Category Archives: RagBlog

It’s (car)Toon Tuesday, again, and here’re a couple of good ones. Have you been through an airport security line lately? Loads of fun … Many thanks to our cartoonist, Charlie Loving.

SGT. MARSHALL THOMPSON: Most soldiers want to withdraw. That is proven. There was a Zogby poll. 72% of recently turned Iraqi vets want to be out of Iraq by 2006. AMY GOODMAN: 2006? SGT. MARSHALL THOMPSON: By 2006. That means … Continue reading →

Awaiting the Rebellionby Fred Reed When, one wonders, will mutiny begin among the troops in Iraq? Recently I talked by email about the war with Jim Coyne, an airborne-infantry friend who served two tours as a gunship door-gunner in Viet … Continue reading →

A Perfect Martini Somehow this recipe goes with today’s movie. I can’t say how exactly; it’s just a feeling I have. The movie’s title is The Money God. Into a well-chilled shaker, pour a couple of tablespoons of the best … Continue reading →

And if that isn’t enough for you ….

On October 4, the College Republicans at Columbia University hosted Minuteman Project founder Jim Gilchrist. The Minutemen are known for inciting racist violence against immigrants. In an exercise of free speech, students unfurled a banner on the stage reading “No … Continue reading →

Chapters, caucuses and organizers may access a broad range of press contact information at these websites. I have been working on compiling an email address directory for press releases and letters to the editor. It is a work in progress, … Continue reading →

Different format, same stump speechesBy JOHN MORITZ, ANNA M. TINSLEY and AMAN BATHEJAStar-Telegram Staff Writers DALLAS — The four leading candidates for governor clawed for attention Friday night, with each staking out contrasting views on how to combat illegal immigration, … Continue reading →

Castro Foe With C.I.A. Ties Puts U.S. in an Awkward SpotBy MARC LACEY, The New York Times EL PASO (Oct. 8) — Thirty years ago, long before liquids and gels were restricted on airliners, a tube of Colgate toothpaste may … Continue reading →

I’d flat run out of ideas when I found this ditty two days ago. As I listened to it for the first time, I thought, “This is perfect for Singin’ on Sunday.” I looked for copyright information and this tune … Continue reading →