Read More Here: "Need to maintain control over your country's energy resources and political machinery, and at the same time, turn that nation into a model of political repression that would make Joe Stalin proud?
Easy, just create a local branch of the CIA financed and MOSSAD run boogieman, aL Qaeda, add in a very compliant lapdog, Zionist controlled MSM to help spread this fear and some MOSSAD trained assassins and voil�, you have 'McQaeda' operating in your country. Take this op abroad and repeat in other countries, like France, in preparation for the world's leading CIA/MOSSAD false-flag of the century, 9/11. Now that the pump is primed, with the Zionist media disseminating bogus aL Qaeda stories all over the world, you're ready to go Prime Time, with the most masterful false-flag of the them all, 9/11.
After 9/11, you have that image of airliners crashing into the WTC burned into people's minds, making them so scared, they'll agree to anything, including invading countries at Israel's behest and establishing a police state in the USA, purportedly looking for 'terrorists,' when the two of the world's leading terrorists are easy to find:
One lives in the White House and the other, on the grounds of the US Naval Observatory in DC, the home of the Vice-President."
Sunday, 24 August 2008
Chosen to carry U.S. flag, Georgia-born Lorig downplays political angle | Latest News | Star-Telegram.com
Read More Here: "BEIJING -- While U.S. athletes have stayed silent about politics during these Olympic Games, their actions have spoken volumes.
First came the decision by U.S. team captains to pick runner Lopez Lomong, who was a Sudanese war refugee, to lead the U.S. delegation into the Aug. 8 opening ceremony as the team's flag bearer."
First came the decision by U.S. team captains to pick runner Lopez Lomong, who was a Sudanese war refugee, to lead the U.S. delegation into the Aug. 8 opening ceremony as the team's flag bearer."
Malaysian Tamil to stage political drama
Read More Here: "Indian origin playwright Arun Subramaniam will next week stage a politically charged drama that explores the suffering of a Malaysian Tamil politician's family after he is assassinated.
The drama is set in a middle-class Tamil household in a small northern Malaysian town.
The play is being staged by Firstworks playwriting banner, a ..."
The drama is set in a middle-class Tamil household in a small northern Malaysian town.
The play is being staged by Firstworks playwriting banner, a ..."
Thursday, 21 August 2008
A COWARDLY AND UNPOPULAR EU
Read More Here: "Denmark is ditching plans to hold a popular vote on government plans to scrap its opt-outs to key European Union policies, such as the euro and security.
The opt-out arrangements date back to Europe's first referendum rejection shock of Maastricht by Denmark in 1992 and the Danish No to the euro in 2000. Denmark is no push over.
Like Britons, the Danes were denied a referendum on the Lisbon EU Treaty this year, despite previous promises on the Constitutional Treaty.
Now Denmark will not get another promised referendum this autumn - it has been postponed indefinitely - because it is clear that the Danish government, and thus the wider EU, would lose.
A moment has arrived when the political classes and establishments across Europe are unable take voters with them. This seems to be a genuine European trend.
Unable to lead or inspire, Europe's political classes and the expanding realm of EU and national officialdom would rather the issue was not discussed at all. EU referendums and the society-wide debates that follow are not to be had at any costs.
Many now make a virtue of the EU's unpopularity. Robert Cooper, a British official who is one of the EU's most senior (he is Director-General for External and Politico-Military Affairs for Javier Solana) has this to say."
The opt-out arrangements date back to Europe's first referendum rejection shock of Maastricht by Denmark in 1992 and the Danish No to the euro in 2000. Denmark is no push over.
Like Britons, the Danes were denied a referendum on the Lisbon EU Treaty this year, despite previous promises on the Constitutional Treaty.
Now Denmark will not get another promised referendum this autumn - it has been postponed indefinitely - because it is clear that the Danish government, and thus the wider EU, would lose.
A moment has arrived when the political classes and establishments across Europe are unable take voters with them. This seems to be a genuine European trend.
Unable to lead or inspire, Europe's political classes and the expanding realm of EU and national officialdom would rather the issue was not discussed at all. EU referendums and the society-wide debates that follow are not to be had at any costs.
