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The Insurance Crisis : A Rag Blogger discussion
Discussion Updated June 14, 2008 The following provocative article about our health insurance crisis was brought to our attention by Roger Baker. It has stimulated a spirited discussion among Rag Bloggers whose comments and personal experiences follow this article. Please … Continue reading
A Rag Blogger Conversation about the Democratic Party and Radical Change
Posted May 9, 2008 / The Rag BlogUpdated May 10, 2008 [The following is a conversation among Ragbloggers from a left point of view: about the viability of the Democratic Party and the two-party system, about the corporate influence in … Continue reading
Osteoporosis : Drugs and Your Heart
Have a Heart: Be Wary of toxic pharmaceuticalsBy Janet Gilles / May 6, 2008 / The Rag Blog Noting the lastest revelation about an osteoporosis treatment being linked to a heart condition (see article below), it’s looking to me more … Continue reading
A Majority of Doctors Support National Health Care
Frankly, this is a little difficult to swallow. US doctors have traditionally opposed universal health care in favour of unfettered ability to make money (aka, unrestrained greed), and one wonders what has prompted the change of heart. Richard Jehn / … Continue reading
Who Will Control the Seeds We Plant?
Seeds of Destuctionby Stephen Hume, Vancouver Sun Eating breakfast toast: a simple ritual to start the day. The bread probably came from a bakery or grocery store, but beyond that who knows where the wheat came from – never mind … Continue reading
The Million Musician March, 2008 – Austin, Texas
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Prez Election Result Leaked
Apparently, one of the writers for The Onion has read Greg Palast’s Armed Madhouse; otherwise, how do we explain that the video gets the result exactly right for a future 9 months from now? Thanks to Janet Gilles for finding … Continue reading
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Which Candidate Is Talking About Compensation for Iraqis?
The only genuine peace candidate still running is Ron Paul, right? Roger Baker Brother Roger, Well, no. Ron Paul is not the only peace candidate still in the race. Barak Obama is also a peace candidate and for Dahr Jamail … Continue reading
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Any Kid’s Dream for At Least 15 Minutes
Re: $20 bucks each for the poor kids, and $237,000 each for the rich guys. I think a lot of the problem is that most people are not very good at math. The govt gives 250 billion dollars to gigantic … Continue reading
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Fencing the Southern Border
Kudos to Janet Gilles for a terrific letter in today’s Austin American-Statesman about the proposed border fence, the reasons behind the largest mass migration in human history, US farm subsidies and the fallacy of “free trade” — awesome, woman; really … Continue reading
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Subsidizing the Acquisition of Small Farms
The farm bill makes us known throughout the world as cheats and liars as we talk about free markets. It pollutes the rivers and makes the people fat. It supports an inhumane system. (Well okay, they didn’t say that.) And … Continue reading
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Foodie Friday – Spicy Cucumber
One sliced cucumberSome thinly sliced onion.Sesame seed oil.Hot chilies.Tablespoon fresh ginger.Fresh mint if you have it. Keep it in frig and mix with your leftovers to make them more interesting. Excellent with roasted edamame beans. Also cabbage sautéed with onions … Continue reading
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