"If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there'd be peace." - John Lennon
"Phony
pretexts repeated often enough become real reasons. Things that...are
not true become true in the public mind simply through endless
repetition." - Lenny Bloom
"You're
not supposed to be so blind with patriotism that you can't face
reality. Wrong is wrong no matter who does it or who says it." - Malcolm X
"Let us form a new religion, that which would be called 'humanity', with 'peace' as its prophet." - Nima Shirali, Middle Eastern Reconciliation Forum
http://www.paulcraigroberts.org/
Paul Craig Roberts
UPDATE AUGUST 29
The British Parliament has rejected British military intervention in Syria. The US puppet, Cameron, who serves as Prime Minister was forced to admit that he had no evidence that Assad had used chemical weapons, and Parliament said, no evidence, no war. It is unlikely the French will go along without the British, so this leaves Obama all alone with Israel. If Washington goes ahead with the strike, Obama will be branded with the War Criminal moniker.
The decisive action by Parliament shames the cowardly US Congress.
Obama's Syria plans in disarray after Britain rejects use of force White House forced to consider unilateral strikes against Assad after British PM unexpectedly loses key motion on intervention
Democratic Reward for the British People Rejecting Military Action Against Syria
UK Prime Minister Cameron loses Syria war vote
British Prime Minister David Cameron lost a vote endorsing military action against Syria by 13 votes Thursday, a stunning defeat that will almost guarantee that Britain plays no direct role in any U.S. attack on Bashar al-Assad’s government.
A grim-faced Cameron conceded after the vote that “the British Parliament, reflecting the views of the British people, does not want to see British military action.”
As Russia and China at the United Nations push back, British lawmakers rejected the motion in Parliament to go to war with Syria by a tally of 285 to 272.
Cameron said it is clear that the British Parliament, reflecting the view of the British people, doesn’t want to see the U.K. get involved in military action in Syria and “the government will act accordingly.”
This can be considered a victory of sorts for Alternative Media. 90% of Americans and Brits are against attacking Syria. Where do they get their news? Certainly NOT from Zionist owned and controlled CNN, and BBC.
Israeli Foreign Policy and propaganda is obviously NOT working!
It sure appears that Obama/Cameron are about to fall on the Bibi Israeli sword?
Hear Hear George!
30 May 2013 /TODAY'S ZAMAN, İSTANBUL
Seven members of
Syria's militant al-Nusra group were detained on Wednesday after police
found sarin gas, which was reportedly going to be used in a bomb attack,
during a search of the suspects' homes, Turkish media have reported.
In another incident in Adana, the police received intelligence that a bomb-laden vehicle had entered Adana, the bombs being of the same type used in a recent attack in Hatay's Reyhanlı town, the Taraf daily reported on Thursday.
Security measures in Adana have been tightened in line with intelligence gathered. The Hatay National Provincial Police Department said that police officers are guarding the roads in and out of the province and are keeping an eye out in the province for the vehicle mentioned in the intelligence.
On May 11, one car bomb exploded outside the town hall while another went off outside a post office in Reyhanlı, a main hub for Syrian refugees and opposition activity in Hatay. Fifty-two people were killed and as many as 100 were injured in the bombings. Turkey blamed the Syrian regime for the attacks but Damascus has denied any role in the bombings.
Twelve suspects were arrested in connection with the car bombings. In the aftermath of the attack, claims were raised that the police force and the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) did not fulfill their responsibilities to prevent the bombings from taking place.
Posted: 29 Aug 2013 08:32 AM PDT
28 August 2013
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This is a major announcement. While we’ve known that the influence of
vibration on water even on the quantum level has tremendous
implications, here we’re seeing the tested use of this technology for
good.While this is still new and will no doubt meet a lot of criticism and opposition from the vested big agra boys, it’s sure encouraging to hear about. Vibration is perhaps the most fundamental aspect of our Universe. It is how energy is transmitted and how reality takes form at the most profound levels, slower vibrational organizations appear to be what we call physical while higher vibrational energy such as visible light and way beyond that into the quantum level are much faster or higher.
bête noire
On August 29, 1813, two black slaves tending cattle outside the stockade reported that "painted warriors" were in the vicinity. But, mounted scouts from the fort found no signs of the war party. To the detriment of Fort Mims, Beasley had the second slave flogged for "raising a false alarm". Beasley received a second warning the morning of the assault by a mounted scout but dismissed it and took no precautions as Beasley was reportedly drunk.
