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Yearly Archives: 2011
Human rights advocate and Presbyterian minister Jim Rigby believes that the “use of the governor’s office to promote one religion in a country with such rich religious diversity is obviously unhealthy politics” — but that, “if one takes the Christian … Continue reading
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Jim Rigby : Scriptures You Won’t Hear at Perry’s Prayer Event
The parable of the Good Samaritan was a lesson in humility. Image from Sarcastic Lutheran.Five scriptures you won’t hearat Rick Perry’s prayer event If the governor wants to call us to repentance it should begin with our real sins against … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Jim Rigby, Poverty, Religious Right, Rick Perry, Scripture
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David P. Hamilton : French Left Could Prevail in 2012
Martine Aubry of the Parti Socialiste (PI) and Nocolas Sarkozy of the Union pour un Mouvement Populaire (UPM) could end up in a runoff for the French presidency. Image from Reuters.Letters from France VI:The French presidential election of 2012 Sarkozy … Continue reading
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Tagged David P. Hamilton, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, France, French Elections, Sarkozy, Socialists
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David MacBryde : In Germany, Power (Grid) to the People!
The German daily Die Tageszeitung humorously splashed on their front page a decades old archive photo of environmental pioneers. The headline: “This is what winners look like.”Power (grid) to the people!Germany’s ‘great transformation’ By David MacBryde / The Rag Blog … Continue reading
David P. Hamilton : French Left Could Prevail in 2012
Martine Aubry of the Parti Socialiste (PI) and Nocolas Sarkozy of the Union pour un Mouvement Populaire (UPM) could end up in a runoff for the French presidency. Image from Reuters.Letters from France VI:The French presidential election of 2012 Sarkozy … Continue reading
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Tagged David P. Hamilton, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, France, French Elections, Sarkozy, Socialists
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Bill Meacham : Considering the Philosophy of Ayn Rand
Russian-born philosopher/novelist Ayn Rand.A compelling but flawed philosophy:Considering Ayn Rand By Bill Meacham / The Rag Blog / August 3, 2011 Ayn Rand advocates a promising methodology for ethical thinking, but has a deeply flawed vision of human nature, so … Continue reading
Harry Targ : The Two-Headed Neoliberal Monster
Image from Stupid Comics.An American dilemma, 2011:The two-headed neoliberal monster It became clear to the financiers that government regulations, social safety nets, and public institutions of all kinds had become impediments to the free flow of money capital. By Harry … Continue reading
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Tagged American History, Capitalism, Class Struggle, Harry Targ, Neo-liberalism, Racial Politics, Ruling Class, Tea Party, The People's Budget
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Larry Ray : Tattered Leadership and Toxic Tea
Graphic by Larry Ray / The Rag Blog.A virus has been unleashed:Tattered leadership and toxic tea By Larry Ray / The Rag Blog / August 2, 2011 A fetid brew of public ignorance and indifference flavored with abject partisan stubbornness … Continue reading
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Tagged Congress, Debt Ceiling Deal, Economy, Larry Ray, Republican Party, Right Wing Politics, Tea Party
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John Nichols : The Debt Deal and Democratic Conscience
Members of Congressional Progressive Caucus express disapproval of debt ceiling deal Monday on Capitol Hill. From left, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif. (speaking), and Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz. Photo from the AP.The debt deal:Dems split on … Continue reading
David Van Os : Surrender and Sellout
Political cartoon from OpEd News.I rest my case:Surrender and selloutBy David Van Os / The Rag Blog / August 2, 2011 According to all reliable news reports, John Boehner assured House Republicans that the budget deal does not endanger any … Continue reading
Carl Davidson : ‘Business Guy’ Romney Feeds us Baloney
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks with Screen Machine Industries owner Doug Cohen, left, July 27, 2011, in Pataskala, Ohio. Photo by Jay LaPrete / AP.Now let me get this straight:‘Business guy’ Mitt Romneyfeeds us a bunch of baloney By … Continue reading
Professor Jensen interviews Will Potter, author of “>Green is the New Red: An Insider’s Account of a Social Movement Under Siege.” Jensen and Potter tell us how corporations, politicians, and law enforcement increasingly see environmental activism as a threat (especially … Continue reading
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