September 20th, 2007 by CD
Reasons to Impeach President Bush and Cheney, a presentation given by David Swanson.
BTW, there are a ton of topics that are going out right now from Jena to civil right abuses. I will feature those stories soon just to bring attention to the injustices that are taking place without proper media coverage.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AuMts16TaQ[/youtube]
September 19th, 2007 by CD
There appears to be a double standard in the case of the “white tree.” This is a hate crime and should be treated as one. The Caucasian students involved should be treated and receive the punishment as established by hate crime laws.
And lets not fool ourselves this country is still racial divided especially in the south. Let’s discuss this topic further. But for those of you not familiar with the issue, here it is.
It all began this time last year, when black students decided that they would begin sharing the shade offered by the tree with their white counterparts, some of whom regarded it as their exclusive preserve [“the white tree”].
The next morning three nooses were hanging from the boughs, an image intended to remind blacks of the lynchings once inflicted on their forebears. The white boys found responsible were given three days of in-school suspension after the education chiefs decided that their actions were nothing more than an adolescent prank.
Civil rights leaders are incensed by the apparent double standards, and are planning a march through the town in support of the “Jena Six” on September 20, when Bell is due to be sentenced. They say that white youths involved in the same cycle of violence faced significantly lesser charges or have been released on probation.
…Jena, a small town of about 3,500 people, does seem to have missed out on the civil rights orthodoxy that has swept most of America in the past 50 years.
September 17th, 2007 by CD
This is a great 2 part video on the topic of going to war with Iran. One important point that I have said so often on this blog is that we do not good news/information from U.S. media here in the U.S.
Is Bush planning an attack on Iran?
Aijaz Ahmad analyzes America’s threats toward Iran (1 of 2)
2007-09-16
“This administration is determined to attack Iran before it leaves office.”
This is the first segment of a two part interview, Senior Editor Paul Jay talks with Aijaz Ahmad.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzXOGz7stW4[/youtube]
Aijaz Ahmad analyzes America’s threats toward Iran (2 of 2)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAtI7wL-KcE[/youtube]
September 14th, 2007 by CD
OMG, this is a good one folks! This involves murder, love and best of all closeted gays!
You will want to listen to the audio interview to get the juicy news about Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry!
We tried in 20 minutes to untangle the latest GOP gay scandal involving Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC10) and a cast of characters involved in a bizarre Florida murder-suicide. It’s a murky, pretty depraved mess that is crying for mainstream media to pick up.
September 12th, 2007 by CD
We are getting closer folks. Please voice your thoughts on this issue to your representatives. Call the Capitol switchboard at 202-225-3121 and tell them what you think.
A national security expert revealed to The London Times that the Pentagon has “drawn up plans for massive air strikes against 1,200 targets in Iran, designed to annihilate the Iranians’ military capability in three days.”
According to the paper, one Washington source said the “temperature was rising” to launch an Iranian attack inside the Bush administration. This information comes on the heels of reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency last week that cited “significant cooperation” with Iran over its nuclear program, including the slowing of uranium enrichment.
September 12th, 2007 by CD
Well, I certainly have a treat for everyone today. Here is the USA, I’m sure if I asked anyone if they ever heard of Paul Potts, they would say “who…?” Paul Potts is the winner of the UK Pop Idol which is what is called in the USA American Idol.
Paul is not your typical hunk of a guy from American standards and probably would have had a slim chance of wining American Idol but this is just another reason I love Europe! This is truly a great accomplishment for Paul and now we get to hear his music. He is a natural singer of opera and the first time I listened to him I got chills…wait I still get chills! If you are not a fan of opera hearing this guy will make you. You can order his CD through the below link.
Paul’s official websites have been announced.
http://sonybmg.co.uk/artists/paul_potts/
Official Website:-
http://www.paulpottsuk.com/
The below clip is his first appearance on Pop Idol
September 11th, 2007 by CD
How much has really changed in terms of America’s dominate ways?
Young Socialist: What about the U.S. role in South Vietnam?
Malcolm X: The same thing. It shows the real ignorance of those who control the American power structure. If France, with all types of heavy arms, as deeply entrenched as she was in what then was called Indochina, couldn’t stay there, I don’t see how anybody in their right mind can think the U.S. can get in there—it’s impossible. So it shows her ignorance, her blindness, her lack of foresight and hindsight; and her complete defeat in South Vietnam is only a matter of time….
September 10th, 2007 by CD
On Sept 14 all US military aircraft will not be allowed to fly to review “procedures” I don’t know if you remember this but the only time this has ever happened was on Sept 11 when NORAD was stood down for a training exercise on 9/11. I am not sure why this information was “leaked” but is this some sort of a “go signal”. I think Dark Vader aka Bush will address the nation this day.
More of the story below:
“The public was never in any danger,” Thomas said. But officials also said the incident was a major breach of security rules surrounding nuclear weapons. One Air Force official said that he could not recall anything similar happening. The Air Force announced that all flights of fighters and bombers in the United States will be halted on Sept. 14 to allow for a review of procedures.”
