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  Central Asia, Nemesis of Empire posted by Kingfisher, 2009-02-07 22:13:24
Is it coincidence that organised crime flourishes wherever the US engages in its imperial wars of acquisition and exploitation? Only a fool or the uninformed civilian population would think that explosive increases in heroin production in Indo-China and Afghanistan were unrelated to American militarism. American military intervention in those regions was immediately followed by massive increases in opiate production. The ‘golden triangle’ and the so-called ‘golden crescent’ have become infamous as the largest heroin producing centres on the planet, what do you suppose is the common causative factor in these vastly divergent -- culturally and geographically -- regions? Does organised criminal activity ‘follow’ the USA or is the USA the world’s leading criminal and terrorist organisation? (full story and 1 comments)
imperialism / international
 Keith Olbermann's scathing attack on war criminal Cheney leads America in WRONG direction! posted by nose, 2009-02-06 22:58:05
Outside America we are not so easily distracted, duped OR MISLED! It is NOT a matter of "leave the country" (stated with downcast eyes, Mr Keith Olbermann) or finalising your attack on Cheney with "GO!" It is QUITE THE OPPOSITE!! (full story)
social/political / international
‘Yes we can,’ what? posted by dingo, 2009-02-05 19:45:49
A previous post put it to the American people clearly and without ambiguity; “well, what the fuck CAN YOU?” During the US election campaign the world watched with great amusement (millions) of mindless American morons chanting “YES WE CAN!” Another typically ambiguous and directionless chant/slogan missing the VITAL QUALIFIER to give it meaning and DIRECTION! (full story and 2 comments)
social/political / international
The War on Terror is a Hoax posted by Paul Craig Roberts via rialator, 2009-02-04 20:52:44
"The most obvious indication that there are no terrorist cells is that not a single neocon has been assassinated.
I do not approve of assassinations, and am ashamed of my country’s government for engaging in political assassination. The US and Israel have set a very bad example for al Qaeda to follow." (full story)
social/political / international
 The ‘Amero’ -- fact or fiction? posted by Sonya Rehman via quin, 2009-02-04 09:24:55
Word has it that the US Dollar is soon to be replaced by the ‘Amero’. Is this just another conspiracy theory kicked up by a bunch of bored conspiracy theorists?
Who knows, but at the rate the US economy finds itself sinking further into a quicksand recession, the introduction of the Amero might just turn out to be a reality. (full story and 2 comments)
miscellaneous / international
 Three high profile fugitives, Bush, Blair and Howard posted by nano, 2009-02-03 20:20:32
As the world takes stock of the military and economic CARNAGE these men are responsible for it becomes ever more URGENT -- imperative in fact -- to place them in the dock of a war crimes tribunal and hold them accountable for their actions. We have no illusions, of course we are aware they are merely pawns but they CONSCIOUSLY engaged in the most heinous crimes committed this century and expedited the now FAILED strategies of various powers and interests – THESE MEN ARE ABLE TO LEAD US TO THE SHADOWY FIGURES that have for years PULLED THE STRINGS BEHIND THE SCENES. [Perhaps we have signed their death warrants!] (full story and 2 comments)
injustice/law / international
The Whole World Is Rioting as the Economic Crisis Worsens -- Why Aren't We? posted by Joshua Holland via rialator, 2009-02-03 08:16:02
Explosive anger is spilling out onto the streets of Europe. The meltdown of the global economy is igniting massive social unrest in a region that has long been a symbol of political stability and social cohesion. (full story)
social/political / international
 A world of inverted values and priorities posted by leafers, 2009-02-02 20:28:26
In a world of inverted logic and values war becomes peace and a holocaust – one million dead civilians in Iraq – becomes liberty and democracy! The perpetrators of these crimes enjoy not only their freedom but receive medals and accolades for their ‘efforts’ – fair fuckin’ go! (full story and 2 comments)
social/political / international
Davos: ‘the best of the best’ FAIL to offer solutions for terminal economy posted by finn, 2009-02-01 23:48:48
Except for Roubini, Schiff and very few others, the world cannot seem to grasp the FACT the beast (capitalism) is DEAD -- long live inverted values and financial models based on theft, fraud and exploitation! The witch is dead, the witch is dead, the MAD ol’ bad ol’ witch is DEAD! And good fuckin’ riddance! (full story)
social/political / international
 Oz supermarket chains profiteering in economic crisis posted by Alan Jones via fleet, 2009-02-01 19:39:47
The following report is an indictment of the ineffective Rudd government not an expose’ of profiteering, monopolist supermarkets, whose track record of price hiking and unjustified mark-ups is well known.
