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  Israel Address: Bush reveals the psychopathology of his America posted by jan, 2008-05-16 01:40:25
The Gettysburg address it isn’t! George ‘dubya’ Bush, the most criminally incompetent President the U.S. has ever known, delivered an address to the Israeli Knesset Thursday 15/5/08, and what a pathetic piece of drivel, fantasy and diatribe it was! (full story and 1 comments)
social/political / international
 Russia, China & India insist Kosovo and Serbia resume talks posted by RT staff report via talya, 2008-05-15 09:12:11
The foreign ministers of Russia, India and China have been holding talks in Ekaterinburg in the Urals. The discussions are focusing on economic and military co-operation, but the ministers also touched on international affairs. (full story)
injustice/law / international
 Israel/America: the flea wagging the dog posted by fish, 2008-05-15 00:07:40
In lands far removed from the intrigues of American politics, the lopsided relationship and disproportionate power that Zionist Israel wields over gentile America appears absolutely grotesque; how is it that the world’s most powerful nation continues to kowtow to the wishes of tiny, extremely troublesome, Israel? It presents a most extraordinary sight from afar! Perhaps the advantage of a distant vantage may assist in obtaining an objective appreciation of the REAL reasons behind this absurd relationship. (full story)
social/political / international
 A taste of Paradise posted by quill, 2008-05-14 10:00:53
The return (full story)
prose/poetry / international
 The Tortured Law on Torture posted by Robert Scheer via reed, 2008-05-14 07:19:32
Ah yes, those torture confessions have proved so useful. That, at least, was the claim of our president in justifying one of the most egregious assaults ever on this nation’s commitment to the rule of law. But now comes news that charges have been dropped against the so-called Sept. 11 attacks’ 20th hijacker, one of dozens so identified, because the “evidence” he supplied under torture and later recanted is not credible enough to go to trial. (full story)
injustice/law / international
Bush Tour Diminished by Hezbollah Show of Force posted by Jim Lobe via rialator, 2008-05-14 07:06:22
WASHINGTON, May 12 (IPS) - While this week's trip by President George W. Bush to Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt was never conceived as a triumphant "victory lap" around the region, the swift rout of U.S.-backed forces by Lebanon's Hezbollah Friday has provided yet another vivid illustration of the rapid decline in Washington's influence in the Middle East during his tenure. (full story and 1 comments)
social/political / international
Serbian elections: Russian ally full of shit! posted by petrovic, 2008-05-13 05:01:27
There is no shortage of commentary regarding the Serbian elections nor is there any shortage of misinformation. Western ‘news’ media were quick to announce a ‘victory’ for the pro-Western party led by Tadic; however, while Tadic outpolled his primary nationalist opponent he is clearly unable to govern in his own right, a minor fact the western ‘news’ media ‘overlooked!’ (full story and 2 comments)
social/political / international
 Open letter/email to: Senator Natasha Stott Despoja posted by Cleaves Editorial Team, 2008-05-13 00:05:51
Senator Natasha Stott Despoja has served in the Australian Senate for many years and has always been a voice for the underdog and a vigorous supporter of many unpopular but nevertheless important causes. She will soon be retiring from the Parliament to pursue her role as mother and whatever else takes her fancy.
We wish her all the best and thank her for the many years of selfless work and support she has given to the Australian community. We are especially grateful for her support for the many 'unpopular' issues, like lobbying for the release of David Hicks etc. She has assisted many people and has been a tireless proponent of many causes that mainstream politicians view as career 'impediments.'
She is a woman of integrity and gracious disposition, characteristics rare in Australian parliamentarians. We are extremely sorry to see her go but understand her need for change; she has earned our respect and the respect of the Australian community. We sincerely hope that someone is able to fill the space she leaves in the Australian Senate – we are far from impressed with the current crop of dunderheads and ineffective verbose wafflers!
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social/political / editorial
Underground water set to soar in value posted by budgie, 2008-05-11 23:16:18
The story from the San Francisco Chronicle (see link) on water scarcity, compounds the crisis of skyrocketing rice, wheat and maize prices around the globe! We are ALL facing starvation and unprecedented social unrest on a global scale but are we ready? (full story)
social/political / international
Rallying Serbs from The Hague posted by Christine Spolar -- intro 'dragan', 2008-05-10 21:59:10
The most strategically vital region in Europe has always been the Balkans -- even more so today for energy reasons. Often unstated but undeniable, the most powerful and enduring Balkan nation is Serbia! The world is about to get a taste of the indomitable Serbian spirit once again. The monumental mistake the West/America made in the region was to target Serbia as an enemy and install organised Muslim criminals as an (illegitimate) government in Kosovo.
All attempts to illegally appropriate Kosovo are doomed to fail; the elimination of all Serbia and its people must necessarily precede the theft of Kosovo! If it’s war you want, then it’s war you will get!
Remove all foreign occupation forces from the Serbian province of Kosovo, including all occupying military bases or we will remove them from OUR territories – who do you think you’re fucking with? We have fought fascist forces on numerous occasions and prevailed and we will prevail again! How dare you attempt to steal our sacred Kosovo!
CCCC (full story and 1 comments)
social/political / international
Serbs vote Sunday -- national identity or dissolution posted by Andrew Wander via druze, 2008-05-10 09:22:02
Nis, Serbia; and Zubin Potok, Kosovo - The Serbian Radical Party's election rally in the main square of the southern town of Nis seemed, at first glance, like any other campaign event. Popular music played over the PA system. Badges and hats were sold from makeshift stalls, and families with children listened to the speakers. (full story)
social/political / international
The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder posted by Vincent Bugliosi via reed, 2008-05-10 07:13:02
Vincent Bugliosi received his law degree in 1964. In his career at the L.A. County District Attorney’s office, he successfully prosecuted 105 out of 106 felony jury trials, including 21 murder convictions without a single loss. His most famous trial, the Charles Manson case, became the basis of his classic, Helter Skelter, the biggest selling true-crime book in publishing history. The Prosecution of George W. Bush For Murder is available May 27. (full story)
injustice/law / international
Rising opposition in Europe: U.S. plans for NATO run into a wall posted by Sara Flounders via rialator, 2008-05-10 06:35:38
NATO held a three-day meeting in Bucharest, Romania, on April 2 to 4, attended by George W. Bush and other heads of state. It was a stormy affair. This alliance of imperialist military powers, long dominated by the U.S., was divided on several proposals being pushed by Washington. One was the proposed further expansion of NATO eastward to include Ukraine and Georgia, which were once part of the Soviet Union and sit on the border of Russia. Another was the plan to place a U.S. ballistic missile system in the Czech Republic and Poland, the heart of Europe. Another was Washington’s recognition of independence for the Serbian province of Kosovo. (full story)
imperialism / international
Cycles of life/death: a time to Kill posted by major mitchell, 2008-05-09 22:55:25
Is there really a time to kill? A question that has bedevilled pacifists, philosophers, theologians and ALL sentient beings throughout the ages? I would state clearly and emphatically now that all sane humans find killing other human beings the most repugnant act possible! Killing is aberrant behaviour to the extreme and comes at huge cost for the killer, regardless of whether we/society sanction the killing -- soldiers/military, police etc -- or not! (full story and 1 comments)
human rights / international
 Hillary ‘obliterate Iran’ Clinton shoots self in foot posted by nano, 2008-05-08 09:53:10
It’s all but over for the dogged Clinton but few commentators are citing the word that finished her chances, “OBLITERATE!” A word that carries every connotation the American people are tired of. WAR is no longer a winning strategy in the USA and for very good reason! (full story)
social/political / international
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