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Developments in Georgia-Russia Conflict

Frank Gormlie August 14, 2008 0 Comments

Georgian Leader’s Overstated Claims Finally Challenged by U.S. Media & Government Unsubstaniated claims by Georgia President Mikhail Saakashvili on Wednesday,…

The Real Aggressor

Staff August 13, 2008 0 Comments

Georgian invasion of South Ossetia sets the stage for a wider war by Justin Raimondo / antiwar.com / Originally posted…

Ceasefire Holds Despite Wild Claims By Georgia’s Leader that Russian Troops Have Encircled Capital

Frank Gormlie August 13, 2008 2 Comments

Georgia Leader Tries to Incite West by Claiming Russian Forces Are Encircling the Capital of Georgia Trying to incite the…

Monty Python’s “Life of Brian” Still Banned In Wales – New Effort to Overturn Ban Begins

Staff August 12, 2008 1 Comment

From the ‘I Just Couldn’t Resist’ Desk: “He’s not the Messiah – he’s a very naughty boy!” scene in famous…

Two-thirds of U.S. Corporations Paid No Federal Income Taxes in 1998-2005

Staff August 12, 2008 0 Comments

Most companies in US avoid federal income taxes By Jennifer C. Kerr / Aug 12, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) – Two-thirds…

Georgia-Russia Fight Over South Ossetia: ‘the plot sickens ….’

Frank Gormlie August 12, 2008 2 Comments

Editor: The more we understand the context and sub-plots of the six day war between Georgia and Russia over South…

Iraq War must be over as Union-Tribune today dropped their ‘Fight for Iraq’ page

Frank Gormlie August 12, 2008 0 Comments

SAN DIEGO, CA. Did you notice that the Iraq War was over? It must be, as -with no fanfare or…

Georgia Tries out the Bush War Doctrine, Loses Badly

Staff August 12, 2008 3 Comments

The president of tiny Georgia must have caught a case of his pal Bush’s war lust to attack a Russian…

Russia’s Medvedev Orders Halt to Military Action in Georgia

Staff August 12, 2008 0 Comments

by: Megan K. Stack and Peter Spiegel / The Los Angeles Times / Tuesday 12 August 2008 The close ally…

Former President Ford told FBI about Warren Commission’s doubts about who shot JFK

Staff August 11, 2008 1 Comment

By Michael J. Sniffen / Associated Press / August 11, 2008 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Ford secretly advised the…

Roots of Georgia-Russia Clash Runs Deep

Staff August 11, 2008 0 Comments

By Fred Weir / The Christian Science Monitor / August 12, 2008 edition MOSCOW – Ancient ethnic strife, fanned by…

More News From South Ossetia – Georgia – Russia

Richard Nadeau August 11, 2008 4 Comments

South Ossetians flee cellars for safety in Russia by Dmitry Solovyov / Reuters / August 11, 2008 JAVA, Georgia, Aug…

Randi Coulthard on Study of In-custody Deaths at San Diego’s Central Jail Confirms Systematic Failures: “Hi, Will you be doing a follow-up article on the fund raising for the District 2 City Council race showing…” Apr 27, 12:18
Paul Krueger on City Is Reducing Its FY2027 Funding for Balboa Park: “Thanks to Kate Callen and her collaborators for keeping us informed on Balboa Park finances. We can only hope the…” Apr 27, 12:09
La Playa Heritage on City Is Reducing Its FY2027 Funding for Balboa Park: “When the City of San Diego’s created paid metered parking in Balboa Park they purposefully refuse to create a Balboa…” Apr 27, 11:55
John Heatherington on City Is Reducing Its FY2027 Funding for Balboa Park: “I was skeptical at first of giving up the park’s governance. Partly because some advocates were calling it a private/public…” Apr 27, 10:15
Frank Gormlie on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Thanks Rick, good to hear from you.” Apr 27, 09:30
William Giles on Fears of Aging in the Midst of Madness: “Thank you for shedding light on the often-overlooked fears of aging, especially in these chaotic times. Your insights resonate deeply…” Apr 27, 02:30
Rick Jahnkow on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “For more on recent developments with draft registration, visit the San Diego-based Committee Opposed to Militarism & the Draft (founded…” Apr 26, 16:49
Randi Coulthard on Next District 2 Candidate Forum at Liberty Station — April 27: “All the candidates should be asked if they will commit to serving the full 4 year term on the City…” Apr 26, 15:47
John Heatherington on Trump’s DOJ Strives to Be as Tough as the Iran Regime Is on Dissent in Legal Attack on Southern Poverty Law Center: “P.S. he also fears being exposed as the rapist of a thirteen year old girl, so let’s keep that in…” Apr 26, 10:04
John Heatherington on Trump’s DOJ Strives to Be as Tough as the Iran Regime Is on Dissent in Legal Attack on Southern Poverty Law Center: “It is no surprise that the Trump administration is going after the SPLC. Trump himself is a clansman. So was…” Apr 26, 09:57
Frank Gormlie on Let’s Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Very First Election of the Ocean Beach Planning Board: “I’m afraid we’re looking at May for a party. Never forget Layla — how can I? She was so great.…” Apr 25, 15:36
Dickie on Let’s Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Very First Election of the Ocean Beach Planning Board: “Wow, how excited I am to see a picture of Layla, my dog, celebrated on this important occasion.And since I…” Apr 25, 15:27
Chris on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Interestingly I know a lot of veterans these days who actually miss participating in war (recent wars) and say they’d…” Apr 25, 11:16
Frances O'Neill Zimmerman on Interview With OB Rag Poet Ernie McCray — Survivor of Jim Crow, a College BB Legend and San Diego Educator: “University of Arizona’s Ring of Honor has two wonderful human beings well as great basketball players in Ernie McCray and…” Apr 24, 20:48
jay coffman on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Wonderfully said – If you don’t mind I’d like to send it to an 87 year old friend of mine…” Apr 24, 18:21