Category: News

Senators Urge C.I.A. to Declassify Critical Report. The Senate Intelligence Committee's 400-page report is highly critical of the C.I.A.'s prewar performance on Iraq. By Douglas Jehl. [New York Times: NYT HomePage]

T to check packages, bags at random. Next month, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will become the first transit agency in the nation to institute a permanent policy of randomly inspecting passenger bags and packages on subway and commuter trains, MBTA police officials disclosed yesterday. [Boston Globe — Front Page]

The End Of The Last Best Hope. Joshua Micah Marshall, following the Wall Street Journal, reports that a Justice Department memorandum, planning strategies by which officials accused of torture should defend themselves, claims that the President of the United States has inherent authority to set aside laws. This is breathtaking. “That claim alone should stop… Continue reading The End Of The Last Best Hope

New Post to Global Guerrillas. Al Qaeda's ally:  Hedge Funds.  In the global war against market-states, al Qaeda can rely on hedge funds to amplify the economic damage of their attacks.  If well executed, these attacks could result in catastrophic damage to the global economy.  NOTE:  It is important to remember that Osama bin Laden's… Continue reading New Post to Global Guerrillas

Cities Say No to the Patriot Act. As Bush launches a campaign to promote the Patriot Act and convince Congress to renew sections set to expire next year, hundreds of cities across the United States say enough is enough. By Kim Zetter. [Wired News]

A year on trail, Kerry projects confidence. From the darkest days of his presidential campaign in Iowa in November, to his string of primary victories this winter, the anthem that kicked off John F. Kerry's rallies, whether there were 100 voters in a union hall or 1,000 filling a gymnasium, was Bruce Springsteen's war cry… Continue reading A year on trail, Kerry projects confidence

Reagan, all-American, dies at 93. Ronald Reagan, a Hollywood actor whose greatest dramas were performed in the White House, and a New Deal Democrat who reinvigorated American conservatism, died yesterday. The 40th president of the United States was 93. [Boston Globe — Front Page]

Study finds obstacles to retirement. The leading edge of Massachusetts' 1.87 million baby boomers will reach retirement age in less than five years, but many who hoped to retire in their early 60s will be forced to work longer, because they won't have enough Social Security and other income, a study to be released tomorrow… Continue reading Study finds obstacles to retirement

Tenet and Untenability. I've been thinking how smart I would have seemed if I had posted on this topic last night as I had planned. George “It will take us another five years to have the kind of clandestine service our country needs” Tenet must have just read the two books I just finished. The… Continue reading Tenet and Untenability

Hackworth: The majority of our wars have been pricey and prolonged. Many have bitterly divided the nation. And predictably, few of the war-pushers in the White House or Congress have fought or at least served on active duty. This is particularly true with the chicken hawks responsible for our latest and possibly most catastrophic military… Continue reading Hackworth