Many now make a virtue of the EU's unpopularity. Robert Cooper, a British official who is one of the EU's most senior (he is Director-General for External and Politico-Military Affairs for Javier Solana) has this to say."
A Black Christian News Exclusive: Washington Political Commentator Predicts Obama will Pick Hillary Clinton for his Vice-President � Black Christian News: breaking news from a black christian perspective
Read More Here: "1. Clinton is the only potential VP pick who significantly increases Obama’s poll numbers–in one national poll by as much as eight per cent.
2. Obama is choosing the Illinois State Capitol from which to announce due to the connection to the state for both of them–Hillary is from Illinois and it is Obama’s adoptive state. Obama hopes this will reinforce a connection for the Democratic ticket to America’s heartland of which Illinois is a part.
3. The threat of Hillary supporters ruining both the convention and Obama’s nomination is not worth the risk.
4. The only reason Obama agreed to let Hillary’s name be placed on the ballot at the convention was because he knew he would name her as his VP selection, thereby causing all her supporters to make his nomination unanimous.
5. Hillary can help him win in November with working class and women voters.
6. An Obama/Clinton ticket will bring healing to the Democratic Party."
2. Obama is choosing the Illinois State Capitol from which to announce due to the connection to the state for both of them–Hillary is from Illinois and it is Obama’s adoptive state. Obama hopes this will reinforce a connection for the Democratic ticket to America’s heartland of which Illinois is a part.
3. The threat of Hillary supporters ruining both the convention and Obama’s nomination is not worth the risk.
4. The only reason Obama agreed to let Hillary’s name be placed on the ballot at the convention was because he knew he would name her as his VP selection, thereby causing all her supporters to make his nomination unanimous.
5. Hillary can help him win in November with working class and women voters.
6. An Obama/Clinton ticket will bring healing to the Democratic Party."
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown Arrives In Afghanistan | World News | Sky News
Read More Here: "The Prime Minister flew into Camp Bastion, the main British base in Helmand province, on his way to the Olympics in Beijing.
Mr Brown spent 90 minutes at the camp, where he spoke with troops about their role in Afghanistan.
He paid tribute to Corporal Barry Dempsey of the Royal Highland Fusiliers, who this week became the latest British soldier to be killed in the conflict."
Mr Brown spent 90 minutes at the camp, where he spoke with troops about their role in Afghanistan.
He paid tribute to Corporal Barry Dempsey of the Royal Highland Fusiliers, who this week became the latest British soldier to be killed in the conflict."
Saturday, 16 August 2008
DEVELOPING: Davis Concedes Primary to Roe | TriCities
Read More Here: "NASHVILLE –Tennessee Republican Party officials today praised U.S. Rep. David Davis’ decision not to contest the results of the August 7 primary in Tennessee’s First Congressional District.
“Congressman Davis’s decision to let the voters of the First District, rather than a parade of lawyers, courts and committees, have the final say on who they wish to represent them in Congress represents the best traditions of American democracy,” said Robin Smith, Chairman of the Tennessee Republican Party.
“State law permits voters to declare at the polling place which party’s primary they wish to participate in, a system that allows Tennesseans to vote for the man or woman they believe is best for the job and, unless an election result has been compromised by actual voter fraud such as false identity or votes cast by the dead, we believe the will of the voters as expressed at the ballot box on election day should be respected,” Smith said. “David Davis has served his community honorably and with distinction first as a state legislator, then as a member of Congress, and now by his decision to let the people’s vote stand without challenge.”"
“Congressman Davis’s decision to let the voters of the First District, rather than a parade of lawyers, courts and committees, have the final say on who they wish to represent them in Congress represents the best traditions of American democracy,” said Robin Smith, Chairman of the Tennessee Republican Party.
“State law permits voters to declare at the polling place which party’s primary they wish to participate in, a system that allows Tennesseans to vote for the man or woman they believe is best for the job and, unless an election result has been compromised by actual voter fraud such as false identity or votes cast by the dead, we believe the will of the voters as expressed at the ballot box on election day should be respected,” Smith said. “David Davis has served his community honorably and with distinction first as a state legislator, then as a member of Congress, and now by his decision to let the people’s vote stand without challenge.”"