Why have governments if they are unable to govern, we may well ask? The people can go without many luxury items but no one can go without food! STOP the RIPOFFS NOW!!!
INTERVENTION IS REQUIRED from our pathetic, compliant (to the corporations) politicians -- you reprehensible, vile, UNAUSTRALIAN, servile scum! (full story)
injustice/law / national
 A Sovereignty Primer posted by Zed, 2009-02-01 10:36:03
Recent history has CLEARLY revealed the criminal and corrupt nature of Western governments; the issue is no longer whether they are corrupt it’s what to do in the face of flagrant incompetence, corruption and criminality displayed by our governments.
Regardless of where it may lead – hopefully social reform -- the very first legal and responsible act is to declare ourselves SOVEREIGN entities and reserve our right NOT to be imposed upon by criminals, brutes and thugs masquerading as stewards and guardians of a our values, laws and ethical codes; all of which have been attacked and subverted by modern Western governments! (full story and 1 comments)
social/political / international
Having a 'Voice' Makes People Happy posted by Frances Moore Lappé via finch, 2009-01-31 22:28:08
"What is happiness? The feeling that power is growing, that resistance is overcome.” So wrote Friedrich Nietzsche in 1895.
I’m guessing that many of you would feel uncomfortable embracing this definition of happiness, especially coming from one of history’s most famous curmudgeons. If so, maybe in part it’s because too often we’ve nodded in agreement with Lord Acton’s catchy caveat, “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” And who would want to risk corruption? (full story)
personal development / international
 Google 'error' lists all websites as harmful posted by staff report via reed, 2009-01-31 20:46:39
The search engine Google sparked online confusion on Saturday when a glitch in its security program temporarily warned users that websites from all search results were potentially harmful. (full story)
mass media / international
A Procession of Fools posted by peptide, 2009-01-31 04:10:11
The leading contributing factor to the liberation of the enslaved masses in the early 21st century was the brazen and overt criminality of the Bush and other allied regimes. The Bush regime singlehandedly and irreparably undermined every aspect of social cohesion, traditional value, regulation and legality in the western world. Among its most outstanding ‘achievements’ are a civilian holocaust in Iraq, perpetrated in the name of ‘liberty, freedom and democracy,’ and the blind pursuit of de-regulated, free-market capitalism, which culminated in the destruction of the GLOBAL economy! No small feats considering Bush’s tenure in office was only eight short years! (full story and 1 comments)
social/political / international
 Well done, Leonard! posted by Richard Jinman via quill, 2009-01-30 21:40:32
From the earliest totems and depictions on cave walls till today; poets/artists have possessed the ‘magic’ to transform. The world allows murderers, liars and frauds to assume leadership at great cost to the people and planet. However, REAL HOPE and CHANGE RESIDES in the CREATIVE (not warring, destructive) spirit of humankind; from all Aussie poets and artists, WELCOME to Oz, Leonard -- and a job well done, old man.
“That sunny dome those caves of ice
And all who heard should see them there,
And all should cry, Beware! Beware!
His flashing eyes, his floating hair
Weave a circle round him thrice,
And close your eyes with holy dread,
For he on honey-dew hath fed,
And drunk the milk of Paradise.” -- STC |
Sydney is also known for its street poet, Arthur Stace, who summed it up in a word, which he chalked onto the sidewalks of Sydney until his death:
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prose/poetry / international
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