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"How can you have a war on terrorism when war itself is terrorism?" Howard Zinn
"No matter how big the lie; repeat it often enough and the masses will regard it as the truth." John F. Kennedy "Propaganda is to a democracy what the bludgeon is to a totalitarian state." Noam Chomsky "With a fascist the problem is never how best to present the truth to the public but how best to use the news to deceive the public into giving the fascist and his group more money or more power." Henry A. Wallace "The western world now obeys the percepts of commerce.A bloody demanding religion,if you ask me.The do's and don'ts change every season and your "everyone" doesn't want to be left out,so they rush headlong to comply.That continuous change has a function,a single aim.Maximum consumption.They want to go on milking you.From the cradle to the grave.Face it:You're a brain washed ,walking purse,a robot,the fuel multinationals run on." Esther Verhoef "The American people are free to do exactly what they are told." Ward Churchill |
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Op-Ed Articles
New U.N. Draft Resolution Gives Syria 15 Days to Comply
By Josh Rogin
The
draft resolution on Syria calls on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to
hand over power to his deputy and says additional measures would be
taken if he doesn't comply within 15 days. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article30378.htm
The Conundrum of Iran
War Against Iran Is Underway
By Leonid Savin
Washington's
choice of pretexts for an aggression comprises at least three options,
namely (1) Iran's nuclear dossier; (2) an engineered escalation in the
Strait of Hormuz; (3) allegations that Iran supports international
terrorism. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article30373.htm
US Plans for Perpetual War
By Renee Parsons
With
the world's largest military force including an incomparable nuclear
arsenal and a budget to match, exactly who are we protecting the
Homeland from -- and what condition will it be in when they arrive? http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article30372.htm
Is the World Really Safer Without the Soviet Union?
By Mikhail Gorbachev
Judging
by the weapons programs of the United States and a number of other
countries, they are setting their sights on a new arms race. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article30380.htm
The Present Stands No Chance Against the Past
By Robert Fisk
Thousands
of Palestinians may be evicted from their homes "so that Israel can
build a park to glorify a conquest that took place 3,000 years ago. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article30374.htm
Gingrich Won't Win, and Bibi Will be in a Lose-lose Situation
By Yossi Sarid
We'll have to be careful of Romney, who won't soon forget the bloodbath prepared for him by Newt and Bibi's friends. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article30371.htm
Dying For ?
Racism: Dehumanization
Video
Dahlia
Wasfi, M.D.speaks to the Winter Soldier II Iraq Veterans Against the
War (IVAW) events in March, 2008. Dr. Wasfi, daughter of a Jewish
mother and an Iraqi Muslim father, puts into context the background of
the war in Iraq.
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article30377.htm
Will the US Back Real Democracy in Egypt?
By Eric Margolis
It's
difficult to see Egypt's plutocratic military easily giving up all of
its political and economic power to a rowdy civilian parliament,
particularly when the US, Britain, Saudi Arabia, France, and Israel are
all quietly backing the military regime.
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article30375.htm
We Can Now See the True Cost of Globalization
Sunday Observer Editorial
The worldwide public realizes there is something deeply wrong with today's world economic system. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article30379.htm
More Candidates
By Fred Reed
Once
society becomes more complex than a modest tribe or small town, once
its affairs extend beyond the immediate visual horizon of the citizens,
they become clueless. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article30376.htm
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Suicide car bomb outside Baghdad hospital kills 31: A
suicide bomber set off an explosives-packed car outside a Baghdad
hospital yesterday, killing 31 people in the capital's deadliest day in a
month, amid a political crisis that has stoked tensions. http://bit.ly/xvgHmQ
In celebration of death and war:
St. Louis hosts 1st big parade for Iraq War: Several hundred veterans, many dressed in camouflage, marched Saturday afternoon through downtown along with marching bands, politicians and even the Budweiser Clydesdales. http://bit.ly/yvBdwY
Police Get Help With Confronting Veterans: The
Justice Department is funding an unusual national training program to
help police deal with an increasing number of volatile confrontations
involving combat veterans. http://www.officer.com/news/10619340/police-get-help-with-confronting-veterans
12 militants killed in Pakistan: Pakistan
Army troopers Saturday killed 12 militants and took control of a
highly volatile area in the country's northwest tribal region, a media
report said. http://www.newkerala.com/news/2011/worldnews-150834.html
Pakistan PM bemoans 'trust deficit' with US: Pakistan's
prime minister said today that there was "a trust deficit" between
Islamabad and Washington as he criticised the resumption of US drone
strikes on his country's tribal belt. http://bit.ly/w9adCw
Three US-led troops killed in Afghan war: The incident took place on Friday when two powerful blasts hit a village near the city of Maiwand in Kandahar Province. http://www.presstv.ir/detail/223575.html
British occupation force soldier killed in Afghanistan:
The soldier from the 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment was killed during a foot patrol in the Nahr-e Saraj district in Helmand Province http://bit.ly/zNgSy2
France, Karzai want faster NATO Afghanistan exit: France
and Afghanistan agree NATO should speed up by a year its timetable for
handing all combat operations to Afghan forces in 2013, President
Nicolas Sarkozy said Friday, raising new questions about the unity of
the Western military alliance. http://bit.ly/wzhzub
12 killed as Syrian military launches offensive in Damascus suburbs: The
Syrian military launched an offensive to regain control of suburbs on
the eastern edge of Damascus on Sunday, storming neighbourhoods and
clashing with groups of army defectors in fierce fighting that sent
residents fleeing and killed at least 12 people, activists said. http://bit.ly/zMHl32
10 killed as demonstrations erupt in Syria's 2nd city,: Some
activists said the 10 killed were all demonstrators s while others
said most were killed in clashes that followed the shooting on the
protest.
