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27-06-2005 14:55
Debt
Less developed countries' external "debt" impedes their economic development and attempts to reduce poverty. But it generates huge revenues for rich countries. In the decade 1994 to 2004, Brazil paid rich country creditors US$400 billion just in interest, equivalent to the entire population of Brazil working a whole year.(1) "Debt" serves various seamlessly linked purposes, all to the advantage of rich country creditors.
27-06-2005 14:21
New Briefing on the G8, Climate Change and Free-Market Environmentalism
The new briefing from Carbon Trade Watch examines the relationship between free-market economic forces and climate change policy while scrutinising the rhetoric and reality behind promises on climate made by the most powerful politicians in the world - the G8. I
27-06-2005 12:51
The G8 Bikeride leaves Lancaster fat and happy
The G8 Bikeride leaves Lancaster fat and happy after 2 days of chilling, eating, drinking, chatting, plotting and, of course, the usual repairs
27-06-2005 02:32
Pictures from the set up currently going on at the Jack Kane Centre in Edinburgh where a 15,000 capacity campsite is being prepared by the local council. It opens on friday and runs through the following week.
Jack Kane G8 Campsite Pics (more fences)
Pictures from the set up currently going on at the Jack Kane Centre in Edinburgh where a 15,000 capacity campsite is being prepared by the local council. It opens on friday and runs through the following week.
27-06-2005 01:55
Stuart Hodkinson.
For those unfortunate enough to have just sat through Richard Curtis's (a.k.a. 'Bob with a brain') ridiculous BBC TV film, The Girl in the Cafe, about a pretend G8 summit in a Reykjavik hotel, I'm afraid I have some bad news. Yes, you really did just watch a jingoistic political broadcast on behalf of New Labour. Yes, she really did interrupt the PM's speech at the G8 dinner by clicking her fingers every 3 seconds to mark a child dying of extreme poverty in Africa. And no, you really didn't learn a single thing about the causes of that poverty, the culpability of the present UK government and the destructive role of the G8 in the world.
Girl in a Cafe my arse! BBC TV G8 Film Tosh
Girl in a Cafe my arse. This was Imperialism in a Hotel.Stuart Hodkinson.
For those unfortunate enough to have just sat through Richard Curtis's (a.k.a. 'Bob with a brain') ridiculous BBC TV film, The Girl in the Cafe, about a pretend G8 summit in a Reykjavik hotel, I'm afraid I have some bad news. Yes, you really did just watch a jingoistic political broadcast on behalf of New Labour. Yes, she really did interrupt the PM's speech at the G8 dinner by clicking her fingers every 3 seconds to mark a child dying of extreme poverty in Africa. And no, you really didn't learn a single thing about the causes of that poverty, the culpability of the present UK government and the destructive role of the G8 in the world.
27-06-2005 01:47
In the interest of balanced reporting Indymedia brings you a dispatch from..........
The less than impressive fence at Gleneagles.
In the interest of balanced reporting Indymedia brings you a dispatch from..........
27-06-2005 00:21
Here are some photos of the G8 info point in Edinburgh.
Photos of G8 info point and Jack Kane centre.
Here are some photos of the G8 info point in Edinburgh.
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26-06-2005 11:23
Please distribute widely
Radical Radio Coalition at G8 in Scotland
Announcement and call for participation - locally and internationally - in the Radical Radio Coalition during and before the G8 summit (1-9 July).Please distribute widely
25-06-2005 11:31
Newsflash: The Oil Is Running Out!
In short, the so called "alternatives" to oil are actually "derivatives" of oil. Without an abundant and reliable supply of oil, we have no way of scaling these alternatives to the degree necessary to power the modern world.
25-06-2005 10:10
G8 Media Planning to Hype Violence (short info report) Fox TV + Dailies
Not that this will come as a shock to anyone who knows the priority of some media corporations. However it's worth noting the following:
25-06-2005 09:38
Most laughable, and indeed most malicious, is an article by The Scotsman claiming that "splinter groups" (implying exteme groups as opposed to just groups) are planning "disruption" of the Make Poverty History march on 2nd June. But who are these groups that plan to "infiltrate" (er attend i think is the right word) the MPH march? Well the terrifying list of groups is the rebel Clown army, the Disco dancing bloc, and the Fairy Army! All groups who like to dress up in colourful costumes, do street theatre, dance and prance about... Many groups who are part of the Dissent network have always said they will attend the MPH march, mostly to hand out leaflets about the protests in the following week (hence "radicalising")...
