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 Regions - International
  Richard Holbrooke, back to the Balkans! posted by goran, 2008-03-25 10:37:10
Richard Holbrooke, former US ambassador to the UN and broker of the 1995 Dayton 'peace' agreement that ‘ended’ the war in Bosnia, recently stated that the upcoming elections in Serbia would be crucial for the Serbian people -- no argument from Serbs on that point! However, his comments veiled his/America's real concerns for America’s future ‘tenure’ in the region. Serbs have no illusions regarding Holbrooke’s allegiances -- his track record speaks for itself [see pics!] (full story and 1 comments)
imperialism / international
 Russia: international laughing stock posted by finch, 2008-03-24 20:30:51
There has been a lot of laughter at Russia’s expense in the offices of State in many Western nations lately, but particularly in the USA. Where is Russia, what of all the threats in support of its traditional ally Serbia, over the Kosovo secession? The Russian bear proved to be toothless and clawless; Russia's failure to back its talk with actions has earned it ridicule from the entire international community; the laughter from the West can be heard all the way to the Kremlin – Russia’s credibility is less than zero at the moment. No powerful nation can afford such a huge loss of face and hope to survive in the future. (full story and 1 comments)
injustice/law / international
 Internalising defeat – the enemy’s most powerful weapon posted by gan, 2008-03-24 00:07:01
I do not wish to be too harsh in my criticisms of invaded peoples, their plight is understandable; however, there are no excuses for defeatist weeping – tears do not destroy an enemy! (full story)
imperialism / international
 Parallel Universe posted by harely quin, 2008-03-23 11:34:54
I saw myself in a parallel universe the other day searching for something I hadn’t lost. It seems I possessed what my mirror-self had lost -- very disconcerting! (full story and 1 comments)
prose/poetry / international
 Nuclear strike Imminent posted by major mitchell, 2008-03-22 21:21:21
Current tensions in world affairs make a nuclear strike in the very near future almost a certainty. The current lopsided state of play favours the NATO/US alliance, as is evident with NATO’s accelerating expansionist policies. Absorbing smaller nations, especially those formerly under Soviet influence, is the latest tactic of aggression against Russia, Serbia and to a lesser extent China. (full story)
peace/war / international
 Retrograde Anglicanism exemplified by Sydney Archbishop posted by fish, 2008-03-22 00:50:38
It’s Easter, celebrated with eggs, sweet breads and other PAGAN fertility symbols, all of which herald the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere; a time of growth, renewal and regeneration – a very important event for early agrarian societies. However, the Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, ‘Dr’ Peter Jensen, seems to be unaware of the pagan origins of Easter celebrations; his Easter message this year contained a warning of the dangers of the “occult” or PAGAN RELIGION! (full story)
theology / international
  Osiris and the Golden (Solar) phallus of ‘resurrection’ posted by fish, 2008-03-21 00:55:38
Easter! It’s that time of year again when Christian leaders (hypocrites) make public appearances and drivel religious inanities or refer to impossible social behaviours that no human being is able to observe for an extended period -- the flesh truly is weak! So weak in fact that it cannot fly (walk on water) or take life again after it has expired! Yet he is ‘risen’ indeed! (full story)
theology / international
Tibet: tactical destabilisation posted by nano, 2008-03-20 00:36:33
In 1999 the UN Security Council was ignored and America embarked, with its NATO allies, on an illegal bombing campaign of Yugoslavia. That illegal but supremely successful strategy was designed to fragment one nation into numerous powerless states, gain a foothold in the Balkans and establish a permanent presence with the view to securing energy supplies/infrastructure/corridors. The plan sought to override International law and convention, diminish the role of the UN in international affairs and directly challenge Russia and China, as both nations were firm allies of Yugoslavia and perceived to be enemies of the West. (full story and 1 comments)
social/political / international
 Inverted realities and illogic as warfare posted by pixie, 2008-03-19 00:19:59
Events this week highlight the madness that currently grips the international community. Many instances of Orwellian ‘double speak’ could be culled from the inane propaganda disseminated by US/NATO forces during their illegal bombing of former Yugoslavia in 1999. Add to that the nonsensical (mad) drivel that has issued from the mouths of American leaders in relation to Iraq and Iran over the past five years and the fictional absurdities (Mad Hatter's tea party) of some English novelists begin to look tame. But events this week pushed the envelope of incredulity to levels that even the most dim-witted, inbred, American rustic would find difficult to bear! (full story)
social/political / international
 A faint glow on the horizon posted by peptide, 2008-03-16 22:19:30
China’s inaction after the deliberate bombing of its Embassy in Belgrade by US president, Bill Clinton in 1999 – the year WWIII actually began – has invited further assaults on Chinese sovereignty by America. However, the latest assault utilises a proxy to provoke political unrest and destabilise the ethnically imbalanced Tibetan region. A formula that worked to perfection most recently in Kosovo! (full story)
peace/war / international
Germany and Israel form new alliance posted by quin, 2008-03-15 08:51:10
Fresh from its very active role in the destruction of Yugoslavia and its involvement with rebel forces in the Serbian province of Kosovo, Germany now pipes a very familiar tune in the Middle East. In what appears to be a very odd historical twist, fascist Germany now pledges allegiance to Nazi Israel – but is anyone really surprised? (full story and 1 comments)
social/political / international
 Living my own private Fascism posted by dada, 2008-03-14 23:18:19
Caught myself roaming the conservative side of my personality one afternoon – confronting the effects of rigorous toilet training is fascinating! The strangest thoughts began to overwhelm me but they were somehow alluring, intoxicating in a distinctively pathological way, so I let them flow – can YOU hear the sound of one jackboot marching? (full story)
social/political / international
 Squinting at the Sun posted by gan, 2008-03-14 20:11:19
The efforts of America and its allies to demonise people and nations that assert their sovereignty and rights are often foiled by poignant reminders of reality. Truth jolts us back into stark reality and forces us to face our collective humanity. (full story)
social/political / international
“Free market” zealots bring death to America posted by Paul Craig Roberts via rialator, 2008-03-13 19:23:41
March 12. Crude oil for April delivery hit $110 per barrel. The US dollar fell to a new low against the Euro. It now takes $1.55 to purchase one Euro. These new highs against the dollar are the ongoing story of the collapse of the US dollar as world reserve currency and corresponding collapse of American power. (full story)
imperialism / international
 Ramos-Horta and a grain of salt posted by Kingfisher, 2008-03-12 21:52:09
Today’s international newswire is alive with the scripted account of the ‘gunman who shot the president;’ from Ramos-Horta’s own mouth no less! Surely that should convince everyone -- the Australians and Americans are hoping. (full story and 1 comments)
imperialism / international
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