The Christian Right and the Rise of American Fascism

The Christian Right and the Rise of American Fascism

Donald R., Torture is not "A College Prank!"

Sadly, more and more is appearing about the barbaric "Culture of Torture," the neocons have gleefully employed to carry out their imperial plans at behest of the ruling class.

Ex-Head of Abu Ghraib Prison Speaks Out
War Crimes In Afghanistan
Why Torture is OK (article is strangely titled)
Torture and Misery in the Name of Freedom
MCCAIN STATEMENT ON DETAINEE AMENDMENTS

However, some Canadians are trying to see that international law and order apply to the most flagrant violator of human rights this century. Prosecuting Bush in Canada for Torture

Donald R., Torture is not "A College Prank!"

Rise of the 'Patriotic Journalist'

Rise of the 'Patriotic Journalist'

Bill Bennett, Bob Bennett, and the Criminal Element

The authors talk about real crime, the kind that actually hurts society.

Bill Bennett, Bob Bennett, and the Criminal Element

How to vote November 8th

What's good for UTLA is good for all working class people.

How to vote November 8th

Luis Posada and Bush's Drinking

This was exceptional.

Luis Posada and Bush's Drinking

Extremist Cleric at it Again

Extremist Cleric at it Again

Voices of a People's History

Readings from Anthony Arnove and Howard Zinn's "Voices of A People's History of the United States," held at the George and Sakaye Aratani Japan America Theatre, sponsored by CERSC and KPFK. Readings were from voices of the people's struggle from a selection of people including Susan B. Anthony, John Brown, Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Tecumseh, Mark Twain, Cindy Sheehan and many more.

Photos from the event.

Voices of a People's History

McCain Fights Bush's Culture of Torture

Maybe because he is a real veteran and not a daddy-git-me-in-the-Texas-Air-Guard over-privileged draft dodger. Maybe because he served his time in the military instead of being AWOL to work on his father's senatorial campaign. Maybe because he was a POW during the last major U.S. ruling class imperial action. Whatever it is, John McCain has amended a bill to end the policy of torture that has gone unabated since this administration began. The coward in chief has threatened to veto it. Guess McCain doesn't understand the Culture of Torture the neocons have worked so hard to bring us.

McCain Fights Bush's Culture of Torture

White New Orleans

Bush, Inc. has big plans for New Orleans. Aside from lucrative no-bid contracts to Cheney's favorite ex-employer, HUD secretary Alphonso Jackson made some recent statements that all but confirm the reactionary right's dream of a color-free New Orleans. Jesse Jackson talks about this in Eased Out Of The Big Easy.

White New Orleans

Torture Begins at Home

Louisiana: After Katrina, Inmates Face Prison Abuse
End Abuses against Inmates Who Were Evacuated after Katrina

Evidence that the U.S. ruling class policy of torturing detainees in Abu Ghraib, Guantanamo Bay, and elsewhere has its roots in the cruel and racist U.S. prison system is fairly indisputable. Just how cruel the U.S. prison system manifests itself isn't often headline news in the reactionary corporate press.

After abandoning Gulf Coast prisoners to their fate during Katrina, many of whom survived a harrowing ordeal unthinkable to most, the face of abuse peeks through yet again. Transfered to Jena Correctional Facility, surviving inmates have been subjected to brutal beatings and other detestable treatment. The Human Rights Watch Articles above are accounts of their plight.

Torture Begins at Home

Porn for Porn

We've all heard the ghastly story of the site that trades porn for photos of mutilated bodies of Iraqis butchered in the ongoing occupation. Being a veteran myself I know what kind of people they let in the service. So while it didn't surprise me it did make me somewhat sad. Author John Chuckman deals with the latest Bush administration scandal. War Porn: What the Gruesome Images Say

Porn for Porn

Friday Felines

050930 Friday Cats

I am still looking for someone in the Los Angeles are to consider adopting the kitten in this previous post.

Friday Felines

Bill Bennett Shows Compassionate Conservatism

Despite the reactionary right's constant mantra that there is no racism in this country, mainstream corporate media radio personalities such as Bill Bennett are allowed to make the most reprehensible racist statements on air with absolute impunity. The former Reagan administration "conservative hero" recently stated:

I do know that it's true that if you wanted to reduce crime, you could -- if that were your sole purpose, you could abort every black baby in this country, and your crime rate would go down...

Bill Bennett Shows Compassionate Conservatism

Classic Video

I'm not one to post humorous things often, but this video is just too funny not to post.

Classic Video

Torture is on the March!

Lynndie England Convicted in Abu Ghraib Abuse Case Famous for her "thumbs up for torture" poses, perverse, sick, but simply following orders from the top, England is convicted of what every member of the Bush administration is guilty of. The voices of reaction are still claiming there is no torture going on under U.S. cognizance. I wonder how the courts martial keep happening for things that never happened.

The Legal Responsibility Goes to the Top Jennifer K. Harbury looks at the unstated Bush administration policy of torture.

Torture and Cowardice Ray McGovern tries to understand why U.S. religious leaders are silent on U.S. torture policy.

Torture is on the March!

Me and George Galloway MP

It's not everyday I get to shake hands with a member of the British Parliament. Mr. Galloway was cordial and gracious. His principled stance on the illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq is both refreshing and inspiring. Only a handful of photos from this event, I had to work up front and didn't catch much of the speech. For the photos, a short description of the event, and links for more information see these photos.

Me and George Galloway MP

Oil for the U.S. Poor Courtesy Hugo Chavez

Chavez' Surprise for Bush Hugo Chavez is taking the initiative to help the U.S. poor with subsidized heating oil and diesel fuel. In complete contrast to the monstrous price gouging by Cheney Inc., the Venezuelan subsidies will be of great help to those most in need.

Oil for the U.S. Poor Courtesy Hugo Chavez

Racist Nation Updates

Jim Crow still alive and well despite contrary claims by blame the victims author John Perazzo. Tyson Sued for Maintaining Segregated Work Areas: ‘Whites Only’ Sign and Padlock Placed on Bathroom Door. Just one more example of how this country is the cradle of racism.

This blog entry talks about an incident in which a young man wearing a Klan T-Shirt was involved in a scuffle. The quote by the young man sounds very much like the rhetoric of racist apologists and SOS/MMP/FOBP vigilante border patrols:

"I'm not racist or anything," he said. "It's just, some people I hate, some people I don't get along with. And black people just happen to be the ones because they think they're better than everyone else."

In other words, "everything I think, do and say is racist. But I'm not a racist--you better not call me a racist."

Racist Jillian Bandes penned an extreme example of institutionalized racism in a UNC newsletter. Her depraved thinking and disregard for human dignity earned her praise from a certain God fearing patriot.

Racist Nation Updates

More Class Warfare

New Bankruptcy Law Could Sink Katrina Survivors - Lawmakers, Rights Groups Like we didn't see this coming when the ruling class parties passed this earlier this year.

More Class Warfare