Zimbabwe crisis talks expected as leaders gather for summit - Breaking News - World - Breaking News
Read More Here: "Zimbabwe's main political rivals were in South Africa on Saturday for a regional summit with negotiators expected to aim for a resolution to the country's political crisis.
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's attendance at the gathering of heads of state was controversial, with Botswana's president snubbing the gathering after his government said it did not recognise the 84-year-old leader's re-election.
Regional trade unions also planned protests and a group called the Zimbabwean Exile Forum (ZEF) said it was launching an urgent legal action at the SADC tribunal in Windhoek to block Mugabe's invitation."
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's attendance at the gathering of heads of state was controversial, with Botswana's president snubbing the gathering after his government said it did not recognise the 84-year-old leader's re-election.
Regional trade unions also planned protests and a group called the Zimbabwean Exile Forum (ZEF) said it was launching an urgent legal action at the SADC tribunal in Windhoek to block Mugabe's invitation."
BBC NEWS | Politics | Cameron set for talks in Georgia
Read More Here: "Conservative leader David Cameron is due to arrive in Georgia amid continuing tension with Russia.
He will travel to the capital Tbilisi for talks with political leaders, a Tory spokeswoman confirmed.
Mr Cameron has been pressing the UK government to take a tough line with Moscow, ever since the conflict began with the Russia's military forces.
And PM Gordon Brown has also joined the US in calling for Russia to immediately withdraw its troops from Georgia."
He will travel to the capital Tbilisi for talks with political leaders, a Tory spokeswoman confirmed.
Mr Cameron has been pressing the UK government to take a tough line with Moscow, ever since the conflict began with the Russia's military forces.
And PM Gordon Brown has also joined the US in calling for Russia to immediately withdraw its troops from Georgia."
New Pro-Family Obama Ad - The Brody File: David Brody Blog - CBN News
Read More Here: "Barack Obama is featured in a new pro-family Christian campaign ad put out by The Matthew 25 Network. The Christian Political Action Committee is breaking new ground and in their support of Obama they've done a remarkable job of breaking through the media clutter to get noticed. You can watch the ad above. The ad will run Saturday night during the
What do you think of the ad? Leave your comments here.
As for my analysis, the ad is extremely effective because it highlights one of Obama's strengths and that is his family. The Republican Party wants to demonize the guy as a crazy liberal ( a la John Kerry) but the problem is that unlike Kerry, Obama has the straight laced family narrative. You couldn't run a syrupy gushy pro-family ad like this with Kerry because he didn't have the cute little kids and he was on his second marriage."
What do you think of the ad? Leave your comments here.
As for my analysis, the ad is extremely effective because it highlights one of Obama's strengths and that is his family. The Republican Party wants to demonize the guy as a crazy liberal ( a la John Kerry) but the problem is that unlike Kerry, Obama has the straight laced family narrative. You couldn't run a syrupy gushy pro-family ad like this with Kerry because he didn't have the cute little kids and he was on his second marriage."
Parties Skirt Rules on Gifts, Plan Lavish Conventions - WSJ.com
Read More Here:: "WASHINGTON -- When the Democratic Party holds its convention the week after next, members of Congress will be able to hear singer Kanye West at an all-expenses paid party sponsored by the recording industry.
They can play in a poker tournament with Ben Affleck, courtesy of the poker industry. They can try to hit a home run at Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies, thanks to AT&T Corp. Free drinks and cigars will be on offer at a bash thrown by the liquor industry."
They can play in a poker tournament with Ben Affleck, courtesy of the poker industry. They can try to hit a home run at Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies, thanks to AT&T Corp. Free drinks and cigars will be on offer at a bash thrown by the liquor industry."
Political activism in a changed world - Radio Netherlands Worldwide - English
Read More Here: "Political activism involving criminal acts can lead, years later, to deep regrets for a politician. That's been made amply clear by the resignation of the Dutch GreenLeft MP Wijnand Duyvendak. But while the rebellious acts of one politician can lead to his downfall, others suffer no consequences, and in some cases even benefit from a turbulent past.
