Rowan W.

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Rowan W. posted an article on - Aug 24, 2009, 1:21 pm
Hi All, I want to forewarn you that there may be some disruptions on the site. I am taking the plunge and upgrading the site's software. This will be a multi-step process. The upgrade is necessary for security (damn the spammers and hackers) and to add capabilities not available with the current v...
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Walrus Bulls Bellowing on a Beach

Rowan W. posted an article on - Aug 23, 2009, 1:56 pm
By John Chuckman I am disappointed with the view of some knowledgeable commentators over Scotland's release of the dying man who was convicted of the Lockerbie-airline bombing.
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Double (Blue) Crossing the River Styx

Rowan W. posted an article on - Aug 22, 2009, 9:32 pm
By Stratofrog Dr. Christsakes took a yawning breath and pushed the oars deeper into the Stygian river. Sticks and stones can break my bones, he thought, but death panels won't hurt my business. His ferry to the other side was full of previously middleclass baby-boomers and his palliative crew was b...
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Drones and Democracy in Afghanistan

Rowan W. posted an article on - Aug 22, 2009, 11:21 am
By Ramzy Baroud With elections just around the corner in Afghanistan, it might be timely to reflect on the US engagement with that stricken nation and consider just how much foreign intervention has contributed to the prospect and possibility of free and democratic elections. More, it is fitting to...
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American Justice is At Risk. What Are You Doing About it?

Rowan W. posted an article on - Aug 21, 2009, 3:04 pm
By Rob Kall. Republished from OpEdNews. The health reform debate is roaring, as it should be, and we are engaged in pressing the spineless Dems - including Obama - to stand up to the insurance companies and rescue American health care. We are in danger of distracting ourselves from another importan...
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Widdledub Engages in Thinkery: The Legacy Speech

Rowan W. posted an article on - Aug 20, 2009, 6:03 pm
By Stratofrog Editor's note: Here is another literary friction by Stratofrog. While most can figure out the cast of characters, here's some help. Widdledub is George W. Bush, and Blunderdick is Richard Cheney EERIE, Pa. Recently reclusing and reproofing his forthcoming storybook at a library in Te...
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Things Falling Off the Table - Economy

Rowan W. posted an article on - Aug 19, 2009, 10:43 am
By Rowan Wolf In the heat of healthcare reform and the mobilization of radical shock troops, the economy has drifted with little public discussion. When it comes up, it is frequently within the context that "the worst is behind us;" "we're leveling off;" or "recovery is just around the corner." Whi...
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Save Health for Billionaires

Rowan W. posted an article on - Aug 17, 2009, 6:34 pm
We all know the privileged need our support or they might lose their ill gotten gains. Here's Billionaires for Wealthcare by Humanleague002. Thanks Kelly for bringing this to my attention
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Hartmann: A Modest Medicare Proposal

Rowan W. posted an article on - Aug 17, 2009, 6:21 pm
By Thom Hartmann. Republished from CommonDreams. Dear President Obama, I understand you're thinking of dumping your "public option" because of all the demagoguery by Sarah Palin and Dick Armey and Newt Gingrich and their crowd on right-wing radio and Fox. Fine. Good idea, in fact.
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Elizabeth Warren on Banks, Bailouts, and Economy

Rowan W. posted an article on - Aug 15, 2009, 12:12 pm
Elizabeth Warren appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on August 12th. She offers insights into the current toxic asset situation, and warns of the upcoming commercial mortgage resets which could hit the economy hard - again and through 2012. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News abou...
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