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December 29, 2005
Monday, August 22, 2005
Monday's Links
Activism
Corporate Accountability International. In the corporate world, profit is king, and as much as some companies might pay lip service to responsible practices the truth is they'll get away with whatever they can if it pads their bottom line. Visit this site for news alerts of corporate abuse and resources to help you combat it, as well as information on CAI's various campaigns to hold corporations accountable for their irresponsible behavior.
News
Iraq Deadline Looms Without a Deal. There was a new Iraqi Constitution due last week, but Monday's deadline came and went without any agreement on what it should look like. That deadline was put off by a week, but it's looming large again, and the disagreements that prevented a compromise from being reached are still very much in play. The United States has has been pushing for this constitution to be completed, but Iraqi leaders warn that rushing the job to suit Bush's timetable would be detrimental to the process.
Army Planning for Four More Years in Iraq. Without a solid plan in place, it's difficult to say when we could reasonably expect to start bringing troops home from Iraq. The Army appears to be counting on staying for the foreseeable future, but continued bad news from Iraq has been hurting recruiting efforts. Rumors abound that we'll miraculously discover the troops can start coming home just in time for next year's elections, but it's anybody's guess as to when this ill-defined mission (whatever it is) will be accomplished.
The 1% Split Over Estate Taxes. Ever since Bush took office five years ago, the wealthiest Americans have profited from his well-aimed tax cuts. Even as costs continue to balloon in Bush's Iraq fiasco, the fight goes on among the elite few at the top to permanently free their cash flow from the burden of taxation. The middle class is paying their disproportionate share because they lack one critical asset that the privileged enjoy: High-level access to politicians.
Editorials
Why Roberts' Views Matter. Top Democrats want information on John Roberts, but the White House is dragging its feet again. Before deciding whether Roberts deserves a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court, it's important to study his views to gain some idea of how he'd perform his duties in our nation's highest court. The Senate Judiciary Committee has requested documents relating to 16 cases Roberts dealt with during his time as deputy solicitor general from 1989 to 1993, to determine his personal views on issues including civil rights, disability rights, and women's rights, but as far as releasing information's concerned the White House thinks less is more.
The Swift Boating of Cindy Sheehan. One thing you can say about the Right Wing is they stick with a winning strategy. Smearing vets like John McCain, Max Cleland and John Kerry is a great way to distract from their part of the public debate, especially when what they say threatens to undermine the conservative agenda. Now the spinmeisters are starting in on Cindy Sheehan, labeling her everything from crackpot to traitor. What makes her case different is the groundswell of grassroots support she's received in her quest to apply accountability to those who most want to avoid it.
Blogger Commentary
Beltway Dems Regurgitate Right-Wing B.S. on Iraq; Grassroots Fights Back. One component of Bush's success in pushing his neo-con agenda has been the lack of coordinated leadership among the supposed opposition party. Democrats have been making more noise recently, bouyed by grassroots' clamoring for something to be done, but for the most part we still lack a consistently focused and effective response to the success of the Right Wing Noise Machine. David Sirota discusses the Democratic Leadership Council's role in undermining the Democratic Party's anti-Bush, anti-war efforts.
Your Credit's The October Surprise 2005. Credit debt got you down? If you're getting by on minimum payments, your budget may be in for a shock when those minimums start going up later this year. It's better for your bottom line to make bigger payments up front, but in a nation that's seen household debt rise as consumer bankrupty protections decrease, this increase could break families that are skating too close to the edge. There's still time to tighten your belt, but Christmas is just around the corner, and in an industry that feasts on consumers' holiday overextension it won't just be families that go hungry.
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December 29, 2005
Monday, August 22, 2005
Monday's Links
Activism
Corporate Accountability International. In the corporate world, profit is king, and as much as some companies might pay lip service to responsible practices the truth is they'll get away with whatever they can if it pads their bottom line. Visit this site for news alerts of corporate abuse and resources to help you combat it, as well as information on CAI's various campaigns to hold corporations accountable for their irresponsible behavior.
News
Iraq Deadline Looms Without a Deal. There was a new Iraqi Constitution due last week, but Monday's deadline came and went without any agreement on what it should look like. That deadline was put off by a week, but it's looming large again, and the disagreements that prevented a compromise from being reached are still very much in play. The United States has has been pushing for this constitution to be completed, but Iraqi leaders warn that rushing the job to suit Bush's timetable would be detrimental to the process.
Army Planning for Four More Years in Iraq. Without a solid plan in place, it's difficult to say when we could reasonably expect to start bringing troops home from Iraq. The Army appears to be counting on staying for the foreseeable future, but continued bad news from Iraq has been hurting recruiting efforts. Rumors abound that we'll miraculously discover the troops can start coming home just in time for next year's elections, but it's anybody's guess as to when this ill-defined mission (whatever it is) will be accomplished.
The 1% Split Over Estate Taxes. Ever since Bush took office five years ago, the wealthiest Americans have profited from his well-aimed tax cuts. Even as costs continue to balloon in Bush's Iraq fiasco, the fight goes on among the elite few at the top to permanently free their cash flow from the burden of taxation. The middle class is paying their disproportionate share because they lack one critical asset that the privileged enjoy: High-level access to politicians.
