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An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way. -- Charles Bukowski
Sat
23
Jun '07

When You Talk About the Iraq War, Think about ‘What will we talk about today you and I?’

Last night, I read a post over at Crooks and Liars that linked to a piece written by a young Iraqi blogger. I broke down before I finished reading. I’m not forwarding you there to push guilt or to convince you that re-deployment out of Iraq is the only sane or moral choice left (although […]

Fri
12
Jan '07

Hamden Rallies to Stop Bush’s Iraq Escalation

A Connecticut rush-hour rally in the center of Hamden managed a very impressive crowd today. Organized by MoveOn.org, the gathering was one of many across the country in response to Bush’s ridiculous call last night for more of the same in Iraq. According to CBS, support for an escalation is in the teens, and it […]

Fri
15
Dec '06

Randi’s Right! We’re Fighting for the Saudis

Prompted by Saudi Arabia’s warning to Cheney that they’ll support the Sunni’s in Iraq and the Saudi ambassador resigning at a moments notice, Randi Rhodes asked yesterday, “ what’s in it for Saudi Arabia to keep Iraq either in chaos or under their thumb?“
Prior to the invasion the Saudi’s saw the empty […]