May 19, 2010
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Neville Alexander: South Africa – An unfinished revolution
In the Marxist paradigm, the word “revolution” has very precise meanings. Most often, it is used to refer to a “social revolution”, i.e., the displacement of the rule of one class by that of another, usually by violent means, i.e., in the course of a civil war or an armed struggle. Thus, for example, the… Continue reading
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Shelling out or just a Shell game? By William Bowles
As far I know I’m not on any Shell mailing list but Shell must have been doing their homework and Googled me because low and behold, on the 17 May I got a press release from the biggest energy company on the planet. Amongst other things, the press release informs me: “The Comprehensive Shell Remediation… Continue reading
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Video: China responds to Iran deal
China views Iran uranium exchange plan as “a very positive step in the right direction”. Continue reading
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NATO Newslinks 18 May, 2010
Nato should tool up for cyber war, say globo-bigwigs / NATO’s Contemptible ‘Courageous Restraint’ Medal Continue reading
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NATO Daily Newslinks 17 May, 2010
NATO ‘must be ready to intervene anywhere’ / U.S. information campaign backfires in Kandahar / NATO In Afghanistan: World War In One Country Continue reading
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What’s So Funny ‘Bout Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions: Elvis Costello’s Beautiful Message By Jesse Bacon
Elvis Costello has perfectly demonstrated how one can use eloquence to illuminate, instead of to obscure. In a refreshingly straightforward piece, he has described why he answered the call not to play in Israel. While other musicians such as Gil Scott-Heron, Roger Waters, and Carlos Santana have also honored the boycott I don’t believe anyone… Continue reading
The New Dark Age 