Gabryszak-- from the Republican wing of the Democratic PartyPoor New York state Assemblyman Dennis Gabryszak. Not many people outside of Buffalo (and Albany) ever heard of him until he entangled himself in a sexual harassment scandal that's ending his political career.
By Stuart Littlewood | February 10, 2009
Martin van Creveld, a former professor of military history at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and a world-leading writer on military matters, has made many enemies with his seemingly outrageous views.
But actually he does a great service by sharing his thoughts about what ‘mad dog’ Israeli might do next.
The New York Times is hardly a progressive newspaper – but when it comes to the surveillance state and ongoing militarism of the Obama White House, the establishment’s "paper of record" puts MoveOn.org to shame.
And so, the same day that the Times editorialized to excoriate President Obama for his latest betrayal of civil liberties, MoveOn sent out a huge email blast sucking up to Obama.
Egypt has come full circle- Through a series of developments that lead back to the original source, position . The NYT’s call it “Dark Days in Egypt”I call it..... exactly as I had suspected
by Anthony Lawson
I’m not ready to take on another video project, at the moment, but I get incensed when so many people—even intelligent commentators like Paul Craig Roberts and Man of the People, Roger Waters—insist on comparing Israel to Nazi Germany, when the comparison is quite absurd. Israel’s policies are far worse than Nazi Germany’s ever were.
Trend News Agency
December 23, 2013
State Commission meets for Georgia’s integration into NATO
By Nana Kirtzkhalia
A meeting of the state commission for Georgia’s integration into NATO was held in Georgia’s government office on Dec.23.
The main issue of the agenda was Georgia’s one-year national program and the steps taken by the country in 2013 towards the alliance, Georgia’s government office said.
Additionally, the action plan for 2014 was also discussed.
Over the weekend, Lee Rogers, a nationally known surgeon and the former spokesperson for the National Diabetes Association, sent out a notice to his Simi Valley, Santa Clarita, Antelope Valley neighbors that today (Monday) is the deadline to enroll in Covered California for insurance in 2014 under the Affordable Care Act. "As a doctor," he wrote "I have a strong interest in making sure everyone gets affordable health insurance.
By Richard Edmondson | December 22, 2013
Separate tirades against highly esteemed international law authority Richard Falk were launched one day apart from each other in Washington and Ottawa over remarks Falk made last week to RT.
Global Times
December 21, 2013
Hagel shows US hegemony addiction
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Thursday criticized a Chinese vessel’s encounter with US guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens as “irresponsible,” and claimed the US wishes to avoid conflicts in the South China Sea. He called on China to stay prudent.
What he failed to mention is that the encounter occurred on China’s doorstep, and that the US vessel trailed the Chinese aircraft carrier.
Interfax
December 23, 2013
Georgian minister lauds foreign policy achievements in 2013
TBILIS: The outgoing year 2013 was one of the most successful for Georgia’s foreign policy, Georgian Foreign Minister Maia Panjikidze said.
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Anti-war essays, poems, short stories and literary excerpts
Wolfgang Borchert: Only one thing to do, say No!
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Stories From a Primer (posthumous)
Translated by David Porter
December 23, 2013 (Tony Cartalucci) - For the third time in the past two months, hundreds of thousands of peaceful protesters took to the streets from early morning until late night, paralyzing Thailand's capital of Bangkok throughout the day.
It is the time of year we feel a sense of joy and optimism. We are preparing for the holidays and looking to spend time with our families and friends. This year as we look back we see several developments that leave us feeling optimistic. A US attack on Syria was averted to a large […]
It’s Christmas, no there’s no column today. But I’ll be back on Friday!As the world celebrates Christmas, one has to wonder what we have to be thankful for: after all, war rages around the world. The liberty our forefathers died for has dissipated like mist in the heat of our perpetual "war on terrorism." Our […]
As soon as I had heard there was something big brewing in Utah,the first person to come to mind for an inside scoop was Ryan Combe, a progressive Democrat who ran for Congress last year. He said the day had been "shaping up to be one of the most shocking days in Utah’s political history when around 2pm a ruling from U.S.
Following yesterday's ill-fated military operation in Wadi Horan, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has warned demonstrators in Ramadi to leave their protest camp before security forces move in on the site. Meanwhile, at least 13 people were killed and 34 more were wounded in today's attacks.
