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November 2003



This Week's "Progress Report"

Sunday, 30 November 2003 7:49 P GMT-07
Here is the most recent Progress Report emailed from the Center For American Progress.  http://www.americanprogress.org , commenting on a variety of issues.  Once again, due to length and "readability" I have 

The Trap Of Unilateralism

Sunday, 30 November 2003 4:31 P GMT-07
Erich Marquardt, writing for PINR (Power and Interest News Report), offers this treatise on the problems that have developed as a result of the major shift in U.S. foreign policy that occurred after the coming to power of the Bush, Jr. administr

Bush's Latest Publicity Stunt

Saturday, 29 November 2003 6:04 P GMT-07
Bush's latest photo-op publicity stunt has no doubt boosted his standing with the gullible among us.  His quick secretive dash into Iraq (lasting exactly 150 minutes) on Thanksgiving Day will help 

Occupational Hazards In Iraq

Friday, 28 November 2003 1:22 P GMT-07
That there are many problems involved with the U.S. occupation of Iraq is becoming increasingly evident. Most Americans, however, are getting only an occasional glimpse of one problem or another.  Geov Parrish, writing for Working asse

"Progress Report" On Selected Topics

Wednesday, 26 November 2003 12:59 P GMT-07
I recently found this new source of information called the Center For American Progress, which has some good information.  They post these "Progress Reports" via email quite frequently (I haven't figured out yet just how often) and each post add
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No Link Between Iraq & "War On Terror"

Monday, 24 November 2003 4:13 P GMT-07
The biggest "spin" used by the Bush administration in regard to the war against Iraq is that it has some connection to the so-called "war on terrorism."  I've posted blogs here before that point out that even calling the campaign against terrori

Iraq Occupation Raises Questions

Monday, 24 November 2003 4:11 P GMT-07
The following report comes via the Power and Interest News Report (PINR)  http://www.pinr.com  .  Matthew Riemer analyzes the background of some of the major challenges and roadblocks that have created problems affecting the
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Medicare Is Target Of Drug Benefit Bill

Sunday, 23 November 2003 11:49 A GMT-07
The following is a press release from USAction issued on November 20, 2003.  Published by Common Dreams News Center,  http://www.commondreams.org .  I think it speaks for itself.  --  Bryce Drug and Insurance Companies

AARP Has "Senior Moment"

Thursday, 20 November 2003 12:46 P GMT-07
Yesterday I posted a blog noting that the so-called "Prescription Drug" bill currently before Congress is designed primarily to undermine Medicare and will do little, if passed, to help seniors or anyone else except the huge pharmaceutical companies.

Prescription Drug Bill: A Sham And A Fraud

Wednesday, 19 November 2003 4:32 P GMT-07
Don't be fooled by the sham "prescription drug" bill now being pushed in Congress by the Republican majority.  Sure, we need a GOOD prescription drug bill, but this monstrosity is not it!!  Its real purpose is part of the attempt by ultra r

Deceptions: From Highs to Lows

Tuesday, 18 November 2003 3:41 P GMT-07
I've railed and ranted about the unending lies and deceptions of the Bush administration on this blog site many times.  Here's another example that strikes me, as it did Molly Ivins, as hitting a new low:  forging letters in the names

Bush Tries To Play Moses

Sunday, 16 November 2003 11:59 P GMT-07
Acclaimed columnist Robert Sheer takes a look at what he calls "the stunning arrogance" of G. W. Bush and his newest reason for waging war in Iraq:  His hubristic notion of creating a "promised land" for the victims of his illegal, and unne

Canada's Health System: A Model To Follow

Saturday, 15 November 2003 11:59 P GMT-07
Over the past weeks I've posted several blogs advocating the adoption of a single-payer, Canadian-style, National Health Insurance program by the U.S..  (See: " Health Insurance That Works & Is Fair," 8/12/03; "Fair, Universal & Aff
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More Pork For Drug & Energy Companies

Friday, 14 November 2003 11:59 P GMT-07
The unsinkable Molly Ivins reports on two major pieces of legislation that are being pushed by the Republican dominated Congress.  Neither the Medicare Prescription Drug bill or the latest En

The Tangled Web of Occupation

Wednesday, 12 November 2003 11:59 P GMT-07
"Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to decieve."  This well known quote from Sir Walter Scott is an apt description of the present situation in Iraq.  The Bush administration got us into Iraq
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The Politics of Media Filtration

Tuesday, 11 November 2003 11:59 P GMT-07
I've posted numerous blogs to this site pointing out how our corporately dominated media distort "news" in favor of their Republican friends or just ignore a lot of news that might reflect the "wrong" (from their bias) point of view.  In re

Only Way To Go In Healthcare

Tuesday, 11 November 2003 11:59 P GMT-07
I still haven't made up my mind who to support for the Democratic presidential nomination.  I've been impressed with Dean's enthusiasm, but I don't like his stance on gun control and I fault him for breaking his pledge to use Public financing fo

Catalogue of Lies

Saturday, 8 November 2003 11:59 P GMT-07
"Liar, liar, pants on fire."  As kids we probably all shouted this derisive statement of reprobation.  True Majorty,  http://www.truemajority.org  has developed a new action program for members called True

Blacklist Or Honor Roll?

Friday, 7 November 2003 7:41 P GMT-07
Recently, apparently, the National Rifle Association began publishing on its webpage a "blacklist" of organizations and individuals that are seen by the NRA as "enemies."  Kind of like Nixon's infamous "enemies list" that some of you may remembe
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Fact-Free News

Tuesday, 4 November 2003 7:48 P GMT-07
On a number of occasions on this blog site I've complained about the failings of our corporate dominated media in bringing us the news of what's happening in the world, and why.  Part of the reason is the lack of real news in what they present.&
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Dia de los Muertos

Tuesday, 4 November 2003 9:40 A GMT-07
November 1 is "celebrated" -- not really the right word -- in Mexico as "Dia de los Muertos", Day of the Dead.  It's purpose is to memorialize all those who have died during the past year.  This commentary sets out
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The Independent Voice in Congress

Monday, 3 November 2003 6:11 P GMT-07
My favorite U.S. politician is Rep. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, that state's only Congressman and the only Independent in the House of Representatives.  Bernie won his seat in 1990, the first Independent elected to Congress in 40 years.  As
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Hate? No. Anger? Yes.

Saturday, 1 November 2003 5:52 P GMT-07
According to our far right-wing media pundits, all of us who are critical of the Bush administration are accused of being "Bush haters."   For those who criticised Bill and Hillary Clinton with unprecedented venom because they hated th
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