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The long, hard slog


Eric wrote this earlier today in reaction to Obama’s speech about race.
I got the sense today that Barack Obama was tired. Tired of the hatred and fear-mongering insanity that has gripped not just Republicans, but Democrats as well. I know I get tired when I have to endure the same types of slurs I saw […]

George “Waterboarder” Bush


…so THAT’S what the “W” stand for!

Big Brother is watching!


It’s a brave new world indeed, as a survey is out that shows the US is one of the worst surveillance states in the world.
In terms of statutory protections and privacy enforcement, the US is the worst ranking country in the democratic world. In terms of overall privacy protection the United States has performed very […]

Lee Terry and Ron Paul give Burma the Bird


Congrats to Lee Terry (R-NE) and Ron Paul (R-TX). They were the only two to vote no on H.CON.RES.200 “concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the severely deteriorating human rights situation in Burma.”

Nice work fellas! Ron Paul is also […]

New Smuggled Video out of Burma and “Free Burma” International Blogger Day


Update: Got two more good resources. This from the NYT and a radio program with some Akron area monks which includes a great overview at the beginning.
The situation in Burma (Myanmar) is one we should all be watching and stay informed about. If you are behind on it, this might […]