Sunday, April 6
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William Muller is the guest editor today. |
British Fear U.S. Commander Is Beating the Drum for Iran Strikes
"A strong statement from General David Petraeus about Iran's intervention in Iraq could set the stage for a US attack on Iranian military facilities...In closely watched testimony in Washington next week, Gen Petraeus will state that the Iranian threat has risen as Tehran has supplied and directed attacks by militia fighters against the Iraqi state and its US allies."
Drug War in Detroit, Macho Style
“The program [“DEA”], somewhat incongruously, is produced by Al Roker Entertainment — yes, the jolly weatherman — and that’s about the most interesting thing to be said about it. This being Spike TV, the show is heavy on the macho side of drug-enforcement work...doors being bashed in by raiding officers; suspects being forced to the ground; plastic bags full of illegal this and that being displayed.”
“If you ask a random sample of Americans who know (or think they know) something about U.S. history to discuss the twin subjects of the Great Depression and the New Deal, most will say something like this: 'The Depression hit the country because capitalism has a tendency to sometimes collapse, but luckily Roosevelt was elected and his brilliant New Deal policies got the economy moving again'."
How the U.S. Just Got Schooled by a 'Rag-Tag' Neighborhood Army in Iraq
“A week ago, Bush called the offensive in Basra a 'defining moment' for Iraq. Suddenly he's gotten very quiet.”
Cancer Takes 'Killing Fields' Journalist and Survivor
The Golden Age of the Military-Entertainment Complex
“Military-Tinseltown cooperation obviously goes back a long way. But in the 1970s, a new, amped-up relationship was launched, largely in response to a growing negative impression of the U.S. military brought on by the Vietnam War....The Pentagon was hungry for help in rehabilitating its image -- even lending support to 'civilian' flicks -- and the film industry was happy to oblige.”
McCain Calls for U.S. Military Buildup Without Draft
“McCain's call on Americans to consider enlisting in the military dovetailed with his campaign theme today: public service and volunteering...'I want every American to know that, despite its attendant risks and sacrifices, military service even for one or two enlistments or for a career is one of the most rewarding experiences you could ever have,' McCain said. 'Few other occupations so completely invest your life with personal and even historic importance'.” (This guy is chomping at the bit to spill blood. Mark my words. - Ed.)
Bankruptcy Lawyers Say Their Time Has Come
“A year or two ago, perhaps 5 percent of firms would say they’re thinking about adding bankruptcy attorneys...Now it’s about 85 percent.”
Sadr Calls for Anti-U.S. Rally
“Shi'ite cleric Moqtada Al Sadr called yesterday for one million Iraqis to march against US 'occupation' next week after his Mehdi Army militia battled US and government troops.”
“...Mr. Paglen said his favorite patch was the dragon holding the Earth in its claws, its wings made of American flags and its mouth wide open, baring its fangs. He said it came from the National Reconnaissance Office, which oversees developing spy satellites. 'There’s something both belligerent and weirdly self-critical about it,' he remarked. 'It’s representing the U.S. as a dragon with the whole world in its clutches.'”
Ritter Says White House Preparing for War in Iran
“Scott Ritter, former head of weapons inspection in Iraq who protested there were no weapons of mass destruction to justify an invasion, believes the same is true for Iran.”
It's Normal to Wear a Stab-Proof Vest to Tour My Constituency
"One
Peckham resident criticised the politician for wearing the vest....'The only
time we see Harriet Harman is either on voting day or doing some PR stunt....'
This morning Ms Harman dug herself deeper into the mire by revealing
that she constantly dresses up for different situations. She said: 'I was not
parading the streets of
“Nearly
one million special government license plates have been issued in the state of
“Legislation declaring English the state's official language was approved by a House committee Wednesday following a tense hearing where officials of Oklahoma-based Indian tribes who oppose the bill were not allowed to express their views.”
Black Market Saving Zimbabwean Economy
“On a typical workday, Lovemore Vambe will make dozens of clandestine phone calls that lead to a handful of illegal transactions. He'll conspire with colleagues, sidestep police or bribe them if necessary, and come home in the evening with a few dollars in his pocket.”
Ted Turner: Global Warming Could Trigger Cannibalism
Police Swarm Day Care Over Blanket Dispute
“Six
police cruisers responded to an emergency alarm at
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