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Issue: 123

January 27, 2005

Cover Story

Rice Arrives Just In Time To Oversee U.S. Decline

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

”The analysis suggests that unless something dramatic changes – such as a newfound will by Iraqis to reject the insurgency or a large escalation of U.S. troop strength – the United States won’t win the war.” The Americans never wanted to hold elections in Iraq, but ran out of political wiggle room when Shi’ite Grand…

”The analysis suggests that unless something dramatic changes – such as a newfound will by Iraqis to reject the insurgency or a large escalation of U.S.…

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Commentary

Freedom Rider: The Condi and Colin Follies

By Margaret Kimberley Guest Commentator

Who makes the worst Secretary of State? Is it better to have a smooth talking good cop who is still a snake, or a very frightening lover of the Bush doctrine who is utterly incompetent? Condoleezza Rice, Dr. Condoleezza Rice, is multi-lingual, a former provost of a major university, a figure skating champion and a…

Who makes the worst Secretary of State? Is it better to have a smooth talking good cop who is still a snake, or a very frightening…

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Commentary

Think Piece: The Global Descent of America

By Aijaz Ahmad

Now, more than ever, African Americans and people with sense must disconnect from the insane conversation that passes for news in the United States. Fortunately, the Internet exists, allowing us to connect with the global conversation, which is far different than the foul discourse we are drowning in, here at home. The U.S. has passed…

Now, more than ever, African Americans and people with sense must disconnect from the insane conversation that passes for news in the United States. Fortunately, the…

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Commentary

Putting the Movement Back into Civil Rights Teaching

By Jenice L. View

We at BlackCommentator.com are very impressed with the work done by the dedicated educators and activists of the Teaching for Change and Poverty and Race Research Action Council, based in Washington, DC. They remind us that we do, indeed, have activists in the field. Too often, the teaching of the Civil Rights Movement – as…

We at BlackCommentator.com are very impressed with the work done by the dedicated educators and activists of the Teaching for Change and Poverty and Race Research…

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