House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi: “House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and senior House Democrats today called on President Bush to stop the alarming use of illegal covert propaganda to promote government policy after two new accounts of such activity surfaced today. In a letter to the President, they pointed out that independent investigations have [...]
The Normalization of Horror
A twist on the banality of evil for our country and our time.
In March of 2004, the US Dept of Health and Human Services announced the formation of a new National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity. The aim of the board was to advise feds on research of “dual use” - science that could be used as a weapon. This was meant to prevent terrorists from seeing [...]
‘Fahrenheit,’ ‘Passion’ Win People’s Choice Awards
Kudos to the people! Michael Moore, vilified on all sides, gets some much-deserved credit in winning the People’s Choice Awards.
Mel Gibson too - although his movie about the destruction of the human body isn’t really to my personal taste.
To some extent, they represent two distinct audiences. It was interesting [...]
Guantanamo Bay: ‘Icon of lawlessness’ enters fourth year as torture allegations mount
Today is the 3rd anniversary of US Naval Base “detentions” at Guantanamo. Even the FBI is now making allegations about torture and ill-treatment.
There are more than 500 - called “detainees” rather than “prisoners” who remain there without charge or trial.
So this is America:
“The detainees, [...]
“I am so heartened (if that’s a word) to read this website, even though I am not a JW. I have made an effort to be respectful of the beliefs of the proselytisers who have knocked on my door, even though I do not share that particular confession. Indeed, I have learned a lot about [...]
The Real GOP
Brought to you by the Irregular Times, this site explicates the observable facts about the current incarnation of those who call themselves Republicans.
Read the documentation for the agenda, which includes “pesky observable facts” related to core behaviors such as
Inability to Give Peace a Chance Extreme Fiscal Irresponsibility Spying on [...]
Enjoying Music
