The U.S. and its allies will do anything they can to prevent authentic democracy in the Arab world. The reason is very simple. Across the … U.S. and Its Allies Will Do Anything to Prevent DemocracyRead more
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Posted inInternational / Politics / USA Empire
Yemen and Ali Abdullah Saleh
Jeremy Scahill talking: Ali Abdullah Saleh, who has ruled Yemen for 30 years, he very well may be finished. This has been a largely or … Yemen and Ali Abdullah SalehRead more
Posted inEgypt / International / Politics / ToMl
Who is Omar Suleiman
Omar Suleiman is a longtime ally of the United States. He played a key role in the U.S. extraordinary rendition program. He also underwent training … Who is Omar SuleimanRead more
Posted inInternational / Libya / Politics / ToMl
No UK, No US, No NATO forces in Libya
Horace Campbell talking: It is a situation that is maturing with very deliberate and great dangers for the revolutionaries. The dangers arise from the number … No UK, No US, No NATO forces in LibyaRead more
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Libyan revolution news
In Libya, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s regime has launched a counter-offensive to take back several cities captured by opposition forces in a popular uprising that began … Libyan revolution newsRead more
Posted inEgypt / International / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
Too valuable for the Empire
The official U.S. response to events unfolding in Egypt has been mixed. For days, the Obama administration has refused to call for President Mubarak to … Too valuable for the EmpireRead more
Posted inEgypt / International / Internet / Politics / Social
People’s revolution
Beginning this afternoon, shortly after (former) president Ben Ali fled Tunisia, I started getting calls about the effect of social media on the Tunisian uprising. … People’s revolutionRead more
Posted inEgypt / International / Multimedia / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
As long as they’re quiet, who cares?
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpBinX7XXfY] What’s happening is absolutely spectacular. The courage and determination and commitment of the demonstrators is remarkable. And whatever happens, these are moments that won’t … As long as they’re quiet, who cares?Read more
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BBC, I’m not the Muslim Brothers
The Egyptian government has launched a violent crackdown on the massive uprising seeking the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak. After over a week of unprecedented … BBC, I’m not the Muslim BrothersRead more
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Israeli support for Mubarak
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “What could develop, and which has developed already in several countries, including Iran itself, repressive of regimes of radical Islam, … Israeli support for MubarakRead more