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Reflections on the Question of Appeasement
Financier Prescott Bush and son George H.W. Bush.The Bushes and Hitler’s AppeasementBy Robert Parry The irony of George W. Bush going before the Knesset and mocking the late Sen. William Borah for expressing surprise at Adolf Hitler’s 1939 invasion of … Continue reading
Tom Hayden on Obama, Hillary and War With Iran
It’s About War and Peace, Not Simply Race and GenderBy Tom Hayden / May 20, 2008 The decisive issue in this election is about war and peace, between Barack Obama’s proposed diplomacy with Iran to end the war in Iraq, … Continue reading
MoveOn Charlie Black, MoveOn
McCain: Fire Charlie Black McCain Campaign Dogged by Funding, Lobbying Tiesby Peter Overby / May 19, 2008 Sen. John McCain’s presidential campaign, never a smooth or easy operation, is navigating another rough patch. The Arizona Republican with the maverick reputation … Continue reading
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Picking an Obama Running Mate
How about Obama-Webb?Building the Best Winning Ticket:Who’s the Progressive VP Choice?By Tom Hayden / May 18, 2008 [Tom Hayden has written this piece to initiate a discussion among progressives about the Democratic ticket. The Progressives for Obama website is running … Continue reading
Gore Vidal on Obama and Clinton
I knew JFK, says Gore Vidal, and believe me Obama’s the better leader Gore Vidal, the writer and long-time Clinton supporter, tells why Hillary is insane to keep on fighting By Melvyn Bragg / May 18, 2008 At 82, Gore … Continue reading
The Right Question Is, "Should He Be President?"
What Are We Waiting For? Politicians Promise Change, but Not Necessarily Political ReformsBy Joel Hirschhorn / May 19, 2008 Long before the disastrous George W. Bush administration, I had been waiting for profound, systemic changes in our political system. Perversely, … Continue reading
Massive Obama Rally in Portland
Fire officials estimated 65,000 packed into a riverside park Saturday, Sept. 18, for a spectacular afternoon rally at a sun-splashed scene on the banks of the Willamette River in Portland. They said an additional 15,000 were left outside and dozens … Continue reading
McCain’s Magic Carpet Ride
John McCain Trades Straight Talk for Unadulterated FantasyBy Arianna Huffington / May 15,2008 John McCain unveiled his new campaign strategy today: invite the American people to take a magic carpet ride with him to the land of Eternal Sunshine. In … Continue reading
Edwards Endorses Obama — Video
Breaking News: Edwards Endorses Obama Pt.1 Breaking News: Edwards Endorses Obama Pt.2Posted May 14, 2008 / The Rag Blog
Ehrenreich : Hillary Embraces Her Inner Bitch
Hillary’s Gift to Womenby Barbara Ehrenreich In Friday’s New York Times, Susan Faludi rejoiced over Hillary Clinton’s destruction of the myth of female prissiness and innate moral superiority, hailing Clinton’s “no-holds-barred pugnacity” and her media reputation as “nasty” and “ruthless.” … Continue reading
Both Sides Will Claim They Aren’t Prejudiced
Americans are in utter denial about this topic. But I see it and hear words from white mouthes that instantiate it every single day of the week. And I don’t see this changing here anytime soon. It is too ingrained, … Continue reading
Class is not a Clinton Forte
Seeds of Destructionby Bob Herbert / May 10, 2008 The Clintons have never understood how to exit the stage gracefully. Their repertoire has always been deficient in grace and class. So there was Hillary Clinton cold-bloodedly asserting to USA Today … Continue reading
