EGYPT, THE US AND THE ISRAEL LOBBY
February 5, 2011 posted by Debbie Menon
Israel is generally a significant factor in events in the Middle East, and to understand ongoing happenings it is important to understand the historic and current Israeli connections.
By Alison Weir / Counterpunch
Minimally explored in all the coverage of the momentous Egyptian uprising taking place over the last 10 days are the Israeli connections.
A central and critical reality is that it is US tax money (…)
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BREAKING VIDEO: Egypt: Speeding police vehicle plows into protestors
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EGYPT, THE US AND THE ISRAEL LOBBY
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Egypt - The Peoples’ Voices
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Egypt - The Peoples’ Voices
by Felicity Arbuthnot Global Research, February 5, 2011
"Civil disobedience is not our problem. Our problem is civil obedience. Our problem is that people are obedient all over the world in the face of poverty and starvation and stupidity, and war, and cruelty" : Howard Zinn (1922-2010.)
Arguably never has a momentous event, its triumphs and blood soaked tragedies, been so instantly transmitted across the globe, panicking governments, bent on quelling it, (…) -
Egypt: A Sleeping Giant Awakens
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Egypt: A Sleeping Giant Awakens
by Rannie Amiri Global Research, February 5, 2011 Poor people gonna rise up And get their share Poor people gonna rise up And take what’s theirs
And finally the tables are starting to turn Talkin’ bout a revolution – Tracy Chapman’s Talkin’ Bout A Revolution, 1988 The sleeping Egyptian giant has finally awoken. The Arab world’s most populous nation—85 million strong—has been in political hibernation for 30 long years. The deep slumber is now (…) -
’Egyptian people will not let US pick leaders for them’
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Neocons’ Tepid Reaction to the Egyptian Democratic Revolution
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Neocons’ Tepid Reaction to the Egyptian Democratic Revolution
February 4, 2011 posted by Debbie Menon
In a situation where Israeli interests would be harmed by democratic revolution,the neocons’ ardor for this development has cooled dramatically.
By Dr. Stephen Sniegoski via My Catbird Seat
Egyptian uprising
THE uprisings currently taking place against the autocratic regimes in the Middle East would seem to be in line with the neoconservatives’ advocacy of radical democratic (…) -
The Events in Egypt: A Cautionary Tale on the History of US Foreign Policy Tactics
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The Events in Egypt: A Cautionary Tale on the History of US Foreign Policy Tactics
by William Blum Global Research, February 4, 2011 killinghope.org
In July of 1975 I went to Portugal because in April of the previous year a bloodless military coup had brought down the US-supported 48-year fascist regime of Portugal, the world’s only remaining colonial power. This was followed by a program centered on nationalization of major industries, workers control, a minimum wage, land reform, and (…) -
Mideast Turmoil IS a Direct Threat to American Empire, and That’s Great
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Mideast Turmoil IS a Direct Threat to American Empire, and That’s Great
February 3, 2011 posted by Michael Leon
An interview with Noam Chomsky about what the struggle means for the future of imperialist, U.S. foreign policy in the region.
Editor’s Note: Following is an exchange between two extraordinary American activists, Amy Goodman and Noam Chomsky, who have chosen to use their intellect in support of equality and liberty—pursuits that carry with them risks and indeed guarantee of (…) -
THE EGYPTIAN CRISIS: Stop the Dictator Now!
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JAZZMAN CHRONICLES. DISSEMINATE FREELY.
“The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will in this crisis shrink from the service of his country but he that stands it now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.”
Tom Paine, The American Crisis.
That which we knew would happen has happened, is happening and will continue to happen until the tyrant is removed from power and a new government is securely in place.
The crackdown has begun in earnest. The dictator has responded as (…)