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  The Apostles of Deception posted by Charles Sullivan via rialator, 2007-04-14 13:32:36
What passes for Christianity among the people, like so many things American, is not the genuine article. The sermons that rise from many of the pulpits of the churches of America are, I suspect, as counterfeit as a six-dollar bill; as phoney as the people running the country. But those whose faith is blind are incapable of seeing truth. That is the trouble with blind faith. It does not, it cannot, see. I have always been wary of organised religion. (full story)
theology / international
 The Popular Front: Timor-Leste remains fundamentally Fretilin posted by finch, 2007-04-13 11:32:05
Regardless of the destabilising intervention of Australia/USA via Major Reinado and the current occupation, Fretilin remains the principal political force in East Timor. Its roots extend to the beginnings of national identity forged during the bloody resistance campaigns against Indonesia's attempt to annex the tiny nation. After 450 years of Portuguese colonial rule and the recent violent interventions of foreign interests, the tiny nation of Timor-Leste has learnt the value of freedom and independence. The East Javanese left may have influenced the early political leanings of Fretilin, however, today's Fretilin is fervently nationalistic and rejects all forms of foreign interference. (full story and 1 comments)
social/political / international
 HIV carriers not welcome in Australia posted by nano, 2007-04-12 13:18:32
The grotesque and disgusting, pathological, lying coward Prime Minister of Australia, John Howard is cutting a comical figure as he flounders from one gaffe and blunder to another. Jumping straight from the ‘cubicle’ of support for a known racist and questionable character (Alan Jones) to the primitive, superstitious behaviour of stigmatising individuals suffering manageable maladies and preventing them from entering the country. Howard’s recent gesture of banning individuals with HIV is reminiscent of the all-male, ruling priest class of the Old Testament who banished women experiencing their menstrual cycle. Menstruating women once struck fear into the hearts of ignorant and primitive men – the primitivism of it all! Howard is exposing some extremely disturbing gender issues and phobias with his latest unenlightened attempt to manipulate Australian society. (full story)
human rights / national
  Singo furious over Broadcast Regulator’s ruling on Alan Jones posted by barra, 2007-04-11 22:36:40
One could almost feel sorry for highflying, right wing, media types who derive a living from exploiting the lowest aspects of human nature. But there is ‘no love lost’ around here and I imagine anywhere else. Media moguls are getting a taste of life at the receiving end, perhaps they may think twice before making IRRESPONSIBLE racist, vilifying comments at the expense of those in the least position to defend themselves. The results of negative media hype and racist remarks include foul abuse levelled at you, your wife and kids in public; being spat on for no reason other than your skin colour or religion, and the ugly culmination of all racist behaviour, the race riot (Cronulla, 2005). Are we sorry the purveyors of social division and slur are experiencing frustration at the lack of recourse and remedial action available to them – not on your life? (full story and 1 comments)
mass media / national
 Racist Prime Minister of Oz sinks to new Low posted by barra, 2007-04-10 14:00:17
The Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, has come out in support of a known public toilet loitering homosexual racist. Alan Jones, a controversial toilet loiterer and talkback radio host was recently found to be in breach of the broadcasting code. Another dubious and prominent character, John Singleton, known for his past links with Heroin importing former grade footballers and the CIA Nugan Hand Bank, has also expressed his support for the toilet-loitering, sexual deviant broadcaster. [I do not wish to labour a point but Jones was arrested and charged in London with two counts of “outraging public decency by behaving in an indecent manner under the Westminster by-laws”.] (full story and 2 comments)
social equality/unity / national
 The Price of Complacency posted by cleaves, 2007-04-09 14:01:09
The price of inaction in the face of criminal government is about to be extracted; the cost will be borne by ALL. Would the point finally be driven home if the irrefutable, clearest indicator of psychopathology in government were to be demonstrated to the whole world? The manic and ruthless determination by Washington neocons to pursue an inherently sociopathic plan for world domination (PNAC) now threatens to open Pandora’s NUCLEAR box. Once open every nation would have been given license by the USA to utilise any weapon it chooses – perhaps that is the wish of doctrinaire neocons who subscribe to the permanent war philosophy? The near future should confirm whether Israeli training exercises and U.S. intelligence gathering materialises into a nuclear attack on Iran. (full story)
peace/war / international
 Euphemisms, Militarism and U.S. Psychopathology posted by barra, 2007-04-09 00:43:53
I have long since given up wondering why the masses tolerate the most heinous criminals in government; the answer to that was so obvious it was elusive. These days freelancers and associated drunks in the ranks of Murdoch’s Orwellian media, review past stories when nothing dramatic presents for ‘gory story’ and associated press! Hacks are instinctively attuned to language. Word abuse from those in high places always grates and alerts to possible subterfuge. Professionals do not appreciate the tools of their trade being abused by oafs and unqualified sordid types. (full story)
social/political / international
 Britain delivers damning verdict on Blair's 10 years posted by Gaby Hinsliff via rialator, 2007-04-08 13:11:38
A remarkable picture of the way Tony Blair has lost the faith of British voters over his 10 years in power is revealed today by a comprehensive study of public attitudes towards the Prime Minister. (full story)
social/political / international
 ppp club posted by reed, 2007-04-07 02:21:21
where have all the poets gone? (full story)
prose/poetry / international
 The Pro-Democracy Wildfire in America's States posted by David Sirota via rialator, 2007-04-06 22:03:33
April 6, 2007 -- As Washington and Wall Street elites happily try to choke the life out of democracy, states are fighting back on three fronts. (full story)
social/political / international
 Cultural Inversions and Criminal Leadership posted by finch, 2007-04-05 15:13:22
Imagine coalition leaders recoiling in horror at the prospect of facing the truth that it is they who are the most criminally liable and culpable terrorists in the world today! Former Secretary General of the UN, Kofi Annan, stated that in order to effectively combat terrorism a universal definition of ‘terrorism’ would be imperative. A ratified definition would eliminate politically motivated, arbitrary definitions made by various groups/States for the principal purpose of serving their own interests. In the absence of a universal definition the legal system and International criminal courts are ‘hamstrung’ or worse, subject to manipulation by powerful (criminal) interests. (full story)
social/political / international
 Pelosi power: Neocons face Judgement posted by Ali Akbar Dareini via rialator, 2007-04-04 12:21:43
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Fifteen British sailors and marines held captive for nearly two weeks in Iran arrived at the country's airport early Thursday after President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced their surprise release the day before. (full story)
peace/war / international
 Even Mormons Jumping Off Bush Bandwagon as War Takes its Toll posted by Bill Gallagher via rialator, 2007-04-03 11:30:35
DETROIT -- Iraq is lost militarily and politically. Even the Mormons are now abandoning President George W. Bush's mad war. That's akin to the Swiss Guard deserting and leaving the pope to fend for himself with the Vatican under siege. (full story and 2 comments)
social/political / international
 Delayed Eye Movements posted by stylus via reed, 2007-04-02 23:03:50
a storeroom of experience and a mind out of time (full story)
prose/poetry / international
 Manipulating the Oz Masses posted by nano, 2007-04-01 10:23:09
It’s confirmed, total panic grips Howard government over Hicks scandal! The novice Environment Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has weighed in on the Hicks debate with a wild accusation inferring that Hicks was “.. seeking to destroy our civilisation.” -- what next? Turnbull's statement follows hot on the heels of the stratospheric logic (see link) displayed by the Federal Treasurer in his effort to save the government -- who's next? (full story and 1 comments)
social/political / national
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