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Boris Yeltsin
Tab, The Calgary Sun … [Read more...] about Boris Yeltsin
Climate Change, Terrorism, Etc.: Needed Multilateral Initiative
Recently I wrote a post on Climate Change: Australia Faces ‘Epic Drought’ An interesting comment was sent by Ivaylo Avramov and I repeat it here in this post because of its importance. "So far we were fighting global problems one by one - no matter whether we discuss the Global Warming, the water scarcity, the Poverty, the problems in free trade, the AIDS, the … [Read more...] about Climate Change, Terrorism, Etc.: Needed Multilateral Initiative
WHITE HOUSE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF KARL ROVE: What Little Children Have To Say About the News
This is a collection of various comments by 6, 7, and 8 year olds with regard to giving them only Karl Rove’s name and his title. I work from time to time in schools as an Artist in Residence for the State. I tell the children ‘a mystery,’ in this case the very long title belonging to Mr. Rove. Then each child writes or speaks, wrestling with what all the words mean … [Read more...] about WHITE HOUSE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF KARL ROVE: What Little Children Have To Say About the News
Fixing the Problem
Getting prison rape under control wouldn't be a big problem--if we were willing to do something about it. … [Read more...] about Fixing the Problem
Tuesday Morning Quarterbacking
Representative Dennis Kucinich, a Democratic presidential wannabe, will announce Tuesday that he plans to file articles of impeachment against Vice President Cheney. More here. … [Read more...] about Tuesday Morning Quarterbacking
Center of Attention
Today's Center of Attention Two top it off: two great posts at Jon Swift. Alec Baldwin's Daughter Is a Disgrace (the inhumane, ungrateful little pig) and I Don't Recall the Title for This Alberto Gonzales Post. Be sure to check out Booker Rising's quote of the day. Shay quotes the great moderate blogger, Angela Winters. Let me join the guys and gals at Unfogged in … [Read more...] about Center of Attention
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Is A One-State Solution Possible?
I recently went to hear a speech by Ali Abunimah, a Palestinian-American and the founder of the website The Electronic Intifada. Abunimah's argument, which he outlines in a book that was published last year, is that the solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a unified, binational state. I discuss this idea in a recent post at Foreign Policy Watch. … [Read more...] about The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Is A One-State Solution Possible?
We Agree: Rush Limbaugh Deserves The Award
He truly deserves this award. But, then, it hasn't been the first time. The scary thing is that there are many who think the comment in the link is the kind of "discussion" that comprises politic debate. No. It is an attempt to whip up hatred against people who happen to disagree with you on other issues. By comparison, he makes Newt Gingrich's related earlier comments seem … [Read more...] about We Agree: Rush Limbaugh Deserves The Award
Advertising Getting Worse?…Why?
To watch some vintage TV ads please click here... There was a time (not long ago) when the readers/viewers attention was riveted more towards the advertisements than the news/programmes while reading/watching newspapers/magazines and television. But times are changing. Now as the newspapers and the TV opt more for the dramatic and jazzy approach of the ads, many ad … [Read more...] about Advertising Getting Worse?…Why?
The Event: Chapter 16
Mick LaSalle published the 16th chapter of The Event at MickLaSalle.com. Mary, the press secretary shows just how brave she is and... much, much more. Go and read it! … [Read more...] about The Event: Chapter 16
Obama, The Audacity of Hope and Dreams from my Father
Two posts about Barack Obama I thought some of you might appreciate: - a post at my own blog: "Hope is in the Air...", and - a post at United in the States: "Which first: Audacity of Hope or Dreams from My Father?" - a very interesting post about the two books Obama wrote. … [Read more...] about Obama, The Audacity of Hope and Dreams from my Father
Behave Karl, Behave
Something tells me Jules is not a big fan of either Laurie David or Sheryl Crow. Have to say, quite a funny post. Cassandra, of Right Wing News isn't exactly a fan of the two ladies either it seems. I won't explain what exactly happened (according to David and Crow that is): Joe did a marvelous job at that. One thing though, Crow told Rove that she and David are "the … [Read more...] about Behave Karl, Behave
Boris Yeltsin Has Died
BBC:Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin has died, the Kremlin says. Mr Yeltsin was 76. The cause of death has not yet been announced. He had a history of heart trouble. Thanks Michael! AP via Jerusalem Post: The Interfax news agency quoted an unidentified medical source as saying he had died of heart failure.UPDATE by MvdG Thanks to Holly for posting this - let me … [Read more...] about Boris Yeltsin Has Died
Karl Rove’s Confrontation With Laurie David And Sheryl Crow
White House political maven Karl Rove met outspoken global warming action advocates Laurie David and Sheryl Crow and according to Ms. David's eyebrow-raising post on The Huffington Post it seems as if Mr. Rove doesn't like being questioned, touched on the arm and has quite a temper. In a sense, the post seems symbolic of this administration's entire attitude to those who not … [Read more...] about Karl Rove’s Confrontation With Laurie David And Sheryl Crow
Bangladesh: “Begums (Ladies) Go Stay Abroad!”
(Khaleda Zia) Military rulers in Pakistan and Bangladesh (which was a part of Pakistan until 1971) seem prone to kicking their civilian opponents out of the country as soon as they come into power (thank God they are not hanging them any more!). Pakistan's General Pervez Musharraf sent former Prime Ministers Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto packing to Saudi Arabia and … [Read more...] about Bangladesh: “Begums (Ladies) Go Stay Abroad!”
American Gun Flag
Arcadio Esquivel, Cagle Cartoons, La Prensa, Panama … [Read more...] about American Gun Flag
“13yo skool grl is nu US txt mssg chmpN”
(A file photo...) For those above 30 years of age the above headline means that "13-year-old school girl is new US text messaging champion". Got it? While competitive text messaging may not have quite gained Olympic status, the hundreds of mostly teenagers who took part in the US championships in New York Saturday could think of little but the 25,000-dollar prize money, … [Read more...] about “13yo skool grl is nu US txt mssg chmpN”
“Iraq-gate”: Alarming Details About US Role
(Courtesy tabacco.blog-city) I don't know much about Counterpunch, an American newsletter, or its credibility. However, the two articles I read recently are quite provocative and, alarming, if true. First: The Inexplicable Enrichment of Bush Cronies: The Iraq Money Trail --- By EVELYN PRINGLE Second: Income Redistribution in Disguise: Escalating Military Spending … [Read more...] about “Iraq-gate”: Alarming Details About US Role
Oh What a Lovely War!
NOW BOARDING FOR PLAN G There have been six American strategies in the four-plus years of the Mess in Mesopotamia. We are now in the midst of what Iraq war veteran Phillip Carter calls Plan F, the sixth and penultimate strategy, which is known as the Surge. But as sure as Muslims face Mecca when they pray, there will be a seventh and final strategy -- Plan G as in Get The … [Read more...] about Oh What a Lovely War!