[PEN-L] Eisenhower Republicans

2008-02-02 Thread Louis Proyect
In The Agenda: Inside the Clinton White House, Bob Woodward reports that Bill Clinton told his cabinet after assuming office for the first term: I hope you're all aware we're all Eisenhower Republicans. We stand for lower deficits and free trade and the bond market. Isn't that great? -

[PEN-L] Africa says no – and means it

2008-02-02 Thread soula avramidis
http://mondediplo.com/2008/01/01africa Africa says no – and means it By Ignacio Ramonet The unimaginable has happened, to the displeasure of arrogant Europe. Africa, thought to be so poor that it would agree to anything, has said no in rebellious pride. No to the straitjacket of the Economic

Re: [PEN-L] Eisenhower Republicans

2008-02-02 Thread Jim Devine
back in the 1950s 1960s, the ultra-right-wing John Birch Society said that Eisenhower was a communist. Nowadays, when JBS crap (e.g., Anne Coulter) has become mainstream, they may be right. What a difference a few decades make. -- Jim Devine / Segui il tuo corso, e lascia dir le genti. (Go your

Re: [PEN-L] Eisenhower Republicans

2008-02-02 Thread Doug Henwood
On Feb 2, 2008, at 10:35 AM, Jim Devine wrote: back in the 1950s 1960s, the ultra-right-wing John Birch Society said that Eisenhower was a communist. Hey, just the other day, Rush Limbaugh said that Arnie is an eco- socialist! Doug

Re: [PEN-L] Africa says no – and means it

2008-02-02 Thread Patrick Bond
http://mondediplo.com/2008/01/01africa Arica says no – and means it By Ignacio Ramonet I have to say, my first reaction to this dreadful article a month ago remains my feeling now: On 29.12.06 Patrick wrote Does anyone who watches these negotiations closely - and who genuinely wants to

[PEN-L] The Super Bowl and Intellectual Property vs God

2008-02-02 Thread Michael Perelman
The NFL has a rule to limit TV screens to 55 inches at public viewings. The league makes an exception for venues like bars and restaurants that regularly broadcast sporting events. But churches that dare to let their parishioners watch the mayhem on the big screen are coming under fire.

[PEN-L] A Sociological Analysis of the Rogue Trader

2008-02-02 Thread Michael Perelman
The Wall Street Journal has a very perceptive article about the class nature of Jerome Kerviel, a striving person from a modest background, who was trying to compete with and win approval from his more fortunate colleagues. Kerviel's story is obviously self-serving, but much of it rings true

Re: [PEN-L] The Super Bowl and Intellectual Property vs God

2008-02-02 Thread g.a.s.
God(s) on tap(s): Michael Perelman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The NFL has a rule to limit TV screens to 55 inches === Presumably, the league is not protecting intellectual property, but want parishioners to go to bars instead of churches on Sunday. - Never

Re: [PEN-L] The Super Bowl and Intellectual Property vs God

2008-02-02 Thread Sandwichman
The obvious work-around here would be for churches to open bars. On 2/2/08, g.a.s. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: God(s) on tap(s): Michael Perelman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The NFL has a rule to limit TV screens to 55 inches === Presumably, the league is not protecting intellectual property,