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By Karoli June 24, 2008 Bush Administration, Domestic Policy, Foreign Policy No Comments

Appeals Court Invalidates Detainee’s ‘Enemy’ Status A federal appeals court in Washington has invalidated the Bush administration’s finding that a detainee held for more than six years in the Guantanamo…

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Fearmongering 101: Be Afraid of Iran?

By Karoli June 23, 2008 Bush Administration, Election 2008, Foreign Policy, Iran, Iraq No Comments

This week’s top fear flavor: Iran. Fear that Iran will attack us if Barack Obama is elected. And fear that if Iran doesn’t attack us, Israel will attack Iran after…

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War With Iran? No, We Can’t. Call your Representatives.

By Karoli June 21, 2008 Bush Administration, Foreign Policy, Iran No Comments

Someone really needs to tell Congress to get a grip. That someone needs to be us. This is absolutely NOT the time to be saber-rattling in a serious way with…

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ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron et al Claim Victors’ Spoils

By Karoli June 19, 2008 Bush Administration, Election 2008, Foreign Policy, Iraq No Comments

The horsemen of the apocalypse are on the hunt. Here’s the latest news on the pale horses of death: ExxonMobil, Total, Chevron, Shell, et al who have been given preferential…

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It’s the Constitution, Stupid!

By Karoli June 18, 2008 Domestic Policy, Foreign Policy No Comments

I caught a few minutes of Dan Abrams’ broadcast on MSNBC where the heads were flapping about the differences in attitude between Barack Obama and John McCain on the recent…

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Hey, What’s this Iraq War charge on my bill?

By Karoli June 16, 2008 Election 2008, Iraq No Comments

$275 per person. That’s $1,100 per family. As of today. Visit lessjobsmorewars.com (h/t Jack & Jill Politics)

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