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 Guantanamo operating manual posted on Internet
Jane Sutton via rialator, Wednesday, Nov 14 2007, 7:58am
MIAMI (Reuters) - The U.S. military's operating manual for the Guantanamo prison camp has been posted on the Internet, providing a glimpse of the broad rules and tiniest minutia for detaining suspected terrorists.
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Muted Victory for Ehren Watada
Laura Flanders via rialator, Tuesday, Nov 13 2007, 8:05pm
Nov 12 --This country sets aside two days to honor military service. On Veterans Day we celebrate the living; on Memorial Day we remember the dead. I'd like to propose a third national holiday: Active Duty day. A day to celebrate those who refuse to leave their conscience at home. A day to cherish those who elevate this nation's morals by refusing to participate in illegal acts.
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 Tips from the ‘Text’
finch, Monday, Nov 12 2007, 11:55am
The future is Asian and for very good reason. People wonder how the West was lost and which forces led to its demise, I can put it a word, PASSION, either the abundance or the lack thereof! Think of that little scrawny Indian Mahatma who seized the popular imagination by addressing Indian emotions and the passions inherent in that culture. The result was the first popular peaceful revolution in modern history – the British lost the jewel in their global imperial crown. Many other British colonies soon followed India’s example and so ended one of the world’s most successful Empires. It continues to amaze historians how a tiny island nation was able to conquer and maintain its rule over so many vast territories and diverse populations for so long. (story and 1 image)
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Australian racism and victimisation exposed YET AGAIN!
barra, Sunday, Nov 11 2007, 9:42am
The Straussian (see link) political ploy of managing entire populations with divisive, contractive, fearful, alarmist strategies is failing in exactly the same way as a previous scurrilous attempt made infamous by one Joseph McCarthy. The ‘new’ conservatives seem to have short memories or extremely inept research departments, either that or their arrogance has blinded them to the (known) consequences of their actions.
http://cleaves.zapto.org/news/story-302.html (story and 1 image)
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Frayed nerves: is it now cool to kill?
peptide, Saturday, Nov 10 2007, 12:27pm
We anticipated the filter-down effect of our leadership openly flouting law, order and morality. Yes, we refer to the Iraq holocaust and the anticipated illegal or manufactured need to attack Iran. We shouldn’t forget the new American century’s torture/concentration camp of Guantanamo Bay and the many other illegal torture centres scattered around the world all run at the behest of the USA and its criminal allies. Yes siree, Bob, WE HAVE BEEN CHOSEN BY GOD TO COMMIT CRIMES – just ask any bible-bashing U.S. citizen. [And you thought Islamists were nuts!] Criminal ‘divine’ forces propel the rogue American nation to infect the world with violence, murder and MAYHEM; that is current REALITY regardless of mass complacency and denial! (story and 1 image)
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A Market Without Parachutes
Mike Whitney via rialator, Thursday, Nov 8 2007, 8:47pm
America is finished, washed up, kaput. Foreign investors and central banks around the world have lost confidence in US markets and are headed for the exits. The dollar is sinking, the country is insolvent, and its leaders are barking mad. That’s bad for business. Investors are voting with their feet. They’ve had enough. Capital is flowing to China and the Far East in a torrent. It’s "sayonara" Manhattan and “Hello” Tiananmen Square.
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7 Countries Considering Abandoning the US Dollar
Jessica Hupp via rialator, Wednesday, Nov 7 2007, 10:30pm
It’s no secret that the dollar is on a downward spiral. Its value is dropping, and the Fed isn’t doing a whole lot to change that. As a result, a number of countries are considering a shift away from the dollar to preserve their assets. These are seven of the countries currently considering a move from the dollar, and how they’ll have an effect on its value and the US economy.
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Dragons and other Crises
quin, Wednesday, Nov 7 2007, 6:45am
Since the South Asian earthquake and ensuing tsunami the Indonesian Archipelago has continued on its very unstable geological course. Every week geophysicists are treated to more rumblings from the earth’s crust. All things being connected in the geophysical sense, it is highly likely that recent volcanic activity in one area of the ‘ring of fire’ will unleash catastrophic forces on the other side of the world – in areas that have high density city populations. I am referring to the release of thousands of megatons of energy the destructive power of which makes a nuclear blast equivalent to a fireworks display. (story and 1 comment and 3 images)
Last Commented Wednesday, Nov 7 2007, 9:42pm
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'Amazing Grace'
Charles Sullivan via rialator, Tuesday, Nov 6 2007, 10:43am
It seems inexplicable that so many of the American people can be so dazed and confused, while moral degenerates ransack our nation, piss and defecate upon the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and brazenly loot the public domain, making a mockery of the rule of law and societal norms; whatever they may be.
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The Presidency is now a Criminal Conspiracy
Keith Olbermann via rialator, Tuesday, Nov 6 2007, 10:31am
SPECIAL COMMENT
By Keith Olbermann
Anchor, 'Countdown'
updated 6:42 p.m. PT, Mon., Nov. 5, 2007
It is a fact startling in its cynical simplicity and it requires cynical and simple words to be properly expressed: The presidency of George W. Bush has now devolved into a criminal conspiracy to cover the ass of George W. Bush.
