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 For His Treatment of Children in the ‘War on Terror,’ Bush Is a War Criminal
Dave Lindorff via reed, Friday, May 23 2008, 8:36am
Surely nothing that President Bush has done in his two wretched terms of office — not the invasion and destruction of Iraq, not the overturning of the five-centuries-old tradition of habeas corpus, not his authorization and encouragement of torture, not his campaign of domestic spying — nothing, can compare in its ugliness as his approval, as commander in chief, of the imprisoning of over 2500 children.
international /
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 Ill-advised Oz PM weighs into Art debate
finch, Thursday, May 22 2008, 10:14pm
The Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, is a known media prancer/show pony; he rarely (never) makes decisions without considering the level of political gain derived from media exploitation. However, the media is a two-edged sword and Rudd may have just inflicted a deep wound on himself in an attempt to capitalise on a controversial photographic exhibition by world-renowned Australian photographer, Bill Henson. (story and 4 comments and 2 images)
Last Commented Sunday, May 25 2008, 11:23am
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The Fat Lady IS singing ..
gan, Thursday, May 22 2008, 1:25am
and as we all know ‘her’ vocalisations indicate that it is all but over! Have you guessed? She is nature herself singing a refrain of devastation and massive planetary upheaval for humankind – THE ENTIRE ECOSPHERE IS OUT OF KILTER; all the ramifications of which are largely unknown BUT what is KNOWN is horrific!
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opinion/analysis
Sowing the wind
nano, Tuesday, May 20 2008, 11:04pm
Over twenty years ago (take note Al) an Australian commercial channel aired a program on the impending destructive effects of pollution on the climate and the environment. It was a measured, rational, non-sensationalist but heavily supported with scientific data presentation. It detailed the effects of global warming on major ocean currents and the dire consequences for North-Western Europe; it highlighted the potential wholesale destruction of sensitive coral reefs and the maritime ecology. It referred to biological indicators, stressed amphibians, frogs and the disturbed migration pattern of birds. All evident at the time – 20 years ago! But the most alarming indicator was accelerated glacial melting/receding -- high mountain glaciers feed the world’s largest food producing river systems! (story and 2 comments and 2 images)
Last Commented Wednesday, May 21 2008, 10:23pm
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The Real Enemy
evo, Tuesday, May 20 2008, 9:17am
The world today is awash with misinformation, disinformation, disinfected news stories, simplistic solutions, outrageous propaganda and the illusion that warring/opposing forces are distinct. Bush, his neo-cons, Bin laden, Al-Qaeda, Christian, Jewish and Muslim fundamentalists ALL have one thing in common -- they are all CONSERVATIVE! (story and 2 comments)
Last Commented Tuesday, May 20 2008, 5:49pm
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A Two-State Solution for the United States and Israel
David Bromwich via reed, Sunday, May 18 2008, 10:26pm
We are slowly leaving the Bush presidency. Can we leave it fast enough for the safety of the world? George W. Bush thought it would be a good idea to help Israel celebrate its 60th birthday. So he showed up to celebrate, in spite of the gross contradiction his presence there offered against an appearance of impartiality in the negotiations between Israel and Palestine -- an accord whose success the president has said he intends to show as the diplomatic legacy of eight years in office. (story and 1 comment)
Last Commented Sunday, May 18 2008, 10:53pm
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Israel must be held to same nuclear scrutiny as Iran
Joe Parko via reed, Sunday, May 18 2008, 9:58pm
First we went after nonexistent nuclear weapons in Iraq; now we are consumed with the possibility that Iran might develop nuclear weapons in the future. Hillary Clinton declared she would obliterate Iran if it launched a nuclear strike on Israel -- nothwithstanding it LACKS that capability! But what nobody wants to talk about is the fact that Israel has had a secret nuclear weapons program for more than 30 years and has produced well over 200 nuclear bombs!
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Celebration of a spineless Nation
finch, Sunday, May 18 2008, 10:28am
When our previous colonial overlord, Britain, required a site to test its nuclear weapons, Australia was chosen; the then conservative Australian government was only too happy to accommodate England and poison/irradiate South Australia. Scant regard was given to our service personnel and the local Aborigines, as the many resulting deaths from cancer testify. (story and 1 comment)
Last Commented Sunday, May 18 2008, 8:19pm
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Eternal Companion
cleaves, Sunday, May 18 2008, 12:35am
In remembrance of you (story and 1 image)
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Sydney’s ‘thought crime’ raids
yarra, Friday, May 16 2008, 12:39pm
Remember the ‘new sweeping terrorist laws’ the previous conservative Howard government instituted? New draconian laws the current (useless) Rudd government is happy to leave in place. The conservatives felt obliged to emulate America and introduce police state laws though the nation had not suffered any direct terrorist attacks. Civil liberties groups and other concerned citizens protested vehemently regarding intrusions on personal liberties, privacy, and the new draconian/intrusive powers accorded law enforcement agencies, which could easily be abused!
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Israel Address: Bush reveals the psychopathology of his America
jan, Friday, May 16 2008, 1:40am
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! (story and 1 comment and 1 image)
Last Commented Friday, May 16 2008, 9:17pm
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Russia, China & India insist Kosovo and Serbia resume talks
RT staff report via talya, Thursday, May 15 2008, 9:12am
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. (story and 1 image)
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Israel/America: the flea wagging the dog
fish, Thursday, May 15 2008, 12:07am
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. (story and 1 image)
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A taste of Paradise
quill, Wednesday, May 14 2008, 10:00am
The return (story and 1 image)
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The Tortured Law on Torture
Robert Scheer via reed, Wednesday, May 14 2008, 7:19am
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.
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Bush Tour Diminished by Hezbollah Show of Force
Jim Lobe via rialator, Wednesday, May 14 2008, 7:06am
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. (story and 1 comment)
Last Commented Wednesday, May 14 2008, 10:06pm
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Serbian elections: Russian ally full of shit!
petrovic, Tuesday, May 13 2008, 5:01am
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!’ (story and 2 comments)
Last Commented Tuesday, May 13 2008, 10:51pm
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Open letter/email to: Senator Natasha Stott Despoja
Cleaves Editorial Team, Tuesday, May 13 2008, 12:05am
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!
(story and 1 comment and 1 image)
Last Commented Wednesday, May 21 2008, 8:59am
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Underground water set to soar in value
budgie, Sunday, May 11 2008, 11:16pm
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?
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Rallying Serbs from The Hague
Christine Spolar -- intro 'dragan', Saturday, May 10 2008, 9:59pm
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 (story and 1 comment)
Last Commented Sunday, May 11 2008, 8:57pm
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