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Glenn Greenwald: Oligarchical Decay
Greenwald writes in Salon that "we have a perfect oligarchical system in which, literally, our most powerful and well-connected elite are free to break the law with impunity, exempt from any consequences. While exempting themselves, these same figures impose increasingly Draconian 'law and order' solutions on the masses to ensure that even small infractions of the law prompt vigorous prosecution and inflexible, lengthy prison terms..." - more excerpts on the flip - mabPosted by Mike Blaxill, Sunday, December 30, 2007
Tariq Ali: A Tragedy Born of Military Despotism and Anarchy (Re Bhutto)
go to article"Benazir had survived the bomb blast yesterday but was felled by bullets fired at her car. The assassins, mindful of their failure in Karachi a month ago, had taken out a double insurance this time. They wanted her dead." - Ali in The Guardian
Posted by Mike Blaxill, Sunday, December 30, 2007
You’re Damn Right I’m Angry. Why Isn’t Everybody?
There are several sides to the best way to get out of Iraq. However there is no question Bush?Cheney have committed impeachable offensives. And when you compare to Clinton it is truly horrendous that they have not been brought to the bar of justice. Does anyone know why not? MBPosted by Michael Butler, Saturday, December 29, 2007
AlterNet: Immigration Hardliners Try to Unhinge America
Posted by Michael Butler, Saturday, December 29, 2007AlterNet: Creeping Fascism: From Nazi Germany to Post 9/11 America
Posted by Michael Butler, Saturday, December 29, 2007AlterNet: Benazir Bhutto: An Age of Hope Is Over
Posted by Michael Butler, Saturday, December 29, 2007NYT Guest Op-Ed: Eat, Drink and Be Healthy
"2007 served up a full plate of food research...The following is a month-by-month guide to what we learned about nutrition and health over the year."Posted by Ian Alterman, Saturday, December 29, 2007
NYT: Two articles re China and the environment
Japan nudges China on environmental issues; and China works to clear the skies for the Olympics.Posted by Ian Alterman, Saturday, December 29, 2007
NYT: A Biracial Candidate Walks His Own Fine Line
Next in a continuing in-depth series on the candidates.Posted by Ian Alterman, Saturday, December 29, 2007
NYT: Invisible Blogger
An early Daily Kos blogger is remembered.Posted by Ian Alterman, Saturday, December 29, 2007
The Overlooked Issues of 2007
Posted by Bill Swiggard, Saturday, December 29, 2007Pakistan’s Best Chance
Posted by Bill Swiggard, Saturday, December 29, 2007Truthdig – The Iowa Caucus Con
Posted by Michael Butler, Friday, December 28, 2007AlterNet: What Darwin Could Tell Us About the “War on Drugs”
Posted by Michael Butler, Friday, December 28, 2007CommonDreams.org » Print » Climate Change Gives Rise to New World Order
Posted by Michael Butler, Friday, December 28, 2007Senate Blocks Bush From Appointing Official to DOJ Post
Posted by Michael Butler, Friday, December 28, 2007Assassination Poses Dilemma for US
Posted by Michael Butler, Friday, December 28, 2007NYT Op-Ed (Krugman): Trouble With Trade
"Time to go beyond finger-wagging."Posted by Ian Alterman, Friday, December 28, 2007
NYT Guest Op-Ed: Clocking the Candidates
How they fared at the debates...timewise.Posted by Ian Alterman, Friday, December 28, 2007
NYT: Threat in Maine, the Whitest State, Shakes Local N.A.A.C.P.
A racist threat rears its ugly head WELL north of the Mason-Dixon line.Posted by Ian Alterman, Friday, December 28, 2007
NYT: Under Attack, Drug Maker Turned to Giuliani for Help
Next in a continuing in-depth series on the candidates.Posted by Ian Alterman, Friday, December 28, 2007
Who’s “Minding” the Store?
Posted by Brad Parker, Friday, December 28, 2007Democracy Now Coverage of Pakistan/Bhutto Assassination
go to articleIncludes discussion with Tariq Ali, British-Pakistani historian, activist and one of the editors of the New Left Review; and Manan Ahmed, historian of Pakistan and South Asian Islam who blogs at Chapati Mystery and at Juan Cole’s Informed Comment.
Posted by Mike Blaxill, Friday, December 28, 2007
