What? There is something easier we can do to help Africa than sending our used clothing, having big rock concerts, and padding the pockets of corrupt officials? Duh….it’s about time someone said it… cd Reuters AlertNet – Forget charity, stop Africa arms sales-UN official By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA, Feb 2 (Reuters) – A senior United…
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Bush: US would defend Israel against Iran – Yahoo! News
Well…here you have it at last in clear and solid terms. The intractiable stance of the dunce that has lead the US into two counterproductive wars already and the easy way to start the next world war. Someone either give Iran the push to attack Isreal, stage an attack on Isreal that appears to be…
Cindy Sheehan arrested at PSOTU address
Here, from t r u t h o u t, is the story in her own words. What Really Happened By Cindy Sheehan t r u t h o u t | Perspective Wednesday 01 February 2006 As most of you have probably heard, I was arrested before the State of the Union address last…
Why the system is fucked…especially in Hawaii…Part I
Okay…for those of you who haven’t lived here… I would almost gaurantee that the alleged thief is the nephew, cousin, or son of someone in the Honolulu Police Department. This couple should be given a metal for taking care of business and having balls of steel….cd Police arrested a married couple after they allegedly tracked…
Al Gore, Sundance's Leading Man
Watch out, Brad Pitt. Sarcasm aside, I really do want to see this. People are loving this movie. Why couldn’t someone have managed to portray a charming and charismatic Gore when he was running for president?? (Or maybe Gore isn’t the attraction – it might be those Katie Holmes nude scenes in the middle of…
L.A. Times writer defends incendiary Iraq column
I can only be happy that there are still people out there who are not afraid to say how they feel or what they beleive, even if it flies in the face of popular sentiment or sanctioned government thought. I support John Stein and his views 100% without agreeing with them. Personally, my belief at…
Campaign to seize US judge's home
When I saw this story, I thought that the idea of activists trying to seize someone’s home was frightening and that the activists were going too far. Then I figured out what they were responding to (and that “seize” didn’t mean “storm and occupy”)… The government can now seize homes for “public benefit” – like…
Iraq's Sadr says his militia will support Iran
This is no surprise but it is getting virtually no press. I find the machinations of the great powers to be fascinating and can’t help but try to see the bigger picture. As in, what are the key players doing right now? What are Russia and China whispering to Iran? What are Isreal and the…
Israeli Hints at Preparation to Stop Iran – Yahoo! News
This feeling of Oh Shit doesn’t seem to be going away…. cd Israeli Hints at Preparation to Stop Iran – Yahoo! News JERUSALEM – Israel’s defense minister hinted Saturday that the Jewish state is preparing for military action to stop Iran’s nuclear program, but said international diplomacy must be the first course of action. “Israel…
US author's sales jump after Osama mentions book
Now, if only Osama Bin Laden would tell people they can find lots of the books they need to read at http://www.fuknbooks.com cd US author’s sales jump after Osama mentions book 20 Jan 2006 23:04:15 GMT Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) – An unexpected endorsement from al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has resulted…