Monthly Archives: November 2008

Who Attacked Mumbai? Does It Really Matter?

Posted on November 30, 2008 by

Since 2003 more than 700 have been killed in India by terrorist attacks. The most recent carnage in Mumbai was the worst. But we seem to have learned little or nothing, because we’re still stuck on the question, Who did … Continue reading →

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Where Will Barack’s E-Mail List End Up?

Posted on November 29, 2008 by

For weeks there has been traffic around the issue of how Barack Obama will maintain vital contact with the millions who participated at every level in helping his campaign. Will there be an independent Obama movement using the various organizational … Continue reading →

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In Barack’s Sights: Poverty, Mumbai, US Torture Prosecution

Posted on November 28, 2008 by

The subjects touched on below are grim reminders that, as a planet filled with sinful folk, who tend to act more sinfully in concert, we face head on continuing destitution at our doorstep, the prospect of senseless violence anywhere at … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama — Perception, Mood, Responsibility

Posted on November 27, 2008 by

Today I woke up with the sense that finally, after three days of calm press conferences and a general awakening to the Obama Era, mood and responsibility were the important elements in the Thanksgiving gift we were being given. A … Continue reading →

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Why George W. Bush Made Me Sick Yesterday

Posted on November 26, 2008 by

If I wanted to write a longer title, it would be Why Bush Made Me Sick Yesterday and Why I Hope I Never Have To Apply A Double Standard to Barack. Bush was on the tube talking at some military … Continue reading →

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