Major Beasley, the commander, had claimed that he could "maintain the post against any number of Indians", but historians believe the stockade was poorly defended. At the time of the attack, the East gate was partially blocked open by drifting sand. The Red Sticks attacked during the mid-day meal and Beasley had put no pickets or sentries out, dismissing the reports the Creeks were near.
The Creek warriors attempted to take the fort in a Coup de Main, charging the open gate en masse. At the same time, the Red Sticks took control of the gun loopholes and the outer enclosure. Under Captain Bailey, the militia and settlers held the inner enclosure fighting on for a time and after about two hours there was a pause of about an hour. The Indians, their initial impetus blunted inside the fort and casualties rising, held an impromptu council debating whether to continue the fight or withdraw. By 3 o'clock, it was decided that the Tensaw métis led by Dixon Bailey would have to be destroyed to avenge their treachery at Burnt Corn and then the Creeks launched a second attack at 3 pm. The remaining defenders fell back into a building called the 'bastion'. The Red Sticks set fire to the 'bastion' in the center, which then spread to the rest of the stockade.
The warriors forced their way into the inner enclosure and, despite attempts of Weatherford, killed most of the militia defenders, the mixed-blood Creek, and white settlers. After a struggle of hours, the defense collapsed entirely and perhaps 500 militia, settlers, slaves and Creeks loyal to the Americans died or were captured, with the Red Sticks taking some 250 scalps. By five o'clock, the battle was over and the stockade and buildings sacked and in flames. While they spared the lives of almost all of the slaves, they nonetheless then took over 100 slaves captive. At least 3 women and 10 children are known to have been made captive. Some 36 people, nearly all men, escaped, including Bailey who was mortally wounded, and 2 women and one girl. When a relief column arrived a few weeks later, it found 247 corpses of the defenders and 100 of the Creek attackers.
Beware Foods Behaving Badly
Thursday, August 29th, 2013. Filed under: Big Brother Big Corp Conspiracy GMO food Health Just Zen Medical Fascism
by Zen Gardner
More
GMO madness in the news. Apparently the “all clear” signal Washington
has given the industry via the Monsanto Protection Act and other long
term sanctions has the big dollar genetic engineering industry in a
frenzy.
One of the first things a naturopath told
us many years ago was “If it doesn’t rot or spoil, don’t eat it.” In
other words, eat real food – not processed crap that’s full of toxic
additives and non-food ingredients. What’s natural will naturally
degrade as it passes its edible stage – unless you’re going for a
fermented food. Foods without moisture of course will last a long time
like legumes, grains, nuts and seeds, but I’m talking here about food
that’s pretending to be fresh or have fresh, natural ingredients. It’s
supposed to spoil.
That’s the way nature works.
It’s
a good guideline. GMOs were just beginning to come heavily online at
the time we heard this advice so this new perversion of nature wasn’t as
much in the mix. The weird thing with frankenfoods, they’re not that
easy to spot. They’ll rot to some degree, but they’re not the same and
as we know, given a choice even animals avoid them.
The
fruits and veggies inn the stores are extremely uniform now–because
they’re engineered. Yes, they sort out different sizes and discolored or
damaged ones, but it’s gotten past that. Even some organic food
outlets, especially so-called organic sections in the big stores, are
looking more and more uniform, not like the natural selection we should
see with organic foods with flaws and natural variety.
And the latest perversion of nature? Apples that don’t brown when exposed to air. Oh, really. Now that’s got to be good for us…
Beware Foods Behaving Badly
Thursday, August 29th, 2013. Filed under: Big Brother Big Corp Conspiracy GMO food Health Just Zen Medical Fascism
by Zen Gardner
More
GMO madness in the news. Apparently the “all clear” signal Washington
has given the industry via the Monsanto Protection Act and other long
term sanctions has the big dollar genetic engineering industry in a
frenzy.
One of the first things a naturopath told
us many years ago was “If it doesn’t rot or spoil, don’t eat it.” In
other words, eat real food – not processed crap that’s full of toxic
additives and non-food ingredients. What’s natural will naturally
degrade as it passes its edible stage – unless you’re going for a
fermented food. Foods without moisture of course will last a long time
like legumes, grains, nuts and seeds, but I’m talking here about food
that’s pretending to be fresh or have fresh, natural ingredients. It’s
supposed to spoil.
That’s the way nature works.
It’s
a good guideline. GMOs were just beginning to come heavily online at
the time we heard this advice so this new perversion of nature wasn’t as
much in the mix. The weird thing with frankenfoods, they’re not that
easy to spot. They’ll rot to some degree, but they’re not the same and
as we know, given a choice even animals avoid them.
