World Disarmament In Tatters?
"In fact, arms control advocates note, there is a particular irony to the war in Iraq: While U.S. forces pound Saddam Hussein in one of the most radical -- and expensive -- unilateral acts of disarming another country, the leading international forum for negotiating multilateral arms control agreements, the United Nations-affiliated Conference on Disarmament, is so frozen by disputes that it is unable even to agree on an agenda. Negotiations of crucial issues relating to nuclear materials, weapons in space and biological weapons are completely deadlocked.
'There is a lot of despair,' said Jayantha Dhanapala, undersecretary- general for disarmament affairs at the United Nations, who worked to extend the Non-Proliferation Treaty in 1995. 'There is a general feeling that the disarmament machinery is just not working.'"
Sunday, April 13, 2003
The New Zealand Herald Wonders...
Will Bush invade Cuba next? The editors discount a larger war on tyranny...
"So in picking where the US might strike next there is no point in looking at other countries that would welcome freedom from tyranny. Zimbabwe and Kazakhstan, for example, are probably not on any White House liberation list. Nor are Pakistan, Burma or Algeria. The Bush Administration does not see any threat to US security from those countries as it says it did from Saddam Hussein's Iraq."
They further dismiss considerations only on WMD, since North Korea is sliding, and we seemed much more concerned with regime change anyway. So they eventually determine that maybe it's just about settling scores...
"It is possible that the President's now proven penchant for settling old scores will put Cuba next in his sights. Electoral considerations in Florida could support that target. And North Korea demands early scrutiny even if the Administration believes it is merely attention-seeking. But the most nervous country now must be Syria, accused last week of aiding Iraq's resistance. Syria provides a refuge for a number of terrorist groups operating in Israel and Lebanon. It does not appear to directly threaten the US but as Iraq has proved, the White House will be the sole judge of that."
Wow. That's quite a line up of possibilities. A war in Cuba to ensure Florida in 2004? I have to admit that thought never crossed my mind.
What it does tell me is the suspicion and conspiracy have gone too far. Too establishment. End the secrecy. It's clear we need to clean up politics in this country, implement true campaign finance reform, and get back to discussion and debate of issues, and not personalities and scandal. Otherwise, we might just get wagged right into Armageddon.
Will Bush invade Cuba next? The editors discount a larger war on tyranny...
"So in picking where the US might strike next there is no point in looking at other countries that would welcome freedom from tyranny. Zimbabwe and Kazakhstan, for example, are probably not on any White House liberation list. Nor are Pakistan, Burma or Algeria. The Bush Administration does not see any threat to US security from those countries as it says it did from Saddam Hussein's Iraq."
They further dismiss considerations only on WMD, since North Korea is sliding, and we seemed much more concerned with regime change anyway. So they eventually determine that maybe it's just about settling scores...
"It is possible that the President's now proven penchant for settling old scores will put Cuba next in his sights. Electoral considerations in Florida could support that target. And North Korea demands early scrutiny even if the Administration believes it is merely attention-seeking. But the most nervous country now must be Syria, accused last week of aiding Iraq's resistance. Syria provides a refuge for a number of terrorist groups operating in Israel and Lebanon. It does not appear to directly threaten the US but as Iraq has proved, the White House will be the sole judge of that."
Wow. That's quite a line up of possibilities. A war in Cuba to ensure Florida in 2004? I have to admit that thought never crossed my mind.
What it does tell me is the suspicion and conspiracy have gone too far. Too establishment. End the secrecy. It's clear we need to clean up politics in this country, implement true campaign finance reform, and get back to discussion and debate of issues, and not personalities and scandal. Otherwise, we might just get wagged right into Armageddon.
Oh What A Relief It Is!
Congratulations to our men and women POW's and the individuals who rescued them! Let's wish them, and Jessica Lynch, a speedy and full recovery.
Congratulations to our men and women POW's and the individuals who rescued them! Let's wish them, and Jessica Lynch, a speedy and full recovery.
Saturday, April 12, 2003
Another Peace Activist Is Shot By Israeli Sniper
I'm getting sickened by the continuous misdeeds of Israel. They have killed two Americans in the past month, and now have shot another British citizen in the face. His family is screaming pissed, and so am I. To my knowledge, Israel has shown no real remorse for these actions. This is unacceptable. Our tax dollars have gone to arming Israel. Where are you President Bush? At least speak up for Americans being killed by Israel.
