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Burma: Communique of the International Communit
2007-09-30 08:00:00 The world watches to see what the international will do besides the usual press release(s) of “we stand by you”. ... More About: International , Asian Affairs , The International , Burma , Unit
Burma: Killings, Protest and more
2007-09-30 02:40:00 Some of your questions about this crisis are answered below. Q&A: Protest s in Burma What sparked the protests? On 15 August the government decided to increase the price of fuel. Both petrol and diesel doubled in price, while the cost of compressed gas - used to power buses - increased five-fold. The hikes hit Burma’s people hard, forcing up ... More About: Asian Affairs , Killings , Killing
Lieberman-Kyl Amendment
2007-09-27 01:36:00 From ThinkProgressive: The amendment is a clear call for military action against alleged Iranian agents inside Iraq. From the text of the legislation: (3) that it should be the policy of the United States to combat, contain, and [stop] the violent activities and destabilizing influence inside Iraq of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, its ... More About: Amendment , International Politics , Lieberman , Amen
Olbermann: Bogus Terror Threat On Capitol
2007-09-27 01:31:00 Here we go again with the terror alerts! Only this time it’s worse as Keith Olbermann explains with Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA). http://www.todayshottopic.com/wp-content/ uploads/2007/09/Fear12.wmv Bookmark to: More About: Politics , Terror , Threat
Bill O?Reilly racist comment against African Americans
2007-09-24 23:59:00 Summary (from Media Matters): Discussing his recent dinner with Rev. Al Sharpton at the Harlem restaurant Sylvia’s, Bill O ’Reilly reported that he “couldn’t get over the fact that there was no difference between Sylvia’s restaurant and any other restaurant in New York City. I mean, it was exactly the same, even though it’s run by ... More About: Comment , Americans , Racist
International Law and the Iraq War
2007-09-24 18:25:00 So what does international law have to say about the Iraq war. Watch the below video and it should answer your questions. Do not let the simple illustration fool you. There are great facts presented in this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Khut8xbXK 8 Bookmark to: More About: International , Iraq War , International Politics , International Law
Jena 6: The fight for freedom
2007-09-23 01:25:00 How is this possible? Does this judge not follow the law…seems to me the judge is racially motivated to keep this young innocent man in jail. The judge overseeing the racially charged case of the Jena 6 declined Friday to release the only one of the six black teenagers still held in jail, despite the fact ... More About: Freedom , Fight
Carlos Arredondo beaten by pro war milita
2007-09-21 01:27:00 This is CRAZY. Is this how pro war people support other military family members? VIA after downing street: Account of what happened from Arredondo’s wife By Mélida Arredondo: Carlo s Arredondo, 47 year old father of two sons, arrived in the nation’s capitol on Monday, 09/10/07 to share a memorial he has made to honor for his ... More About: Iraq , International Politics
Reasons to Impeach President Bush and Cheney
2007-09-21 01:14:00 Reasons to Impeach President Bush and Cheney , a presentation given by David Swanson. BTW, there are a ton of topics that are going out right now from Jena to civil right abuses. I will feature those stories soon just to bring attention to the injustices that are taking place without proper media coverage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AuMts16Ta Q Bookmark to: More About: Politics , President Bush
Jena: Nooses hanging in school tree ?white tree?
2007-09-19 17:18:00 There appears to be a double standard in the case of the ?white tree.? This is a hate crime and should be treated as one. The Caucasian students involved should be treated and receive the punishment as established by hate crime laws. And lets not fool ourselves this country is still racial divided especially in the ... More About: School , White , Tree , Jena , Noose
Is Bush planning an attack on Iran?
2007-09-18 01:31:00 This is a great 2 part video on the topic of going to war with Iran . One important point that I have said so often on this blog is that we do not good news/information from U.S. media here in the U.S. Is Bush planning an attack on Iran? The Real News Aijaz Ahmad analyzes America’s threats toward ... More About: Planning , International Politics , Attack
Patrick McHenry another GOP gay scandal
2007-09-14 18:11:00 OMG, this is a good one folks! This involves murder, love and best of all closeted gays! You will want to listen to the audio interview to get the juicy news about Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry! Pam’s House Blend has more: We tried in 20 minutes to untangle the latest GOP gay scandal involving Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry ... More About: Politics , Scandal , Chen , Canda
Action on Iran: Bush and Cheney want to attack Iran
2007-09-13 00:49:00 We are getting closer folks. Please voice your thoughts on this issue to your representatives. Call the Capitol switchboard at 202-225-3121 and tell them what you think. A national security expert revealed to The London Times that the Pentagon has “drawn up plans for massive air strikes against 1,200 targets in Iran , designed to ... More About: Bush , Action , International Politics , Cheney
Paul Potts: UK Pop Idol
2007-09-13 00:21:00 Well, I certainly have a treat for everyone today. Here is the USA, I’m sure if I asked anyone if they ever heard of Paul Potts, they would say “who…?” Paul Potts is the winner of the UK Pop Idol which is what is called in the USA American Idol. Paul is not your typical hunk ... More About: Music , Tuesday
U.S. role in South Vietnam and in today?s world
2007-09-11 08:37:00 How much has really changed in terms of America’s dominate ways? Young Socialist: What about the U.S. role in South Vietnam ? Malcolm X: The same thing. It shows the real ignorance of those who control the American power structure. If France, with all types of heavy arms, as deeply entrenched as she was in what then was ... More About: Politics , World , Today
September 14, 2007: All US military aircraft not allowed to fly
2007-09-10 19:21:00 On Sept 14 all US military aircraft will not be allowed to fly to review ?procedures? I don?t know if you remember this but the only time this has ever happened was on Sept 11 when NORAD was stood down for a training exercise on 9/11. I am not sure why this information was ?leaked? ... More About: Politics , Military , Aircraft , September , US Military
Fly to the Sky: No Limitations
2007-09-10 02:52:00 So I have not done any other postings other than political postings for a LONG LONG time now. Well, that has got to change. I will be starting back up with Tuesday ’s Music starting this week, bringing you the latest music from around the world. Well even though today is not Tuesday, ...