Wijnand Duyvendak resigned his parliamentary standing on Thursday in the wake of the controversy stirred up by his activist past. Two weeks earlier, he had confessed that during the 1980s, he took part in a break-in to a ministry to steal plans for nuclear power centres."
Wijnand Duyvendak resigned his parliamentary standing on Thursday in the wake of the controversy stirred up by his activist past. Two weeks earlier, he had confessed that during the 1980s, he took part in a break-in to a ministry to steal plans for nuclear power centres."
Friday, 15 August 2008
Media Matters - ABC's Tapper cited immigration as example of McCain breaking with GOP, despite previously noting McCain's reversal
Read More Here: "Despite having previously cited Sen. John McCain's statement during the January 30 Republican presidential debate that he would no longer vote for the comprehensive reform bill he co-sponsored with Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA) if it came to a vote on the Senate floor, ABC News senior national correspondent Jake Tapper cited immigration reform as an example of when 'McCain has broken with his party on controversial issues.'"
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
Georgette Gagnon: Before any resolution, Zimbabwe first needs justice - Commentators, Opinion - The Independent
Read More Here: "Talks in Zimbabwe aimed at breaking the political deadlock in that country cannot succeed unless the human rights violations that are the root cause of the crisis are addressed.
Lead mediator President Thabo Mbeki and other Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders should press Zimbabwe's leadership to address crucial human rights issues prior to any transitional government arising from the current negotiations.
The government of Zimbabwe has committed and continues to commit serious crimes. Multiple Human Rights Watch interviews with witnesses ranging from newly elected MDC MPs, councillors, activists, perceived MDC supporters and others demonstrate the serious nature of abuses committed by these militias. They include killings, beatings, abductions and torture."
Lead mediator President Thabo Mbeki and other Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders should press Zimbabwe's leadership to address crucial human rights issues prior to any transitional government arising from the current negotiations.
The government of Zimbabwe has committed and continues to commit serious crimes. Multiple Human Rights Watch interviews with witnesses ranging from newly elected MDC MPs, councillors, activists, perceived MDC supporters and others demonstrate the serious nature of abuses committed by these militias. They include killings, beatings, abductions and torture."
The Associated Press: Hagel as Obama veep draws concern from both sides
Read More Here: "OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Talk of Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel as a potential running mate for Democratic candidate Barack Obama tends to confound partisans in both parties.
'His anti-war posture might be attractive to Obama, but he's anathema to much of the progressive base of the Democratic Party,' said Toby Chaudhuri, communications director for the liberal Campaign for America's Future.
Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., calls the pairing 'not a good fit' and says that on issues other than the Iraq war, Hagel and Obama are not compatible. The American Conservative Union, which examines voting records on everything from abortion to national security, pegs the Nebraska Republican as a conservative.
When Hagel accompanied Obama on his trip to Iraq and Afghanistan last month, speculation swirled anew that he was a possible vice presidential pick.
Plenty of people have suggested that Obama recruit Hagel, one of the Senate's most outspoken opponents of the Iraq war. The Illinois senator would benefit from Hagel's military experience in Vietnam, they say, and Hagel would help temper perceptions that Obama is too liberal. A bipartisan ticket would also support Obama's call for breaking away from polarizing politics."
'His anti-war posture might be attractive to Obama, but he's anathema to much of the progressive base of the Democratic Party,' said Toby Chaudhuri, communications director for the liberal Campaign for America's Future.
Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., calls the pairing 'not a good fit' and says that on issues other than the Iraq war, Hagel and Obama are not compatible. The American Conservative Union, which examines voting records on everything from abortion to national security, pegs the Nebraska Republican as a conservative.
When Hagel accompanied Obama on his trip to Iraq and Afghanistan last month, speculation swirled anew that he was a possible vice presidential pick.
