A stirring tale of pirates and of emperors and who really evaded justice this morning, Saddam Hussein — or the United States and its current allies in Iraq.
Richard Dicker, Human Rights Watch makes a good point, even though their recollection of pre-1991 events in Iraq is a little dodgy and clearly tainted by US doctrine.
“The [...]
Continue Reading December 30th, 2006 Björn Hallberg
Ethiopia declares war, invades Somalia and marches on Mogadishu, while the world looks on and the US is seen cheerleading the effort. In fact, the US is also bankrolling the war effort and has itself stepped up arms sales to the region and helped Ethiopia in particular, where the ENDF has been professionalized to act [...]
Continue Reading December 28th, 2006 Björn Hallberg
In a blatant attempt at political manipulation, the US regime pressured the New York Times to censor an upcoming article. The Op-Ed in question can be seen here, in redacted form. You’d think it was an April Fools’ practical joke on the part of the NYT. But alas, this is the situation for journalists in [...]
Continue Reading December 23rd, 2006 Björn Hallberg
32 journalists died in Iraq this past year. Real insurgents or conscious strategy by US forces concealed as ‘insurgent’ activity? Either way, their blood is on America’s hands.
Afghanistan and the Philippines, with three deaths apiece, were the next most dangerous datelines in 2006. Russia, Mexico, Pakistan, and Colombia each saw two journalists killed. All are [...]
Continue Reading December 21st, 2006 Björn Hallberg
Something tells me the Security Council wont be eagerly and earnestly addressing the issue. Like so much else which has to do with Israel, Jews or the ideology of Zionism. Iran is of course correct in this. And had Israel declared the ownership of nuclear weapons in the first place they may have been able [...]
Continue Reading December 21st, 2006 Björn Hallberg
For the fascist fellow travelers: The US establishment mourns for Pinochet. One of the finest thugs to carry out US foreign policy. It’s strange then that few mention the role of the United States in the coup and blood bath that followed. Even some of his detractors see Pinochet as the sole perpetrator of everything [...]
Continue Reading December 19th, 2006 Björn Hallberg
Now there is a thought that will give you nightmares for years to come. (Metafilter)
The outgoing US ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton, is backing a call for the president of Iran to be charged with inciting genocide because of his speeches advocating the destruction of the state of Israel.
Mr Bolton will be joined [...]
Continue Reading December 17th, 2006 Björn Hallberg
Despite rhetoric about women’s rights, America has helped turn Iraq into a sectarian hell where women can no longer participate in civil society. In fact, most will have to be content if they can leave the house every other month or so.
For much of the 20th century, and under various leaders, Iraq was one of [...]
Continue Reading December 17th, 2006 Björn Hallberg
(AP) This is America’s war of terror rather. Unsurprisingly perhaps, the so called terrorists held at Guantanamo Bay turned out to be yoghurt salesmen after all. Which of course brings the entire rationale for what America has been saying and doing for the last five years into question. Of course, who would still be naive [...]
Continue Reading December 17th, 2006 Björn Hallberg
New laws will require schools to teach patriotism and once again elevate the Defense Agency its pre-war status. Students may in fact be graded in patriotism and schools will “cultivate an attitude that respects tradition and culture, that loves the nation and home country.”
The education reform bill triggered controversy, both because of its sensitive content [...]
Continue Reading December 16th, 2006 Björn Hallberg
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