Yearly Archives: 2006

And does the Bush administration thus consider it excusable? Shame, if so. Iraq’s health care a shamblesBy LOUISE ROUGLos Angeles Times BAGHDAD, Iraq – Thousands of Iraqis are dying from shortages of medicine, vital equipment and qualified doctors, despite an … Continue reading →

As the proceedings begin to bring Don Rumsfeld and others to justice for the crimes committed in Iraq, one of the witnesses for the prosecution speaks out. AMY GOODMAN: Can you tell us how it happened? When you were in … Continue reading →

A Trucker’s View from the Road Lest people think that protest against the madness of the Bush Regime is just for college kids, some youthful folly they’ll abandon as soon as they get a taste of The Real World, allow … Continue reading →

On Friday, November 17, at 4 PM CST (Austin time), I will be on the Whole Life Pages 2-hour radio show nattering about Tarot and doing some phone readings for folks who call in. I’ll be on my home phone … Continue reading →

Well, not exactly the Enterprise, but something that has a strong resemblance to it, only in miniature. Mariann says these are (1) a “stinkbug in a tree” and (2) flowers in cement block, EcoVillage, The Farm, Tennessee. Thanks to the … Continue reading →

This article appears to be a liberal interpretation of the Military Commissions Act. The way the MCA reads, citizenship plays no role: if you are deemed to be an “enemy combatant,” you can be imprisoned without explanation and without recourse. … Continue reading →

Not quite – George Bush, you are an arrogant fucking asshole to believe that you have such vision. You are a murderer, a war criminal, and a coward. And your assessment is so inconsistent with reality that you are probably … Continue reading →

Marines Get the News From an Iraqi Host: Rumsfeld’s Out. ‘Who’s Rumsfeld?’Joao Silva for The New York TimesBy C. J. CHIVERSPublished: November 10, 2006 ZAGARIT, Iraq, Nov. 9 — Hashim al-Menti smiled wanly at the marine sergeant beside him on … Continue reading →

Exclusive: Charges Sought Against Rumsfeld Over Prison AbuseBy ADAM ZAGORINPosted Friday, Nov. 10, 2006 Just days after his resignation, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is about to face more repercussions for his involvement in the troubled wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. … Continue reading →

Charlie apparently has quite a thing going on for cell phones. Here is a sample of the ‘toons he sent yesterday. * Note: TT = (car)Toon Tuesday

Congressman: American Concentration Camps “On The Books”Texas Representative urges repeal of neo-fascist laws in America before it is too lateSteve WatsonInfowars.netMonday, November 13, 2006 Re-elected Texas Republican Congressman Ron Paul joined Alex Jones on air last week to discuss the … Continue reading →

And the Rag sends a message of support, well-wishes, and good health to Premier Castro. If the U.S. spy “physicians” are correct in their spy-agnosis, such demonstrations of affection and care, even from strangers, may significantly increase El Jefe’s response … Continue reading →