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"Excessive
partiality for one foreign nation, and excessive dislike of another,
cause those whom they actuate to see danger only on one side, and serve
to veil and even second the arts of influence on the other.
Real
patriots, who may resist the intrigues of the favorite, are liable to
become suspected and odious; while its tools and dupes usurp the
applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests." - George Washington (1732-1799) Founding Father, 1st US President
"The
voice of protest, of warning, of appeal is never more needed than when
the clamor of fife and drum, echoed by the press and too often by the
pulpit, is bidding all men fall in and keep step and obey in silence the tyrannous word of command. Then, more than ever, it is the duty of the good citizen not to be silent." - Charles Eliot Norton - (1827-1908) American scholar
"Whenever
a people... entrust the defence of their country to a regular,
standing army, composed of mercenaries, the power of that country will
remain under the direction of the most wealthy citizens." - A Framer - Anonymous 'framer' of the US Constitution - Source: Independent Gazetteer, January 29, 1791
"It
should be no surprise that when rich men take control of the
government, they pass laws that are favorable to themselves. The
surprise is that those who are not rich vote for such people, even
though they should know from bitter experience
that the rich will continue to rip off the rest of us. Perhaps the
reason is that rich men are very clever at covering up what they do." - Andrew Greeley (Chicago Sun-Times, February 18, 2001)
"In
this America people are poor by the millions. They find themselves
perishing on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of
material prosperity." - Dr. Martin Luther King - The Other America - 14 April 1967 - http://is.gd/xheuYy -
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Turkey Provides Surface-to-air Missiles for Syrian Insurgents
By Reuters
US
and allied officials acknowledged that officials of Saudi Arabia and
Qatar were discussing whether surface-to-air missiles might help Syrian
rebels bring down Russian-made helicopters and other aircraft the
Syrian army was using to move troops between trouble spots. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article32057.htm
NATO's Secret Kurdish War:
Turkey Prepares Iraq-Style Attacks Inside Syria
By Rick Rozoff
Saudi Spy Chief Prince Bandar Assassinated: Report
By Pepe Escobar
Iranians Should Be 'Very Fearful For Next 12 Weeks: Ex-Mossad Chief
By Times of Israel staff
Israeli's Brainwashed Into State Of Apathy
By Haim Baram
Romney, Netanyahu, and George Washington's Warning
By David Bromwich
Mali Becoming the Afghanistan of Africa
Why is Mali Spiraling out of Control?
By Ramzy Baroud
Where's the Outrage
Nobody Seems to Care as America's Becomes a Police State
By Dave Lindorff
U.S. Guns: The Awful, Shocking Truth!
Video
Over
the last 5 to 6 years, over 60,000 people have lost their lives in
Mexico's drug-related wave of violence. More than 70% of the weapons
seized in Mexico in the last three years and submitted for tracing came
from the U.S. (Source: ATF) http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article32067.htm
The Threat-Again-of Left-Wing Latin American Democracy
By Peter Hart
'End of Capitalism': Bolivia to Expel Coca-Cola
By RT
In
a symbolic rejection of US capitalism, Bolivia announced it will expel
the Coca-Cola Company from the country at the end of the Mayan
calendar. This will mark the end of capitalism and usher in a new era of
equality, the Bolivian govt says. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article32061.htm
Least We Forget The Other America
By Dr. Martin Luther King
Video and transcript
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| Hard News
Seventeen people killed in attacks across Iraq:
Attacks in Iraq killed 17 people on Thursday, including four
members of a family who were murdered with knives, security and medical
officials said.
Iraq rejects U.S. extradition for terror commander: An
Iraqi court has rejected a request to send a Hezbollah commander to
the United States for trial, a decision that apparently ends the Obama
administration's efforts to prosecute the Lebanese militant figure held
in Iraq for the 2007 killings of five American soldiers.
Turkey launches air strikes against Kurdish rebels: Turkish warplanes and helicopter gunships have attacked Kurdish rebel positions in the south east of the country.
Obama Authorizes Secret US Support for Syrian Rebels: Obama's
order, approved earlier this year and known as an intelligence
"finding," broadly permits the CIA and other U.S. agencies to provide
support that could help the rebels oust Assad.
U.S. eases arms purchases for Syrian rebels:
The
Obama administration quietly has cleared the way for U.S. residents to
buy weapons for the rebels who are fighting to topple Syrian President
Bashar Assad, granting a Washington-based advocacy group a rare license
to collect money for arms and other equipment.
Syria says Turkey sending terrorists to wage war: - Syria
accused Turkey on Thursday of playing a "fundamental role" in
supporting terrorism by opening its airport and border to al Qaeda and
other jihadists to carry out attacks inside Syria.
Jordan government tries to hush up reports of clashes with the Syrian army? Several
news websites and television stations reported "heavy exchange of
fire" between the two armies at four different border locations, saying
that one Jordanian soldier was injured in the process.
Jordan King concerned over mounting tensions with Syria: Jordanian
King Abdullah II on Thursday voiced concern over the escalating
tensions and skirmishes on the northern borders with Syria.
Video from Aleppo, Syria, draws condemnation of rebels: Video
apparently shows rebels executing loyalists of President Bashar Assad
in the key northern city of Aleppo, where fighting continues to rage.
