Month December 2009

The protesters are winning in Iran

“Baseej find themselves surrounded by the flames of their own motorcycles” as protesters pelt them with rocks. (Quite a change from the early protests when baseej drove motorcycles through the crowds clubbing and killing people.) Remember, if you are caught…

An end to politics as usual

DJ comments on our post Firedoglake goes after Rahm, White House deals with Fannie, Freddie. Like him, I am beyond tired of one party blaming the other for their problems while using it as a ploy to increase their campaign…

Increased security on US-bound air flights

So far, and contrary to what you might be hearing, the increased security is on inbound flights only. “Among other things, during the final hour of flight customers must remain seated, will not be allowed to access carry-on baggage, or…