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On A Potential War With And Propaganda About Iran
By Vahab

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Invasion of Iran by a US military force is possibly imminent. Likely many people cannot fully grasp the extreme devastation that such a horrifically brutal attack could bring, especially as mainstream media often covers up much of this sort of news — news involving shocking vivid portrayals of ruin and torment

Bush In Germany Beats Drum
For War Against Iran
By Stefan Steinberg

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In his last visit to Germany as president of the United States, George W. Bush used a joint press conference Wednesday with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel to reiterate his threat of war against Iran

‘Special Weapons’ Have A Fallout On Babies
By Ali al-Fadhily & Dahr Jamail

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Babies born in Fallujah are showing illnesses and deformities on a scale never seen before, doctors and residents say. The new cases, and the number of deaths among children, have risen after “special weaponry” was used in the two massive bombing campaigns in Fallujah in 2004. After denying it at first, the Pentagon admitted in November 2005 that white phosphorous, a restricted incendiary weapon, was used a year earlier in Fallujah

US Air Strike On Pakistani Military Post Kills 11 Soldiers
By K. Ratnayake

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Wednesday’s air strike sent an unmistakeable message that the US will not allow Pakistan to threaten its interests. The latest deaths, however, will only intensify the mass opposition in Pakistan toward Musharraf and the US government

Why The Oil Price Is High
By Paul Craig Roberts

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In my opinion, the two biggest factors in oil’s high price are the weakness in the U.S. dollar’s exchange value and the liquidity that the Federal Reserve is pumping out.In an effort to forestall a serious recession and further crises in derivative instruments, the Federal Reserve is pouring out liquidity that is financing speculation in oil futures contracts

Our ‘Cheap Oil Fiesta’ Is Over
By Joyce Marcel

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There are no cheap or easy solutions in our future. But the first thing to think about, Kunstler said, is rebuilding the public transportation system. We should demand that rebuilding the railroads become a serious issue in the current presidential election. That’s a good place to start

American Complicity III
By Timothy V. Gatto

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What about what your children are learning? Will they be good little fascists and salute the flag every morning in school as they learn that we invaded another nation for their resources? Is this the legacy you want to leave them? Is this our “American Morality”? You have to decide where you stand

A Failed Project For The New American Century?
By Tim Buchholz

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So the war in Iraq led to an increase in the short term, but looks like it will lead to a decrease in the future. The dollar is reaching new lows and people are starting to invest in Euros and Yen instead. Our housing market has crashed. Our deficit continues to grow. And even PNAC’s website, www.newamericancentury.org, has been taken down, saying only “This account has been suspended. Please contact the billing/support department as soon as possible.”

Logic And Israel’s Security
By Jeffrey Rudolph

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Having worked at a few information tables representing a mainstream Israeli peace group, I have come to better understand the mindset of many well-meaning Montreal Jews who reject the need for Israel to pursue a peace agreement with the Palestinians

The Long Road Ahead Will Be Hard Earned
By Vincent L. Guarisco

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There is a promising future awaiting us. We can change our stars. Hope is not lost unless we choose to give up. For me, I awoke from this nightmare long ago while standing at the Vietnam Memorial with my father in the Winter of 82. But each moment can redefine who we really are, so get busy. Perhaps, after reading this, we will all become the heroes we always knew we could be

DOJ Official: Rumsfeld Personally Approved Of Brutal Interrogations
By Jason Leopold

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Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld personally authorized the use of brutal interrogation techniques against suspected terrorists imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay despite warnings from the FBI that the methods amounted to inhumane treatment, was possibly illegal, and would not produce reliable intelligence, a Department of Justice inspector general testified Tuesday

Pakistan: Exorcising A Legacy
By Mir Adnan Aziz

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The task of those elected is now to organize the removal of a rejected Mr. Musharraf and exorcising his legacy. The people have defeated an autocrat’s agenda and simultaneously created the conditions for peace. We have every reason to believe the gun has been silenced and there will be political stability and economic recovery. We hope, this time around, a wronged nation will not be let down by those in whom it has reposed its trust and faith

Politics Of Identity And Intolerance
By Ram Puniyani

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On fifth of June (2008) a group of followers of Shiv Sangram Sanghtan (SSS), led by a former MLC of Nationalist Congress party, attacked the house of editor of Loksatta, a prominent Marathi daily, Kumar Ketkar and tried to break open the house. They, as per their leader, were expressing their spontaneous anger against Ketkar, who according to them had insulted Shivaji in his editorial

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