The
fruits and veggies inn the stores are extremely uniform now–because
they’re engineered. Yes, they sort out different sizes and discolored or
damaged ones, but it’s gotten past that. Even some organic food
outlets, especially so-called organic sections in the big stores, are
looking more and more uniform, not like the natural selection we should
see with organic foods with flaws and natural variety.
And the latest perversion of nature? Apples that don’t brown when exposed to air. Oh, really. Now that’s got to be good for us…
by Zen Gardner
More
GMO madness in the news. Apparently the “all clear” signal Washington
has given the industry via the Monsanto Protection Act and other long
term sanctions has the big dollar genetic engineering industry in a
frenzy.
One of the first things a naturopath told
us many years ago was “If it doesn’t rot or spoil, don’t eat it.” In
other words, eat real food – not processed crap that’s full of toxic
additives and non-food ingredients. What’s natural will naturally
degrade as it passes its edible stage – unless you’re going for a
fermented food. Foods without moisture of course will last a long time
like legumes, grains, nuts and seeds, but I’m talking here about food
that’s pretending to be fresh or have fresh, natural ingredients. It’s
supposed to spoil.
That’s the way nature works.
It’s
a good guideline. GMOs were just beginning to come heavily online at
the time we heard this advice so this new perversion of nature wasn’t as
much in the mix. The weird thing with frankenfoods, they’re not that
easy to spot. They’ll rot to some degree, but they’re not the same and
as we know, given a choice even animals avoid them.
The
fruits and veggies inn the stores are extremely uniform now–because
they’re engineered. Yes, they sort out different sizes and discolored or
damaged ones, but it’s gotten past that. Even some organic food
outlets, especially so-called organic sections in the big stores, are
looking more and more uniform, not like the natural selection we should
see with organic foods with flaws and natural variety.
And the latest perversion of nature? Apples that don’t brown when exposed to air. Oh, really. Now that’s got to be good for us…
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Minister warns outsourcing giant ALL of its massive contracts are at risk
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Virtually unfettered access blew sensitive docs wide open
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The Real Target of These Attacks is Not Syria
By Robert Fisk
Why a victory for Assad is a victory for Iran
Western Pathological Liars Hold World To Ransom
By Finian Cunningham
Who
are these butchers, mass murderers and liars to pose as defenders and
protectors of humanity? Their cynicism and hypocrisy are astounding.
Bombing Syria: War as Therapy
By Brendan O'Neill
The narcissism of the bomb-Syria brigade is terrifying.
Read The Report
UK Agencies Give Their Verdict on Damascus Chemical Weapons Attack
By Adam Withnall
A Downing
Street spokeswoman said: "Today we have laid in the library of the
House information on what we know about the attack in Damascus last
week and the Government's position on the legality of any military
action in response.
George Galloway "Who Are You To Decide That You Will Launch A War?"
Video
George Galloway speaks as The British House of Commons.
US-Israeli False Flag Gas Attack Unravels
By William Bowles
This is where it all started: The Israeli intelligence front the Debkafile.
Attack on Syria: An "Act of Cowardice."
By John Robles
Launching
missiles while fearfully hiding behind a shield where there is no
threat to yourself is not something that an honorable soldier on a
battlefield would do. It is the tactic of a coward.
War Pimp Alert!
Intercepted Calls Prove Syrian Army Used Nerve Gas, U.S. Spies Say
By Noah Shachtman
An
official at the Syrian Ministry of Defense exchanged panicked phone
calls with a leader of a chemical weapons unit, demanding answers for a
nerve agent strike that killed more than 1,000 people. Those
conversations were overheard by U.S. intelligence services.
Deja Vu All Over Again
Colin L. Powell, Remarks to the United Nations Security Council: February 5, 2003:
"The
material I will present to you comes from a variety of sources. Some
are U.S. sources and some are those of other countries. Some are the
sources are technical, such as intercepted telephone conversations and
photos taken by satellites. Other sources are people who have risked
their lives to let the world know what Saddam Hussein is really up to."
Moral Obscenity:
Toxic Background To US Chemical 'Highground'
Video Report
Washington
claims there's a moral reason to attack. But the use of chemical
weapons was of no concern in the wars that the US waged in the past.
Stop The War
Act now - We Can Make A Difference
By Kevin Ovenden
For many,
especially those hundreds of thousands of us who marched against the
Iraq war in 2003, the question recurs: can we do anything about this
impending disaster?
