Push For Military-Industrial Complex in India?
An orchestrated campaign is now underway by global consultancy firms, leading industry associations and some strategic experts to increase the permissible FDI limit in Indian private sector defense companies from the present 26 percent to 49 percent. Some are even calling for allowing 100 per cent foreign-owned firms to operate in India.
Japan: All Pro-US Bases and Militarist Candidates Lost
All candidates siding with advocates of the plan to build a new U.S. military base in Okinawa lost in all four Okinawa’s single-seat constituencies, and Japanese Communist Party Akamine Seiken calling for a retraction of the plan was re-elected from the proportional representation Kyushu-Okinawa bloc.
Cuba Constructs Environmentally Sustainable Socialism
During a recent visit to Cuba, we stopped by an agricultural cooperative on the outskirts of Havana. Its farmers and cooperatives across the country are part of what’s widely acknowledged as the world’s largest organic farming experiment. Hundreds of thousands of farmers at the grassroots proudly proclaim themselves part of Cuba’s “environmental movement.”
September: Sad Month for Cuba
Journalists, television outlets, radio and digital sites around the world recall each year the events of the September 11, 2001 when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington D.C., with images of people throwing themselves from the Twin Towers due to the agony of the fire.
US and IMF Intensify Sanctions on Honduran Coup Regime
Not only has the internal resistance to the coup regime remained strong and constant, but now the United States and the International Monetary Fund are threatening to cut off financial support to the coup government if Mr. Zelaya and constitutional norms are not restored.
Lonesome Hobo Economics: That is a lie!
Like a Samurai sword catching a silk scarf full of dung, President Obama eloquently separated the silk from the shinola last night in his speech to Congress on health care reform. To the Joseph Goebbels style slanders and phony hysterics fomented by creepy talk show hosts and Republican leaders like Sarah Palin, he 'called them out.'
Leslie Crocker Snyder Should Not Be NYC's Next District Attorney
Former Judge Leslie Crocker Snyder and I have a history. Most would say it's a parallel relationship. Crocker was a 'hang em' high' judge who was infamous for handing out stiff drug sentences under the Rockefeller Drug Laws. I served a 15 to life sentence under these laws. Crocker wrote a book, 25 to Life, that documents her career as a tough prosecutor and judge.
Health Care Rally Held at Georgia Capitol
At least 1,000 people converged on the State Capitol Thursday, September 03, 2009, to rally for health care reform one more time before US Congress returns to Washington, DC, next week.
Hybrid Electric Boats
With concerns about climate change and the fate of the world’s imperiled oceans and waterways at an all time high, it makes sense that the boating industry would be looking into greener ways to try to do their part and to attract some of those increasing numbers of environmentally conscious customers.
Atlanta: Council Candidates Speak at Georgia STAND-UP Forum
Atlanta City Council candidates, including incumbents, challengers, and candidates for open seats answered questions at a forum held by Georgia STAND-UP Alliance at the IBEW Auditorium on Tuesday, September 01, 2009.
