Ron Paul's money draws fresh attention Funneled through the Internet, Paul's one-day loot totaled $4.3 million from about 37,000 donors, considered the largest sum ever collected online in a single day by a GOP candidate
Longshot White House hopeful Paul takes in $4.3 million Republican presidential longshot Ron Paul became an Internet fund-raising sensation this week by bringing in $4.3 million in 24 hours through a Web drive by supporters.
Gulf armies ready for possibility of US-Iran war: Saudi ** The armed forces of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are prepared for the possibility of an armed conflict between the United States and Iran, Saudi Arabia's deputy defence minister said on Tuesday.
Oil races to fresh high above $97
US 'to release' Iranians in Iraq
Israel sees Iran bomb in 2009 Iran could procure nuclear weapons by 2009, a top Israeli intelligence analyst said.
Poll: Americans split on Iran While 46% of those surveyed say military action should be taken either now or if diplomacy fails, 45% rule it out in any case.
Mofaz: 2008 decisive for stopping Iran
Merkel says she feels duty to protect Israel against Iranian threat German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday said she felt a moral duty to protect Israel and would stand firm in the face of Iran's nuclear ambitions and its threats to wipe the Jewish state off the map.
UN asks Israel to stop violations of Lebanon airspace Such overflights are a violation of Resolution 1701, which brought an end to the 34-day war between Israel and the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah in August 2006.
Syria says new U.S. sanctions "pitiful"
Turkey leaves behind Israeli sortie Turkey said the controversy over Israel's penetration of its airspace during a bombing run in Syria is over.
Iran lobbies Interpol assembly Iranian delegates to Interpol's general assembly in Marrakesh, Morocco, warned that the United States and Israel were using Interpol as a political tool, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.
Has the AIPAC spy trial been derailed?
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Headlines for 11-05-07
Bush's failure in Pakistan ? and the world by Patrick J. Buchanan Like the British, French and Russians before us, we are seen as imperialists, and shall be so seen and so hated until we get our troops out of their world. Finally, we are despised for our toxic culture and our uncritical support of the Israelis, who are viewed as the persecutors and robbers of the land and dignity of the Palestinian people.
Sinking currency, sinking country By Patrick J. Buchanan
US 'to help Turkey combat rebels'
Moran raps Jewish groups on Iran U.S. Rep. James Moran (D-Va.) again rapped Jewish groups for misrepresenting the views of U.S. Jews, this time on Iran.
Mashaal: ME summit US 'distraction' for war with Iran ** "Strategically, it (the US) is setting the stage and covering up for the upcoming American war in the region,"
Is Israel About to Attack Hizballah?
Hezbollah guerrillas stage military exercises in southern Lebanon Hundreds of unarmed Hezbollah guerrillas staged military-style exercises in southern Lebanon at the weekend which the media said on Monday were to prepare for any new war with Israel.
U.S. officials demand IAF cease overflights in Lebanese airspace Olmert also met Thursday with visiting U.S. Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte, who is in Israel as the guest of Mossad chief Meir Dagan. Negroponte's talks with Israeli intelligence officials are focusing on Iran and its nuclear program, a subject that will also preoccupy Bush and Olmert during their meeting in Washington.
Sinking currency, sinking country By Patrick J. Buchanan
US 'to help Turkey combat rebels'
Moran raps Jewish groups on Iran U.S. Rep. James Moran (D-Va.) again rapped Jewish groups for misrepresenting the views of U.S. Jews, this time on Iran.
Mashaal: ME summit US 'distraction' for war with Iran ** "Strategically, it (the US) is setting the stage and covering up for the upcoming American war in the region,"
Is Israel About to Attack Hizballah?
Hezbollah guerrillas stage military exercises in southern Lebanon Hundreds of unarmed Hezbollah guerrillas staged military-style exercises in southern Lebanon at the weekend which the media said on Monday were to prepare for any new war with Israel.