Russia: both sides in Syria violate human rights: "It
would be useful if Western and Arab politicians looked at the
situation in Syria from this angle too. Everybody must stop violence,"
he added
Russia to Oppose UN Assembly Syria Resolution - Foreign
Ministry: Russia said the resolution is "one-sided and unbalanced" as
it "places responsibility only on the Syrian authorities, while the
opposition is outside the international community's demands.
Venezuela's President Hugo Chávez criticises west over Syria - video: Chávez accuses European governments of supporting terrorists and supplying Syrian rebels with money and weapons
Annan critical of world powers failure to unite over Syria: Kofi Annan has submitted his resignation as special envoy to Syria, saying he plans to step down on August 31.
Former Mossad head: Iran should fear next 12 weeks: Former
Mossad chief's statement comes as Netanyahu warns time for diplomacy
running out amid speculation an attack may take place before US
elections.
Iran to Drop $4-bln Claim if Russia Delivers S-300 Missiles: Envoy: Iran
sued Russia's state-run arms corporation Rosoboronexport in the
international arbitration court in Geneva last April. Ambassador
Mahmoud-Reza Sajjadi said in an interview with the Russian Izvestia
daily that Iran demanded $900 million in compensation over Russia's
failure to deliver the systems, but the court added another $3 billion
to the compensation.
Act of war:
US House Approves Tough New Sanctions on Iran: Chairwoman
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Republican from Florida, hailed the unity in
both chambers of Congress behind a bill to take more action against the
Tehran government. "This bipartisan, bicameral agreement seeks to
tighten the choke hold on the regime beyond anything that has been done
before," Ros-Lehtinen said.
Oil export sanctions cost Iran $133 million a day: If maintained for a year, these export levels would cost Iran about $48 billion (Dh176.3bn) in lost sales.
'You owe us $6 bln for 9/11' - US to Iran, Al-Qaeda, Hezbollah & Taliban : Video report: An
U.S. federal judge ordered Iran - along with Al-Qaeda, Taliban and
Hezbollah - to pay 6 billion dollars for supposedly aiding the 9/11
attacks. RT's Gayane Chichakyan explains what might be next after the
judgment.
Bahrain authorities 'weaponising' tear gas: A
US-based human rights group has accused the authorities in Bahrain of
indiscriminately using tear gas as a weapon against protesters
Blast hits Libyan military intel office in Benghazi: - A
strong explosion rocked the Libyan military intelligence offices in
the eastern city of Benghazi on Wednesday but caused no casualties, the
latest of several violent incidents to shock the birthplace of last
year's revolt.
Libyan militia must release seven abducted Red Crescent workers: Amnesty: "Their
plight highlights the urgent need for the Libyan authorities to rein
in armed militias who are operating out of control."
5 killed as Afghans foil suicide attack: Afghan
security forces killed five insurgents and wounded one during a
pre-dawn raid in Kabul yesterday, with authorities saying they had
thwarted a mass attack and captured intelligence pointing to the
militant Haqqani network.
2 NATO occupation force troops killed in Afghanistan: Two
NATO service members were killed Thursday in a bomb attack in southern
Afghanistan, the international military coalition said. NATO did not
provide the nationality of the dead or any details on the bomb blast.
Pakistan sell out:
Pakistan: 1.1 billion USD released by US as GLOC agreement signed : : The
move comes at a time when Pakistan's ISI chief is in the town to
negotiate security related deals with his American counterpart.
US kills 25 people in eastern Somalia: Unconfirmed report : The attack took place in Somalia's Garas Balley district near the capital Mogadishu, leaving at least another 40 injured.
Hypocrisy at large:
Clinton challenges African leaders to reform: US secretary of state calls on continent's leaders to "treat their people with dignity" as she begins seven-nation tour.
Julian Assange is right to fear US prosecution:
There
are clear signs that the US is on track to prosecute the WikiLeaks
founder, which, as his US lawyer, I advise him to heed, despite the
denials of the Obama administration
Ecuador wants to avoid Assange's extradition to Sweden: Ecuador
wants to prevent Julian Assange's extradition to Sweden because it is
disappointed that the Scandinavian country has turned down an offer to
question the WikiLeaks founder in the Ecuadorean Embassy in London, a
minister said on Wednesday.
San Bernardino Files for Bankruptcy: The
cash-strapped city of San Bernardino filed for bankruptcy protection
on Wednesday, becoming the third California municipality to seek relief
from its creditors in less than five weeks.
The Betrayal of the American Dream -- A
Once Vibrant Middle Class Is Now on the Brink: How American middle
class has been impoverished and its prospects thwarted in favor of a
new ruling elite.
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"Let us be peace and joy"
Tom Feeley
"Let us be peace and joy"
Tom Feeley
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| Cost Of War
Number Of Iraqis Slaughtered In US War And Occupation Of Iraq "1,455,590"
Number of U.S. Military Personnel Sacrificed (Officially acknowledged) In America's War On Iraq: 4,883
Number Of International Occupation Force Troops Slaughtered In Afghanistan : 3,119
Cost of War in Iraq & Afghanistan
Total Cost of Wars Since 2001
$1,358,546,316,163
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