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Current Gaza War Part of Israel’s Regional Plan
From Left to Right: Meir Dagan, Ariel Sharon, Efraim HalevyThe Invasion of Gaza: ‘Operation Cast Lead,’ Part of a Broader Israeli Military-Intelligence AgendaBy Michel Chossudovsky / January 4, 2009 The aerial bombings and the ongoing ground invasion of Gaza by … Continue reading
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Tagged Israel, Palestine, Palestinian Blockade, Palestinian Occupation, War
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Willard Wigan: A Remarkable Sculptor
What got me about this video is what Mr. Wigan says about how he was treated as a child. It is remarkable to see how he has overcome his negative childhood feelings. And I believe we can all rise to … Continue reading
Books / Ann Coulter’s ‘Guilty’ : Offensive as Charged
Coulter: ‘Liberals’ hysterical obsession with the “Republican Attack Machine” turns Democratic primaries into a contest of: “Who’s the Biggest Pussy?”‘By Greg Lewis / January 4, 2009 As Media Matters for America has noted, author and syndicated columnist Ann Coulter recently … Continue reading
The Media and Hamas : Vilifying the Victim
The dominant media are in high gear over Gaza. They vilify Hamas, stay silent about Gazan suffering, are mute on the crippling blockade, its devastating human toll, and practically champion Israel’s call for “all-out war” and the slaughter of defenseless … Continue reading
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Tagged Gaza, Hamas, Israel, Mainstream Media, Media, Media Bias, Media Distortion, Palestine
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Singin’ on Sunday: Ratatöska Allstars
Ratatöska feat. Ströbele – Goodbye George Source / Goodbye George Thanks to David MacBryde / The Rag Blog
Ten Reasons for Optimism About 2009
10 Reasons to be Hopeful about 2009, and 3 Reasons to be TerrifiedBy Sarah van Gelder / December 31, 2008 We’re entering a new year at a time unlike any other in recent memory. Here are 10 reasons I’m filled … Continue reading
The USA: World-Leading War Salesman
Iraqi soldiers celebrate after receiving new rifles from the U.S. forces in Baghdad, Iraq. U.S. forces have given the Iraqi army 800 pieces of M-16 and M-4 rifles as a part of the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.We Arm … Continue reading
Are Civilian Casualties in Gaza Higher Than Stated?
See video of Norwegian doctor describing conditions in Gaza below. Is the UN Complicit in Israel’s Massacre in Gaza?By Omar Barghouti / January 02, 2009 A friend forwarded to me the most original greeting for the New Year: “I wish … Continue reading
The First Domestic Workers Congress
Conference panel—photo courtesy of Jill ShenkerDomestic Workers Rising UpBy Elizabeth Martinez / January 2009 When I had a mild stroke two years ago, some assistance was needed at home to clean, prepare dinner, and help me with my exercises. I … Continue reading
Paul Buhle : An ‘Obama Force’ (Swords into Plowshares)
“Beating Swords into Plowshares.” Photo by I Like.For an ‘Obama Force’(Aka a foreign policy note from the Left)By Paul Buhle / The Rag Blog / January 3, 2009 The blogosphere is now thick with foreign policy discussions about the impending … Continue reading
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