U.S. officials demand IAF cease overflights in Lebanese airspace Olmert also met Thursday with visiting U.S. Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte, who is in Israel as the guest of Mossad chief Meir Dagan. Negroponte's talks with Israeli intelligence officials are focusing on Iran and its nuclear program, a subject that will also preoccupy Bush and Olmert during their meeting in Washington.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Headlines for 11-04-07
US navy to stage oil spill exercise at Bahrain port US forces began exercises in the Gulf on Thursday including response to "a tropical cyclone that devastates a notional regional nation, destroying its critical infrastructure ... and displacing thousands of citizens," the Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet said. Mm k.
Experts: No evidence of Iranian nuclear weapons program
Russia raps Saudi atomic fuel proposal for Iran: RIA
Rice says US will defend Israel in peace process That's like saying bears sh#t in the woods. Goes without saying. And then people wonder why Karen Hughes can't shore up our image in that part of the world.
Bush could take us from bad to worse Some people argue that pursing accountability would be a distraction from the real things that matter. But Congress is not accomplishing much anyway. Until Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney are stifled, things will continue to be bad -- and will get a lot worse if Bush attacks Iran.
Go Ahead On ? Start WWIII
Subpoenas in AIPAC trial could reveal Bush team's inner workings "Defendants are entitled to show that, to them, there was simply no difference between the meetings for which they are not charged and those for which they are charged," Ellis wrote, "and that they believed that the meetings charged in the indictment were simply further examples of the government's use of AIPAC as a diplomatic back channel." Who was using whom here?
Experts: No evidence of Iranian nuclear weapons program
Russia raps Saudi atomic fuel proposal for Iran: RIA
Rice says US will defend Israel in peace process That's like saying bears sh#t in the woods. Goes without saying. And then people wonder why Karen Hughes can't shore up our image in that part of the world.
Bush could take us from bad to worse Some people argue that pursing accountability would be a distraction from the real things that matter. But Congress is not accomplishing much anyway. Until Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney are stifled, things will continue to be bad -- and will get a lot worse if Bush attacks Iran.
Go Ahead On ? Start WWIII
Subpoenas in AIPAC trial could reveal Bush team's inner workings "Defendants are entitled to show that, to them, there was simply no difference between the meetings for which they are not charged and those for which they are charged," Ellis wrote, "and that they believed that the meetings charged in the indictment were simply further examples of the government's use of AIPAC as a diplomatic back channel." Who was using whom here?
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Headlines for 11-03-07
Military action still an option with Iran, Cheney says in Dallas **
U.S. sees decline in Iran-linked bombs found in Iraq
'Unwelcoming' US sees sharp fall in visitors since 9/11
No one can limit Russian arms exports: Putin Russia will allow no one to limit its legitimate arms exports, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday in a veiled warning to the United States over sanctions imposed on Russia's biggest arms seller.
Iraq vows to arrest PKK rebels
US defense secretary headed for China amid concerns over Iran, Pentagon-Beijing contacts
U.S. wants new Iran sanctions expedited
Iran rejects Gulf plan for uranium enrichment compromise
Iran calls on Baghdad to draw up plan on US withdrawal Baghdad and the United Nations should draw up a plan for the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Saturday
Iran bank says U.S. sanctions, accusations wrong
UK deploying carrier to Gulf A Royal Navy aircraft carrier will be sent to the Gulf in early 2008, Britain's Defence Ministry said yesterday but added that its deployment was not linked to possible military action against Iran. Surrre.
Zawahiri urges overthrow Palestinian president Al Qaeda number two Ayman al-Zawahiri called for the overthrow of Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas saying he had turned the movement into an "annex of the CIA," in an audiotape message released on Saturday.
Why war with Iran is likely ** The yearlong hate-fest directed at Tehran is clearly paying off.
