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Guantanamo, False Imprisonment, and the Human Rights Toggle Switch

Posted by Ocelopotamus on June 27th, 2008 at 7:04 am

This story is about a week old at this point, but it goes in the “things everyone should know” category.
One of the most common talking points from right-wing pundits, especially on Fox News, is that whatever happens to the people in Guantanamo Bay is okay because all those prisoners are really bad guys — “the […]

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Tags: News · Politics · Media · George W. Bush · Torture · Human Rights · Journalism · Justice System · Terrorism · TESK

Roundup: Maracas and Purple Pants Edition

Posted by Ocelopotamus on June 24th, 2008 at 4:59 am


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Roundup: Monkey in the Bathroom Edition

Posted by Ocelopotamus on November 6th, 2007 at 3:39 pm


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NYC Fire Fighters vs. Giuliani

Posted by Ocelopotamus on July 12th, 2007 at 10:17 am


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Tags: News · Politics · Culture · Activism · History · Video · Labor · 2008 Election · Rudy Giuliani · Terrorism

Quote of the Week

Posted by Ocelopotamus on June 24th, 2007 at 11:42 am


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Tags: News · Politics · Culture · Peace · Iraq · History · Harper's · Foreign Policy · Terrorism · Essays · Middle East

The Bush Malaise

Posted by Ocelopotamus on June 22nd, 2007 at 10:20 am


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Tags: Politics · George W. Bush · Peace · Iraq · 2008 Election · Healthcare Crisis · Terrorism

Roundup: Pottymouth Jar Edition

Posted by Ocelopotamus on May 22nd, 2007 at 8:20 am


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