"♫Makin' a soundtrack for another planet to hear♫ on Episode090 - What You Need which features brand new sounds from RJD2, Kita Klane, Gerhardts, Wooden
by NoahOK, Chanukah came a little early this year, but for those of you who feel that special joy of giving a gift for Christmas, here be this year’s prime suggestions. Special note: I am assuming that you have already graced all of your friends with last year's Jesus Grilled Cheese-maker or Jesus Toaster.
UPDATE: twitter exchange with Gavin by Judith Curry The failures of climate advocacy – particularly in the US – are motivating reflection on responsible and effective advocacy. Gavin Schmidt provides his thoughts on the topic of scientists and advocacy in … Continue reading →
Found some interesting articles...As usual I will highlight the interesting bits.Turkey is afflicted with the same bloodsucker trying to latch itself onto the Ukraine.The parasitic EU wants to drain all life from both nations. THE EU NEEDS TURKEY But, does Turkey need or want the EU? Does the Ukraine really want or need to be part of the EU?We have some interesting parallels here-
RT | December 22, 2013
Canada’s intelligence agency deliberately kept the country’s Federal Court “in the dark” to bypass the law in order to outsource its spying on Canadian citizens abroad to foreign security agencies, a federal judge said.
Federal Court Judge, Richard Mosley, has slammed the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) for knowingly misleading him on numerous occasions.
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Thousands of homes in Toronto, including ours, are without power due to an ice storm. More precisely, freezing rain builds up as ice on tree branches, which then break, taking down power lines with them. When I was out this morning, I heard and saw a couple of large branches fall. They are warning that it may take 72 hours or more to restore service. This is a much bigger problem in winter than summer as the nights are well below freezing and freezing pipes becomes a problem. In our case, we also have hot water heating and freezing of this system is also a worry.
Sunday, and honestly I did want to skip doing this rant for one week while I am trying to get some rest and relaxation, but what I found this last week has made me decide to absolutely not miss this one at all...First I do want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.... And yes, it is still CHRISTMAS.. Not that garbage of "Happy Holidays" that the Jewish scumbags want to permanently put in its place...I have spent enough time over the last few weeks going shopping, and everywhere I go I have been wishing everyone a "Merry Christmas"...
With the "Nutcracker Suite" sequence of Disney's Fantasia now unavailable, I thought to kick off we'd just look at this little teaser from Helgi Tómasson's San Francisco Ballet staging.by Ken[To repeat, this is an "encore presentation" of last year's encore presentation of 2011's complete-Nutcracker post, which I thought came out pretty darned well.
Press TV – December 22, 2013
US intelligence agencies have secretly helped the Colombian government kill at least two dozen leaders of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), a report says.
On Saturday, the Washington Post published the report revealing that both the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) provided the Colombian government with technology to terminate the rebel leaders.
What Does Holocaust Denial Really Mean?
By Dr. Sarah Marusek | MEMO | December 22, 2013
As the New Year approaches and we step back to reflect upon 2013, it becomes increasingly obvious that cracks are emerging in Israel’s most special relationship.
Stars and Stripes
December 21, 2013
NATO opens negotiations to allow troops to stay in Afghanistan
By Cid Standifer
KABUL: NATO is opening negotiations on a Status of Forces Agreement that would allow its troops to stay in Afghanistan past the end of 2014, but with the caveat that it will be signed only after a bilateral security agreement between the Afghan government and the U.S. is signed, according to a NATO release Saturday.
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Anti-war essays, poems, short stories and literary excerpts
Voltaire: Selections on war
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From Candide
As soon as Pangloss had a little refreshed himself, Candide began to repeat his inquiries concerning Miss Cunegund.
Thursday night, just before midnight, the Senate approved the Pentagon Budget 84-15. Disappointingly, only three Senate Democrats had the guts to vote NO, Bernie Sanders, Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden. In the video above, Bernie explains to his colleagues why had decided to vote against it. It's worth watching.
By Sharmine Narwani
Many observers are correct in noting that the Middle East is undergoing yet another seismic shift – that the Russian-brokered destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons arsenal, a US-Iranian rapprochement, the diminished strategic value of Saudi Arabia and Israel, and a US withdrawal from Afghanistan will all contribute to changing regional dynamics considerably.
