Christian Zionism and the Roadmap to a Palestinian State

"With recent Bush administration’s endorsement of Sharon’s plan for further settlement activities in the Occupied Territories seemingly the final nail on ‘road map’ coffin has been struck."

Who Was Really Disingenuous – Michael Moore or John McCain ?

"Disingenuous is George W. Bush speaking of extending freedom and democracy to Iraq while suppressing and thwarting it in Florida and across the homeland."

Lessons from Japan for the US occupation of Iraq

"The American occupation of Japan was methodical and thorough, and it took advantage of several elements within Japanese civil society that were already geared toward modern capitalism and democracy."

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"In fact, the SLA, whose support is based largely on the Zaghawa tribe that straddles the Sudan-Chad border, has clear links with outside powers, who are arming and equipping it to undermine Khartoum. Although much has been made of the Sudanese government’s alleged links with the Janjaweed, UN observers have noted that the SLA have better weapons than the Sudanese army, and have been receiving supplies by air, indicating the sort of backing that can only come from states. SLA gunmen are reported to be operating in groups of up to 1,000 men in four-wheel-drive vehicles: very different from the horses and camels reportedly used by the Janjaweed."

Dr. Gandhi in the Holy Land

"In the name of upholding Israeli security, they have solidified the Occupation on the ground through the use of bombs, tanks, bulldozers, movement restrictions, construction of the Separation Wall and through coercive methods of information gathering from collaborators."

Al-Qaeda and Impending Terror Legislation brews in same melting pot

"Whatever the truth may eventually turn up regarding Ganchi and Ismail, the question remains: If any Muslim displays sympathy with the anti-imperialist sentiments of al-Qaeda, should they be incarcerated without due process of law and possibly end up in Guantanamo Bay?"

Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Inconsistencies Border on Hypocrisy

"I wonder if Arnold knows that many, many citizens of this planet see Bush as something far different than a benefactor or man of honor."

Fixing the Son of Pollard

"What we have here is a pre-emptive strike against the FBI agents who made the mistake of holding a surprise party for AIPAC."

The August Surprise

"The lessons of this past August are clear-conventions and events may be scripted, but the dynamics of the overall campaign cannot be. Politics is both a rough and dirty contact sport, and an unpredictable one as well. In a deeply divided partisan environment driven by multiple information sources, surprises are the order of the day."

Colleagues taken hostage in Iraq

"At this time, the Islamic Army in Iraq has extended the deadline another 24 hours while many of the Islamist organizations denounce the action of kidnapping and killing journalist."

Bush’s "War on Terror": No Lack of Imagination

"Now the administration’s post-9/11 “war on terror” is bogged down in the Iraqi quagmire, predictably siphoning official effort, resources, and attention away from the critical fight against al Qaeda. But that’s not the worst implication of this Quixotic and unnecessary invasion of a sovereign nation. Invading a second Islamic country has energized Osama bin Laden’s zealous global defensive jihad to throw the infidel crusaders off Moslem soil. Bin Laden has been able to recruit many locally-absorbed Islamic radicals to refocus their attacks on the United States—for example, Islamic fighters in Algeria."

US debates different ways of applying political pressure on Islamic Iran

"No-one seriously expects that the Americans will plan an invasion of Iran any time soon, particularly given the mess they have made of direct action in Iraq, but the invsion last year was prefaced by over a decade of intense political and economic warfare under, it should be noted, both Republican and Democratic administrations. There are increasing signs that, the lessons of Iraq notwithstanding, the US may be planning a similar war of attrition against Iran in the next few years."

Nader’s War on Error

"If you happen to be undecided, you will quickly find out if your address makes your vote vital in electing the next CEO of the free world. Look for the telltale signs in the last few weeks of the campaign. If CNN doesn’t paint your state red or blue on the electoral map – you are the proud owner of a million-dollar vote. If both candidates offer to clean your house – you have been anointed to decide the fate of the nation."

An Open Letter to Lady Margaret Thatcher

"Mark Thatcher, son of Lady Margaret Thatcher, is in big trouble. He was charged in South Africa, with helping to finance a planned coup in oil rich Equatorial Guinea. He is under house arrest, on $300,000 bail. Equatorial Guinea is looking to extradite him on the same charges. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe may want to get their hands on him, too. Baroness Thatcher is naturally distraught. The Open Letter offers some advice and historical context."

Bloomberg Fails to Intimidate Protesters

"Mayor Michael Bloomberg tried, but failed miserably to intimidate the protesters at the massive rally against the GOP and the Iraq War, in NYC, today. The crowd was estimated at over 500,000. Bloomberg has tried repeatedly to manipulate a confrontation with the demonstrators and to scare them off. His tactics failed. He has been assisted in his efforts by NYC’s yellow-sheeted tabloids, the NY Daily News and the NY Post."

Nader is our Davy Crockett

"If we are content with a choice of the CNN candidate or the Fox nominee – we might just as well stay home and have Rupert Murdoch appoint our next president."

An Officer in Court

"...the Berlin wall was smashed and the debris sold as souvenirs to foreign and local tourists. A really sharp operator would now be applying for a concession to sell off chunks when this wall’s time comes."

Beyond Hero-Worship

"Thirty-three years ago, speaking out against the war in Vietnam, John Kerry was an anti-war hero for some. Now he deserves to be no one’s hero. Like Bill Clinton, he has proven himself ready and willing to embrace war based on lies."

Who dares hope?

"It is no surprise that the agenda for Shaukat Aziz is far more elaborate than the “seven points” spelt out by Pervez Musharraf on Oct 17, 1999, what must be included is pride of priority is good governance."

Elephant circus and ‘promise-keeper’ Bush

"U.S. and Canada together added more new millionaires last year than Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East combined."