Plenty of people have suggested that Obama recruit Hagel, one of the Senate's most outspoken opponents of the Iraq war. The Illinois senator would benefit from Hagel's military experience in Vietnam, they say, and Hagel would help temper perceptions that Obama is too liberal. A bipartisan ticket would also support Obama's call for breaking away from polarizing politics."
Springfield Business Journal - Online Edition
Read More Here: "Springfield’s new city manager won’t need much of an introduction; he’s lived here all his life.
Hometown candidate Greg Burris was named city manager at a news conference Tuesday at the Busch Municipal Building. The decision was announced within hours of a closed-session City Council meeting.
Burris is vice president for administrative and information services and chief information officer at Missouri State University, where he has spent his entire 25-year career. He has a bachelor’s degree in computer information processing and a master’s degree in business administration, both from MSU.
Burris' salary will be $195,000, and he will be an at-will employee, without a contract. He starts Sept. 15."
Hometown candidate Greg Burris was named city manager at a news conference Tuesday at the Busch Municipal Building. The decision was announced within hours of a closed-session City Council meeting.
Burris is vice president for administrative and information services and chief information officer at Missouri State University, where he has spent his entire 25-year career. He has a bachelor’s degree in computer information processing and a master’s degree in business administration, both from MSU.
Burris' salary will be $195,000, and he will be an at-will employee, without a contract. He starts Sept. 15."
The Phoenix > News Features > Breaking the press
The Phoenix > News Features > Breaking the press: "With the polls continuing to show John McCain giving Barack Obama a run for his money, much of the press has seemed flummoxed by the turn of events. After all, the narrative of this campaign was supposed to be how a triumphant Obama rode discontent against the Bush administration to an overwhelming victory."
Friday, 8 August 2008
Big Donors, Too, Have Seats at Obama Fund-Raising Table - NYTimes.com
Big Donors, Too, Have Seats at Obama Fund-Raising Table - NYTimes.com: "In an effort to cast himself as independent of the influence of money on politics, Senator Barack Obama often highlights the campaign contributions of $200 or less that have amounted to fully half of the $340 million he has collected so far."
Carly Fiorina tests her political mettle as McCain advisor - Los Angeles Times
Carly Fiorina tests her political mettle as McCain advisor - Los Angeles Times: "SAN FRANCISCO -- A self-described 'change warrior,' Carly Fiorina has been a law school dropout, a real estate broker, an English teacher, a telecommunications executive and the first woman to be hired, then fired, as chief executive of a Fortune 20 company.
The former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO is again forging new territory for herself, this time in the highest ranks of American politics. She has quickly emerged as a high-level advisor to Sen. John McCain's campaign in the Arizona Republican's bid for the White House."
The former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO is again forging new territory for herself, this time in the highest ranks of American politics. She has quickly emerged as a high-level advisor to Sen. John McCain's campaign in the Arizona Republican's bid for the White House."
Seth Freedman: Israel's front-line thugs | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
Seth Freedman: Israel's front-line thugs | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk: "News that leftwing activists are facing increased pressure to stay out of the West Bank is a worrying development in local politics, especially at a time when settler attacks on Palestinians are on the increase. Rather than clamp down on the settlers perpetrating the violence, the authorities are pursuing a path of locking the doors to the outside world and pretending that nothing at all is amiss."
Nation's Only Criminal Case against Planned Parenthood Sinks with Kansas Prosecutor's Political Fortunes
Nation's Only Criminal Case against Planned Parenthood Sinks with Kansas Prosecutor's Political Fortunes: "WICHITA, Kansas, August 6, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Prospects for Planned Parenthood's answering 107 criminal charges in court dimmed as pro-life Kansas prosecutor Phill Kline conceded defeat last night to his opponent Steve Howe in the hard fought Republican primary."
The Raw Story | White House memo exposes Rove knew of problems with anthrax vaccine
The Raw Story | White House memo exposes Rove knew of problems with anthrax vaccine: "Rove said Gulf War Syndrome, vaccine political stumbling block
The Department of Defense continued its controversial mandatory anthrax vaccinations program despite high ranking Bush administration officials acknowledging there were problems with the vaccine within months of the Bush administration taking office—well before the 9/11 attacks and the October 2001 anthrax letters."