Glenn Beck won the Miriam and Sheldon Adelson Defender of Israel award in 2011. Bibi Netanyahu spoke via video and praised Beck’s efforts in behalf of Israel. This happened at the 114th Zionist Organization of America’s Louis Brandeis dinner in New York City.
This week’s introduction by a bipartisan group of 26 senators of a new sanctions bill against Iran could result in the biggest test of the political clout of the Israel lobby here in decades. The White House, which says the bill could well derail ongoing negotiations between Iran and the U.S. and five other powers […]
In 2006, Blue America worked with a group of various artists to promote several dozen little known challengers to Republican House incumbents. The video above, which we did for Kirsten Gillibrand in her first run for Congress against powerful, entrenched incumbent John Sweeney, may have helped her win her 53.1- 46.9% victory. She's now a U.S. Senator and someone on the list of future potential national leaders.
At least 52 people were killed and 66 more were wounded in fresh violence. The one reported attack against pilgrims did not produce the high casualty figures. Instead, it was a military operation in Anbar province that went awry.
In response to Gary North’s December 10, 2013 article, “Showdown: Bitcoins vs. Greenbacks and/or Precious Metals“: “First, the primary benefit that libertarian promoters of Bitcoins offer in justification of their theory that Bitcoins will become an alternative currency is this one: Bitcoins offer privacy. Paper money today offers a much greater degree of privacy that […]
by KenThe woman in the alleged photo above is alleged to be a certain "Duchess of Cambridge," aka "Princess Kate," who is alleged to have given birth to a royal prince just 89 days before this photo was allegedly snapped. As gazillions of women all over the world will tell you, "No way, José." Next they'll be telling us that men have walked on the moon.
In response to Gary North’s November 29, 2013 article, “Bitcoins: The Second Biggest Ponzi Scheme in History“: “I hereby make a prediction: Bitcoins will go down in history as the most spectacular private Ponzi scheme in history“ - If it were a private Ponzi scheme, it’d be illegal, and would already be prosecuted, just like […]
Webster G. Tarpley, Ph.D. TARPLEY.net – World Crisis Radio December 21, 2013 [download audio]
Hanabusa with her longtime friend, anti-gay legislator Sam Slom (the only GOP State Senator in Hawai`i). She calls him "Sammy" during their frequent joint appearances on conservative talk radio in Honolulu. Historically, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union has always prided itself on being among the most progressive labor unions.For four decades, starting with its founding in 1937, the ILWU was led by radical Harry Bridges.
By Noel Brinkerhoff | AllGov | December 20, 2013
The Obama White House has been ordered (pdf) by a federal judge to release a copy of an unclassified presidential directive after it tried to use “secret law” to keep it out of the hands of a government watchdog group.
Press TV – December 21, 2013
The wealthiest Americans are exploiting a tax loophole to avoid paying billions in estate or gift taxes, contributing to the soaring income inequality in the United States, according to a report.
By CHRISTOPHER BRAUCHLI | CounterPunch | December 20, 2013
One has to feel sorry for JPMorgan Chase. Several months ago it thought it had not only paid a sufficient amount in fines to make up for its bad behavior but it had also engaged in a form of penance for some of the bad things it had done. Little did it know.
When I was 13-- and all my friends were studying for their bar mitzvahs-- I was making my first big hitch-hiking excursion. My grandparents were in South Beach, which was very grandparent-friendly back then, for Easter and I decided to see what hitching would be like. Brooklyn to Florida with $20 and a toothbrush in my pocket. I got as far as the New Jersey Turnpike and got arrested. They made my father come pick me up. He gave me the dough for a Greyhound. But it wasn't about the destination. I wanted to try out hitchhiking.
Key to winning the nations back is winning the hearts of those who disagree with you most. December 21, 2013 (Tony Cartalucci) - The regime of Thaksin Shinawatra built itself upon a foundation of corruption, deceit, fear, intimidation, bigotry, violence, and mass murder.
By Lenni Brenner | Black Agenda Report | November 6, 2007
Jimmy Carter’s book, Palestine Peace Not Apartheid, has opened up much of the American public to serious discussion of Israel’s realities. He’s no expert on Zionist history, but the Anti-Defamation League and other pro-Israel propagandists must now work 25 hours a day, 366 days a year, trying to discredit equating Israel and apartheid South Africa.
