The turmoil in Libya that led to the killing of the U.S. Ambassador, J. Christopher Stevens, and three U.S. embassy employees, has been followed of course by statements from many politicians. Incidents such as these serve to produce fodder for… Continue Reading…
Imperialism • Mainstream Media • War
September 11, 2012
I hate to jump on the bandwagon of the 9/11 anniversary, but someone has to dissent from the worship now paid to this particular day. I would suggest that this overflowing of “news” coverage, the almost reverent display of thanks… Continue Reading…
August 27, 2012
From the Jerusalem Post yesterday, it was reported that Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, the Shas spiritual leader, begged God to “wipe out and destroy” Iran. He continued: “When we make the blessing on the dates that ‘our enemies and haters should be… Continue Reading…
August 21, 2012
Today’s headlines concerning war with Iran: “Netanyahu ‘determined to attack Iran’ before US elections, claims Israel’s Channel 10” “Israeli defense officials consult with rabbi Ovadia Yosef over Iran strike” “When Israel strikes Iran in October” “Iran unveils new missile, other… Continue Reading…
Fascism • Imperialism • Mainstream Media • War
August 20, 2012
The U.S. military has again launched killer drone attacks in North Waziristan, the northern part of Waziristan in northwest Pakistan. The U.S. has pounded this region for a long time, killing many innocent civilians there in the past. In a… Continue Reading…