Monthly Archives: September 2010

Israeli Double Standard – “Weapons for us, no weapons for you!”

Posted on September 20, 2010 by dissonance

Israel anger at Russian plan to sell Syria missiles “This (sale) complicates the situation. It does not contribute to stability and it does not create peace in the region. We will convey to Russia our position,” the Israel Hayom daily … Continue reading →

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“Guard the Change”, Obama urges

Posted on September 19, 2010 by dissonance

Obama urges blacks to vote and “guard the change” HAHAHAHAHA! Can someone please point out where Obama has “changed” anything.  How soon some people are able to forget the vacant campaign promises that Obama ran on that have now evaporated, … Continue reading →

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Flashback! “Don’t Vote Manifesto 2004″

Posted on September 17, 2010 by neophilus

Don’t Vote Manifesto As a disillusioned citizen who has loyally and dogmatically voted in every presidential election since I turned 18, I am proud to announce my intention not to vote this year. I urge everyone else to do the … Continue reading →

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Globalization’s fault? Vandana Shiva thinks so

Posted on September 16, 2010 by dissonance

Vandana Shiva: Farmer Suicides in India Linked to Debt, Globalization Indian government officials estimate that 200,000 farmers have committed suicide in the last 13 years. “The combination is unpayable debt, and it’s the day the farmer is going to lose … Continue reading →

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1 in 7 Americans living in poverty

Posted on September 16, 2010 by dissonance

Poverty rate at highest level in half-century, data show Please note that the Census Bureau did not keep data about this till the 1950s.

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On Sustainability and the Enviornment

Posted on September 15, 2010 by dissonance

Privatization, as a consequence of globalization, has touched nearly the entire planet.  At behest of the World Bank, “Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Malaysia, and Nigeria” have all had part of their water systems privatized (Shiva, 91).  This means what was once … Continue reading →

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International Institute for Strategic Studies finds: Afghanistan “a long-drawn-out disaster”

Posted on September 15, 2010 by dissonance

Bombshell from London Think-Tank – No Al-Qaeda Threat! “Interestingly, the portion of the report overseen by the former MI-6 Secret Intelligence Service deputy chief, Nigel Inskster,finds little Al Qaeda threat elsewhere, notably in Somalia and Yemen. Yet Washington is beefing … Continue reading →

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Pastor Joins 9.11 Truth Movement

Posted on September 14, 2010 by dissonance

Pastor James David Manning Joins 9.11 Truth Movement “…I’m confident that if you want to take down a building, you don’t cut off the top of it.  If you want to see a tree fall, you lay the axe to … Continue reading →

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Ex-CIA: Torture in Poland

Posted on September 14, 2010 by dissonance

Ex-CIA Agents Confirm Torture at Polish Black Site Ex-CIA agents admit they tortured detainees in Poland while Poland denies that there even exists a “black site” where this type of thing happens. Not only should the US government, as well … Continue reading →

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More Useless Banter About Mideast Peace

Posted on September 13, 2010 by neophilus

Reading the Guardian headline today about the latest Mideast Peace talks, one might get the false impression that there was some real possibility of constructive developments between Israel and Palestine: Israel halts freeze on settlements and endangers peace talks Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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