UK: National Demonstration: No Attack on Syria
By Stop the War
National Demonstration: assemble Saturday 31 August, 12 noon, Temple Place, London.
Why America Cannot Live Without Wars
By Chidanand Rajghatta
War thrills the American soul. Oh just admit it, we have a love affair with war."
Postcard from the End of America: Trenton
By Linh Dinh
The
US can't be fighting terror when it is the world's most prolific and
relentless generator of terror. Without terror, America would be out of
business, literally.
New York Police Reportedly Designates Mosques as Terrorism Organizations
Associated Press
Designating
an entire mosque as a terrorism enterprise means that anyone who
attends prayer services there is a potential subject of an
investigation and fair game for surveillance.
Muslims Need Not Apply
Video
How
USCIS Secretly Mandates the Discriminatory Delay and Denial of
Citizenship and Immigration Benefits to Aspiring Americans.
Elysium: When the Elite Ruling Class Makes Hell on Earth for the Masses
By Steven Jonas, MD
One
doesn't have to imagine 2154 to see what life is like for many
millions of humans, right now. For the future slum of Los Angeles in
the movie was actually set in one of the present slums of Mexico City.
Hard News
Death toll rises to 86 in Baghdad bombings;
The
number of casualties in a series of bomb blasts in the Iraqi capital,
Baghdad, has reportedly reached 86. A total of over 263 people were
also injured. Iraqi officials say the bombings were coordinated
attacks.
23 killed in Iraq car bomb blasts:
Police
said 18 people were killed and 32 others injured when a pick-up truck
carrying vegetables exploded in a market in Samarrah, 60 miles (95km)
north of the capital, Baghdad.
Nine soliders killed in Damascus car bomb:
Nine
soliders were killed when a car bomb exploded in southeast Damascus on
Thursday, triggering clashes between government forces and rebel
fighters, a watchdog reported.
AP sources: Intelligence on weapons no 'slam dunk':
Multiple
U.S. officials used the phrase "not a slam dunk" to describe the
intelligence picture - a reference to then-CIA Director George Tenet's
insistence in 2002 that U.S. intelligence showing Iraq had weapons of
mass destruction was a "slam dunk" - intelligence that turned out to be
wrong.
US willing to go it alone against Syria if needed:
The Obama
administration said Wednesday it would take action against the Syrian
government even without the backing of allies or the United Nations.
The U.S. has not publicly presented proof that Assad's government used
deadly chemical weapons near Damascus last week. Even so, U.S.
officials, including Vice President Joe Biden, have pointed a finger
squarely at Assad
Arab Allies Withhold Public Support for U.S. Strike on Syria:
The U.S.
is moving toward possible military strikes against Syria without the
public support of any major Arab ally, reflecting broad unease in the
region about another Western military intervention.
US Lapdog says:
UN green light not needed for Syria strike, UK :
The
British Government issued a statement Thursday stating that if military
action against Syria were blocked at the UN Security Council, the
United Kingdom would still have legal license to "take exceptional
measures" against the Assad regime to alleviate the humanitarian
catastrophe.
Cameron Struggles for Lawmaker Assent:
Britain
released an assessment showing it "highly likely" the Syrian government
was behind the mass killing of civilians with chemical weapons on Aug.
21 near Damascus. Still, Cameron bowed to opposition demands to await a
judgment by on-site United Nations inspectors.
State Dept Admits It Doesn't Know Who Ordered Syria's Chemical Strike:
U.S.
officials are basing their assessment that the Assad regime bears
responsibility for the strike largely on an intercepted phone call
between a panicked Ministry of Defense official and a commander of a
Syrian chemical weapons unit.
US: Assad responsible even if didn't order gas attack:
"We
ultimately of course hold President Assad responsible for the use of
chemical weapons by his regime against his own people, regardless of
where the command and control lies," State Department deputy spokesman
Marie Harf told a press briefing.
US, UK should show Syria chemical weapons intel to Russia - ex-British navy chief;
As the
western powers call for a military strike, Baron Alan West of Spithead,
a former First Sea Lord and senior security adviser to the British
government, warned that the conflict could spiral out of control and
play into the hands of al-Qaeda-linked rebel groups operating in Syria.
Russia evacuating Tartus staff:
Russia is
moving to evacuate its staff from its naval facility in Syria's Tartus
amid signs the West will soon conduct military strikes on the Bashar
al-Assad regime, Reuters cited the Interfax news agency as saying
Wednesday.
