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Twist and Shout…
Daryl Cagle. The Rag Blog / Posted June 19, 2008
Imperfect Obama or Republican Brownshirts
A Study in Tyranny: oil sketch, inspired by my interest in politics, persuasion, influence, brain washing, propaganda, as well as sales and marketing. —Luscher. At this point,we have no other choice than Obama, love him or not, unless we want … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil Liberties, Economy, Fascism, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Obama, Personal Freedom, Presidential Campaign, Republican Party, Supreme Court, Torture
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There’s Peak Oil and then there’s (FREAK!!) Oil…
I think this might Imply that we can either try to devise techno-fixes aimed as business as usual or we can move to a more survivalist post-corporate mode of social organization dealing with an abrupt reduction in the average living … Continue reading
This Is Just the Beginning of Stories Like This
Tightening a Belt with No Notches Leftby Nicole Colson / June 14, 2008 Clip coupons. Stop eating at restaurants. Grow a vegetable garden. Learn to do without. Everywhere you look, the mainstream media–finally waking up to the economic reality facing … Continue reading
Serving Time As a Profit Center for Our Economy
“I’m a Goddamned Magnet for Bad Luck”: Old Dogs and Hard TimeBy Joe Bageant / June 13, 2008 Late at night through my window by the computer I can see my neighbor Stokes bicycling at 10 pm to the local … Continue reading
Some Ideological Housecleaning of His Own to Do
Obama’s Chicago Boysby Naomi Klein / June 12, 2008 Barack Obama waited just three days after Hillary Clinton pulled out of the race to declare, on CNBC, “Look. I am a pro-growth, free-market guy. I love the market.” Demonstrating that … Continue reading
There’s Just Something Wrong About Profit on Water
Tapped OutBy Lisa Margonelli / June 15, 2008 To paraphrase an old axiom: You don’t buy water, you only rent it. So why did Americans spend nearly $11 billion on bottled water in 2006, when we could have guzzled tap … Continue reading
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
Hey, It’s Only Money. Yours.
Blame Rising Oil Prices on Bush by Robert Scheer / June 10, 2008 Wow, a lot of people must have bought Hummers last week. How else to explain the spike in oil prices? No, I’m not being silly: They are, … Continue reading
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A Flashback with a Moral and Mental Midget
A few choice words from Rupert Murdoch that appeared in the Guardian on 11 February 2003. Just shows how arrogant and ignorant Amerikkkan power can be. Richard Jehn / The Rag Blog / June 10, 2008 On the war Mr … Continue reading
Global Economy in an Inverted World
Guys shooting craps in musical “Guys and Dolls.”The Stock Market :Shooting Craps From the LeftBy Steve Russell / The Rag Blog / June 5, 2008 [The following comments by Rag Blog contributor Steve Russell are followed by an Op-Ed piece … Continue reading
Fewer Flights : Costs Economy, Aids Environment
American Airlines and Northwest Airlines have raised their fuel surcharges for flights to Europe by an additional $20 per round trip, an air fare expert says. / Travel-Blog. US economy begins collapse into a state of greater efficiency. And greater … Continue reading
