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Betraying the Planet
Posted by Michael Butler, Tuesday, June 30, 2009A World Apart? : The White House and the Middle East
Posted by Michael Butler, Tuesday, June 30, 2009The Consortiumnews.com | Obama, They Want You to Fail
Posted by Michael Butler, Tuesday, June 30, 2009NYT Editorial & Op-Eds (5)
"After six bloody, ruinously costly years, there is an end in sight to the American occupation of Iraq" (Editorial); "Leading Democrats seem open to nearly any idea so long as it will lead to passing legislation, perhaps at the expense of passing sensible legislation" (Brooks); "The coup leaders, who were trying to prevent Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez from bringing Honduras into his fold, may end up giving him more strength in the region" (Guest Op-Ed); "In its ruling on employment discrimination law, the Supreme Court upended the rules that Sonia Sotomayor and her colleagues previously played by" (Greenhouse); "Mohammed Jawad was captured as a teenager in Kabul and tortured in American custody. Now administration lawyers are blocking efforts to secure his freedom" (Herbert)Posted by Ian Alterman, Tuesday, June 30, 2009
NYT (4): National Politics
Obama attempts to placate gay community; Obama looks to governors and supporters re health care debate; a "green" way to dispose of electronics; and NYC toughens its anti-smoking campaign.Posted by Ian Alterman, Tuesday, June 30, 2009
NYT (4): International Affairs
Iranian council certifies Ahmadinejad victory as protests continue; Kirchner's resignation as leader of Peronist Party signals end of Kirchner "dynasty"; China "eyes" Iraqi oil; and failing Japanese economy brings long-unseen phenomenon: protests.Posted by Ian Alterman, Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Ishmael Reed: The Mad Dog DA and the Mad Dog Media .. The Persecution of Michael Jackson
Haha! .. sometimes i suspect all strange media occurrences can be boiled down to a Hatfield and McCoy style oligarch battle - like Turner vs Murdoch, Disney vs. Viacom, Sony vs Universal .. or else some genius decided that certain entertainment personalities can't get too powerful, especially if they start spouting off like John Lennon did .. Any hooo, for a take on MJ that you won't find elsewhere check this out from Ishmael Reed on Counterpunch .. Can't vouch for all the facts but i'd much rather read this than suffer through Wolf Blitzer's take on "Bad" .. read morePosted by Mike Blaxill, Tuesday, June 30, 2009
A health emergency awaits
Posted by Bill Swiggard, Tuesday, June 30, 2009At White House, Obama aims to reassure gays
Posted by Bill Swiggard, Tuesday, June 30, 2009The coporate media state has deformed American culture — Time to fight back
Posted by Bill Swiggard, Tuesday, June 30, 2009Nikolas Kozloff: Obama’s Real Message to Latin America? The Coup in Honduras
"On the surface at least it seems unlikely that Obama would endorse an interventionist U.S. foreign policy in Central America. Over the past few months he has gone to great lengths to “re-brand” America in the eyes of the world as a reasonable power engaged in respectful diplomacy as opposed to reckless unilateralism. If it were ever proven that Obama sanctioned the overthrow of a democratically elected government this could completely undermine the U.S. President’s carefully crafted image ... In November, Zelaya hailed Obama’s election in the U.S. as “a hope for the world,” but just two months later tensions began to emerge. In an audacious letter sent personally to Obama, Zelaya accused the U.S. of “interventionism” and called on the new administration in Washington to respect the principle of non-interference in the political affairs of other nations" - Kozloff in Counterpunch .. read morePosted by Mike Blaxill, Monday, June 29, 2009
Democracy Now: Coup in Honduras – Military Ousts President Manuel Zelaya, Supporters Defy Curfew and Take to the Streets
"The Honduran military is effectively a subsidiary of the United States government. Honduras, as a whole, if any Latin American country is fully owned by the United States, it’s Honduras. Its economy is wholly based on trade, foreign aid and remittances. So if the US is opposed to this coup going forward, it won’t go forward. Zelaya will return, if the United States—if Obama and Hillary Clinton are sincere in their statements about returning Zelaya to power" - Greg Grandin on Democracy Now .. read morePosted by Mike Blaxill, Monday, June 29, 2009
Too big to fail is too big…
Posted by Alexander Harper, Monday, June 29, 2009t r u t h o u t | Obama’s Stonewall
This is a bad scene. A violation of his promises during the campaign. Worse a capitulation from his stated principles in favor of political expediency. Clinton made the same errors. Now we see the Clinton gang prevailing for vote security. This time it will be even more costly. mbPosted by Michael Butler, Monday, June 29, 2009
Economist.com | Reforming American health care Heading for the emergency room
"America’s health care is the costliest in the world, yet quality is patchy and millions are uninsured. Incentives for both patients and suppliers need urgent treatment"Posted by Michael Butler, Monday, June 29, 2009
NYT Op-Eds (2)
"Climate change poses a clear and present danger to our way of life. How can anyone justify failing to act?" (Krugman); "Advanced-technology coal power exists, but regulators are waiting to see what happens with FutureGen, a project that may be just an expensive boondoggle" (Easterbrook)Posted by Ian Alterman, Monday, June 29, 2009
NYT (7): National Politics/Economy
BREAKING NEWS: Madoff sentenced to 150 years; Supreme Court overturns Sotomayor decision in bias case; Holder Justice Dept. says detainees have some constitutional rights even re military commissions; Overwhelmed bureaucracy stymies help re foreclosures; Obama likes climate bill, doesn't like sanctions; Colorado legalizes rain (yup); and an important new TV documentary on free speech.Posted by Ian Alterman, Monday, June 29, 2009
NYT (4): International Affairs
Protests (and arrests) return to Iran; Somewhat after the fact, EU condemns Iranian crackdown; Is U.S. pressure finally getting to Israel re settlements?; and use of unverified sources in Iran tests limits of "legitimate" news coverage.Posted by Ian Alterman, Monday, June 29, 2009
The value, tradition of revolution
Posted by Bill Swiggard, Monday, June 29, 2009Pride at the White House
Posted by Bill Swiggard, Monday, June 29, 2009Why are people obsessed with their kids?
Posted by Bill Swiggard, Monday, June 29, 2009Obama is choosing to be weak…
Posted by Alexander Harper, Sunday, June 28, 2009t r u t h o u t | Analysis: Climate Bill May Spur Energy Revolution
Posted by Michael Butler, Sunday, June 28, 2009Economist.com Ageing in the rich world The end of retirement
"Demography means virtually all of us will have to work longer. That need not be a bad thing"Posted by Michael Butler, Sunday, June 28, 2009
