Alternatives To the Collapsed WTO Doha Round Talks by Stephen Lendman 23 August 2006 On July 24, 2006, World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Pascal Lamy was forced to halt the five years of negotiating of the so-called Fourth WTO Ministerial Doha Round that began in Doha, Qatar in November, 2001 and ended (for now, at least) in Geneva, Switzerland. The talks had been ongoing to strike a trade deal but broke down because the US, as usual, demanded all take and little give in return expecting it could strong-arm developing nations to accept whatever it proposed as it's always been able to do in the past. ~ Read More ~

The Lobby Qumsiyeh: A Human Rights Web On the Israel/Zionist lobby in America and its influence on US policy: Why strategically and tactically focusing on this lobby maybe important Why did the British Empire and all colonial powers before it use "divide and conquer" while the US government seems intent on unifying diverse groups from Iraqi resistance to Sunni Hamas to Shi'i Hizballah to Arab Nationalists? This administration talks and acts based on a supposed common threat and in the process ofcourse unifying others and creating enemies. Perhaps the Zionist coined "Islamofascism" term should be a hint. Perhaps those who think tribally can only think of others as equally tribal: if there is a Jewish nation and not simply a religion then there must also be an Islamic nation and not simply a religion. If "goyim/gentiles" are inherenltly anti Jewish then it would make sense to lump Castro, Chavez, Nasrallah and Ahmedinujad (and hence help them find common ground)! Or does it? Looking carefully at these questions sometimes generates discomfort in both left and right circles. A lifelong pacifict once stated that they were put on this earth to comfort the afflicted and make the comfortable uncomfortable. It is IMHO important to engage in open discussion regardless of where one stands on these matters. The following four pages are not intended to be a comprehensive analysis but hopefully strings to begin this needed discussion. I would suggest actually that the Council for National Interest, ADC or other groups host a conference specifically to delve deeper into the questions raised. ~ Read More ~

The Truth about the "Terror Plot".... and the new "pseudo-terrorism" The Cutting Edge Monday, August 21, 2006Nafeez Mosaddeq Ahmed I am disappointed to say that so far there has been very little serious critical discussion, grounded in factual analysis, of the alleged "Terror Plot" foiled on the morning of Wednesday, 10th August 2006. Except for a few noteworthy comment pieces, such as Craig Murray's critical speculations published by the Guardian last Friday, the mainstream media has largely subserviently parroted the official claims of the British and American governments. This is a shame, because inspection of the facts raises serious problems for the 10/8 official narrative. ~ Read More ~

Patriot Acts Monday, August 21, 2006 by Sara Robinson Let's see. A frightened mob selects a couple victims, accuses them of being would-be criminals without any evidence whatsoever, forcibly robs them of the cost of transcontinental airfare, and threatens anyone (pilots and airline personnel) that questions either their verdict or their right to exact "justice." There's only one word for this. It's vigilantism, pure and simple. It's no different than any other kind of lynch mob. And it is beneath the dignity of a civilized society. ~ Read More ~

Signs Economic Commentary Donald Hunt Signs of the Times August 23, 2006 With gold and oil down and U.S. stocks up, the mainstream media last week credited a mood of optimism. About all they could point to was the cease fire between Israel and Lebanon, which lowered oil prices and the lower than expected inflation numbers in the U.S. ~ Read More ~

