"No matter how paranoid or conspiracy-minded you are, what the government is actually doing is worse than you imagine." - - - William Blum

September 22, 2005

Midweek Bits

If you still aren't convinced that the continued U.S. occupation of Iraq is only going to continuously worsen the conditions there, then I invite you to read this article by Michael Schwartz. (You can still read it even if you are convinced. I won't tell.)

"... same hurricane, second time around" interview with a Katrina victim now in Houston (video in four short parts)

World's longest traffic jam (look for and click the link to the video: "Watch Texas residents heed evacuation warnings -- 2:07")

Here is a great visible satellite loop of Rita. You know, just a slight turn to the right and it will end up on top of Louisiana.

Houston starting to feel effects of Rita

Passengers on crippled passenger jet watch their own fate on on-board TV. How creepy is that?!

Katrina wipes out years of scientific research (sent by Phil Loper)

U.S. Army is now looking for a few good high school dropouts. Eventually, they'll be setting up recruiting tables at the Special Olympics.

New Warnings about the Avian Flu Pandemic

Last week we noted how Greg Palast rips George Galloway a new one. Well, today George Galloway Responds!

Ice Capades

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