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Impeaching VP Cheney, for high crimes and misdemeanors
US Congress H. RES. 333 via reed, Tuesday, Nov 6 2007, 9:52am
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 333
Impeaching Richard B. Cheney, Vice President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 24, 2007
Mr. KUCINICH submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
[For status of bill:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=hr110-333&page-command=print] (story and 1 comment)
Last Commented Tuesday, Nov 6 2007, 7:13pm
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Reining in the Rogue
quill, Monday, Nov 5 2007, 11:22am
After years of criticisms, analysis and debate, the Iraq situation has only worsened. Furthermore, the world can expect an attack on Iran before the current US regime leaves office. We have all been distracted by clever commentary, ‘exposures,’ ENDLESS TALK and a very compliant media. What is lacking, however, is ACTION and that is NO ACCIDENT! (story and 2 comments and 1 image)
Last Commented Tuesday, Nov 6 2007, 9:36am
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The Great Debate of 2008
Jerry W. Sanders via reed, Saturday, Nov 3 2007, 10:49pm
If ever the time was right for a Great Debate on America's purpose and place in the world, that time is now. But if early auditions leading up to primary season are any indication, the top contenders are either not up to the task or unwilling to take on the challenge of correcting the current course of failure in US foreign policy. Despite America's dire standing in the world and the President's record low approval ratings at home, leading Republican candidates have made it clear that they will deviate little from the geopolitics of fear and fantasy that have marked the Bush years. And while Democratic front-runners are quick to denounce the folly of the war in Iraq--at least in its execution--they appear reluctant to take on the worldview and logic from which it was manufactured and continues to be sold in anticipation of yet new adventures. So far, in shades too reminiscent of 2004, Democrats act as if the White House is theirs for the taking if only they can avoid missteps and duck charges of "weakness."
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Dunlavey: Guantanamo Mission Came Straight From Bush, Rumsfeld
Lisa Thompson via rialator, Saturday, Nov 3 2007, 10:31pm
When military investigators questioned Erie County Judge Michael E. Dunlavey about reported prisoner abuse during his tenure at the Guantanamo Bay camp for suspected terrorists, Dunlavey told them he got his “marching orders” from President Bush, according to a new book about U.S. policies regarding torture. (story and 1 image)
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The sun sets early on the American Century
Philip S Golub via reed, Saturday, Nov 3 2007, 12:47pm
The ‘American Century’ only began 60 years ago. But it seems already to be over, with the disaster of Iraq forcing some of the United States’ ruling elites to realise that its hegemony has been severely weakened. But nobody seems to know what to do next, or even how to behave.
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CODEPINK and K.I.S.S.
finch, Friday, Nov 2 2007, 12:38pm
For the uninitiated or uninformed CODEPINK is a predominantly women’s anti-war, anti-Bush, life affirming, Peace movement. Their success lies in unity, innovative tactical thinking, COURAGE, strategic planning, simple image branding and dedication of the RELENTLESS variety -- the totality of which spells a formula for success! Are the many lame ideologically hamstrung, FAILED protest movements learning yet? (story and 1 comment and 1 image)
Last Commented Saturday, Nov 3 2007, 11:11am
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Exceeding Worth
Kingfisher, Friday, Nov 2 2007, 12:17am
Alienation, vacuity of purpose or simply 'the lost lives of the people!' Are YOU working more and enjoying it less? What does it matter if you wallpaper your house with money if you have lost your family, friends and community in the process. In a world where we are constantly fed lies relating to our ‘envious’ standard of living and the wonderful advances we’ve made, I notice entire developed nations now suffering from what I call, ‘native envy.’ The Aboriginal standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking a limitless landscape. A land that provides all his needs with minimal work -- a few hours per day. The other twenty hours are dedicated to ritual ‘dreaming’ art and dance. But we are better off aren’t we? We have Nintendo and Plasma TV! (story and 1 comment)
Last Commented Friday, Nov 2 2007, 10:49am
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“If you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him!”
sadh, Wednesday, Oct 31 2007, 11:05pm
The title is also my favourite adage pertaining to what some people mistakenly refer to as a religion. The major religions are structured, social/political organisations administered and led by men. In contrast Buddhism kills the principal object that may become an idol or object of veneration. It thereby protects itself from the corruption that has made the world’s ‘great religions’ a FARCE and a gathering place for idiots, slaves, fools and manipulators!
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Chaser's poo-stain Jesus 'a disgusting parody'
Phil Han via fish, Wednesday, Oct 31 2007, 9:36am
['Show me your God and I will expose your psychopathology.' More power to the irreverent Chasers crew for exposing the inanity and absolute imbecility of ALL RELIGION. What a difference a 'slave' makes!
We lay down an open challenge to any religious leader to verify the existence of their man-made God and to prove the validity of their faith and the ‘divine’ origins of their culturally produced Scriptural text, you bunch of vacuum-headed, demented, idiot, slaves!
Here’s a little philosophical challenge for the slave masters: The One True 'God' is infinite; Infinity is ALL-INCLUSIVE therefore God is also represented buy shit skids in toilet bowls! Care to challenge self-evident TRUTH, you lying, sicko, aberrant HYPOCRITES? Ed.] (story and 2 images)
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It’s about INTEGRITY!
jinn, Tuesday, Oct 30 2007, 2:55pm
I am not a religionist, far from it; as a professional textual analyst I am paid generous amounts to simply state what to members of my profession is considered obvious, it’s ‘hard, dirty, work’ but someone has to do it! I am not underrating this highly specialised profession, analysts are able to draw highly accurate behavioural profiles and conclusions from minuscule amounts of information -- tracing the source of the anthrax (letters) to the U.S. military amply demonstrates the fact. To specialists, ‘text’ is a treasure-trove of information. (story and 2 images)
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