NHS privatisation: Compilation of financial and vested interests

May 2012 — Social Investigations

This list represents the dire state of our democracy. The financial and vested interests of our MPs and Lords in private healthcare. Over 200 parliamentarians all allowed to vote on a bill that they clearly have something to gain from. Who cares that they have put it in the register of interests. This doesn’t excuse their interests, it merely highlights clearly why they should have no part in voting for the privatisation of the NHS. It is privatisation, despite the media’s continued use of the word ‘reforms’. The question must be asked. Are they public servants or corporate servants?

“October Surprise”: The Nobel Peace Committee’s “Collective Insanity” By Felicity Arbuthnot

21 October, 2012 — Global Research

“When Kissinger won the Nobel Peace Prize satire died”, satirist Tom Lehrer, memorably commented.

The Former US Secretary of State was awarded his Nobel for “negotiating the Vietnam Peace Accords.” In fact he had been involved in oversight of the secret bombing of Laos and Cambodia (both neutral countries.) In nine years more than two hundred and sixty million bombs were dropped. He had also supported the murderous regimes in Chile and Argentina, where the “disappeared” are seared in to the national psyche.

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ICH 18/19 October 2012: Toward Barbarism: US Imperialism Unleashed

19 October 2012  — Information Clearing House


Turkey Leads US-sponsored Military Encirclement of Syria

By Chris Marsden

Turkey is leading the way, using the pretext of stray mortar fire from Syria that killed five civilians to legitimise the deployment of 250 tanks, jets, helicopter gunships, troops, artillery emplacements and antiaircraft batteries on the border.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article32785.htm 

 

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VTJP News & Articles 25 August 2012: PA considers legal action against Israeli officials, settlers

25 August 2012  — VTJP

News

International Middle East Media Center

Swiss Forensic Experts To Examine Arafat’s Remains
IMEMC – Experts working for the Swiss Radiophysics Institute stated Friday that they will be arriving in the West Bank to examine the remains of the late president, Yasser Arafat, after receiving the approval of his widow, Soha Arafat. … 

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Lonmin, the 'unacceptable face of capitalism' By Sipho Hlongwane

20 August 2012 — Daily Maverick

The company that preceded Lonmin was once dubbed ‘the unacceptable face of capitalism’ by a British prime minister. Tiny Rowland, man who turned the company into an international colossus, wore the slur happily. In the aftermath of the Marikana shootings, it seems like not much has changed since his day. By SIPHO HLONGWANE. Continue reading

VTJP Palestine/Israel Newslinks 27 July 2012:

27 July 2012  — VTJP

News

International Middle East Media Center

Several wounded in nonviolent anti-wall demonstrations in the W.B.
IMEMC – In central West Bank, Palestinians organized anti-wall and settlements protests in the villages of Bil’in, Nil’in and al-Nabi Saleh. Israeli troops used chemical water in addition to tear gas to suppress protesters. …

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Information Clearing House Newsletter 11 May 2012: Nuke Mecca: US Military Teaches Officers

11 May 2012 — Information Clearing House


“U.S. Military Taught Officers:

Use ‘Hiroshima’ Tactics for ‘Total War’ on Islam,”

By Noah Shachtman and Spencer Ackerman

“The U.S. military taught its future leaders that a ‘total war’ against the world’s 1.4 billion Muslims would be necessary to protect America from Islamic terrorists”  

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article31290.htm

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Stop NATO news: January 1, 2012

1 January 2012 — Stop NATO

  • Global NATO’s Focus In 2011: First African, Asian Wars
  • Advanced Missiles, Warplanes: U.S. Arms Gulf States Against Iran
  • Saudi Arabia: U.S. To Sell, Upgrade 154 Warplanes, Train 300 Airmen
  • South Caucasus Opposes Attack On Iran: Analyst
  • South Caucasus: World’s Next Full-Blown War?
  • Afghanistan: NATO Supplies Georgian Troops With Combat Experience
  • Georgia’s Saakashvili On Russia: ‘Empire Will Inevitably Fall’
  • 78 Soldiers Killed: French Defense Chief In Afghanistan
  • Ethiopian Troops Invade Somalia, Seize Town
  • Pakistan: Parliamentary Body To Decide On NATO Supplies

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South Africa: Media freedom’s roller coaster ride in 2011 By Pamela Stein and Dario Milo

28 December 2011 — Inforrm’s Blog

There can be no doubt that media freedom in South Africa suffered some major blows in 2011, not least by the lower house of Parliament, the National Assembly, passing the Protection of State Information Bill, known in some quarters as the Secrecy Bill. Much has been written about that draft official secrets legislation, and it suffices to say that if it is passed in its current form, it will have a chilling effect on media freedom and access to information.

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South Africa: Media freedom’s roller coaster ride in 2011 By Pamela Stein and Dario Milo

28 December 2011 — Inforrm’s Blog

There can be no doubt that media freedom in South Africa suffered some major blows in 2011, not least by the lower house of Parliament, the National Assembly, passing the Protection of State Information Bill, known in some quarters as the Secrecy Bill. Much has been written about that draft official secrets legislation, and it suffices to say that if it is passed in its current form, it will have a chilling effect on media freedom and access to information.

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Stop NATO News: December 20, 2011

20 December 2011 — Stop NATO

  • Military Chief: U.S. To Train ‘For All Potential Forms Of Warfare’
  • U.S., India, Japan To Hold First Trilateral Meeting: China Targeted
  • Japan: Lockheed Wins Order For 42 F-35 Stealth Fighters
  • NATO Defiant On Afghan Night Raids
  • NATO Duty: 2,500 Polish Troops Spend Christmas In Afghanistan
  • Big Shoulders In Chicago And Kabul
  • Syria, Iran: Saudi King Calls For Formation Of ‘Gulf Union’
  • Iraq: America’s Shameful Victory
  • Obama Criticizes, Demeans Venezuela, Cuba, Iran
  • Boosting Bilateral Military Ties: U.S. Amphibious Group In Cambodia

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VTJP Palestine/Israel Newslinks 1 December 2011: Barak says no Iran strike ‘for the moment’

1 December 2011 — VTJP

News

International Middle East Media Center

Soldiers Attack Detainees In Nafha Prison
IMEMC – Israeli soldiers attacked on Thursday several detainees held in the Nafha detention camp, in the Negev Desert. In a letter sent to Husam Society, the detainees said that they have been without electricity since more than three days. …

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Wikileaks Newslinks 9 September 2011

9 September 2011 — williambowles.info

Zimbabwe: Parties Speak on Wikileaks Disclosures
AllAfrica.com
MDC-T announced yesterday that it had resolved to absolve senior party officials exposed by Wikileaks mocking their leader. However, Zanu-PF secretary for information and publicity, Cde Rugare Gumbo, on Wednesday implored members of the party named in …
http://allafrica.com/stories/201109090194.html

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PAMBAZUKA NEWS 546: US/NATO OCCUPATION OF LIBYA & TRIBUTES TO SAMIR AMIN

9 September 2011 — Pambazuka News

The authoritative electronic weekly newsletter and platform for social justice in Africa

Pambazuka News (English edition): ISSN 1753-6839

CONTENTS: 1. Features, 2. Announcements, 3. Comment & analysis, 4.
Advocacy & campaigns, 5. Books & arts, 6. Letters & Opinions, 7.
Cartoons

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