The rats are jumping ship. Obama’s strongest allies can’t stomach the stench of lies that are the foundation of the war effort against Syria. Even England, whose entire foreign policy is reduced to asking “how high?” when the U.S. says “jump,” opted to stay grounded for Obama’s war drive. The Arab League, too, having long been […]
Na Síria, Obama e Al-Qaida compartilham a cama
A Portuguese translation of How Obama and Al-Qaeda Became Syrian Bedfellows. Para presidente que está executando a “guerra ao terror” de Bush contra a Al-Qaida e “forças associadas” [1], parece estranho que o presidente Obama tenha escolhido para alvo de “mudança de regime” o governo secular sírio. Igualmente estranho é que o mais forte aliado […]
Whose Security Is Iran Threatening?
Emergency Labor Network No War, No Sanctions, No Bombing Iran! Second in a Series on Key Issues in 2012 Iran poses no threat to the U.S. It has initiated no aggressive measures against the U.S. It has not sent its navy into the Gulf of Mexico in order to flaunt its power. It has not […]
The Aftermath of Bin Laden’s Assassination
Like Bush, Jr., before him, Obama is proving that a puffed-up and “powerful” president is a dangerous president. It was only a matter of time before Obama used his newfound popularity and warrior credentials to wreak military havoc elsewhere. It took just three days for Obama to go from bin Laden to Yemen, where he bombed — […]
Bahrain: Uprising Against the U.S.-Backed Regimes Gains Critical Mass

Finian Cunningham Bahrain’s uprising against the US-backed ruling elite is gathering critical mass, with the Persian Gulf island state seeing the biggest demonstration ever last night. Some 200,000 people took the main highway leading to the financial district in the capital, Manama, shouting in unison for the regime to go. (more…)
Hail to the Egyptian People
A Statement by Workers Action We stand in awe and admiration at your historic victory, as you removed one of the world’s worst U.S.-sponsored dictators. You liberated yourselves and at the same time liberated the imagination of ordinary working people around the world. We just have a few requests. As you know better than anyone, […]