July 1, 2011
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Libya Newslinks 1 July 2011
1 July 2011 — williambowles.info Libya’s women-at-arms Washington Post Among Moammar Gaddafi’s most ardent loyalists are a core of Libyan women who have risen to high-profile roles in the police, military and government and credit Gaddafi with giving them greater career avenues than many of their sisters elsewhere in the … http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/libyas-women-at-arms/2011/06/30/AGM4qVtH_gallery.html Continue reading
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Libyan war updates/Stop NATO news: July 1, 2011
1 July 2011 — Stop NATO Libya: 13,324 NATO Sorties, 5,005 Strike Missions NATO Preparing Ground Operation In Libya: Russian Envoy NATO Chief: Main Objective Is To Topple Libyan Government Saudis Tell NATO Of ‘Untold, Dramatic Consequences’ Regarding Iran Singapore Troops Decorated For Serving NATO In Afghanistan NATO’s Caucasus, Central Asia Representative Headed To Azerbaijan Continue reading
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Update on US To Gaza
Another Greek Coast Guard boat has arrived. It seems that something might be happening fairly soon…no idea exactly what or when. Continue reading
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Strauss-Kahn a victim of conspiracy? — RT
New evidence is leading US prosecutors to reconsider the case and take sides with the French as the possibility of dismissing charges against DSK becomes highly probable. Continue reading
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Obama Loses His ‘Constitutional Law Professor Hat’ By Charles Davis
As a candidate for president, Barack Obama was a Distinguished Constitutional Scholar. As a president waging an illegal war? He’s just some guy who, gosh, isn’t really in a position to talk about that complex document he took an oath to uphold and defend. Continue reading
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Obama Loses His ‘Constitutional Law Professor Hat’ By Charles Davis
As a candidate for president, Barack Obama was a Distinguished Constitutional Scholar. As a president waging an illegal war? He’s just some guy who, gosh, isn’t really in a position to talk about that complex document he took an oath to uphold and defend. Continue reading
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Why is the flotilla heading for Gaza to break the blockade? Nadezhda Kevorkova on Flotilla Free Gaza 2
In May, Egypt announced that it was lifting the blockade of Gaza from its side. This has prompted many to wonder why the upcoming Gaza flotilla is necessary. We found some compelling reasons. Continue reading
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Gaza Freedom Flotilla 2: Call the Greek Embassy now July 1st 11:30…
We urge you to immediately contact the Greek Embassy in Washington, DC at 202-939-1300 and the Greek consulate in your city. Tell them to let The Audacity of Hope leave Athens safely and sail to Gaza. Continue reading
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US: inspiring attacks from within — RT
Three men convicted of trying to blow up synagogues in New York have each been sentenced to 25 years in prison. But the case has raised allegations of entrapment, after they were actually incited by the FBI, and handed fake bombs. Continue reading
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Gerald Celente: “Austerity riots will come to the US” — RT
While riots erupt in Greece over austerity measures imposed by the government, back home lay-offs are rampant on Wall Street with Goldman Sachs relieving over 200 employees from their positions today. Is there a way out before Americans begin to emulate the Greeks? Continue reading
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Gerald Celente: "Austerity riots will come to the US" — RT
While riots erupt in Greece over austerity measures imposed by the government, back home lay-offs are rampant on Wall Street with Goldman Sachs relieving over 200 employees from their positions today. Is there a way out before Americans begin to emulate the Greeks? Continue reading
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The Anti-Empire Report by William Blum – Libya: Unending American hostility
If I could publicly ask our beloved president one question, it would be this: “Mr. President, in your short time in office you’ve waged war against six countries — Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia, Yemen and Libya. This makes me wonder something. With all due respect: What is wrong with you?” Continue reading
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Punishing Pakistan and Challenging China By Andrew Gavin Marshall
Following along the same lines as the dismantling of Yugoslavia in the 1990s, the destabilization of Pakistan is aimed at wider strategic objectives for the Western imperial powers: namely, the isolation of China. Continue reading
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Slowly, Alzheimer’s Erases a Poet’s Gifts and Memories By Almudena Toral
The memory of the New York poet Jack Agüeros is capricious nowadays. He remembers the lyrics of certain Puerto Rican folk songs and the name of his petite, growling dog: Nikki. He does not remember collecting the old radios, locks and cast-iron pieces that once decorated his bright Manhattan apartment on West 14th Street. Continue reading
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Greece: The beginning of the end, or a new beginning? By Timothy Bancroft-Hinchey
It is by now patently obvious that there are two languages being spoken in Athens: that among the political class desperate to keep the Euro-wagon on the road and that of the Greek people, who at this moment represent the hearts and minds of the Europeans, which spells out the message that we do not… Continue reading
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Greeks outraged by government’s sellout for quick cash — RT
Greece is now set to receive 12 billion euro in additional rescue cash from the EU, after parliament passed a vote on how to implement tough new austerity measures. However, the move sent thousands of angry protestors on to the streets of Athens. Continue reading
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Greece standing up to EU neo-colonialism
Greek protests against the new austerity measures can be viewed as a way of standing up to EU neo-colonialism, both economically and politically, believes Professor Costas Douzinas from the University of London. Continue reading
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US looks on Libya as McDonald’s – Gaddafi’s son
USA looks upon Libya as fast food expecting a fast war and a quick victory, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the Libyan leader wanted by the ICC, told RT. But the West will never get what they want, he added. Continue reading
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A Message from Aisha Qaddafi
Libya is involved in direct and indirect talks with rebels trying to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader’s daughter said, although the Benghazi-based opposition has ruled out further contact with Tripoli. Continue reading
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