The following commentary was written by Philip S. Golub and appears in the Le Monde diplomatique English-language edition for October 2007. Mr. Golub is a journalist and lecturer at the University of Paris VIII. His commentary follows:
The Bush administration is a case study in how a small elite representing minority interests can seize power and […]
Katrina vanden Heuvel
In the cloak and dagger, smoke and hall of mirrors that is the CIA, we have more evidence that it’s dangerous to be a whistleblower, even if that happens to be your job. The CIA’s own inspector general, John Helgerson, is being investigated by CIA Director Michael Hayden regarding his investigations into CIA […]
By Geezer Power
Mayor Giuliani was warned that the WTC tower was going to collapse.
Rudy Giuliani is interviewed by ABC News 12:01 pm 9/11/01 where he mentioned that he was told that the WTC tower was going to collapse.
He didn’t say it was going to fall or that it was going down. He specifically used the […]
By Lance Dickie
As historians tally the incompetence, profligacy and lawless opacity of the Bush administration, a shorthand is already emerging: Katrina, Iraq, Guantanamo, Abu Ghraib, signing statements and epic debt. Each reference speaks volumes.
Another topic may soon head the list: FISA, surveillance or domestic spying. A word or two will settle into the political lexicon […]
These gutless papers explain why more people are Googling than turning pages
I despise the internet. It’s irresponsible and, often, a net of hate. And I don’t have time for Blogopops. But here’s a tale of two gutless newspapers which explains why more and more people are Googling rather than turning pages.
First the Los Angeles Times. […]
By Ivan Simic
RINF Alternative News
The term “*New World Order*” (*Novus Ordo Mundi*) has been used to refer to a new period of history evidencing a dramatic change in world political thought and the balance of power.
When we talk about New World Order we can say that everything is about hegemony and dominance of stronger countries […]
Last weekend (11-13 May 2007), a series of very unusual talks and events took place in the Northern town of Leeds. Described as the ‘Leeds Truth Festival’, an entire weekend of activities saw campaigners, activists and curious members of the public from all over Britain descend on the town.
The weekend was organised by a pressure group within the UK 9/11 […]
Britain is turning to talking cameras to curb anti-social behavior. But more police and better street lighting may do more to stop crime.
Ronan Thomas
London - In “1984,” British writer George Orwell envisaged a nightmare future. The population labors under 24-hour video surveillance, every action analyzed under the baleful eye of “Big Brother” and a vicious […]