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The pathetic end of the French “anti-capitalist left” Following the nomination of Ségolène Royal as the Socialist Party’s candidate in this year’s French presidential election, the project of an “anti-liberal” (“liberal” in the sense of a “free market” advocate) or “anti-capitalist left” candidate has wretchedly imploded....
Posted: Tue, Jan 9, 2007 9:09am PST
When George W. Bush Dies Media coverage of Gerald Ford's death likely boosted President Bush’s decision to escalate America’s war in Iraq. Why? Because Bush made a point of strongly praising Ford for his politically unpopular pardon of Richard Nixon, saying Ford did what was best for America even though the action likely cost him the 1976 election. Bush sees escalating the Iraq war as analogous to Ford’s pardon--- a decision unpopular at its time but for which history will vindicate him. The media whitewashing of For...
Posted: Tue, Jan 9, 2007 9:04am PST
Board of Supes Inauguration Highlights the Need for Question Time Yesterday presented the usual “feel-good” pomp and ceremony that comes with a typical inauguration of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors – as four old members and one new member were sworn in to serve a four-year term. What was unusual this year was the tension between the Board and Mayor Gavin Newsom – who has so far refused to abide by Proposition I and attend a monthly Board meeting and answer questions from the Supervisors. Prop I (modeled after “Question Time” in the British Parliame...
Posted: Tue, Jan 9, 2007 9:03am PST
Bush to name Khalilzad for UN job The White House has said George Bush is to nominate Zalmay Khalilzad, the current ambassador to Iraq, to represent Washington at the UN and replace John Bolton, who resigned last month....
Posted: Tue, Jan 9, 2007 8:49am PST
I-M-P-E-A-C-H-! *The Video* (video/quicktime 42.8MB) IN TWO PARTS *
January 6, 2007 -- Over 1000 people gathered in Nancy Pelosi's district, on Ocean Beach in San Francisco, to spell out the message "IMPEACH!"
"America is a great country," said event organizer Brad Newsham, a local cab driver and author. "But President Bush has betrayed our faith. He mislead us into a disastrous war, and is trampling on our Constitution. He has to go. Now. I hope Nancy Pelosi is listening today."
Part 1: Three-minute QT movie. 43MB....
Posted: Mon, Jan 8, 2007 8:49pm PST
Chen Shui-bian stopover in San Francisco stirs conflict in Chinese community 
Beleaguered Taiwanese president Chen Shui-bian arrived in San Francisco today to rest enroute to Nicaragua. Chen plans to participate in the inauguration ceremonies for newly elected former Sandanista Daniel Ortega day after tomorrow....
Posted: Mon, Jan 8, 2007 8:44pm PST
DEMOCRATS=FAKES More of the Same From the Democrats or might I say Republicrats...
Posted: Mon, Jan 8, 2007 12:40pm PST
Reliable Source: Matt Gonzalez Plans to Run For Mayor 
Luke Thomas of Fog City Journal reports that Green Party leader and former Board of Supervisors President Matt Gonzalez is planning to run for mayor in San Francisco....
Posted: Mon, Jan 8, 2007 11:18am PST
Progressives Anxious – But Hopeful -- About Dellums Former Congressman Ron Dellums will be sworn in today as the new Mayor of Oakland at 11:00 a.m. at a Public Inaugural Ceremony at the Paramount Theater. The event is free and open to the public, but get there early because it will be packed. For progressive activists, it’s an exhilarating day after fighting for years in the political wilderness – as the city faces the triple challenges of gentrification, unemployment and a high crime rate....
Posted: Mon, Jan 8, 2007 7:35am PST
Clashes continue in Bangladesh At least 50 people have been injured in renewed clashes between police and opposition activists as a blockade aimed at derailing forthcoming elections paralysed much of Bangladesh for a second day....
Posted: Mon, Jan 8, 2007 7:30am PST
Observations on the opening of the 110th US Congress In the citadel of privilege and power that is Washington, DC, the transfer of congressional control from the Republicans to the Democrats, notwithstanding the gaudy ceremonies and talk of “historic moments,” changes nothing essential....
Posted: Mon, Jan 8, 2007 7:16am PST
German chancellor Merkel snuggles up to Bush On January 4, the German chancellor Angela Merkel (Christian Democratic Union, CDU) paid a short visit to Washington. Just days after the German government took over the presidency of the European Union at the beginning of the year, the chancellor wanted, in her own words, to discuss future European policy with her “most important transatlantic partner.”...
Posted: Mon, Jan 8, 2007 7:15am PST
Attorney's suit who tried to have his own client conserved continues in Marin County 
A "scheme" is defined as "a carefully arranged and systematic program of action for attaining some object or end." The "scheme" outlined in the article was also accomplished secretly; the scheme was not divulged to the client or his family. The client did not learn of the conservatorship attempt until he was served with a notice to appear at the probate hearing scheduled for 5 days later. The scheme was enacted solely to spend client's assets in a manner opposed by client....
Posted: Mon, Jan 8, 2007 6:43am PST
The sorry state of international human rights December 10, 1948 is a landmark day in world history. On that date the United Nations General Assembly passed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a document that provided multiple human rights guarantees to all peoples around the world. Unfortunately the world's nations have failed to implement its protections. Here, we suggest some ways in which that might be changed....
Posted: Sun, Jan 7, 2007 6:03pm PST
I-M-P-E-A-C-H-! *Early Morning* (video/quicktime 48.2MB) Brad Newsham narrates. Thirty-second QT movie. 48MB....
Posted: Sun, Jan 7, 2007 2:36pm PST
Violent clashes at Dhaka protest in Bangladesh Police in the Bangladeshi capital have fired rubber bullets at stone-throwing protesters taking part in a nationwide blockade to force electoral reform....
Posted: Sun, Jan 7, 2007 11:23am PST
Negroponte to become Secretary of State? Condi to be Vice President? here's a new rumor straight from an insidious "Washington cocktail party":...
Posted: Sun, Jan 7, 2007 1:45am PST
Beach Impeach! Project 
More photos taken at the San Francisco Beach Impeach! Project...
Posted: Sat, Jan 6, 2007 8:49pm PST
End of the Republican Era- What is next? UC Santa Cruz
Baytree Conference Center- Amah Mutsun (Conference Room A)
For directions: http://maps.ucsc.edu/cdbaytreebuilding.html...
Event Date: Thu, Jan 11, 2007 7:00pm PST
Posted: Sat, Jan 6, 2007 5:55pm PST
Beach Impeach 
Flash Mob Forms Giant Impeach Sign on San Francisco Beach. (Note: Not having a helicopter I had to make the first photo a composite.)...
Posted: Sat, Jan 6, 2007 3:24pm PST
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