Daily Archives: 01/16/2007

Should egalitarians support Chávez?

Asks Francisco Rodríguez – assistant professor of economics and Latin American studies at Wesleyan University, and former chief economist of the Venezuelan National Assembly. This is really a very unusual venue that professor Rodríguez is using – the infamous CiF. … Continue reading

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Another dishonor killing in Israel

A 19-year-old woman was murdered in an apparent “honor” killing. Not for marrying the wrong guy. For wanting to wear clothing that her family felt was unsuitable. A 19-year-old was shot to death by unknown assailants on Tuesday at her … Continue reading

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This has to be a joke

Senator Barack Obama, who has almost no experience whatsoever, wants to be the next president of the United States. Democratic Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois jumped in the 2008 White House race on Tuesday, promising to bring Americans together and … Continue reading

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Secret talks with Syria revealed

According to Ha’aretz, unofficial and secret talks with Syria were going on for two years, even during the Lebanon war. The document is described as a “non-paper,” a document of understandings that is not signed and lacks legal standing – … Continue reading

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AP – surely it is not a blooper?

Man beheaded in southern Thailand This is a headline of an AP news item (via CNN). A Buddhist man in restive southern Thailand was beheaded by suspected Muslim insurgents who left a note by the body warning Buddhists to leave … Continue reading

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