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Monthly Archives: February 2014
Michael Scheuer: America Creates Its Own Enemies
Americans are in the crosshairs of terrorists worldwide purely due to Washington’s policy in the Muslim world, not because there is an Islamic enemy whose only aim is to kill Americans for their freedoms and lifestyle, insists a former CIA … Continue reading
1 in 4 Americans Don’t Know Earth Circles Sun
The nation that put the first man on the Moon is failing to make the grade today when it comes to basic knowledge of the solar system and other fundamental scientific insight. That’s according to a new survey which concludes … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, Humour & Satire, Nature & Environment, Technology & Science
Tagged USA
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Saudi Arabia to Supply Syrian Rebels with Anti-Aircraft Missiles
Frustrated by the deadlock of the second round of Geneva 2 talks, Saudi Arabia has reportedly offered to supply the rebels with anti-aircraft missiles. Meanwhile Russia has accused the US of once again hijacking peace talks and pushing for regime … Continue reading
Putin: First Soviet Government was Mostly Jewish
Speaking at Moscow’s Jewish Museum, Russian president says politicians ‘were guided by false ideological considerations.’ Russian President Vladimir Putin said that at least 80 percent of the members of the first Soviet government were Jewish. “I thought about something just … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, Videos & Documentaries
Tagged Jews, Russia, Soviet Union, USSR, Vladimir Putin
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Howard Zinn: The Problem is Civil Obedience
Matt Damon, a lifelong friend of Howard Zinn and his family, read excerpts from a speech Howard Zinn gave in 1970 as part of a debate on civil disobedience. This performance was part of “The People Speak, Live!” with Matt … Continue reading
The Sadomasochistic Origin of Valentine’s Day
Abby Martin takes a look at the history of Valentine’s Day, commenting on its sadistic origins and the corporate takeover of the holiday, which pushes the idea that consumerism equals love.
Posted in Culture & Society, Videos & Documentaries
Tagged consumerism, USA, Valentine's Day
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Correcting the Mainstream Distortions of Iran’s 1979 Revolution
Scholar Hamid Dabashi explains why even though a diverse set of forces overthrew the brutal, CIA-backed Shah of Persia, in the end theocracy dominated, leaving Iran in the hands of plutocrats.
Posted in Espionage & Secret Agencies, Religion & Philosophy, Videos & Documentaries, War & Terror
Tagged CIA, Hamid Dabashi, Iran, Islam, Shah of Persia, Theocracy, USA
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Top US Commander Ordered Osama bin Laden Photos Immediately Destroyed
Eleven days after the 2011 US elite forces raid that resulted in the killing of Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden, the head of US special operations ordered the destruction of all photos of the corpse or for them to be … Continue reading
Israel’s Stone Cold Justice
The Israeli army is both respected and feared as a fighting force. But now the country’s military is facing a backlash at home and abroad for its treatment of children in the West Bank, occupied territory. Coming up, a joint … Continue reading
Russia: Sochi Games Highlight Homophobic Violence
The Russian authorities need to address a deteriorating situation of widespread and concerted abuse against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and activists. The authorities’ failure to act and some officials’ homophobic comments expose LGBT people to further harassment … Continue reading
Against the Grain 