Monthly Archives: October 2004

1) In a peer-reviewed, scientific survey of post-invasion Iraq mortality rates, a team estimates approximately 100,000 additional deaths since the US/UK invasion. Although the estimate may be a bit high, it is a credible estimate. It is quite a bit … Continue reading →

1) Eminem leads the Revolution at the polls. This video is outstanding — and may gain in prominence if next week devolves into a fiasco: http://boss.streamos.com/qtime/interscope/eminem/encore/video/mosh-rev/300_mosh-rev.mov 2) This is a letter I wrote to Columbia University’s president, in support of … Continue reading →

By Arianna Huffington This is my last column before Election Day. With less than a week to go, I plan on doing everything in my power to defeat George W. Bush (need a ride to the polls?). Then I’m going … Continue reading →

The Tragedy of Margaret Hassan I first met Margaret Hassan in 1991 while a young relief administrator with Catholic Relief Services in Baghdad. At the time, Margaret had just been hired as an office assistant for CARE Australia. Although her … Continue reading →

1) This certainly jives with the experience of one of our list readers in Istanbul…: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uselections2004/salon/0,14779,1335573,00.html ——- Suppressing the overseas vote Record numbers of Americans abroad have registered, but bureaucratic snafus may prevent many from actually voting. Alix Christie Monday … Continue reading →

1) Middle East Economic Survey VOL. XLVII No 42 18-October-2004 Carlyle Group Proposes To Collect Iraqi Debt For Kuwait, Says The Nation An article published in the latest edition of The Nation examines the conflict of interest confronting former US … Continue reading →

1) Due immediately after 2 Nov, and the reason that the British troops were requested to support US ops south of Baghdad. It’s the blitzkrieg and war crimes to come — don’t say you weren’t warned. This will happen no … Continue reading →

I worked with Margaret Hassan in Iraq in 91-92, and last saw her during my visit there in May 2003. This is a strong, admirable, critical, and compassionate person who first went to Iraq over 30 years ago. I sincerely … Continue reading →

2) On the Frontlines of Globalization, Again: “The US has been imposing patents on life around the world through trade deals. In this case, they invaded the country first, then imposed their patents. This is both immoral and unacceptable”, said … Continue reading →

Nabil’s postings from Sunday….. 1) Remember that little mortar exchange last week? This is a second completely unverifiable story, planted in the media as a trial balloon for later use. I am growing more certain that if Bush takes this … Continue reading →