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Iraq war funding bill fiasco masks collusion between Bush and Democrats

27-05-2007 06:55 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Iraq | World

On May 22, 2007, Washington’s Democrats obediently capitulated to the Bush administration, handing Bush a war spending bill completely stripped of conditions that would, in any way, slow the administration’s relentless Middle East conflagration. In fact, the new bill is an even more egregious blank check for a massive “surge” of Bush administration violence throughout the region, opening the door for a war with Iran. New Iraq “benchmarks” pushed by the Democrats themselves will result in new atrocities and more bloodshed, funded by the Democrats themselves.

Australia: Ad campaign aims to attract all voters

27-05-2007 05:02 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Terror War | World

The message from the $0 cent campaign will also be reinforced through a campaign in 1,700 social justice centres, as part of Boycott the Vote week and pass it on.

CASMII Strongly Criticises the Guardian for Anti-Iranian Article

26-05-2007 09:17 | Anti-militarism | Other Press | Terror War | World

The Guardian was today strongly criticised by CASMII for republishing unsubstantiated Bush Administration propaganda on its May 22 edition.

It is feared that the front page article which lacked basic journalistic professionalism, will be used to provide justification for an escalation of the US military surge in Iraq and possible military action against Iran.

'Stop Dimona' says Blix

26-05-2007 01:52 | Anti-militarism | World

With Israel's hundreds of nuclear warheads, would this really make a difference?

PNAC Plot Against Lebanon Advancing Rapidly

26-05-2007 01:51 | Anti-militarism | Palestine | Terror War | World

Note that there have been several acts designed to perpetuate and escalate this "crisis", attributed to the group, that American Extremists created, for which no actual evidence can be found.

Sensing a pattern here?

Cui Bono?

The March to War: Syria Preparing for US-Israeli Attacks

25-05-2007 21:44 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Terror War | World

It is no mere coincidence that fighting has broken out in Lebanon between Fatah Al-Islam, a previously unheard of radical militant group, and the Lebanese Armed Forces, days after David Welch, the Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs at the U.S. State Department, held unprecedented meetings with General Michel Sulaiman (Solomon) the Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces. Although Saudi Arabian, Jordanian, and American channels created Fatah Al-Islam, Syria is conveniently being blamed as the perpetrator in a calculated move to strengthen the manufactured war dossier against Damascus.

Ask Pope Benedict: When Does Genocide Purify?

25-05-2007 10:21 | Anti-militarism | Anti-racism | History | World

Benedict's astounding comments attracted barely a flicker of media attention in the West -- almost all of it on the wire services, and some of it problematic in itself. A May 13 Reuters dispatch noted blithely that, contrary to Benedict's claims, "many Indian groups believe the conquest brought them enslavement and genocide." This is rather like writing that "many Jewish groups believe that the Nazi Holocaust brought Jews enslavement and genocide."

Guardian at the Gates: Surging Toward War With Iran

US military spokesmen have been trying to push implausible articles about Shiite Iran supporting Sunni insurgents for a couple of years now, and with virtually the sole exception of the New York Times, no one in the journalistic community has taken these wild charges seriously. But The Guardian? Yes, the Guardian. Cole is rightly dismissive of "this silly article," but its silliness, its credulous stupidity, doesn't mean it can't have serious and sinister ramifications. Just as the New York Times was used to "launder" the Bushists' warmongering propaganda on Iraq into "straight news" -- from the leader of the "liberal media," no less! -- so too the Guardian makes an ideal patsy for fomenting war fever against Iran. On Iraq, Bush and Cheney solemnly cited the scary stories their own minions had planted in the Times, now they can refer to the stories in Guardian as proof of the reality of Iran's "acts of war" against the United States. In fact, the Guardian's reputation as a left-wing, even "socialist" paper makes it even more effective in this regard.

Pentagon Propaganda Occupies the Guardian's Front Page:

24-05-2007 15:32 | Anti-militarism | Other Press | Terror War | World

"Today's article was based on statements made by several senior US officials who are intimately familiar with the problems facing coalition forces in Iraq. I requested the interviews, not the other way round. These officials asked not to be identified. I am confident that they were telling the truth as they see it, on the basis of information received from a variety of sources." (Simon Tisdall Email to Ian Thomas, May 22, 2007)

UN Reports Contradict Media/Fascists' Narrative On Iran

24-05-2007 02:34 | Anti-militarism | World

If you truly wish to avert catastrophe, then you have to start contacting your media and calling them on this stuff.

B52 Two NOT Guilty

Jury decides - not-guilty: intention to damage US bombers destined for Iraq was lawful

B52 Two not guilty!