Weak case seen in failed trial of charity "The whole case was based on assumptions that were based on suspicions," said juror Scroggins, who added: "If they had been a Christian or Jewish group, I don't think [prosecutors] would have brought charges against them.".....In the aftermath of the mistrial, Turley said, it was clear "this case was riddled with highly suspect evidence, some of it derived from Israeli intelligence." Thankfully, American jurors still require actual proof before they will convict.
'Waltheimer' on the Hot Seat In essence, Mearsheimer and Walt argue that America's uncritical and uncompromising support of Israel is not in America's interests. It stimulates the spread of anti-American sentiment in the Muslim and Arab worlds and fuels terrorism. They charge the Israel lobby ? a coalition of individuals and groups, some of them Jewish, some evangelical Christian ? with playing a key role in pushing for the invasion of Iraq as well as driving a policy of confrontation with Syria and Iran.
Major powers warn Syria against meddling in Lebanon vote
U.S. sees decline in Iran-linked bombs found in Iraq
'Unwelcoming' US sees sharp fall in visitors since 9/11
No one can limit Russian arms exports: Putin Russia will allow no one to limit its legitimate arms exports, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday in a veiled warning to the United States over sanctions imposed on Russia's biggest arms seller.
Iraq vows to arrest PKK rebels
US defense secretary headed for China amid concerns over Iran, Pentagon-Beijing contacts
U.S. wants new Iran sanctions expedited
Iran rejects Gulf plan for uranium enrichment compromise
Iran calls on Baghdad to draw up plan on US withdrawal Baghdad and the United Nations should draw up a plan for the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Saturday
Iran bank says U.S. sanctions, accusations wrong
UK deploying carrier to Gulf A Royal Navy aircraft carrier will be sent to the Gulf in early 2008, Britain's Defence Ministry said yesterday but added that its deployment was not linked to possible military action against Iran. Surrre.
Zawahiri urges overthrow Palestinian president Al Qaeda number two Ayman al-Zawahiri called for the overthrow of Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas saying he had turned the movement into an "annex of the CIA," in an audiotape message released on Saturday.
Why war with Iran is likely ** The yearlong hate-fest directed at Tehran is clearly paying off.
Weak case seen in failed trial of charity "The whole case was based on assumptions that were based on suspicions," said juror Scroggins, who added: "If they had been a Christian or Jewish group, I don't think [prosecutors] would have brought charges against them.".....In the aftermath of the mistrial, Turley said, it was clear "this case was riddled with highly suspect evidence, some of it derived from Israeli intelligence." Thankfully, American jurors still require actual proof before they will convict.
'Waltheimer' on the Hot Seat In essence, Mearsheimer and Walt argue that America's uncritical and uncompromising support of Israel is not in America's interests. It stimulates the spread of anti-American sentiment in the Muslim and Arab worlds and fuels terrorism. They charge the Israel lobby ? a coalition of individuals and groups, some of them Jewish, some evangelical Christian ? with playing a key role in pushing for the invasion of Iraq as well as driving a policy of confrontation with Syria and Iran.
Major powers warn Syria against meddling in Lebanon vote
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Headlines for 11-02-07
Home from war in Iraq and Afghanistan, veterans at risk of suicide
Iran faces new sanctions threat
US official warns Iran on nuke program
U.S. driving Turkey, Iran together, former U.S. envoy warns In his first extended comments since his departure, Ralston told McClatchy Newspapers that the United States is unwittingly "driving, strategically, the Turks and the Iranians together" because both nations share concerns about violent Kurdish separatist groups.
Barack Obama Strengthens Call for Diplomacy With Iran Sen. Barack Obama said Friday that as president he would personally negotiate with Iran, offering economic incentives and a chance for peaceful relations if Iranian leaders would forego pursuit of nuclear weapons and support of terrorists.
Bahrain says Iran wants the bomb Bahrain's crown prince has claimed that Iran is developing atomic weapons or the capability to do so, British press reports said on Friday, the first time an Arab state in the Gulf has openly accused Tehran of lying about its controversial nuclear drive.
