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Category Archives: History
The Shadow Government
In honor of the release of CIA documents revealing some of our more shady actions, I wanted to share this documentary called “The Shadow Government”, which appeared on PBS in the mid 1980s amidst the Iran-Contra scandal. Larry Johnson, the … Continue reading
If Republicans still controlled Congress…
This hearing on the air quality in New York City in the days and weeks following 9/11 would have never taken place. Christie Todd Whitman wouldn’t have had to sit at a table and answer questions under oath. She wouldn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, History, Justice, Politics, Video
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Documentary on Ralph Nader
An Unreasonable Man: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-585557877361499022&hl=en
Massachusetts Gay Marriage to Remain Legal
(Andrew Sullivan is rightly excited about this) A proud and historic day for the Commonwealth! “In Massachusetts today, the freedom to marry is secure,” Gov. Deval Patrick said after the legislature voted 151 to 45 against the amendment, which needed … Continue reading
Labor and the New Nationalism (1919)
Napoleon’s words sent me into one of my research kicks, and so I’ve been digging around a bit, reading a lot of material from the first quarter of the 20th century. There’s a lot I could cite, but this one … Continue reading
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What if Israel had turned back?
(by Tom Segev – JERUSALEM) Forty years ago, on the morning of June 5, 1967, Jordan launched an artillery attack on the Israeli part of Jerusalem. In reaction, Israel conquered the Arab sections of the city as well as the … Continue reading
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US Interrogation Tactics = War Crimes
Andrew Sullivan: “In Norway, we actually have a 1948 court case that weighs whether “enhanced interrogation” using the methods approved by president Bush amounted to torture. The proceedings are fascinating, with specific reference to the hypothermia used in Gitmo, and … Continue reading
Our War Of Terror
I did see the movie “Borat” and yes, I am stealing that joke for the title of this piece. Our ‘War of Terror’ is defined by the applause that backs it up during an event like the Republican primary debate … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, History, Military, Politics, Religion
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US Plans for Stealing Iraq’s Oil
Here’s a good one. Anyone who doesn’t believe our presence in Iraq was about plunder, the evidence is proving just that as the months of death drag on: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-9169411521696622524&hl=en
Does Yahoo! manipulate headlines to feature the word “Israel”
The link on the front page reads ‘Hamas militants fire rockets into Israel’, and the article has a different headline that reads ‘Deadly infighting rages in Gaza’. The battle is one sided, with Hamas sending mortar rounds into the compound … Continue reading
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House Budget Debate – Then and Now
In the current installment we have Republicans railing against tax increases, with numbers that lack context, and if you listen carefully, what they’re talking about is the fact that Bush’s tax cuts aren’t yet permanent. They expire in 2010. Also … Continue reading
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Celebrating Murder (9/2/04)
Another one from the vault, ‘Celebrating Murder’ was my overall impression of the GOP national convention that year, as 9/11 was the star of the show from beginning to end. Giuliani was featured, and within his speech were eleven shout-outs … Continue reading
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General Eaton to Dubya
Dear Mr. President – Today, in your veto message regarding the bipartisan legislation just passed on Operation Iraqi Freedom, you asserted that you so decided because you listen to your commanders on the ground. Respectfully, as your former commander on … Continue reading
You Want Answers? Well…
Lt. Col. Ralph Kauzlarich is obviously feeling put upon by all this attention being paid to how one of his soldiers died a couple years ago. The family just keeps asking questions, asking questions, asking questions, and now it has … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, History, Military
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Palestine Peace Not Apartheid
The beltway’s reaction to president Carter’s book ‘Palestine Piece Not Apartheid‘ was overly insulting to both him and the topic he was writing about. My knowledge of the Middle East and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict wasn’t half of what it is … Continue reading
Riding On Old Yeller
The Bush Doctrine of pre-emption was outdone on its own terms yesterday, as at least three hours passed in between Iran’s release of the British sailors they had detained and any sort of reaction from the White House. As damning … Continue reading
Posted in History, Military, Words
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Frederick Kagan – Napoleon Chose Victory Over Defeat
The man has a Ph.D. in Russian and Soviet military history, and the immediate thought that comes to my mind is how that country spent and shot its way into oblivion during the 1980s. Trying to keep up with US … Continue reading
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RIP Red
(clockwise) Red Auerbach, w/ Bill Russell, w/ Bill Russell, w/ Bill Russell, w/ Bob Cousey, w/ Larry Bird – – – – A Great American (1917-2006)
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Hunter S. Thompson on how the south was settled
This is an excerpt from Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ’72, around the time when McGovern was gaining ground by going the opposite way of his counterparts after George Wallace won the primary in Florida. While Muskie railed … Continue reading
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Stephen Colbert’s WH Press Dinner Speech (w/ Bush sitting a few chairs away)
STEPHEN COLBERT: Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Before I begin, I’ve been asked to make an announcement. Whoever parked 14 black bulletproof S.U.V.’s out front, could you please move them? They are blocking in 14 other black bulletproof S.U.V.’s and … Continue reading
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Being Bill Cosby – 4/6/2006
I’m never in doubt when it comes to this man’s sincerity, and he’s not a politician…he is an icon of about a decade’s worth of family TV habits, both white and black homes. If watched by a sixteen year old … Continue reading
Senate Censure Hearing – Poor Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is someone who, like many other Republicans, seems to always be willing to take one for the team.
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A Little History Lesson
People fled Europe, crossed the Atlantic and violently severed ties with the king who aimed to rule them from across the ocean. Some claimed a nice chunk of land and realized they could become rich growing a commodity that would … Continue reading
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Invasion by Remote Control
by Right Thinker In World War 2 American forces had to employ nuclear weapons and physically invade the islands of Japan to take control of the government, industry, media and the population. American armed forces fought for four long, hard … Continue reading
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The Alito Nomination
1857 – Dred Scott Case – Chief Justice Roger Taney: “(Blacks) are not included, and were not intended to be included, under the word ‘citizens’ in the Constitution…neither the Declaration of Independence nor the Constitution had been intended to apply … Continue reading
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They Called Lincoln a Traitor Too
“It is a fact, that the United States Army, in marching to the Rio Grande, marched into a peaceful Mexican settlement, and frightened the inhabitants away from their homes and their growing crops.” (Lincoln)
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Saddam’s Trial Resumes, but Without Him
What? Did I miss something about Saddam being in charge again? He’s calling in sick for work today. I say they get Hollywood on the phone and acquire the cart used to move Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs. … Continue reading
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History – Iraq War February 28, 2003
Pentagon officials testify before Congress on Iraq War estimates:
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