Sacred Mantras
THE PALESTINIANS are planning something thoroughly obnoxious: they intend to apply to the UN for statehood.
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DAS WANDERNDE AUGE: Bahrain stürzt das eigene Volk
Die Niederschlagung der Demokratie-Demonstranten in Bahrain, so der Investigativ-Journalist Pepe Escobar, ist in Wirklichkeit der Versuch einer Monarchie, sein Volk loszuwerden. Für die herrschende al-Khalifen-Monarchie, dem Gastgeber der US Navy Fifth Fleet, gibt es keine Sanktionen oder Flugverbotszonen, und für den Augenblick wenigstens sind beträchtliche anglo-amerikanische Investitionen in Bahrain “geschützt”.
Categorized as: Militär, Krieg • Politik, Diplomatie • Spionage, Attentate
Angryindian Radyo – 04.26.20011 Analysis: UK
Series: Aboriginal Press News Service Public Radio (APNSPR) Summary: Intelligent Aboriginal Radyo speaks with Sister Selin, editor of the ‘The Long Walk to Freedom’ opinion blog about a range of important issues including: ‘Police-Kettling’ and its effect on UK activism, the popular social revolutions that are occurring around the world and the role of women and women’s issues in the new information war. This is a great conversation that raises many serious issues and questions not discussed in mainstream corporate talk radio.
Categorized as: english news • Politik, Diplomatie • Unabhängige Medien
One Word
IN ONE word: Bravo! The news about the reconciliation agreement between Fatah and Hamas is good for peace. If the final difficulties are ironed out and a full agreement is signed by the two leaders, it will be a huge step forward for the Palestinians – and for us. There is no sense in making peace with half a people. Making peace with the entire Palestinian people may be more difficult, but will be infinitely more fruitful. Therefore: Bravo!
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The Settler State
THE OTHER day, the almighty General Security Service (Shabak, formerly Shin Bet) needed a new boss. It is a hugely important job, because no minister ever dares to contradict the advice of the Shabak chief in cabinet meetings. There was an obvious candidate, known only as J. But at the last moment, the settlers’ lobby was mobilized. As director of the “Jewish department” J. had put some Jewish terrorists in prison. So his candidature was rejected and Yoram Cohen, a kippah-wearing darling of the settlers was appointed instead.
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