US disappointed in China, Russia response on Iran sanctions
U.S. wants new Iran sanctions expedited
Lieberman urges Mukasey okay Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) urged fellow U.S. senators to confirm Michael Mukasey as attorney general.
The Easy Way to Stop the Looming US Attack on Iran **
Supply fears puts oil at new high Fears of new UN sanctions against Iran are pushing prices up along with strong demand for oil from developing nations.
Dems jockey over Iran ** Democratic presidential candidates jockeyed over moves to keep President Bush from attacking Iran.
US hopes Iran fears will prod progress at Mideast peace meet
Judge subpoenas Rice, Hadley for AIPAC trial Rosen and Weissman have contended that government officials routinely used AIPAC to convey messages to Israel and to other parties, including the media.
IAEA Syria probe may be inconclusive "If the IAEA got credible indications from anyone of nuclear procurement or activity, that would be different, but imagery of a tall building shaped like a square, that's not enough (to tell whether or not the site may have been a nuclear site)."
?USAF Struck Syrian Nuclear Site? The sources were quoted as saying that Israeli F-15 and F-16 jets provided cover for the US planes.
Rice, Hadley to be subpoenaed in pro-Israel lobby spy case Almost all are neocons, pro-Israelis or Israel-stooges. The defense (two former AIPACers) is trying to suggest that they don't have to spy on the US - it openly shares secrets with them. This only bolsters the case of those opposed to the overwhelming influence of the Israeli lobby over our government. Might that be the real point here, mmm? We've still got some true patriots in govt, praise the lord.
Rice against 'compromises' with Lebanon's pro-Syrian opposition US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Friday warned against diplomatic moves to solve Lebanon's serious political crisis by compromising with the country's pro-Syrian opposition. Who is always calling for the cessation of foreign interference in Lebanese politics, mewonders? Can you say HYPROCRISY?
Iran faces new sanctions threat
US official warns Iran on nuke program
U.S. driving Turkey, Iran together, former U.S. envoy warns In his first extended comments since his departure, Ralston told McClatchy Newspapers that the United States is unwittingly "driving, strategically, the Turks and the Iranians together" because both nations share concerns about violent Kurdish separatist groups.
Barack Obama Strengthens Call for Diplomacy With Iran Sen. Barack Obama said Friday that as president he would personally negotiate with Iran, offering economic incentives and a chance for peaceful relations if Iranian leaders would forego pursuit of nuclear weapons and support of terrorists.
Bahrain says Iran wants the bomb Bahrain's crown prince has claimed that Iran is developing atomic weapons or the capability to do so, British press reports said on Friday, the first time an Arab state in the Gulf has openly accused Tehran of lying about its controversial nuclear drive.
US disappointed in China, Russia response on Iran sanctions
U.S. wants new Iran sanctions expedited
Lieberman urges Mukasey okay Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) urged fellow U.S. senators to confirm Michael Mukasey as attorney general.
The Easy Way to Stop the Looming US Attack on Iran **
Supply fears puts oil at new high Fears of new UN sanctions against Iran are pushing prices up along with strong demand for oil from developing nations.
Dems jockey over Iran ** Democratic presidential candidates jockeyed over moves to keep President Bush from attacking Iran.
US hopes Iran fears will prod progress at Mideast peace meet
Judge subpoenas Rice, Hadley for AIPAC trial Rosen and Weissman have contended that government officials routinely used AIPAC to convey messages to Israel and to other parties, including the media.
IAEA Syria probe may be inconclusive "If the IAEA got credible indications from anyone of nuclear procurement or activity, that would be different, but imagery of a tall building shaped like a square, that's not enough (to tell whether or not the site may have been a nuclear site)."
?USAF Struck Syrian Nuclear Site? The sources were quoted as saying that Israeli F-15 and F-16 jets provided cover for the US planes.