Antiwar Protesters Arrested in Push to Post Signs
2007-09-08 02:14:00 Let’s debate this! The Bush administration is really trying to cut off any antiwar demonstrations. The actions taken by the police are way out of hand. I will have to ask my cousin who is a lawyer to see if there were any illegal actions done on both sides. More than a dozen police officers converged ... More About: Iraq , Arrested , Protesters , Post , Signs
The truth about Iran?s Nuclear capabilities
2007-09-06 21:03:00 Nader Bagherzadeh and Soraya Sepahpour-Ulrich recently said “reputable papers such as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Washington Post have all decided that serving a departing administration that has led the nation into one quagmire is of greater importance than loyalty to a nation consistent in its devotion to the flag.” This is very ... More About: Truth , Iran , Nuclear , International Politics , Capa
Government officials arrested in New Jersey corruption
2007-09-06 20:44:00 Humm do you know what China does “sometimes” when they catch currupt officials. They execute them OR the officials commit suicide before hand due to a lost of face. The USA is just as corrupt as other countries and the fact that we preach to the world on issues like corruption makes me sick. Let?s ... More About: Politics , Government , Arrested , New Jersey , Corruption
Countdown Special Comment: We?ve caught you
2007-09-06 04:16:00 Man, Keith is on fire with this one. I don’t think I need to say a whole lot about this. Watch it for yourself! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A_2m7Rodi k Bookmark to: More About: Iraq , Keith Olbermann , International Politics , Special , Comment
Income levels in Vietnam
2007-09-04 18:57:00 Vietnam has been substantial improvements in terms of alleviating poverty throughout the country. According to the latest data available from the Government Statistics Office, the national poverty rate fell to 24.1% in 2003-04 from 28.9% in 2001-02, based on a poverty line that would allow a household to buy 2,100 calories worth of food per ... More About: Vietnam , Income , Asian Affairs , International Politics , Viet
H. Res. 333: Bill Impeaching Richard B. Cheney VP
2007-08-29 18:58:00 Just an FYI for those of you looking for this! U.S. House of Representatives’ Co-Sponsors of H. Res. 333, A Bill Impeaching Richard B. Chen ey , Vice President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. 1. Rep Kucinich, Dennis J. [OH-10] (introduced bill 4/24/2007) 2. Rep Clay, Wm. Lacy [MO-1] - 5/1/2007 3. Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. [IL-9] - 5/1/2007 4. Rep Wynn, Albert ... More About: Politics
Considering a war with Iran: By Dr. Plesch and Martin Butcher
2007-08-29 17:56:00 Guys and gals, this is a very interesting paper. It?s 80 pages but well worth the read on the possibility of the rouge nation called the U.S. and its war against anyone it dislikes. The paper is written by Dr. Plesch and Martin Butcher, you can find more about them below. Some highlights of the paper: The ... More About: Iraq , Iran , International Politics , Consider
No End in Sight
2007-08-28 23:32:00 I plan on seeing this one and hope all of you will do the same, if you have a chance. NO END IN SIGHT examines the manner in which the principal errors of U.S. policy ? the use of insufficient troop levels, allowing the looting of Baghdad, the purging of professionals from the Iraq i government, and ... More About: International Politics , Sight
American government: We answer to only ourselves
2007-08-28 22:26:00 Well, seems like the American goverment has been sticking it nose where it doesn’t belong for quite some time now. Surprise, right?! I’m saying this right now that Bush and Cheney are going to do something about Iran. Although they really have nothing they should do with Iran except for expanding diplomatic relations. Take a ... More About: Government , Answer , International Politics
Another gay congressmen in the closet
2007-08-28 18:59:00 I really find this funny. Leave it for a guy’s hormones to get himself into trouble. You would think a senator would think twice about jerking off/oral sex with another guy in an airport?but opps I guess at his old age his hormones are just as high as they were when he was 21! So ... More About: Politics , Closet
Gwangju massacre 1980
2007-08-27 02:43:00 Since, I will be taking my vacation to S. Korea in two months, I thought I would present some Korean history. Many of us have heard of the Tian’anmen protest, but I am sure most people have never heard of the Gwangju massacre that happened in 1980. Hundreds were killed… Events in Kwangju unfolded after the ... More About: Asian Affairs , Massacre , Massa , Wang
Fox news propaganda: The war drums beat to invade Iran
2007-08-27 02:28:00 OK, lets get out our war drums because it looks like that is what the Bush administration is preparing for. Ohhh did I forget Fox news aka Faux News and their support for all things illegal! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-eyuFBrWH s Bookmark to: More About: Iran , Propaganda , Fox News , Drums
It?s time to act: Stop Bush
More articles from this author:2007-08-24 14:04:00 OK very quick post for this morning. Just came across this video. If you didn’t know about the Sept 15 protest, you do now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCSRXEAnx F4 Bookmark to: More About: Politics , Bush , Iraq , Time , Stop 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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