Other articles have focused on Glasgow with two examples of gutter journalism. An empty warehouse that is on the route of a planned road and which will be demolished has been used as an accomodation centre - but in the words of the press it becomes "condemnded". Then as press photographers chase people down to road or call at their houses to take pictures of people on their doorsteps, the newspapers revel in the fact that people do not like being photographed - especially when they know the photos are due to end up in an article branding them as extremists. This is becoming a growing trend with newspapers publishing names and photos of individuals.
Sadly this is part of the landscape in the run up to any large protest - demonise the protestors, spread alarm and fear, justify a clampdown by police. Selling newspaperrs is one thing, spreading lies and fear another.
Anti-Protestor Propaganda In Newspapers
After a long period with fairly starightforward newspaper reporting about protest worries and news of different demonstrations - the last few days has seen a resurgence in anti-protestor propaganda.Most laughable, and indeed most malicious, is an article by The Scotsman claiming that "splinter groups" (implying exteme groups as opposed to just groups) are planning "disruption" of the Make Poverty History march on 2nd June. But who are these groups that plan to "infiltrate" (er attend i think is the right word) the MPH march? Well the terrifying list of groups is the rebel Clown army, the Disco dancing bloc, and the Fairy Army! All groups who like to dress up in colourful costumes, do street theatre, dance and prance about... Many groups who are part of the Dissent network have always said they will attend the MPH march, mostly to hand out leaflets about the protests in the following week (hence "radicalising")...
Other articles have focused on Glasgow with two examples of gutter journalism. An empty warehouse that is on the route of a planned road and which will be demolished has been used as an accomodation centre - but in the words of the press it becomes "condemnded". Then as press photographers chase people down to road or call at their houses to take pictures of people on their doorsteps, the newspapers revel in the fact that people do not like being photographed - especially when they know the photos are due to end up in an article branding them as extremists. This is becoming a growing trend with newspapers publishing names and photos of individuals.
Sadly this is part of the landscape in the run up to any large protest - demonise the protestors, spread alarm and fear, justify a clampdown by police. Selling newspaperrs is one thing, spreading lies and fear another.
24-06-2005 20:44
Join the Carnival : Edinburgh 4 July
The Carnival for Full Enjoyment will burst onto the streets of Edinburgh at high noon on 4th July, as the demos against the G8 get into full swing. Here the carnivalistas reveal what is behind the Fiesta cries of "No wage slavery, No benefits slavery, No army slavery, No Debt slavery....
24-06-2005 17:58
African Woman – W8 conference, Edinburgh
Yesterday saw the W8 conference in Edinburgh, where 8 women from Africa discussed issues of debt, trade, poverty, health and the situation of woman throughout the African continent. Invited by the council and as special guests of the Mayor of Edinburgh, café The Hub saw a day of debate and speech ‘For and About Women in Africa.’
24-06-2005 14:16
protest and antiglobalisation videos and speakers
Saturday, 25 June 2005
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
local film society launch event on Saturday, 25th of june, 11am to 4pm
Launch of local North Edinburgh Documentary Film and Video Society with G8protest and antiglobalisation videos and speakers
Saturday, 25 June 2005
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
24-06-2005 09:36
autistici/inventati review II
english translation of the second review by autistici/inventati
23-06-2005 14:31
Third World Debt
Debt is not an act of generosity on behalf of the lender, it is a tool of subjugation.
23-06-2005 11:49
CCTV. Perimiter Fence. 24 Hour Security. Possible Search on Entry.
Water + Toilets
Capacity 15,000
Near Craigmillar, a bus ride from town.
Estimated Cost £10 for the week
G8 Council Provided Campsite Info (Jack Kane Centre - Hunter's Hall Park)
Open from Friday 1 July to Friday 8 July.CCTV. Perimiter Fence. 24 Hour Security. Possible Search on Entry.
Water + Toilets
Capacity 15,000
Near Craigmillar, a bus ride from town.
Estimated Cost £10 for the week
23-06-2005 10:35
Iain MacWhirter June 22 2005
The Herald
http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/41699.html
Good article on G8 media manipulation and some of the effects
First you scare them and then you play on their fearsIain MacWhirter June 22 2005
The Herald
http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/41699.html
22-06-2005 23:13
Hi peoples,
I hope it's OK to write with a wish list...
Art Not Oil heads to Scotland - update & call for help
Hi peoples,
I hope it's OK to write with a wish list...
