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Congressman Bilbray Refuses to Meet With Vets – So, Group Continues “Camp” at his Office

Frank Gormlie August 21, 2008 0 Comments

SAN DIEGO, CA. Congressman Brian Bilbray continues to refuse to meet with a group of veterans who have “camped” outside…

Denver “Gitmo” Can Hold 400 Arrestees During Dem’s Convention

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by Judi Villa / Rocky Mountain News / Wed Aug 20, 2008 There won’t be razor wire, but anyone arrested…

Women’s Health Debate Reaches Boiling Point

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More Than 325,000 Sign Petition Against Administration’s Women’s Health Proposal By Kate Barrett / ABC News / Aug. 21, 2008…

U.S. Role in Georgia Crisis

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By Stephen Zunes / ZNET /August, 20 2008 Source: Foreign Policy in Focus The international condemnation of Russian aggression against…

Russia and Georgia : Proportion and Distortion

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By Michael Neumann / CounterPunch.com / August 20, 2008 It’s said that Russia’s response to Georgia’s attack on South Ossetia…

Georgian minister tells Israel Radio: Thanks to Israeli training, we’re fending off Russian military

Staff August 20, 2008 0 Comments

Editor: This article is a week old, but should be viewed by Americans who are too quick to jump to…

‘What the Hell is Wrong with Progressives? I’m Sick of It …’

Staff August 19, 2008 1 Comment

‘I’m sick of progressives protesting Obama because of his imperfections.’ by EvilAsh / MyDD(direct democracy) / Tue Aug 19, 2008…

How Wind Farms May Really Replace Coal Mining

Staff August 19, 2008 2 Comments

One community is attempting to prove that clean energy can beat dirty power — even in the heart of coal…

Is the EPA Hidding Connections Between Bees’ Die-Off & Pesticides?

Staff August 19, 2008 1 Comment

EPA Buzz Kill: Is the Agency Hiding Colony Collapse Disorder Information? NRDC Forced to Sue to Get Public Records on…

Tom Hayden on Obama : Transformational President or Another Disappointment?

Staff August 19, 2008 1 Comment

‘Whether he wins or loses, the vast movement inspired by Obama will become the next generation of American social activists’…

New Bush Rule for Health & Human Services Defines Birth Control As “Abortion”

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Bush’s Prescription for Bad Health Care Planned Parenthood / August 8, 2008 [Go here for the original article.] A new…

Progressives and Obama: A Clash of Narratives

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by: Norman Solomon / t r u t h o u t / 18 August 2008 By now, across the…

Kathy Blavatt on ‘Ramona’s Castle’ — a Treasure at Foot of San Diego’s Mt. Woodson: “I had the opportunity to hear several talks about Any Strong and the Ramona Castle. I was lucky to see…” Apr 18, 12:50
ben on Mandy Havlik: ‘Why I’m Running: Your Neighbor at City Hall’: “Hi, what’s Mandy’s position on municipalixation of the power utility in San Diego?” Apr 18, 11:30
Samantha Carleson on Mayor Gloria Proposes the Worst Budget for San Diego Since Jerry Sanders: “I keep reading there is a $120-140 million shortfall in the budget. And I am pretty sure a similar amount…” Apr 18, 10:17
Ronald May on ‘Ramona’s Castle’ — a Treasure at Foot of San Diego’s Mt. Woodson: “I have two anecdotes to share about The Ramona Castle, both of which related to my 1974-1998 tenure as a…” Apr 18, 00:20
Chris on More Spotlights on the District 2 Candidates: OB Planning Board Video and Interviews by ‘Explore Clairemont’: ““I question why a lawyer would take on a lower paying job and am skeptical because of that.” Actually, you…” Apr 17, 21:31
John Heatherington on ‘Adams Avenue Unplugged’: a Free Musical Walkabout — Saturday, April 25: “How disappointing that in a “free” festival, the headliner costs $40.” Apr 17, 20:47
Bernard Ashcraft on An Afternoon with Josefina Lopez: “This is a good example of what you can achieve if you don’t give up or give in. Josefina is…” Apr 17, 19:59
Chris on $45 Million Wave Pool Coming to San Diego — Only 3 Miles from Beach in Oceanside: “Kelly Slater Surf Ranch in Lemoore is only 7000.00 per person per day. Not a bad deal for the average…” Apr 17, 19:43
Peggy on Fun and Games With Richard Bailey, Candidate for District 2: New PAC and a Political Parody: “I assure you, as a NAVY wife in Coronado, he ruined this town as a MAGA Republican, used his position…” Apr 17, 14:00
Peggy on Fun and Games With Richard Bailey, Candidate for District 2: New PAC and a Political Parody: “I believe nothing from the SD Taxpayers Association, who itself cratered into bankruptcy because of fiscal mismanagement. Bad look for…” Apr 17, 13:56
sealintheSelkirks on $45 Million Wave Pool Coming to San Diego — Only 3 Miles from Beach in Oceanside: “That got a laugh out of me because I have that silly VHS movie on the shelf between Big Wednesday…” Apr 17, 11:05
Frank J on The Vatican Can Elude Trump Threats by Awarding Him ‘the Order of the Golden Spur’ (Yes, It’s a Real Thing): “If you haven’t seen Colbert- ‘AntiChrist Superstar’ :) :) :) https://youtu.be/kZYRxLR-m84?si=HUM5fCTqpO5EFpn7” Apr 17, 09:56
Frank Gormlie on Should the San Diego Public Have a Say in the Future of the Padres? A Look at the Current Billionaire Bidding War: “BREaKinG NeWs The Padres are on the verge of historic new ownership. San Diego’s lone major sports franchise is about…” Apr 17, 09:46
Frank Gormlie on Restaurant Review: Pazzo’s Italian in Ocean Beach: “Thanks for this great review, LK Bruce! Real old-timers will remember this place as the famous Pt Loma Bakery that…” Apr 17, 09:14
Mateo on A Deep, Deep Dive Into the Old Point Loma Lighthouse: “Thank you to the OB Rag for letting the public know about the Cabrillo Park Services guided tours that include…” Apr 17, 08:17