I'm getting sickened by the continuous misdeeds of Israel. They have killed two Americans in the past month, and now have shot another British citizen in the face. His family is screaming pissed, and so am I. To my knowledge, Israel has shown no real remorse for these actions. This is unacceptable. Our tax dollars have gone to arming Israel. Where are you President Bush? At least speak up for Americans being killed by Israel.
The Looking Glass War?
An oversimplification? Yes. Instructive of the absurdity of our means to ends? Yes. To be missed? No.
An oversimplification? Yes. Instructive of the absurdity of our means to ends? Yes. To be missed? No.
Spying On The Spies
"I have no objection to these systems monitoring serious criminals and terrorists," said Glyn Ford, a British Labour Party member of parliament and a committee member of STOA. "But what is missing here is accountability, clear guidelines as to who they can listen to, and in what circumstances these laws apply."
"I have no objection to these systems monitoring serious criminals and terrorists," said Glyn Ford, a British Labour Party member of parliament and a committee member of STOA. "But what is missing here is accountability, clear guidelines as to who they can listen to, and in what circumstances these laws apply."
Alliance For A New Humanity?
Seems like the urgency for humanitarian approaches to age-old problems is spreading...
Also, don't miss this guide on how to contribute towards the humanitarian effort in Iraq.
Seems like the urgency for humanitarian approaches to age-old problems is spreading...
Also, don't miss this guide on how to contribute towards the humanitarian effort in Iraq.
Don't Forget About Project Freedom
For more on the Patriot Acts and a mission statement to America on the struggle for freedom and against terror.
For more on the Patriot Acts and a mission statement to America on the struggle for freedom and against terror.
Chaos In Iraq...Are We Losing Victory?
Saddam Hussein was a weakling. His military had no chance against our vastly superior training, firepower, intelligence and technology. We knew this before the action started, and we've confirmed it. His removal is a welcome blow to tyranny and fascism. The other leaders of the Arab world will now have to stand up and take notice. Allow men and women to live free, or face the fury of the most powerful military force in the history of the world.
Only how strong is our moral case? Do our means reflect our ends? Take the state of affairs in Iraq. How could it not have been in the war plan to keep order and a sense of decency in Iraq after Saddam fell? I don't understand this short-sightedness. The chaos on the streets of Iraq is inexcusable. People are being robbed and killed, women are being raped, and the cultural artifacts and legal documents of Iraq being destroyed.
This is beyond untidiness. The name, word and integrity of America need to be upheld.
Saddam Hussein was a weakling. His military had no chance against our vastly superior training, firepower, intelligence and technology. We knew this before the action started, and we've confirmed it. His removal is a welcome blow to tyranny and fascism. The other leaders of the Arab world will now have to stand up and take notice. Allow men and women to live free, or face the fury of the most powerful military force in the history of the world.
Only how strong is our moral case? Do our means reflect our ends? Take the state of affairs in Iraq. How could it not have been in the war plan to keep order and a sense of decency in Iraq after Saddam fell? I don't understand this short-sightedness. The chaos on the streets of Iraq is inexcusable. People are being robbed and killed, women are being raped, and the cultural artifacts and legal documents of Iraq being destroyed.
This is beyond untidiness. The name, word and integrity of America need to be upheld.
We Need To Stop The Takeover Of Iraqi Media Immediately
The action of putting American news on the TV in Iraq is just plain stupid. Imagine how this act will be played by the Muslim world. The keystone schlops are definitely in charge our our country and strategy. Instead of sabotaging our longer term strategy of winning the hearts and minds of the Islamic world, we should have been concerned with maintaining order and protecting the interests of the Iraqi man and woman in the suburbs and street. For now, I have nothing more to say on the matter.
The action of putting American news on the TV in Iraq is just plain stupid. Imagine how this act will be played by the Muslim world. The keystone schlops are definitely in charge our our country and strategy. Instead of sabotaging our longer term strategy of winning the hearts and minds of the Islamic world, we should have been concerned with maintaining order and protecting the interests of the Iraqi man and woman in the suburbs and street. For now, I have nothing more to say on the matter.
