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Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Reactions to Saddam Hussein's execution: 3 of 40
I am not surprised that Saddam got executed. Obviously this was part of Washington's game plan to showcase the Iraqi leader's death as bringing him as Georg Bush loved to claim " to justice for his crimes against humanity and the Iraqi people".Let us be clear Saddam's execution was nothing near bringing a criminal self servin... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Should America or other powers charge for liberating the oppressed in other countries?: 3 of 32
I believe that the great powers,except for "humanitarian " reasons shouldn't interfere in the affairs of other countries or violate their national sovereignty. It is counter-productive to the intersts of the countries involved.The reasons for that are as follows:1. Nature of Regime Change:Certain writers like Michael Ignatief... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Iran's aggressive actions in the Middle East: 1 of 9
The Islamic Republic of Iran is on the road of becoming a major regional player in the region, let there be no doubt about that. I think it is very apparent since the day that President Amadinejad and his hardline Conservatives were elected to office (more or less if you discount the fact that Reformist candidates were barred... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Commentary: The US invasion of Iraq: 5 of 40
The US invasion of Iraq was the biggest act of deception committed against the interests of the American people and the nation. Let me explain in more detail why I consider it to have badly damaged America and its prestige. It is one thing to claim that Iraq's former tyrannical ruler Saddam Hussein had Weapons of Mass Destru... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Africa Creating sustained development in Africa: 1 of 8
Creating sustained development in Africa depends on a multitude of factors. It definetely means a departure from failed policies of the past and current time. Now what do I exactly mean by that assertion ? Well let me explain.1. Relevance of Good GovernanceSince 1990 good governance has become a buzz word, which by now is wid... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Is Iran's nuclear threat of any concern to us?: 3 of 23
First I want to call into question the notion that Iran`s nuclear ambitions are by default equivalent to a nuclear threat to the West, and then move onto why we ought to be or not ought to be concerned. So as we know Iran harbours nuclear ambitions and hasn`t been deterred by efforts from the West (i.e UK, US, Germany, France... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East The Iranian conference denying the Holocaust: 2 of 15
The Iranian conference denying the Holocaust was outlandish and had just one purpose: to provoke world opinion and especially rattle the Israelis. Inviting the high rank and file of the international extreme right elite (fascists like Ku Klux Clan member David Duke) along with other holocaust deniers to Theran to indulge in s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Why politicians lie: 8 of 58
Politicians lie, because it serves their needs and political agenda. Lets face it politicians who do on occasion stray away form the hard to shake off pattern of lie and deceit, do not fare well in the polls.It is ironic that the people say they are apathetic to politics, that all of it is a big sham and corrupt, yet when it ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Which party is better suited for the White House in '09: Democrat or Republican?: 4 of 28
The Democrats are hopefully going to be the next occupants of the White House in 2009. I reckon there are a couple of reasons why the Democrats deserve to be governing the US once again.1. Choice of a lesser Evil:Why is the Democratic party the lesser evil, you will now say ? Well , let me explain. Although the Democratic par... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Predicting whether or not the US will attack Iran: 5 of 32
Well I am sure some US politicians look into their crystal ball in 2008/2009, and agonise over whether attacking Iran would be a viable option and allow the US to achieve its strategic objectives , while others (mostly Republican warhawks) seem far less reluctant and urge for and advocate direct military action as the only wa... More..