Election Day WASHINGTON (Nov. 5) – U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney will spend Election Day Tuesday on his first hunting trip since he accidentally shot a companion last February while aiming at a covey of quail … Continue reading →

Since the other video is so short, I figured we’d do a double feature. This one is about ChoicePoint, a company you might want to know about if you do not already. This calls for some punchy popcorn – I’d … Continue reading →

Monday Movie time, and this one requires a little toy bow and arrow, or a little spring-loaded gun that shoots those things with a suction cup on the end. A point for each time ya nail ‘im. Actually, the short … Continue reading →

h/t hairy fish nuts

I knew there was a reason that I headlined this recent post as I did. “The problems in Iraq are ahead of us, but we’re doing better than people think. And a year from now, I’ll be very surprised if … Continue reading →