The Fear Factor Fear is the ultimate tool of this government - "The truth is, there is something terribly wrong with this country.... People shouldn't be afraid of their governments, governments should be afraid of their people." Straining the country's psyche The land of the free - but free speech is a rare commodity Propaganda! Former Mossad boss steels West for 'third world war'- Terrorist roundups prove only the need for tougher measures, ex-spymaster sez PROPAGANDA! War on terror is a perpetual fight, says UK minister Terrorism: let's do the maths The London Terror Plot: Can the Bush-Blair Duet Be Trusted? Terrorists Threaten World Peace, But So Do the 'Great Powers' Man arrested at jetport after grenade joke Police seek to extend terror-plot questioning	Destroying Lebanon Restarting the 34 Day War It must be frightening to be an Israeli now Little sign of progress at UN on Lebanon force Israeli FM to visit Paris for peacekeeping talks French, German leaders to meet on Mideast UN troops on Lebanon-Syria border a 'hostile' act: Assad U.S. resolution would disarm Hezbollah Putin Says Russia Considering Sending Troops to Lebanon Israelis: Lebanon situation 'explosive' Untold story of the massacre of Marjayoun leaves blame on both sides of the border	They Care About You, Really Student Debt Crisis: Are There Any Solutions? - A look at what's behind the ever-increasing cost of college and potential solutions offered by activists and government The High Cost of Being Poor Katrina rhetoric fails to calm storm Health Care: It's What Ails Us Home Mortgage Defaults rise in California Cuba exports health UK Government warns of another winter of gas shortages Existing home sales drop in July Free in our Time... New Orleans a Year After Katrina FLASHBACK! 1944: Is Germany able to realise its fate?
Yahweh's Stormtroopers Israel Must Win Israel's Double Standard We Are Untouchable. We are Israelis The world avoids Israel like the plague The war that keeps on killing Olmert, Minister in Clash Over Returning the Golan to Syria Uncomfortable Truths about Israel Former Israeli justice minister indicted on sexual misconduct charge	The Iraq Lie Truth-Telling Gone Wild - The Bushies are having the hardest time trying to un-lie Daily Show: Why aren't the Iraqis more thankful? Bush OKs involuntary Marine recall - Initial recall is for 2,500, but there is no cap Saddam dismisses 'laws of occupation' Americans separate Iraq from war on terrorism: poll Bush is crap, says Prescott - UK Deputy PM criticises US handling of Middle East, condemning 'cowboy' President at private meeting Both Bush and His Democratic Opponents are Clueless on Iraq Neocons and the Failure to Impose Democracy By Force -	Supporting Terrorism Disinformation: US to Israel: No financial aid for war Flashback: US extends 9 Billion dollar "credit line" to Israel What Does Israel Want? It isn't just Lebanon... Non-Jews defend Israel on campus Unexploded cluster bombs prompt fear and fury in returning refugees Israel/Lebanon: Evidence indicates deliberate destruction of civilian infrastructure War wipes out 15 years of Lebanese recovery: UNDP Amnesty report accuses Israel of war crimes
Targeting Iran Iran's Navy Attacks and Boards Romanian Rig in Gulf Iran ready for talks over nuclear issue Iran must suspend uranium enrichment: French FM Iran 'benefiting from war on terror' Russia to Continue Talks With Iran on Nuclear Problem Iran wants to talk but keep nuke program Minister says Israel must be ready for any Iranian attack	All War, All the Time Juarez Killings Escalate As Investigation Stalls - The Mexican government drops its investigation, leaving unsolved the brutal murders of hundreds of young women Cancer-Causing Gas Used in Maze Riot: British Soldiers Russian airliner crash not terrorist attack: official Islamic militants backed by Pakistan's ISI trying to attack Indian nuclear plant in Kakrapar near Surat - Indian ellite forces ready to battle US plane turned back to Amsterdam Airstrikes kill 11 Taliban fighters Doubts about Karzai growing in Afghanistan	Mother Earth Worst is yet to come, US hurricane chief says Strong Earthquake Rattles El Salvador Tropical Storm Debby forms in the eastern Atlantic Drought, water worries cloud skies for US farmers After the drought, scientists warn of a looming flood crisis Seismic scan of Etna reveals an eruption in the making Glaciers heading for point of no return
9/11 The Ultimate Lie Where Bush's Arrogance Has Taken Us - An illegal war, a long list of eroded rights, and a country run by and for the benefit of corporate campaign donors -- all courtesy of the imperial presidency Another 9/11 Coverup in the Making? Bush Now Says What He Wouldn't Say Before: Iraq Had 'Nothing' To Do With 9/11 Under Fire! U.S. Army Intelligence Analyst Targeted For Suggesting New Independent 9/11 Investigation - Army sez: Doubting Official 9/11 Story Is 'Disloyal To The United States' The subject? The Pentagon! Flight 93 'was shot down' claims new UK book If September 11 Never Happened ...	Palestine Gaza swelters through summer without power Propaganda! Islamic radicals, Nazism linked PROPAGANDA! Mideast Echoes Of 1938 Israeli tanks enter Gaza - Israel, the Energizer Bunny of War Crimes American Comedian Strip Searched at Israeli Airport The Coverage--and Non-Coverage--of Israel-Palestine	It's Only Money Elbit Systems in US border security tender IPO delays reach five-year high Putin hails the new economy as Russia wipes $22bn off its debts California to raise minimum wage to highest in US Medicare drug benefit hits $50M glitch
That's Just Weird Crop Circles Puzzle Geneseo Illinois Officials UFO lit up northern skies in Norway - A top astronomer thinks it was another meteorite. Ferocious ants bite like a bullet Why doesn't America believe in evolution?	In Your Genes Research shows first impressions really count Project to link genes, lifestyle and health gets go-ahead What makes you you? Ask your genome	Leaky Lobbyists Smoke Lawyer Data Leak Investigation Ordered: How Media Learned About Probe of Pro-Israel Lobbyists Sought Scottish smoking ban leaves landlords fuming How to tell when your data takes the scenic route In thrall to the Bush lawyers

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