America: Dead-Democracy Walking
When Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld stated we, as a nation, were suffering from some form of 'moral confusion', he was partially right. America is confused, but not morally in the sense that the dubious Secretary of Defense was crowing about. America is confused about is purpose, its civil duty, its foundation and what living in a democracy is all about.
Book Review: State Of Denial, by Bob Woodward
The last sentence in Woodward’s new book is, 'With all Bush’s upbeat talk and optimism, he had not told the American public the truth about what Iraq had become.'
Who’s Really Preying on Teenagers?
The scandal of former US Representative Mark Foley hitting on teenage boys pales in comparison to the Pentagon’s serial penetration of our high schools and the Armed Forces’ barely-legal attempted seduction of every 16 to 18-year-old male and female, Congressional page or not.
Ending the occupation, the 2006 elections, and tactics
An end to the occupation would not only remove the Bush administration from the driver’s seat in Iraq, where it now sits. It would also open up possibilities for more progressive political dynamics in Iraq and in the rest of the world.
The Arrogant, the Misguided, and the Cowards
The arrogant, the misguided, the cowards would argue that an immediate pull-out of our troops from Iraq would inspire lack of confidence and the lost credibility of the United States.
Woodward's 60 Minutes Bloodbath
Veteran journalist Bob Woodward can always be counted on to tell the truth-- after all the other options have been exhausted. His new book, State of Denial, doesn't veer too far from the pattern he's followed his entire career; one minute he's the 'kingmaker' dishing up hearty-helpings of literary tripe like 'Bush at War' and 'Plan of Attack' and the next minute he's ramming a scimitar into the lower lumbar region of his prey.
Don't use space for war spy satellites
With the launching of optical satellite No.2 on September 11, Japan now has three intelligence-gathering satellites in orbit. The fourth satellite is planned for next year.
Canada: Health privatization battle heating up
THE BATTLE OVER the future of medicare heated up in September with attacks by private health care advocates on Ontario Health Minister George Smitherman. While Medicare supporters welcomed Smitherman's Sept. 11 speech, they pointed out that his government's actions tell a different story.
Worldwide call grows for release of Cuban 5
The international campaign to free the Cuban Five — five Cuban nationals who were arrested by the U.S. for monitoring Miami-based exiles trying to bomb and otherwise wreak havoc on Cuba — has sparked solidarity actions in more than 80 countries.
