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Stocks plunge, unemployment grows, home equity vanishes, soldiers killed … just another beautiful day in the Empire

Frank Gormlie June 6, 2008 4 Comments

HOMETOWN, USA – It was another beautiful day, here in the American Empire. The Dow dropped today nearly 400 points….

It Starts Here: California Woman Sets Fire at 3 Gas Stations (and a Starbucks) in Protest of High Gas Prices

Staff June 6, 2008 4 Comments

Danville, California (KPIX) — A California woman is facing arson charges for setting fires at three gas stations and a…

Senate Intelligence Committee Report: Bush misused Iraq intelligence

Staff June 5, 2008 5 Comments

By Randall Mikkelsen / June 5, 2009 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President George W. Bush and his top policymakers misstated Saddam…

Revealed: Secret plan to keep Iraq under US control

Staff June 5, 2008 1 Comment

Bush wants 50 military bases, control of Iraqi airspace and legal immunity for all American soldiers and contractors By Patrick…

Attention Geeks and Hackers – Uncle Sam’s Cyber Force Wants You!

Staff June 5, 2008 0 Comments

By William J. Astore / TomDispatch / June 5, 2008 Recently, while I was on a visit to Salon.com, my…

OB Locals Make Fun in the Round-A-Bout at Greene (Street) Square

Frank Gormlie June 4, 2008 3 Comments

Dangerous “intersection” results in a block party OCEAN BEACH, CA. Heather Clark almost got hit in the huge intersection at…

Obama, Clinton and What Has Been Achieved

Staff June 4, 2008 8 Comments

by John Nichols / The Nation / 06/04/2008 The longest, most demographically-difficult and highest-turnout campaign ever for the presidential nomination…

Now Bring on McCain: Epic Struggle Ends With Victory For Obama

Staff June 4, 2008 2 Comments

The most expensive primary campaign in US history ends with Barack Obama claiming the Democrat crown – and Hillary Clinton…

OB Rag Editors Blast Candidates for Taking All the Money

Frank Gormlie June 4, 2008 5 Comments

Blog fund-raising efforts lag due to Electioneering SAN DIEGO, CA. This morning, after coffee, OB Rag editors severely criticized local…

Election, Selection, a Mention

Frank Gormlie June 4, 2008 3 Comments

SAN DIEGO, CA. The people have spoken – or at least some of the them, in yesterday’s low-voter turn-out in…

Canadian Parliament Votes In Favor of U.S. War Resisters

Staff June 3, 2008 4 Comments

by Gerry Condon Today the Canadian Parliament made a historic vote in favor of U.S. war resisters who are seeking…

“Greene Square” – OB Residents Demonstrate for Safe Streets & Attempt a Round-A-bout

Frank Gormlie June 3, 2008 1 Comment

“Weird” intersection at Froude and Greene Streets brings out the round-a-bouts – Wed. June 4, 6-10pm OCEAN BEACH, CA. Local…

KB on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “The cuts are to the City’s two grantmaking programs to arts and culture organizations, OSP and CCSD. In zeroing out…” Apr 21, 18:32
Frank J on U-T Copy Editor Seems to Have Been Celebrating 4/20 a Little Too Early: “Could be due to what I mentioned here before concerning Bailey… His one skill is misdirection through social media.” Apr 21, 15:57
CHRISTOPHER N KENNEDY on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “References to “the arts” and “cultural insitutions” are very broad and it sure might be helpful to sort through this…” Apr 21, 13:39
chris schultz on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “Beware of that thing in the public square masquerading as your champion. He plays right along with playing two sides…” Apr 21, 13:28
J W August on Bragging on the Rag: Our Story on Trump’s Plan to Reduce Federal Workwork by Throwing Out ‘Disloyal” Veterans Finally Shows Up in Mainstream Media: “Provided by “S” who is the source for this story- “They know that veterans—trained to lead with integrity and speak…” Apr 21, 12:21
Frank Gormlie on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “That top photo showing dozens of people inside council chambers giving the thumbs down is such an iconic symbol of…” Apr 21, 11:32
chris schultz on U-T Copy Editor Seems to Have Been Celebrating 4/20 a Little Too Early: “probably borrowed Kate’s water pipe.” Apr 21, 11:14
chris schultz on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “I’m ecstatic! Now the the bike, rec, library, and arts people can join in and get down on Toad. He…” Apr 21, 06:50
chris schultz on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Toad is getting more unpopular by the day. And it’s wonderful to see him eating it. He should have managed…” Apr 21, 06:44
Ralph Teyssier on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: ““It’s unfortunate that it took a budget crisis to force the mayor’s hand, but many of us welcome the result.”…” Apr 21, 06:31
Mary Katherine Reeber on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Did the City ever record use of the bike lanes? I know the ones on Voltaire are almost completely empty…” Apr 20, 22:44
jaybird on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Meh. Totally planned sunset for this – just like the electric scooters & bikes that are soooo popular – uh,…” Apr 20, 20:23
Alfred Del Mastro on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Please watch the April 13th 2026 City Council recorded video. They have no idea where all the revenue is. Sean…” Apr 20, 19:11
Paul Krueger on Coronado Shores: Still Arrogant After All These Years: “I did send this to Richard Bailey and ask him to forward it to anyone in Coronado who can get…” Apr 20, 18:37
Lynne Miller on How Major California Cities Are Trying to Get Around SB79 — One of the Most Undemocratic Housing Bills to Come Out of Sacramento: “It is easy to be disheartened by government overreach. Leaders, with their broken record strategy have convinced voters that high…” Apr 20, 18:16