Editorials
Why Roberts' Views Matter. Top Democrats want information on John Roberts, but the White House is dragging its feet again. Before deciding whether Roberts deserves a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court, it's important to study his views to gain some idea of how he'd perform his duties in our nation's highest court. The Senate Judiciary Committee has requested documents relating to 16 cases Roberts dealt with during his time as deputy solicitor general from 1989 to 1993, to determine his personal views on issues including civil rights, disability rights, and women's rights, but as far as releasing information's concerned the White House thinks less is more.
The Swift Boating of Cindy Sheehan. One thing you can say about the Right Wing is they stick with a winning strategy. Smearing vets like John McCain, Max Cleland and John Kerry is a great way to distract from their part of the public debate, especially when what they say threatens to undermine the conservative agenda. Now the spinmeisters are starting in on Cindy Sheehan, labeling her everything from crackpot to traitor. What makes her case different is the groundswell of grassroots support she's received in her quest to apply accountability to those who most want to avoid it.
Blogger Commentary
Beltway Dems Regurgitate Right-Wing B.S. on Iraq; Grassroots Fights Back. One component of Bush's success in pushing his neo-con agenda has been the lack of coordinated leadership among the supposed opposition party. Democrats have been making more noise recently, bouyed by grassroots' clamoring for something to be done, but for the most part we still lack a consistently focused and effective response to the success of the Right Wing Noise Machine. David Sirota discusses the Democratic Leadership Council's role in undermining the Democratic Party's anti-Bush, anti-war efforts.
Your Credit's The October Surprise 2005. Credit debt got you down? If you're getting by on minimum payments, your budget may be in for a shock when those minimums start going up later this year. It's better for your bottom line to make bigger payments up front, but in a nation that's seen household debt rise as consumer bankrupty protections decrease, this increase could break families that are skating too close to the edge. There's still time to tighten your belt, but Christmas is just around the corner, and in an industry that feasts on consumers' holiday overextension it won't just be families that go hungry.
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December 29, 2005
Corporate Accountability International. In the corporate world, profit is king, and as much as some companies might pay lip service to responsible practices the truth is they'll get away with whatever they can if it pads their bottom line. Visit this site for news alerts of corporate abuse and resources to help you combat it, as well as information on CAI's various campaigns to hold corporations accountable for their irresponsible behavior.
News
Iraq Deadline Looms Without a Deal. There was a new Iraqi Constitution due last week, but Monday's deadline came and went without any agreement on what it should look like. That deadline was put off by a week, but it's looming large again, and the disagreements that prevented a compromise from being reached are still very much in play. The United States has has been pushing for this constitution to be completed, but Iraqi leaders warn that rushing the job to suit Bush's timetable would be detrimental to the process.
Army Planning for Four More Years in Iraq. Without a solid plan in place, it's difficult to say when we could reasonably expect to start bringing troops home from Iraq. The Army appears to be counting on staying for the foreseeable future, but continued bad news from Iraq has been hurting recruiting efforts. Rumors abound that we'll miraculously discover the troops can start coming home just in time for next year's elections, but it's anybody's guess as to when this ill-defined mission (whatever it is) will be accomplished.
The 1% Split Over Estate Taxes. Ever since Bush took office five years ago, the wealthiest Americans have profited from his well-aimed tax cuts. Even as costs continue to balloon in Bush's Iraq fiasco, the fight goes on among the elite few at the top to permanently free their cash flow from the burden of taxation. The middle class is paying their disproportionate share because they lack one critical asset that the privileged enjoy: High-level access to politicians.
Editorials
Why Roberts' Views Matter. Top Democrats want information on John Roberts, but the White House is dragging its feet again. Before deciding whether Roberts deserves a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court, it's important to study his views to gain some idea of how he'd perform his duties in our nation's highest court. The Senate Judiciary Committee has requested documents relating to 16 cases Roberts dealt with during his time as deputy solicitor general from 1989 to 1993, to determine his personal views on issues including civil rights, disability rights, and women's rights, but as far as releasing information's concerned the White House thinks less is more.
The Swift Boating of Cindy Sheehan. One thing you can say about the Right Wing is they stick with a winning strategy. Smearing vets like John McCain, Max Cleland and John Kerry is a great way to distract from their part of the public debate, especially when what they say threatens to undermine the conservative agenda. Now the spinmeisters are starting in on Cindy Sheehan, labeling her everything from crackpot to traitor. What makes her case different is the groundswell of grassroots support she's received in her quest to apply accountability to those who most want to avoid it.
Blogger Commentary
Beltway Dems Regurgitate Right-Wing B.S. on Iraq; Grassroots Fights Back. One component of Bush's success in pushing his neo-con agenda has been the lack of coordinated leadership among the supposed opposition party. Democrats have been making more noise recently, bouyed by grassroots' clamoring for something to be done, but for the most part we still lack a consistently focused and effective response to the success of the Right Wing Noise Machine. David Sirota discusses the Democratic Leadership Council's role in undermining the Democratic Party's anti-Bush, anti-war efforts.
Your Credit's The October Surprise 2005. Credit debt got you down? If you're getting by on minimum payments, your budget may be in for a shock when those minimums start going up later this year. It's better for your bottom line to make bigger payments up front, but in a nation that's seen household debt rise as consumer bankrupty protections decrease, this increase could break families that are skating too close to the edge. There's still time to tighten your belt, but Christmas is just around the corner, and in an industry that feasts on consumers' holiday overextension it won't just be families that go hungry.
