The madness of Tony Blair, the futility of the Chilcot inquiry

by Andy Worthington Featured Writer Dandelion Salad www.andyworthington.co.uk 30 January 2010 So will the Chilcot Inquiry into the illegal invasion of Iraq actually do anything when it finally reaches its conclusions? It seems unlikely. Over the last two months, we have had some fascinating moments: on November 26, for example, when Sir Christopher Meyer, Britain’s [...]

There’s a Ford in the DLC’s Future by Steven Jonas, MD, MPH

by Steven Jonas, MD, MPH Featured Writer Dandelion Salad crossposted on Buzzflash.com Jan. 30, 2010 As I pointed out in my Commentary No. 128, “President Obama and the Democratic Leadership Council,” although I was taken in by the rhetoric as of last spring, I was right the first time (back in late 2007) about Obama [...]

Max Keiser On the Edge: Thomas C. Mountain on AFRICOM

http://dandelionsalad.wordpress.com/ Must-watch Parts 2 and 3.  Thomas C. Mountain is the guest. PressTVGlobalNews January 30, 2010

NPR Finds Right-Wing Crank to Spit on Zinn’s Grave

http://dandelionsalad.wordpress.com/ But remember, this power of the people on top depends on the obedience of the people below. When people stop obeying, they have no power. — Howard Zinn www.fair.org 1/29/10 David Horowitz in ATC obituary with substance-free attack When progressive historian Howard Zinn died on January 27, NPR’s All Things Considered (1/28/10) marked his [...]

Bill Moyers Journal: SCOTUS and Campaign Finance + State of the Unions + Remembering Howard Zinn

http://dandelionsalad.wordpress.com/ Bill Moyers Journal January 29, 2010 Full program: by Helen Cox, used with permission larger view The JOURNAL explores what the Supreme Court’s decision means for campaign finance reform and the future of our democracy with legal experts Monica Youn, of the Brennan Center for Law and Justice at NYU School of Law and [...]