Friday, January 29, 2016
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Misplaced Power Out of Control
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!
"... This conjunction of an
immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the
American experience. The total influence -- economic, political, even
spiritual -- is felt in every city, every Statehouse, every office of
the Federal government. We recognize the imperative need for this
development. Yet we must not fail to comprehend its grave implications.
Our toil, resources and livelihood are all involved; so is the very
structure of our society. In the councils of government, we must guard
against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or
unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the
disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist." --
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Farewell address 1961
Monday, January 11, 2016
News Spike: Geldof's Politics BOWIE
News Spike: Geldof's Politics
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great many SA men were homosexuals, which should give the nervous
nellies in the Pentagon pause: for the Brownshirts -- the dreaded Storm
Troopers; the brawling, two-fisted beer hall fighters; the drunken,
angry mob of volunteer militiamen who defeated Communism in Germany and
who propelled Hitler to power -- were the epitome of military machismo
... and Rohm, their leader and queen, was the ultimate fighting man....
Bowie:
"Britain is ready for a fascist leader...
I think Britain could benefit from a fascist leader. After all, fascism is really nationalism...
I believe very strongly in fascism, people have always responded with greater efficiency under a regimental leadership."
A
great many SA men were homosexuals, which should give the nervous
nellies in the Pentagon pause: for the Brownshirts -- the dreaded Storm
Troopers; the brawling, two-fisted beer hall fighters; the drunken,
angry mob of volunteer militiamen who defeated Communism in Germany and
who propelled Hitler to power -- were the epitome of military machismo
... and Rohm, their leader and queen, was the ultimate fighting man....
Saturday, January 9, 2016
The Angry Arab News Service/وكالة أنباء العربي الغاضب: Iran and Hizbullah are not final in their conflict...
The Angry Arab News Service/وكالة أنباء العربي الغاضب: Iran and Hizbullah are not final in their conflict...: I
It is important to bear in mind that Iran and Hizbullah are not
principled as they claim to be, or as principled as Western media assume
them to be. The ideological orientation of both entities are often
exaggerated. Both are typical political actors who are prone to
compromise, double-dealing, and deals-under-the-table. Hizbollah's
relations with Walid Jumblat is a good example: they express enmity and
then they visit and kiss on the cheek. Hizbullah has become in many way
a typical Lebanese opportunist political party. Look at this picture:
Elias Murr is one of the worst and most corrupt political actors in
Lebanon. He has no popular support but Syrian regime intelligence
service was bribed by his father, Michel, who was made Minister in
successive Lebanese government. Michel urged the Syrian mukhabarat to
make Elias minister, and he served in the Emil Lahhud administration
before switching side (opportunistically) to the March 14 movement.
What he lacked in charisma and intelligence he compensated with loyalty
to foreign actors. Wikileaks was most embarrassing to this man: he was
cited giving sectarian and political advice to the Israeli enemy while
serving as Minister of Defense. What did Hizbullah do? He forgave him
and the head of Hizbullah political bloc visited him recently
accompanied by the Iranian ambassador. I predicted this week: that it
is not unfathomable that Hizbullah MPs will yet again attend the
reception at the Saudi embassy in Beirut and will even participate, yet
again, in cutting the celebratory cake. And on the relationship with
Saudi Arabia, Hizbullah has little independence in that regard: he will
follow the tune of the Iranian regime which has always been way too
eager to appease the Saudi royal family. This will happen again. Don't
bet on an eternal conflict. It has been scientifically proven:
Islamists (of the Sunni and Shi`ite variety) are not less pragmatic and
opportunist and shifty than...Walid Jumblat himself.
principled as they claim to be, or as principled as Western media assume
them to be. The ideological orientation of both entities are often
exaggerated. Both are typical political actors who are prone to
compromise, double-dealing, and deals-under-the-table. Hizbollah's
relations with Walid Jumblat is a good example: they express enmity and
then they visit and kiss on the cheek. Hizbullah has become in many way
a typical Lebanese opportunist political party. Look at this picture:
Elias Murr is one of the worst and most corrupt political actors in
Lebanon. He has no popular support but Syrian regime intelligence
service was bribed by his father, Michel, who was made Minister in
successive Lebanese government. Michel urged the Syrian mukhabarat to
make Elias minister, and he served in the Emil Lahhud administration
before switching side (opportunistically) to the March 14 movement.
What he lacked in charisma and intelligence he compensated with loyalty
to foreign actors. Wikileaks was most embarrassing to this man: he was
cited giving sectarian and political advice to the Israeli enemy while
serving as Minister of Defense. What did Hizbullah do? He forgave him
and the head of Hizbullah political bloc visited him recently
accompanied by the Iranian ambassador. I predicted this week: that it
is not unfathomable that Hizbullah MPs will yet again attend the
reception at the Saudi embassy in Beirut and will even participate, yet
again, in cutting the celebratory cake. And on the relationship with
Saudi Arabia, Hizbullah has little independence in that regard: he will
follow the tune of the Iranian regime which has always been way too
eager to appease the Saudi royal family. This will happen again. Don't
bet on an eternal conflict. It has been scientifically proven:
Islamists (of the Sunni and Shi`ite variety) are not less pragmatic and
opportunist and shifty than...Walid Jumblat himself.
Friday, January 8, 2016
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Uprooted Palestinian: Documentary Highlights Views of 9/11 Formed by Sol...
Uprooted Palestinian: Documentary Highlights Views of 9/11 Formed by Sol...: Posted on January 1, 2016 by Richard Edmondson This is a new documentary on 9/11 that seems to be aimed particularly at people...