The Department of Defense continued its controversial mandatory anthrax vaccinations program despite high ranking Bush administration officials acknowledging there were problems with the vaccine within months of the Bush administration taking office—well before the 9/11 attacks and the October 2001 anthrax letters."
BREAKING NEWS: Detroit’s Democrat Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick sent to JAIL! at Political Byline
BREAKING NEWS: Detroit’s Democrat Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick sent to JAIL! at Political Byline: "Judge Ronald Giles has ordered Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick into Wayne County Jail for violating his bond.
The mayor violated his bond when he went to Canada July 23 without informing the court, a condition of his bond. The judge also pointed out that the mayor had to make many calls and arrangements for his trip to Canada and could have easily called the court to alert it of the trip.
The 36th District Court judge stressed that he was treating Detroit’s mayor in the same way he would “John Sixpack.”
The Judge also withdrew the drug screening since the mayor took four tests and all came back clean."
The mayor violated his bond when he went to Canada July 23 without informing the court, a condition of his bond. The judge also pointed out that the mayor had to make many calls and arrangements for his trip to Canada and could have easily called the court to alert it of the trip.
The 36th District Court judge stressed that he was treating Detroit’s mayor in the same way he would “John Sixpack.”
The Judge also withdrew the drug screening since the mayor took four tests and all came back clean."
Nation's Only Criminal Case against Planned Parenthood Sinks with Kansas Prosecutor's Political Fortunes
Nation's Only Criminal Case against Planned Parenthood Sinks with Kansas Prosecutor's Political Fortunes: "WICHITA, Kansas, August 6, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Prospects for Planned Parenthood's answering 107 criminal charges in court dimmed as pro-life Kansas prosecutor Phill Kline conceded defeat last night to his opponent Steve Howe in the hard fought Republican primary."
Candidate vows to put public safety first
Candidate vows to put public safety first: "Tim Nelson is dialing for dollars.
On a hot afternoon he sits at the desk in his north-central Phoenix home office. The button-down, sandy-haired attorney picks up the phone, punches in the digits and gives the pitch for money.
As a Democratic candidate for Maricopa County attorney, the top prosecutor job, he's going to need a lot of it - more than the $206,000-plus he has already raised from a massive donor base that crosses traditional party lines and leanings, according to a review of the most-recent financial disclosure forms filed with the county."
On a hot afternoon he sits at the desk in his north-central Phoenix home office. The button-down, sandy-haired attorney picks up the phone, punches in the digits and gives the pitch for money.
As a Democratic candidate for Maricopa County attorney, the top prosecutor job, he's going to need a lot of it - more than the $206,000-plus he has already raised from a massive donor base that crosses traditional party lines and leanings, according to a review of the most-recent financial disclosure forms filed with the county."
Politics | Willie Horton 2.0: Political ad man Floyd Brown aims to sink Obama campaign | Seattle Times Newspaper
Politics | Willie Horton 2.0: Political ad man Floyd Brown aims to sink Obama campaign | Seattle Times Newspaper: "UNIVERSITY PLACE, Pierce County — Floyd Brown lumbered his 6-foot-6 frame through the doorway at a small cafe here and ordered two coffees.
The woman at the counter craned her neck until she met his eyes.
'My!' she exclaimed. 'You block out the sun.'
She couldn't have known how deeply her observation might resonate with the many Democrats whose political aspirations the longtime conservative operative has tried to sink.
Brown, 47, is known best for creating a controversial television ad that helped derail Michael Dukakis' presidential run in 1988 by linking the former Massachusetts governor to a prison-furlough program and a felon named Willie Horton."
The woman at the counter craned her neck until she met his eyes.
'My!' she exclaimed. 'You block out the sun.'
She couldn't have known how deeply her observation might resonate with the many Democrats whose political aspirations the longtime conservative operative has tried to sink.
Brown, 47, is known best for creating a controversial television ad that helped derail Michael Dukakis' presidential run in 1988 by linking the former Massachusetts governor to a prison-furlough program and a felon named Willie Horton."
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