Category Archives: RagBlog

How many members of the Bush Administration are needed to replace a lightbulb? The Answer is SEVEN: 1. One to deny that a lightbulb needs to be replaced,2. one to attack and question the patriotism of anyone who has questions … Continue reading →

Government Death Squads Ravaging BaghdadAli Al-Fadhily and Dahr Jamail BAGHDAD, Oct 19 (IPS) – Death squads from the Ministry of Interior posing as Iraqi police are killing more people than ever in the capital, emerging evidence shows. The death toll … Continue reading →

U.S. Envoy Cites American ‘Stupidity’ in IraqBy HAMZA HENDAWI, AP BAGHDAD, Iraq (Oct. 21) – A senior U.S. diplomat said the United States had shown “arrogance” and “stupidity” in Iraq but was now ready to talk with any group except … Continue reading →

US ‘War of Terrorism’ extends to VenezuelaBy Andy GoodallOct 20, 2006, 13:20 On October 17th U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (TX), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Investigations, released a report on border violence in the Southwest. The … Continue reading →

California Candidate’s Office, Home RaidedRepublican’s Campaign Sent Intimidating Letters to HispanicsBy PETER PRENGAMAN, AP GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (Oct. 21) – State investigators on Friday searched an office of a Republican congressional candidate whose campaign mailed thousands of intimidating letters to … Continue reading →

We like Today in Iraq at least partly because their motto is: “There are some who, uh, feel like that, you know, the conditions are such that they can attack us there. My answer is: Bring ’em on. We got … Continue reading →

Republican’s bin Laden Ad Sparks FurorParty Hopes to Focus Election on National SecurityReuters WASHINGTON (Oct. 21) – Republicans unveiled an advertisement on Friday featuring the image and words of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and a warning to voters … Continue reading →

Justifying War with Iran: A False Strategy for Nuclear Nonproliferationby Patrick McElwee Six nations have been most frequently mentioned in discussions of nuclear non-proliferation in recent years. Four are known to have nuclear weapons and do not allow U.N. inspections … Continue reading →

Saturday, October 21st, is Micael Priest’s birthday celebration at the South Austin Museum of Popular Culture. The fabulous MaryAnn Price performs her musical wonderfulness and following that the blazing Three Balls of Fire! Come on out, wish Mr. Priest a … Continue reading →

Troops’ Debt a Growing Security ConcernBy THOMAS WATKINS, AP SAN DIEGO (Oct. 20) – Thousands of U.S. troops are being barred from overseas duty because they are so deep in debt they are considered security risks, according to an Associated … Continue reading →

Cabernet Stew and Drop Biscuits (13 October 2001) The biscuits make a fine complement for the stew, which needs no thickener for three reasons: floured meat, mustard powder, and potatoes. Cabernet Stew 1 pound beef stew meat, trimmed of excess … Continue reading →

The Nuremberg Principles Principle I. Any person who commits an act which constitutes a crime under international law is responsible therefore and liable to punishment. Principle II. The fact that internal law does not impose a penalty for an act … Continue reading →