MAVERICK politician Bob Katter is moving in on the Gold Coast with the `Katter Party’ poised to run a candidate in every seat on the Glitter Strip. Mr Katter is plotting to attack all eight Gold Coast seats in a bid to hold the balance of power in Queensland. It can be revealed that Cobb […]
Archive for October, 2011
Commonwealth progress on human rights hampered by lack of consensus
The recommendation to appoint a commission for human rights, democracy and the rule of law was rejected. Photo: Michele Mossop THE Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting wrapped up in Perth yesterday with modest progress made on reform. About half the 106 recommendations by the Eminent Persons Group designed to keep the Commonwealth relevant as an […]
Who’s the enemy – Taliban or Afghan army?
The killing of three Diggers and wounding of another seven by an Afghan soldier on Saturday is troubling on several fronts. Not only is it one of the biggest death tolls to have been suffered by Australian troops in one incident, but it casts a cloud over the entire Afghan mission. The central task of […]
three civilians killed in Kabul sucide attack
One policeman and three civilians were killed as a suicide attacker targeted the US forces’ vehicle in southwest of Kabul city, the interior ministry said in a statement. A suicide bomber detonated his explosive-loaded near the US soldiers in front of an army recruitment center in Kabul which is said to have more than ten […]
Ahlam and Nezar, A Palestinian Couple Released in The Prisoner Exchange
Ahlam and Nezar by James M. Wall Two young Palestinians, Ahlam (left) and Nezar (right) Tammimi, were among the 477 Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli prisons, October 18. They were in the first contingent of what is supposed to become more than one thousand Palestinians released in an exchange for Israeli Sergeant Gilad Shalit. […]
Elliott Abrams’ Wife Calls Palestinian Children “Devil’s Spawn”
Bad Rachel The wife of Elliott Abrams has published a vitriolic rant on her blog “Bad Rachel” in which she calls Palestinian children “devil’s spawn.” Demonstrating surprising ignorance of both Islam and the situation in Israel-Palestine, Rachel Abrams writes about the release of Israeli tank gunner Gilad Shalit (in return for hundreds of Palestinian […]
Israeli guilty of first organ trafficking case in US history
Rosenbaum was identified to the FBI seven years ago as a major figure in a global human organ ring. International Business Times, By Michael Billera An Israeli man who lives in Brooklyn pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges of brokering a kidney transplant as part of a black market organ business. This is the […]
Cuba Undergoing Silent Transition Toward A Free Market Economy
By Sherwood Ross Cuba is undergoing a “silent transition” from socialism to a mixed economy but the U.S. hasn’t responded with diplomatic initiatives, an authority on Latin American affairs writes. “A series of economic reforms are shrinking the size of the state-run economy and making room for a greatly expanded private sector,” says Michelle […]
The Man in Charge of the World; The Great Rothschild Exposed
another video exposing the zionists deleted by youtube. Views: 1
Rep. Lofgren: Copyright bill is the ‘end of the Internet’
Declan McCullaghCNET October 30, 2011 Rep. Zoe Lofgren, the California Democrat whose district includes the heart of Silicon Valley, is preparing to lead congressional opposition to the new Stop Online Piracy Act. The antipiracy legislation, introduced yesterday in the House of Representatives to the applause of lobbyists for Hollywood and other large content holders, is designed […]
The nationwide crackdown on Occupy Wall Street has begun
Madison RuppertActivist Post October 30, 2011 Multiple cities across the nation have begun their offensive against the people standing up for the right to fair representation and a just economic system instead of the corporatist system which we are currently subjugated by. Some of these have been brutal and vicious attacks on Americans, including what […]
Peter Schiff: In Defense Of The 1%
Peter Schiff, Euro Pacific Capital October 30, 2011 Last week, I spent the afternoon visiting the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations in lower Manhattan. I brought a film crew and a sign that said “I Am The 1%, Let’s Talk.” The purpose was to understand what was motivating these protesters and try to educate them about […]
Saving The Eurozone. Will it Work?
Bob ChapmanInternational Forecaster October 30, 2011 It is now clear to the most casual observer that the world’s monetary and financial system cannot function without massive amounts of additional money and credit. That means the system no longer functions the way it should. Europe really doesn’t know what to do and neither does the Fed […]
Herman Cain Heckled by Ron Paul Supporters
YouTube October 30, 2011 Here is video of Herman Cain being heckled by Ron Paul supporters during a speech in Alabama. Cain asked for “the respect to give my comments.” Views: 0
Ron Paul wins both tallies at GOP straw poll in Iowa
CNN October 30, 2011 Ron Paul has won two separate tallies for the National Federation of Republican Assemblies Presidential Straw Poll. Paul won both the Iowa-voters-only count at the Saturday convention in Des Moines as well as a tally of non-Iowans who participated. In the Iowa voters result, Paul took 82%. Following him were Herman […]
Washington’s Black Ops against Iran
Extensive range of covert operations envisaged by US Congress Dr. Ismail SalamiGlobal Research, October 30, 2011 The US secret agenda for tightening its vice-like grip on the Islamic Republic of Iran has taken on an apparently new form after the anti-Iran alleged assassination plot against the Saudi ambassador to the United States, Adel al-Jubeir, raised […]
Iran scoffs at US ‘contradictions’ in dialogue offer
AFP October 30, 2011 TEHRAN — Iran on Saturday dismissed a renewed US offer of dialogue by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, saying the “contradictions” of pursuing talks at the same time as threats undermined the proposal. Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi made the comment at a joint media conference in Tehran with the visiting […]
U.S. Is Planning Buildup in Gulf After Iraq Exit
THOM SHANKER and STEVEN LEE MYERS NY Times October 30, 2011 MacDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The Obama administration plans to bolster the American military presence in the Persian Gulf after it withdraws the remaining troops from Iraq this year, according to officials and diplomats. That repositioning could include new combat forces in Kuwait […]
Active National Guardsman Supports Protesters … In His Uniform
Washington’s Blog October 30, 2011 First of Many Active Service Members to Support Protesters Everyone knows that retired members from every branch of the military support the protesters. Yesterday, the first report surfaced of an active service man supporting the protesters … in uniform: An active-duty black National Guardsmen in uniform showed up in Liberty Plaza less than […]
The Misuse of The Power of Television In Wartime Is Itself A War Crime
Saman MohammadiThe Excavator October 30, 2011 Television has created a second dark age in Western civilization and undermined the freedom of thought, which is the basis for a free and open society. In this century, Western totalitarian governments don’t need to ban controversial books or burn them in public to forbid the open discussion of […]