Friday, April 11, 2003
Storytelling From The Margins
Imagine the vision of this short piece implemented through the global blog community. The liberation of the human mind and true democracy will happen in this century. Count on it.
Imagine the vision of this short piece implemented through the global blog community. The liberation of the human mind and true democracy will happen in this century. Count on it.
A Coming Surveillance Nation?
At least one man is already fighting back against the spectre of Big Brother.
At least one man is already fighting back against the spectre of Big Brother.
A Pleasant Find...Transparency.org
Excellent articles and other material, including a timely speech on The Dawning of a New Era of Accountability and Transparency.
Check it out.
Excellent articles and other material, including a timely speech on The Dawning of a New Era of Accountability and Transparency.
Check it out.
Keeping The Focus On America...And Due To A Very Busy Day
I'll just leave some links to interesting insights on what we should be doing, and not doing, in the Homeland.
End Pork Barrel Politics In Military Spending...Our Security (And Economy) Depends On It!
Seymour Melman On The Grip Of The Permanent War Economy
Renewing America's Infrastructure
What Patriot II Proposes To Do
Quit Politicizing the CIA!
I'll just leave some links to interesting insights on what we should be doing, and not doing, in the Homeland.
End Pork Barrel Politics In Military Spending...Our Security (And Economy) Depends On It!
Seymour Melman On The Grip Of The Permanent War Economy
Renewing America's Infrastructure
What Patriot II Proposes To Do
Quit Politicizing the CIA!
Thursday, April 10, 2003
Next Up...Operation Stabilize Iraq, Operation Avoid Humanitarian Catastrophe, Operation Stand Up For American Freedom, and Operation Media Deconsolidate.
Wonder twins of reason and compassion, go!
So much history in the making...whew! Stay tuned for Fox News coverage...what's that...they're already warning of staying in Iraq too long?
Will they at least defend our freedom?
(crestfallen)
I guess not.
(tear)
Wonder twins of reason and compassion, go!
So much history in the making...whew! Stay tuned for Fox News coverage...what's that...they're already warning of staying in Iraq too long?
Will they at least defend our freedom?
(crestfallen)
I guess not.
(tear)
We Want The Airwaves...Ruminate On This
Lisa English is ruminating again, this time about a turn to the left for the Democrats. What do you think? Lisa always tells it how it is, has hands down some of the best analysis in the blogosphere, and she's got me thinking about it. I don't know if it'll win though...
I'm not a Democrat, so who cares what I think anyway. I do support John Kerry right now though, scroll down to find out why. Does defending freedom ring a bell?
No matter what happens with the election, I think we need to make sure the Far Right gets a beatdown come 2004. I'll apologize to all conservatives upfront, but I just can't do the Far Right agenda. George, you didn't tell us it would be like this baby. No thanks.
Meanwhile, Avedon and Lisa are bringing the fire in the struggle to reclaim our media. We Want The Airwaves is hot out the gate and a great compendium of links, information and analysis in regards to freedom of information, thought and media. To that I've only one thing to say...
Yes!
*****
By the way kids, before you get any crazy ideas, I didn't vote for our cowboy-in-chief. I'll leave you guessing on that...
*****
And don't miss this on We Want The Airwaves. Seems like people from all parts of the spectrum are concerned about media consolidation...
Lisa English is ruminating again, this time about a turn to the left for the Democrats. What do you think? Lisa always tells it how it is, has hands down some of the best analysis in the blogosphere, and she's got me thinking about it. I don't know if it'll win though...
I'm not a Democrat, so who cares what I think anyway. I do support John Kerry right now though, scroll down to find out why. Does defending freedom ring a bell?
No matter what happens with the election, I think we need to make sure the Far Right gets a beatdown come 2004. I'll apologize to all conservatives upfront, but I just can't do the Far Right agenda. George, you didn't tell us it would be like this baby. No thanks.
Meanwhile, Avedon and Lisa are bringing the fire in the struggle to reclaim our media. We Want The Airwaves is hot out the gate and a great compendium of links, information and analysis in regards to freedom of information, thought and media. To that I've only one thing to say...
Yes!
*****
By the way kids, before you get any crazy ideas, I didn't vote for our cowboy-in-chief. I'll leave you guessing on that...
*****
And don't miss this on We Want The Airwaves. Seems like people from all parts of the spectrum are concerned about media consolidation...
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