Counterbias Archives: 2005 Q2

The Difference Between Decent Politicians and Republicans
There was a time when the well-being of the nation was the main priority of our elected officials. But now Republicans are in charge.
by Steve Horowitz

Your Government at Work: Gitmo Torture and Beyond
by Scott C. Smith

The Great Power Grab
For the "good" of the American people, of course...
by Jack Dalton

Hey, Democrats, Take The Gloves Off!
by Doug Griffin

A Bloodcurdling Tale of Radioactive Politics
This Frist-enstein tale begins in a dark and lonely corner of Transylvania—sorry—Pennsylvania Avenue
by Brian Adler

It's Not Patriotic to Violate the Constitution
by Walter Brasch

Why is America Still "A Nation of Victims"?
by Mel Seesholtz

Bush Administration Attempts to Influence Global HIV/AIDS Policy
by Gene C. Gerard

Letter to a Friend in Need: The Democratic Party
A concerned citizen offers help to the Democrats
by Michael Haddock

Conspiracy Theories and Rovian Strategies
by Mel Seesholtz

The American News Media: Tools, Fools and Scapegoats
by W. David Jenkins III

If At First You Don't Succeed, Lie, Lie Again
Newsweek made a mistake that cost lives and reputations. They apologized. Why can't the Bush administration?
by Brian Adler

13 Words vs. 16: The Newsweek Non-Story
Country up in arms over possible mistake in news story. The horror! Bush administration lying all the time in pursuit of perverse agenda? Who cares!
by Steve Horowitz

Halliburton's Crony Capitalists
by Ken Sanders

Conservative Politics and Judicial Impeachment
Conservatives' efforts to impeach the judiciary date back to Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas
by Gene C. Gerard

Dalton the Magnificent
A wide-ranging critique of Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty's and his many miserable failings
by John Chuckman

Dim-Witted, Half-Hearted Blowhards
An angry look at the hypocritical Christian Right
by Doug Griffin

Is Surveillance Protection?
by S. Rowan Wolf

The Dutiful Wife: More Than Just a Comedy
by Walter Brasch

Pat Robertson, Infidels, and Luke 18:22
by Mel Seesholtz

Appeals Court Nominee Janice Rogers Brown Merits the Filibuster
by Gene C. Gerard

Bull's Eye: Targeted by the Christian Right
As these e-mails prove, Traditional Values Coalition doesn't value friendship with unfriendly columnists
by Mel Seesholtz

Canada's Emerging Politics of Destruction
by John Chuckman

Free Presidential Translator
Only this advanced device can translate George W. Bush's ridiculous April 28 press conference
by Susan Shafer

Zimbabwe's Very American Election
by Gene C. Gerard

Death Penalty Mea Culpa
Houston Police Department inspires a “come to Jesus” moment for former pro-death penalty liberal
by Doug Griffin

Won't We Ever Grow Up?
by Brian Adler

New Pope, Old Name, Same Attitudes
As a teen, Ratzinger was forced into service for the Nazis but eventually deserted - only to become an advocate of faith-based fascism
by Mel Seesholtz

The Loss of Civility
This much-bemoaned loss is hardly surprising in a political environment poisoned by the belligerence of Bush and those who support him
by Steve Horowitz

A Nuclear Spring
Yet another ploy to further undermine America's already weakened system of checks and balances
by Michael Haddock

Conservatives, How Bad Do Things Have To Get?
by W. David Jenkins III

Open Letter to the Bilderberg Steering Committee
by Aaron Braaten

Theocracy 101
The Constitutional Restoration Act and the War on America's Judiciary
by Mel Seesholtz, Ph.D.

Appeals Court Nominee Thomas B. Griffith is a Poor Choice
by Gene C. Gerard

On The Contrary
Many Christian patriots, like George W. Bush and Tom DeLay, are members of Contrary Societies
by Brian Adler

Revoltin' Bolton
Unbelievable: a man as contemptuous of the UN as John Bolton considered for ... ambassador to the UN. Even more unbelievable, he'll be confirmed.
by Steve Horowitz

Lying and Hate Are Not "Traditional Values"
...except for the evangelical Christian Right
by Mel Seesholtz

Star-Spangled America
by Walter Brasch

God Must Be Mad As Hell
“Christians” behaving badly in the Terri Schiavo drama—starring Randall Terry, Tom DeLay, George W. Bush, and other alleged men of God
by W. David Jenkins III

Rumored US Ambassador Bad News For Canada
by Robert Furs

An Introduction to American StupidSpeak
by Mel Seesholtz, Ph.D.

Showdown at the Crawford Corral
Today, every news event must be of Earth-shattering importance. Everyone must be a conquering hero, or a tragic villain.
by Brian Adler

Bush's Use of Pardons Isn't Very Compassionate
by Gene C. Gerard

The Public Death of Terri Schiavo
by Scott C. Smith

Who's Osama? To Fox, Schiavo's A Bigger Name
by Robert Furs

Terri Meets Her Maker
She went through hell for 15 years. But heaven will more than make up for it.
by Steve Horowitz

Resistance Is Not Futile
The deck is stacked against you, but small victories add up: Find your voice, find your venue, get busy
by Doug Griffin

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