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Twilight of the Psychopaths

Twilight of the Psychopaths By Dr. Kevin Barrett. -(James Fetzer Blog ) “Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives. I think we’re being run by maniacs for maniacal ends and I think I’m liable to be put … Continue reading

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War porn: The new safe sex

By Pepe Escobar – (This is the much-abridged version of a conference at the XII Seminar of Political Solidarity at the University of Zaragoza, Spain, March 27, 2012.) The early 21st century is addicted to war porn, a prime spectator … Continue reading

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Iran crisis: 10 questions Hague won’t answer

By Stuart Littlewood In an interview with The Daily Telegraph Britain’s Foreign Secretary, William Hague, claims that Iran is threatening to spark a nuclear arms race in the Middle East which could be more dangerous than the original East-West Cold … Continue reading

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IRAQ: THE LEGACY OF DECEPTION AND ITS COSTS

By Susan Lindauer, Former CIA Back Channel to Iraq at the United Nations. Most Americans are astonished to discover that right up to 9/11, the CIA was developing a “Real Politik” vision of Iraq that recognized the fast approaching collapse … Continue reading

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A Dangerous Woman: Indefinite Detention at Carswell

By Susan Lindauer Some things are unforgivable in a democracy. A bill moving through Congress, authorizing the military to imprison American citizens indefinitely, without a trial or hearing, ranks right at the top of that list. I know—I lived through … Continue reading

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US uranium to blame for babies in Fallujah

  A London court is set to hear a case involving the use of uranium-enhanced weapons by US-led forces in the deadly 2004 battle for Fallujah. Some say it is the cause of horrific birth defects and congenital diseases in … Continue reading

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EMPEROR GEORGE AND THE LOST WAR IN IRAQ

  By Susan Lindauer, former U.S. back channel to Iraq and the second non-Arab American arrested on the Patriot Act Once upon a time there was a President named George who wanted to be Emperor. (Not a bad idea. He … Continue reading

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