Month December 2003

Tell it like it is! An Austrian trade union has claimed the repetitive playing of Christmas carols in department stores is “psycho-terrorism” for salespeople.

Appeals court slaps down antiterrorism Law A federal appeals court panel ruled on Wednesday that crucial parts of an antiterrorism law were unconstitutional because the law, which the Bush administration relies on heavily, risks ensnaring innocent humanitarians. A panel of…

Alice in Wonderland logic California’s dominant workers’ compensation insurer is expected to cut its rates by only 2.9% next year, guaranteeing that most businesses won’t get much relief from soaring premiums and handing the governor powerful ammunition in his bid…

U.S. opposes allowing Iraqis a direct vote That’s right, the Bushies, who oh so piously claim they invaded Iraq, solely, solely I tell you, so Iraqis could have democracy, are opposed to letting Iraqis to vote on who will govern…

Best headline for Bush’s Thanksgiving trip to Iraq The turkey has landed (Via OccupationWatch)