23-05-2007 10:28 | Anti-militarism | Iraq | Oxford | World

Two activists charged with conspiring to cause criminal damage at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on 18 March 2003 when they tried to safely disable US B52 bombers to prevent them from bombing Iraq found not guilty

Holocaust Iraq: An inconvenient Truth

23-05-2007 03:26 | Anti-militarism | Other Press | Terror War | World

Today, the American public is no longer able to claim ignorance over the real cost of filling their SUVs with gas nor are they able to deny their status as a hypocritical, ungodly, pariah nation. Few people anywhere are unaware of America’s dirty little grab for the resources of weaker nations. For every full tank of gas INNOCENT human blood has been spilt, particularly the blood of those least able to defend themselves, CHILDREN. When faced with undeniable and unpleasant realities Americans seek refuge in the unreality of their televisions or other distracting entertainments. The cost of the American lifestyle today is served to local populations for breakfast, however, the media is careful to neatly package all distasteful material in justifications, propaganda and flagrant lies (that have no currency anywhere but America).

New presidential directive gives Bush dictatorial power

22-05-2007 11:30 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Repression | World

The National Security and Homeland Security Presidential Directive, signed on May 9, 2007 declares that in the event of a “catastrophic event”, George W. Bush can become what is best described as "a dictator":

This directive, completely unnoticed by the media, and given no scrutiny by Congress, literally gives the White House unprecedented dictatorial power over the government and the country, bypassing the US Congress and obliterating the separation of powers. The directive also placed the Secretary of Homeland Security in charge of domestic “security”.

Corporate Media Embraces 9/11 Blowback Theory

22-05-2007 06:34 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Terror War | World

Now that Ron Paul has reaffirmed the neocon fantasy version of nine eleven events, stating during the so-called debate earlier this week that we were attacked by “al-Qaeda” and Osama bin Laden, when in fact there is no evidence to validate this fairy tale, the “liberal” corporate media, as represented by CNN’s Roland S. Martin, has decided to give the “blowback” theory legs.

Islam In Western Mirror

21-05-2007 18:00 | Anti-militarism | Anti-racism | History | World

The anti-Islamic tradition in the Christendoms has a long historical pedigree and it continues to be a dynamic factor affecting and determining international relations.

The question of ‘Islamic terrorism’, the denial of women’s rights under Islam and the alleged irreconcilability of Islamic and Western values appear all the time in the Western media. But such accusations reveal a deep-rooted ignorance and confusion.

Sunni Shia Unity Declaration

21-05-2007 13:13 | Anti-militarism | Iraq | Terror War | World

"We are aware that the entrenchment of a sectarian fault line adds to the tensions reproduced in our beleaguered communities along axes of loyalty and moderation as a consequence of the ‘war on terror’ "

"We ask Muslims to recall how strategies of ‘divide and rule’ were used by colonial powers in the past to subjugate the Muslim world."

Tony Blair in Iraq: War Criminal Admits Guilt

21-05-2007 13:06 | Anti-militarism | Iraq | Terror War | World

As Prime Minister Tony Blair Q.C., arrived in Baghdad on Saturday, for an 'unexpected' visit, to bid the Iraqi people he has helped decimate, farewell, he was welcomed by mortar rounds which fell in the 'International Zone', the illegally squatted palace of former President Saddam Hussein.

China and USA in New Cold War over Africa’s Oil Riches

21-05-2007 08:11 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Globalisation | World

The present concern of the current Washington Administration over Darfur in southern Sudan is not, if we were to look closely, genuine concern over genocide against the peoples in that poorest of poor part of a forsaken section of Africa.

No. “It’s the oil, stupid.”

Hereby hangs a tale of cynical dimension appropriate to a Washington Administration that has shown no regard for its own genocide in Iraq, when its control over major oil reserves is involved. What’s at stake in the battle for Darfur? Control over oil, lots and lots of oil.

Australia: 'Howard's Wood' - picket at Crown Casino

21-05-2007 01:56 | Anti-militarism | Palestine | Terror War | World

If he had not chickened out of entering by the front door, John Howard would have been met by a peaceful but vigorous protest last night at Crown Casino ...

World Anti-militarism Newswire Archive

Iraq war funding bill fiasco masks collusion between Bush and Democrats

Australia: Ad campaign aims to attract all voters

CASMII Strongly Criticises the Guardian for Anti-Iranian Article

'Stop Dimona' says Blix

PNAC Plot Against Lebanon Advancing Rapidly

The March to War: Syria Preparing for US-Israeli Attacks

Ask Pope Benedict: When Does Genocide Purify?

Guardian at the Gates: Surging Toward War With Iran

Pentagon Propaganda Occupies the Guardian's Front Page:

UN Reports Contradict Media/Fascists' Narrative On Iran

B52 Two NOT Guilty

B52 Two not guilty!

Holocaust Iraq: An inconvenient Truth

New presidential directive gives Bush dictatorial power

Corporate Media Embraces 9/11 Blowback Theory

Islam In Western Mirror

Sunni Shia Unity Declaration

Tony Blair in Iraq: War Criminal Admits Guilt

China and USA in New Cold War over Africa’s Oil Riches

Australia: 'Howard's Wood' - picket at Crown Casino

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