Rice, Hadley to be subpoenaed in pro-Israel lobby spy case Almost all are neocons, pro-Israelis or Israel-stooges. The defense (two former AIPACers) is trying to suggest that they don't have to spy on the US - it openly shares secrets with them. This only bolsters the case of those opposed to the overwhelming influence of the Israeli lobby over our government. Might that be the real point here, mmm? We've still got some true patriots in govt, praise the lord.
Rice against 'compromises' with Lebanon's pro-Syrian opposition US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Friday warned against diplomatic moves to solve Lebanon's serious political crisis by compromising with the country's pro-Syrian opposition. Who is always calling for the cessation of foreign interference in Lebanese politics, mewonders? Can you say HYPROCRISY?
Friday, November 2, 2007
Headlines for 11-01-07
Rafsanjani warns Iran of 'unprecedented' US threats
Republican Senator Calls for Unconditional Talks With Iran "Unless there is a strategic shift," according to Hagel's letter, which was also sent to other top administration officials, including Pentagon chief Robert Gates and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, "I believe we will find ourselves in a dangerous and increasingly isolated position in the coming months."
Stop the Insanity: No War With Iran By Gov. Bill Richardson **
Gulf states 'offer Iran uranium' Prince Saud al-Faisal told the Middle East Economic Digest (MEED) the plan could defuse Tehran's stand-off with the West over its nuclear programme.
German FM moots EU sanctions on Iran Visiting German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday raised the possibility of EU sanctions against Iran after Israel called for Berlin's backing over its enemy's nuclear drive.
Iraqi made false WMD claim to bolster asylum bid: CBS
Russia and China block tough Iran sanctions: U.S.
US church fined for anti-gay protest
Abizaid: Mideast wars may last 50 years
Gates: Iran assured Iraq on weapons
The Ron Paul Revolution
Iran satisfied as UN nuclear official ends talks
Syria signs US$2.6 billion oil refinery contract with Iran, Venezuela, Malaysia
Oil leaps to $96 high on U.S. inventory drop Someone is getting filthy rich off the backs of the American taxpayers.
The siege of Gaza is going to lead to a violent escalation the US is gearing up for a peace conference in Annapolis, Maryland, from which Hamas is excluded and which almost nobody believes offers any prospect of real progress towards a settlement. Its main appeal to the Bush administration is perhaps that it can be seen to be doing something about the Israel-Palestine conflict at a time when it needs to corral its Arab allies for the coming confrontation with Iran. My sentiments exactly.
Bahrain boom overshadowed by fear of looming war with Iran
Pressure increases on PKK rebels
RON PAUL BOOK REVOLUTION
Helen Thomas: Giuliani Wants To Widen The War ** He is being guided by a bunch of discredited conservative hawks who once had advised Bush to attack Iraq in a "preventive war." For a while they ran for cover but now they are back and egging Bush on to bomb Iran's military sites.
The Iranian Challenge
Why Turks no longer love the U.S.
Israel prods Germany on Iran Israel urged Germany to stand strong on the need for tougher international pressure against Iran.
Republican Senator Calls for Unconditional Talks With Iran "Unless there is a strategic shift," according to Hagel's letter, which was also sent to other top administration officials, including Pentagon chief Robert Gates and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, "I believe we will find ourselves in a dangerous and increasingly isolated position in the coming months."
Stop the Insanity: No War With Iran By Gov. Bill Richardson **
Gulf states 'offer Iran uranium' Prince Saud al-Faisal told the Middle East Economic Digest (MEED) the plan could defuse Tehran's stand-off with the West over its nuclear programme.
German FM moots EU sanctions on Iran Visiting German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday raised the possibility of EU sanctions against Iran after Israel called for Berlin's backing over its enemy's nuclear drive.
Iraqi made false WMD claim to bolster asylum bid: CBS
Russia and China block tough Iran sanctions: U.S.
