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Why Not "Give Aid Rather Than Harassment"?
Nickelsville residents George Williamson, left, John Clark and Aaron Colyer socialize in a tent next to a new no-trespassing sign that was staked into the ground several hours earlier by the Seattle Department of Transportation. Photo: Chris Joseph Taylor/Seattle TimesA … Continue reading
Just How Much Is A Billion, Anyway?
How many zeros in a billion? The next time you hear a politician use the word ‘billion’ in a casual manner, think about whether you want the ‘politicians’ spending YOUR tax money. A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, … Continue reading
The Sky Will Fall in on Them
Weathering the Coming CrisisBy Diane Stirling-Stevens / The Rag Blog / September 25, 2008 Before I share the articles, I’m listing what we are either doing or suggest could be done to further protest this unnecessary bail-out that serves only … Continue reading
BushCo: Keeping Up the Secrecy and Corruption
As Chris Brown, blogging on Political Base, points out, “Paulson and the Bush administration clearly want to mask previous illegal activity and prevent any oversight and accountability. But we’ve seen this type of secrecy and corruption from the Bush administration … Continue reading
The Monday Movie: Does Capitalism Work?
The myth that capitalism works conveniently ignores reality. In this video, political scientist and activist Michael Parenti debunks this popular myth. Thanks to Diane Stirling-Stevens / The Rag Blog
Spreading Viral E-Mails Around the World
If you grow up in Hawaii, raised by your grandparents, you’re “exotic, different.” If you grow up in Alaska eating mooseburgers, you’re a quintessential American story. ++++++++++++++++ If your name is Barack, you’re a radical, unpatriotic Muslim. If you name … Continue reading
Market Meltdown: Explanation from an Expert
The spittin’ image of a bad betThe Real Reason for the Global Financial Crisis…the Story No One’s Talking AboutBy Shah Gilani / September 18, 2008 [Part I of a three-part series looking at how so-called “credit default swap” derivatives could … Continue reading
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How Did Political Campaigns Get So Corrupted?
The Disease and Corruption of American Society Started After Kennedy’s AssassinationBy Diane Stirling-Stevens / The Rag Blog / September 20, 2008 I have to wonder what kind of corruption and manipulation of local and state government goes on in Alaska. … Continue reading
Rejecting "Anything Goes, Just Don’t Get Caught" as a Viable Political Philosophy
Cynthia McKinney is a former member of Congress from Georgia, and the Green Party candidate for President. We do not in any way endorse her (or any candidate specifically), but feel that she has some important things to say that … Continue reading
Van Jones: ‘We just need the president to stop breaking everything.’
We Can’t Drill Our Way Out of Our Energy ProblemsBy Van Jones / September 20, 2008. In an electrifying speech, Van Jones explains that we have to invent and invest our way out of the economic and environmental crises. The … Continue reading
Perhaps There Is a Little Justice in This World
Pedestrians walk by the American International Group Inc. building in New York, Sept. 17, 2008. Photographer: Ramin Talaie/Bloomberg NewsPelosi, Kerry May Share Investor Pain as AIG Stakes EvaporateBy Jonathan D. Salant / September 19, 2008 The market storm that brought … Continue reading
We Don’t Trust Politicians with Big Brains
Today’s Palin Sing-a-LongBy Dada / September 18, 2008 Seems our friends, Steve and Kathy, just up north in way-south New Mexico, have been doing mischief with Steve’s “satiric anthem about Sarah Palin’s home town.” REDNECK FROM WASILLABy Steve Klinger © … Continue reading
