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  • The Security Industrial Congressional Complex (SICC)
    25 October 2006 par (Open-Publishing)

    by Robert Higgs
    Bringing our fellow Americans to a greater understanding of the evils of a government-dominated society and the virtues of a free society has always been difficult and frustrating work. It’s no wonder that Albert Jay Nock likened it to Isaiah’s job. People are easily misled by promises of government salvation, especially when they are consumed by fear for their physical safety or their economic security. Making matters even more difficult is the state’s co-optation of a (…)

  • Iraq: the people have their say. And it’s bad news for Tony Blair
    25 October 2006 par (Open-Publishing)
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    by Colin Brown, Deputy Political Editor
    72 per cent predict that Iraq will descend into civil war if British and American troops withdraw
    61 per cent believe Britain’s experience in Iraq makes them less likely to support military intervention
    72 per cent say that Tony Blair’s support for George Bush calls into question his political judgement
    62 per cent believe that British troops should be withdrawn from Iraq as soon as possible
    72 per cent believe that the war in Iraq is (…)

  • U.S. Arrogance in Iraq
    25 October 2006 par (Open-Publishing)

    by Ivan Eland
    In the run up to the November 7 elections, U.S. politicians from both parties are telling Iraqis that they are not doing enough to improve their own security. Democrats are disparaging Iraqi security efforts and criticizing the Bush administration for not pressuring Iraqis to do more. In response, the Bush administration is said to be creating a specific timetable of milestones for the Iraqi government to disarm militias, reduce sectarian violence, and increase stability and (…)

  • ARMIES UNDER FIRE (a poem parody)
    24 October 2006 par (Open-Publishing)
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    (The original poem is by Robt.Lewis Stevenson) ARMIES UNDER FIRE Explosions crumble up the streets the acrid air full of debris Orphaned children wail and cry while politicians sell the lie. In our failing, spelling doom our generals don’t speak of gloom instead, the claim,"Let’s take a look...and strategize,fight by the book" They stand up while we stand down (we use the slogan of the clown) but as we gaze with burning eyes both armies fall,all reason dies. Now the public anger (…)

  • Active-Duty Troops Launch Campaign to Press Congress to End U.S. Occupation of Iraq
    23 October 2006 par (Open-Publishing)
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    65 Members to Send "Appeals for Redress" Under the Military Whistle-blower Protection Act
    10/23/2006 9:58:00 AM
    To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor
    Contact: Trevor Fitzgibbon, 202-246-5303, or Alex Howe, or Laura Gross, 202-822-5200, for Fenton Communications
    News Advisory:
    For the first time since the U.S. invasion of Iraq, active- duty members of the military are asking Members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq and bring American soldiers home.
    Sixty-five (…)

  • ISRAEL, PALESTINE, AND CANADA
    23 October 2006 par (Open-Publishing)

    ISRAEL, PALESTINE, AND CANADA
    John Chuckman
    Canada’s Thirty-Percent Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, just made a speech at a B’nai Brith banquet. Normally, there would be nothing notable in this, but his words this time reinforced controversial statements he made while Israel savagely bombed Lebanon. He also continued driving an ugly new Republican-style wedge into Canada’s national politics after calling Liberal leadership candidates "anti-Israel."
    Harper said that his government (…)

  • Israel admits phosphorus bombing
    23 October 2006 par (Open-Publishing)
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    Israel has for the first time admitted it used controversial phosphorus bombs during fighting against Hezbollah in Lebanon in July and August.
    Cabinet minister Jacob Edery confirmed the bombs were dropped "against military targets in open ground".
    Israel had previously said the weapons were used only to mark targets.
    Phosphorus weapons cause chemical burns and the Red Cross and human rights groups say they should be treated as chemical weapons.
    The Geneva Conventions ban the use of (…)

  • The GOP Campaign: “There’s a sucker born every minute and two to take him”
    22 October 2006 par (Open-Publishing)

    The GOP Campaign: “There’s a sucker born every minute and two to take him”
    By Mary MacElveen
    October 22, 2006
    In the month of October as cited in this article "U.S. sees deadliest month in ’06 in Iraq" we have lost 78 American troops. We depend upon our soldiers to be the front line of our national security. With this astounding number lost to our collective national security under the Bush/Cheney/GOP led government, are you feeling secure?
    I think of our soldiers as being our (…)

  • Veterans Federal, Illinois v. Iroquois County
    21 October 2006 par (Open-Publishing)
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    Illinois Iroquois County Circuit Court wants to send disabled Vietnam veteran, former Watseka resident, Ron Ehlers to jail for contempt. For failing payment of yet another, recently signed court ordered $15,000. Case # 97 D 73. This despite Mr. Ehlers completing his original court ordered 55 month alimony payment of Veterans’ Administration compensation. All the while, being unaware, that payment of a Veterans’ Administration disability compensation is not only against Federal law (38 USC (…)

  • Both Peter King and Joe Lieberman must be forced to answer to these war crimes
    21 October 2006 par (Open-Publishing)
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    Both Peter King and Joe Lieberman must be forced to answer to these war crimes
    By Mary MacElveen
    October 21, 2006
    In the closing days before these midterm elections, I have two politicians in my sights. One is Congressman Peter King (R 3rd Cong. Dist., NY) and the other is Senator Joe Lieberman (D (?) of Conn.) for their unbridled support of Bush and the whole-sale slaughter of innocent Iraqis.
    I recently wrote in a previous column for VHeadline.com As a result this horrifying news (…)