Seven Syrian troops killed near Damascus: Seven Syrian soldiers, one an officer, were killed in an ambush by a "terrorist group" near Damascus on Saturday morning http://bit.ly/AmmEPd
Syria: Rebels use Israeli arms: Syrian
media outlets reported Friday that President Bashar Assad's security
forces seized huge quantities of weapons used by rebels across the
country, including Israeli-made arms. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4181733,00.html
Blasts in Syria blamed on militants Video - Syrian
TV shows images of the aftermath of blasts in Damascus and outskirts,
blamed on militant groups. Michaela Cabrera reports.Note: This report
contains graphic material http://reut.rs/wTNdKh
Arab League suspends Syria mission - : "Given
the critical deterioration of the situation in Syria and the continued
use of violence... it has been decided to immediately stop the work of
the Arab League's mission to Syria," Secretary General Nabil el-Arabi
said in a statement. - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-16774171
Russia faults move to suspend Syria mission: Russia
on Sunday slammed a decision to suspend the Arab League's observer
mission in its long time ally Syria after a deadly crackdown on
anti-government protesters. http://bit.ly/zBa1nY
Minister: Syria determined to "cleanse" country of outlaws:
"The security forces are determined to continue the struggle to cleanse the Syrian soil from the filthy and rogue outlaws to restore security and stability that Syria once enjoyed," al-Shaar was quoted by the state-run SANA news agency as telling the families of security forces killed in the violence. http://en.trend.az/regions/met/arabicr/1985485.html
Hamas says does not plan to quit Syria: "There
is no change, and Hamas has not taken any decision to leave Syria, and
we are still there," spokesman Fawzi Barhum told AFP. http://news.yahoo.com/hamas-says-does-not-plan-quit-syria-170437777.html
Iran Says It Could Terminate European Oil Sales Next Week: Iran
warned on Friday that it could terminate oil sales to Europe as early
as next week, and it bluntly advised Arab oil producers that any
attempt by them to replace Iranian exports would be considered
unfriendly. http://nyti.ms/wrl8gm
Iran finalizes bill to ban EU oil exports: Nasser
Soudani, deputy chairman of the committee, said on Saturday that the
double-urgency bill for halting Iran oil exports to Europe had been
finalized in four clauses. http://www.presstv.ir/detail/223554.html
Asia challenges US, Europe over Iran: China,
India and Turkey have warned that they won't support a ban on Iranian
oil imports and will try and prevent the US from blocking Iranian oil
supplies. Japan and South Korea are planning to follow suit. http://english.ruvr.ru/2012/01/28/64831213.html
Israel warns time is running out before it launches strike on Iran: Growing body of opinion suggests that Iranian response to an attack would be muted http://ind.pn/xtjwLx
Barak: World must act against Iran before it's too late: Defense
Minister says Iran is soon reaching a point where even a 'surgical'
military strike could not block it from acquiring nuclear arms. http://bit.ly/zoNRYG
Postponed Israel-U.S. Drill to be Held in October: The
"Austere Challenge 12" drill, which is designed to improve defense
systems and cooperation between the U.S. and Israeli forces, was
postponed on January 15 for what Israel said was "technical" reasons. http://bit.ly/xwVwoD
Pentagon Seeks Mightier Bomb vs. Iran: The
Defense Department has spent about $330 million so far to develop
about 20 of the bombs, which are built by Boeing Co. The Pentagon is
seeking about $82 million more to make the bomb more effective,
according to government officials briefed on the plan. http://on.wsj.com/xa8RbL
U.S. plans to send 'floating commando base' to Mideast, documents show: Washington
Post cites military order to hastily convert an aging battleship into a
special forces 'mother ship' that could be sent to Persian Gulf. http://bit.ly/xX6zeg
Americans oppose war: But does govt care?: With
harsh US rhetoric and tensions around Iran's nuclear program
snowballing by the hour, American polls nonetheless show that most
Americans think a war with Tehran would be a grave mistake. But do the
leaders care? http://rt.com/news/americans-no-war-iran-819/
Stop The War Protests Against Iran And Syria Intervention:
Hundreds of anti-war protesters gathered in central London today at a demonstration against Western intervention in Iran and Syria. The rally, organised by the Stop the War Coalition, took place outside the US embassy in Grosvenor Square with a number of speakers addressing the 200-strong crowd. http://huff.to/x7dM52
Student speaker at Stop the War Coalition - Video -
'Hands off Iran and Syria' protest, January 28th 2012
Israel's useful idiot:
US Ambassador: 'US Won't Be Complicit in Second Holocaust': US Ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, said the US will not remain idle and be complicit in Iran's bid to destroy the Jewish state.