US church fined for anti-gay protest
Abizaid: Mideast wars may last 50 years
Gates: Iran assured Iraq on weapons
The Ron Paul Revolution
Iran satisfied as UN nuclear official ends talks
Syria signs US$2.6 billion oil refinery contract with Iran, Venezuela, Malaysia
Oil leaps to $96 high on U.S. inventory drop Someone is getting filthy rich off the backs of the American taxpayers.
The siege of Gaza is going to lead to a violent escalation the US is gearing up for a peace conference in Annapolis, Maryland, from which Hamas is excluded and which almost nobody believes offers any prospect of real progress towards a settlement. Its main appeal to the Bush administration is perhaps that it can be seen to be doing something about the Israel-Palestine conflict at a time when it needs to corral its Arab allies for the coming confrontation with Iran. My sentiments exactly.
Bahrain boom overshadowed by fear of looming war with Iran
Pressure increases on PKK rebels
RON PAUL BOOK REVOLUTION
Helen Thomas: Giuliani Wants To Widen The War ** He is being guided by a bunch of discredited conservative hawks who once had advised Bush to attack Iraq in a "preventive war." For a while they ran for cover but now they are back and egging Bush on to bomb Iran's military sites.
The Iranian Challenge
Why Turks no longer love the U.S.
Israel prods Germany on Iran Israel urged Germany to stand strong on the need for tougher international pressure against Iran.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Headlines for 10-31-07
Charges Iran killing US troops 'sheer lie': Khamenei
Number of uninsured vets nears 2M The increase in veterans lacking insurance coincides with Bush administration policies aimed at limiting the number of veterans eligible for VA coverage, according to the study published online Tuesday in the American Journal of Public Health.
US speeding up anti-missile plans: Russia Russia has accused the United States of accelerating attempts to deploy anti-missile defences in central Europe, despite Russia's request for a freeze on the project.
Lawmakers refuse funds for Europe missile shield A military funding bill moving through Congress will not contain money to begin building a controversial U.S. missile defense system in Europe, a senior Democratic lawmaker said on Wednesday.
Afghan Taliban commander denies Iran links A top Taliban military commander in Afghanistan, Mullah Mansour Dadullah, has denied any links between the Taliban and Iran, according to the transcript of a video interview posted online.
Iraq urges Iran to help defuse crisis with Turkey
Turkey getting US intelligence on Kurds
U.S. to face "quagmire" if attacks Iran: commander **
Israel seeks to buy $1.3 bln of U.S. missiles "Israel's strategic position makes it vital to the United States' interests throughout the Middle East," the agency said. "It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist Israel to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability." Pure BS. Israel is a liability, an albatross around the neck of the American taxpaying public.
For Neocons, Iran Aim Is Still Regime Change ** Vice President Dick Cheney and his neoconservative allies in the George W. Bush administration only began agitating for the use of military force against Iran once they had finally given up the illusion that regime change in Iran would happen without it. Wasn't Ahmadinejad democratically elected? Remember that whole democracy drive for the Middle East? Neocon 'democracy' defined: elect Israel-friendly regimes or else.
'IDF can destroy Iran's nuclear program' ** "We don't see anyone trying to stop Iran," he added They won't if they can get us to do it for them.
Paul Draws Disillusioned Republicans to Presidential Campaign Paul's few campaign appearances draw enthusiastic crowds. In Iowa recently for his first trip there in 11 weeks, Paul, a retired obstetrician, was greeted with a standing ovation from about 600 mostly student supporters at Iowa State University in Ames.
Iranian foreign minister meets Hamas officials in Syrian capital
Syria dismisses 'new Hariri plot'
Kucinich Questions Bush?s Mental Health Over Iran
Hezbollah, PKK and American Hypocrisy What?s that? Washington is asking Turkey to show restraint and not attack Iraq at all? Even after the Kurdish terrorists killed or kidnapped all those Turkish people? Could it be that Turkish lives are worth less than Israeli lives?
