Category Archives: Self-correcting Systems

The Drumbeat Continues…

Dan Froomkin, writing for Nieman Watchdog: The full extent of what was done in our name remains unclear, and there are still big gaps in our understanding of how it all came to pass. Just how many people were detained … Continue reading

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Wonderful!

So I went off on the Economist the other day, for seemingly no reason, and with little in the way of evidence of my point. Fortunately, that venerable and still-kicking (if barely) magazine staggers to the rescue! once again with … Continue reading

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Billmon to the Rescue

You know, I had forgotten that Billmon is back to regular, if infrequent, postings. And here I was asking questions that he already answered. Some of you out there may not know about Billmon, so please allow me to introduce … Continue reading

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Why We Must Investigate Deuce

Last week I made the argument that the United States must investigate and charge Bush Administration figures for the crimes we pretty much already know, and the ones we don’t, after complete and open investigations. The reasoning behind my analysis … Continue reading

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Division of Powers within a State

I tend to run between extreme frustration with China and extreme frustration with the US, and then the happy times in transit between. Over the past few years, however, due to so many things and systems breaking down, I have … Continue reading

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Why Bush Administration Crimes Must Be Punished

For those who have been paying close attention, or really just about any attention at all, there is already considerable evidence of Bush Administration crimes. Indeed, there is little doubt that a serious investigation will turn up ample evidence of … Continue reading

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