Israel Proposes West Bank Barrier as Border: Israel
is proposing to essentially turn its West Bank separation barrier into
the border with a future state of Palestine, two Palestinian officials
said Friday, based on their interpretation of principles Israel
presented in talks this week. http://abcn.ws/AAdjHe
Israel's useful idiots:
Romney: Palestinians don't want two-state solution, they want to eliminate Israel: The Republican candidate was prompted by a question posed by a Palestinian-American at a Florida debate; opponent Gingrich said in same debate he would move U.S. embassy to Jerusalem as president. http://bit.ly/yrxbiY
Gingrich Expresses Strong Support for Israel: Video - Former
House Speaker and Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich
expressed his strong support for Israel as he campaigned at a
Republican Jewish Coalition rally in Delray Beach, Florida. (Jan. 27) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1UjFNfplnuM
Secrets of the billionaire backing Gingrich's shot at the White House: Sheldon Adelson is not running for office - but his cash could swing Tuesday's Florida primary http://bit.ly/zEaOcu
Libyan commander says will retake Bani Walid: A
militia commander whose troops were driven out of the Libyan tribal
stronghold of Bani Walid this week said on Friday that his forces were
massing to recapture the town but were holding back at the government's
request. http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20120127/wl_nm/us_libya_commander
NATO's grisly crimes in Libya : It
turns out that just like Vietnam and other illegal wars before it,
Libya is turning into a major embarrassment for Uncle Sam. http://bit.ly/wKG8qb
Egyptian officials to visit US amid tensions: Military council's crackdown on NGOs, notably a travel ban on six American staffers, imperils US aid to the country. http://aje.me/zHA7Jv
Filipinos say no to more U.S. troops: Philippine
activists picketed the US embassy on Saturday and burned a cardboard
American flag and mock stealth bomber, vowing to launch a campaign
opposing a plan to allow more US troops in the country. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/01/28/12/protest-against-greater-us-role-ph
Twitter users urge boycott over censorship: Blackout of microblogging site proposed after firm says it will block tweets on geo-specific basis if legally necessary. http://www.aljazeera.com/news/americas/2012/01/20121284541846895.html
Germany calls for EU to control Greek budget: Report: Germany
wants Greece to surrender sovereignty over fiscal policy to a eurozone
commissioner before Athens gets a second bailout, the Financial Times
reported Friday, citing a copy of the proposal. http://bit.ly/ydM0RU
Greece 'will not discuss' EU budget control: Debt-stricken Athens says German proposal to cede control of its fiscal policy to EU is "out of the question". http://aje.me/zlpqbk
Portugal Restructuring Certain; Ireland, Spain Likely-Rogoff: A
restructuring of Portugal's sovereign debt will inevitably follow that
of Greece, and there is a very high probability that Ireland and Spain
will have to do the same to the overloaded debt of their banks,
according to U.S. academic economist Kenneth Rogoff. http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120128-700710.html
'Austerity disease' spreads through the West: WHAT
DO Nobel Prize-winning development economist Amartya Sen and IMF chief
Christine Lagarde have in common? They both oppose the prevailing
orthodoxy that all heavily indebted governments must cut their way back
to prosperity as soon as they can. And they are not alone.
America's war on drugs 'biggest mistake since slavery', says California judge: Californians
have been voting in a referendum on whether to legalise cannabis in
the US state. James Gray, a former Superior Court Judge, tells Alastair
Good why he thinks that the United States' policy of drug prohibition
has failed. : http://tgr.ph/bV7TcB
300 arrested as police use flashbangs & tear-gas against protesters : Video - A
2,000-strong Occupy Oakland march turned violent, with some protesters
claiming that rubber bullets were also fired into the crowd. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WEK6HgXBsQ
"Let us be peace and joy"
Tom Feeley
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