How Syria action risks unsettling fragile Middle East balance of power: Op-Ed:
The violence has already affected neighbouring states and strengthened the hand of jihadists
Military action against Syria will burn Israel, Iranian commander says:
"In case
of a military action by the anti-Syria front, the Syrian nation will
resist and the result of their resistance will be victory," said
Brigadier General Masoud Jazayeri on Wednesday, the Fars News Agency
reported.
US sends fifth destroyer to eastern Med: official:
The USS
Stout, a guided missile destroyer, is "in the Mediterranean, heading
and moving east" to relieve the Mahan, said the official, who said both
ships might remain in place for the time being.
Russia sending anti-submarine ship, missile carrying cruiser to Mediterranean Sea:
"The
known situation that is currently observed in the eastern part of the
Mediterranean Sea requires us to make certain adjustments to our naval
group. A large anti-submarine ship of the Northern Fleet is expected to
join it within the next few days."
Strike on Syria Would Lead to Retaliation on Israel, Iran Warns:
"Any
military measure against Syria will draw the Zionists deep in the fire
[as well]," said Major General Hassan Firouzabadi in an address on the
recent American military threats against the Syrian nation and
government on Thursday.
Obama hits pause on U.S. action in face of crippling cyber strikes from Syria, Iran:
Syria and
its ally Iran have been building cyberattack capabilities for years
and soon might have a chance to use their skills in a hot war for the
first time.
Strike on Syria Would Lead to Retaliation on Israel, Iran Warns:
Iranian
lawmakers and commanders issued stark warnings to the United States and
its allies on Tuesday, saying any military strike on Syria would lead
to a retaliatory attack on Israel fanned by "the flames of outrage."
Thousands crowd gas mask centers in Haifa, Tel Aviv:
Jerusalem
branch closed after mob took protective kits by force; civilians
worried by Syria threat overwhelm distribution points
Israeli Lobby Looks to 2008 Law to Justify Request for More U.S. Aid:
Israel
cut its defence budget in 2013, and the reduction of over 820 million
dollars, which is more than 25 percent of the annual aid it currently
receives, might raise the question of how Israel can request increased
aid while reducing its own budget.
Militants kill Yemen intelligence official, son:
The
officials said Col. Ali el-Hadi was shot to death in his car Wednesday
in the southern Yemeni city of Aden. The officials said el-Hadi's son,
who was shot with him in the car, died of his wounds at a hospital.
Here are 3 other places the US military bombed in the past month:
Not every bombing campaign is as well publicized as the one probably coming soon to Syria.
Afghan Taliban kill 15 police in Farah province:
The
Taliban have ambushed a police patrol in the western Afghan province
of Farah, killing 15 policemen and injuring 10 others, officials say.
Head of Eastern Libya's military police killed:
Alsifer
was in a car driving along a street in the Al Lizi district in
Cyrenaica's capital together with his brother who also died.
Muslim Brotherhood leader Beltagi arrested:
Egyptian
police on Thursday arrested Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed
al-Beltagi, the secretary-general of the Brotherhood's Freedom and
Justice Party.
Saudi Arabia studies report on Egypt's financial needs:
Saudi Arabia pledged $5 billion in aid soon after the army, prompted by mass protests, ousted Muhammad Mursi on July 3.
US fast-food workers on strike over pay:
Fast-food
workers in dozens of US cities are on strike, union leaders say, in
what could be one of the industry's biggest walkouts. Workers want to
be paid $15 (£10) an hour, double the rate for many employees at
fast-food chains.
Raising kids on McDonald's wages: 'Some days I've been up for 48 hours':
Jemes
is one of the fast-food workers in a projected 50 cities who will be
striking Thursday, in what fast-food worker organizers are billing as
the largest fast food strike in American history
How the Restaurant Lobby Makes Sure Fast-Food Workers Get Poverty Wages and Have to Work While Sick:
Fast-food workers feed their families on a pittance while the big corporations resist fair pay and sick leave.
5 big Native American health issues you don't know about:
Young Native Americans are more likely to kill themselves than any other group.
Posted: 30 Aug 2013 12:08 AM PDT
Wally
Menne is a South African environmental campaigner and a member of the
Timberwatch Coalition. Since the mid-1990s, Timberwatch has exposed and
monitored the environmental and social impacts of industrial tree
plantations. In this guest post, written as a response to an
intervention by the Accra Caucus during a recent UN workshop on REDD
finance [...] [...]
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