Karen Hughes leaves, mission not accomplished "Polls show no improvement in the world's view of the U.S. since Hughes took over,''
The U.S. blacklisted me. Let's talk. After American organizations sued, the government abandoned its initial reason for excluding me but came up with a new one ? that, between 1998 and 2002, I had contributed small amounts of money to a Swiss charity supporting humanitarian work in the Palestinian territories. The government is relying on a "material support" law that didn't exist until 2005 ? long after I made the donations ? and it is holding me accountable for donating to a charity that still operates lawfully in Europe today Another witchhunt likely led on by the Israeli lobby.
The Israel lobby: "We have an 'unwritten contract' with the American media" Don't it feel good to see the Lobby scattering in all directions lately? After five plus years of spreading the word about it, the answer is YES.
Number of uninsured vets nears 2M The increase in veterans lacking insurance coincides with Bush administration policies aimed at limiting the number of veterans eligible for VA coverage, according to the study published online Tuesday in the American Journal of Public Health.
US speeding up anti-missile plans: Russia Russia has accused the United States of accelerating attempts to deploy anti-missile defences in central Europe, despite Russia's request for a freeze on the project.
Lawmakers refuse funds for Europe missile shield A military funding bill moving through Congress will not contain money to begin building a controversial U.S. missile defense system in Europe, a senior Democratic lawmaker said on Wednesday.
Afghan Taliban commander denies Iran links A top Taliban military commander in Afghanistan, Mullah Mansour Dadullah, has denied any links between the Taliban and Iran, according to the transcript of a video interview posted online.
Iraq urges Iran to help defuse crisis with Turkey
Turkey getting US intelligence on Kurds
U.S. to face "quagmire" if attacks Iran: commander **
Israel seeks to buy $1.3 bln of U.S. missiles "Israel's strategic position makes it vital to the United States' interests throughout the Middle East," the agency said. "It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist Israel to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability." Pure BS. Israel is a liability, an albatross around the neck of the American taxpaying public.
For Neocons, Iran Aim Is Still Regime Change ** Vice President Dick Cheney and his neoconservative allies in the George W. Bush administration only began agitating for the use of military force against Iran once they had finally given up the illusion that regime change in Iran would happen without it. Wasn't Ahmadinejad democratically elected? Remember that whole democracy drive for the Middle East? Neocon 'democracy' defined: elect Israel-friendly regimes or else.
'IDF can destroy Iran's nuclear program' ** "We don't see anyone trying to stop Iran," he added They won't if they can get us to do it for them.
Paul Draws Disillusioned Republicans to Presidential Campaign Paul's few campaign appearances draw enthusiastic crowds. In Iowa recently for his first trip there in 11 weeks, Paul, a retired obstetrician, was greeted with a standing ovation from about 600 mostly student supporters at Iowa State University in Ames.
Iranian foreign minister meets Hamas officials in Syrian capital
Syria dismisses 'new Hariri plot'
Kucinich Questions Bush?s Mental Health Over Iran
Hezbollah, PKK and American Hypocrisy What?s that? Washington is asking Turkey to show restraint and not attack Iraq at all? Even after the Kurdish terrorists killed or kidnapped all those Turkish people? Could it be that Turkish lives are worth less than Israeli lives?
Karen Hughes leaves, mission not accomplished "Polls show no improvement in the world's view of the U.S. since Hughes took over,''
The U.S. blacklisted me. Let's talk. After American organizations sued, the government abandoned its initial reason for excluding me but came up with a new one ? that, between 1998 and 2002, I had contributed small amounts of money to a Swiss charity supporting humanitarian work in the Palestinian territories. The government is relying on a "material support" law that didn't exist until 2005 ? long after I made the donations ? and it is holding me accountable for donating to a charity that still operates lawfully in Europe today Another witchhunt likely led on by the Israeli lobby.
The Israel lobby: "We have an 'unwritten contract' with the American media" Don't it feel good to see the Lobby scattering in all directions lately? After five plus years of spreading the word about it, the answer is YES.
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