How to Finish off the GOP Machine & More

How to Finish off the GOP Machine By Zachary Roth, Washington Monthly The Machiavellian case for public financing of elections. Read more »

Claiming the Prize: War Escalation Aimed at Securing Iraqi Oil By Chris Floyd, Information Clearing House The reason that Bush insists that "victory" is close at hand is because Iraqi ministers are likely to approve a new law opening the door to their oil reserves.

Tax the Rich, End the War By Nicholas von Hoffman, The Nation Congress should levy a 'Victory Over Terror' tax on the superrich which would expire once our troops are safely home.

Highlights from the Wingnut-in-Chief (with snark) By Joshua Holland Joshua Holland: Bush: "I didn't do it! It was like that when I found it."

Getting Past Vietnam-Era Condescension & Insecurity By David Sirota In order for a society to progress, it can't be held hostage by insecure elites living in the past...

Followup: WaPo Ombudsman Responds to Haditha Photo Controversy By Evan Derkacz Richard Blair: She'll take a look-see...