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Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Commentary: Using torture in the War on Terror: 17 of 24
Since when did a country like the United States become an advocate for widespread, illegal 'Rendition' and torture...?US operatives tortured innocent Iraqis to death trying to extract information about the location of Iraq's nonexistent 'Weapons of Mass Destruction'. Their defense was as basic as it was predictable: "What if ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism How the media inadvertently glamorizes and fuels terrorism: 15 of 21
The media may be completely mesmerized by the subject of Terrorism, but is this just the first half of a decade-long love affair and propaganda blitz on this subject? It's been allowed to continue year after year since 9/11, before we know it, we are witnessing the indoctrination of entire generation. Of all the material radi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Commentary: Iran's Ahmadinejad: Political animal or genius?: 14 of 19
When it comes to its sworn enemies of the White House, how easily can the public be manipulated by our State Department and media machine? Regarding Iran, it seems the public can be led to believe almost any conclusions our own government chooses to feed the national conversation.As a believer in Free Speech, I must admit, it... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies The US Congress' role in foreign affairs and the Iraq War: 6 of 8
Can we truly call it a "war"? Unfortunately for the United States, the US Congress never did do any of its its due diligence when it came to the invasion of Iraq or Afghanistan. All must pay attention to an important 21st Century history lesson here- the very fact that Congress never passed any real Declaration of War against... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Iran's human rights problems: Past and present: 9 of 11
It's funny to see the American media and other US government institutions now seeding the idea about Iranian Human Rights abuses. As our leaders in Washington move closer to an attack date, you can almost guarantee the faithful media will be running piece after piece about alleged Iranian human rights abuses. This will be an ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Commentary: Why Al Gore might be the answer for the Dems in 2008: 20 of 22
Regarding this coming Presidential Election, Americans should not waste time preoccupying themselves with fantasy scenarios like the arrival of an impending messiah, be it Al Gore, a surviving Kennedy or an eleventh hour entry by Tom Cruise. This election not a sporting match, nor is it a game. So before the country settles i... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Should the US have freed up millions in aid to Palestinians in the face of a civil war there?: 8 of 8
Democratically speaking, when Hamas achieved a democratic victory last year in the Palestinian Occupied Territories, all money should have been released which was due, without it no public services or order could be realistically achieved. Previously to Hamas and following the death of Yasser Arafat, Mahmoud Abbas became the ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Europe Will French President Nicolas Sarkozy's agenda for France prevail?: 2 of 2
Sarkozy's rise to the Presidency in France was characterized by the power vacuum left behind the tenure of former President Jacques Chirac. Civil unrest broke out in many quarters of France on the eve of his confirmation to office, but the law enforcement immediately moved in to squash any protest and a compliant French media... More..