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How the U.S. Left is Failing Over Syria

It’s now painfully clear that Obama’s war on Syria is a replay of Bush’s march to war in Iraq, both built on lies. Zero evidence has been put forth that proves the Syrian government used chemical weapons. On the contrary,

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Obama’s War Grows as Support Shrinks

by Patricia Thomas8 months ago

Some careful listening has exposed the lie that a U.S. attack (war) against Syria would be, as Obama put it, “a shot across the bow,” i.e. a “tiny war.” But even before the first missile is launched the birth of Obama’s baby

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The Egyptian Revolution’s Next Barrier

by Patricia Thomas8 months ago

Reza Fiyouzat and Shamus Cooke When the Egyptian army first began its offensive against the Muslim Brotherhood, many speculated that such an assault would likely be extended to the same revolutionaries who demanded — in massive demonstrations — that President

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Is Capitalism to Blame for the Syrian War Drive?

by Patricia Thomas8 months ago

Obama’s push for war in Syria seemed so deeply irrational, so crazed, that many people naturally asked, “Why is this happening?” And “who” wants it to happen? Few Americans actually believed that Nobel Peace Prizing winning Obama suddenly wanted to

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Talented Mr. Kerry Backslides on Russian Deal over Syrian Chemicals

by Patricia Thomas8 months ago

Finian Cunningham This article first appeared in Strategic Culture Foundation Online Journal. Observers of John F Kerry’s more than 40-year career as a successful politician on Capitol Hill note a consummate chameleonic quality in his wheeling and dealing. This dubious

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Movie Review: Dirty Wars

by Patricia Thomas8 months ago

Brad Forrest Jeremy Scahill, reporter for such outlets as The Nation and Democracy Now, has come out with the most hard hitting documentary of recent years entitled, “Dirty Wars.” He takes us around the globe from Afghanistan to Yemen and Somalia

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Is Obama Fundamentally Shifting His Middle East Strategy?

by Patricia Thomas8 months ago

The Saudis and Israelis are fuming. Obama’s talks with Iran’s new President Hassan Rouhani point to a possible new direction in U.S.-Middle East policy. Iran is the regional archrival of the Saudis and Israelis, who for decades have shared the

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Top Three Media Lies About the Syrian Peace Talks

by Patricia Thomas8 months ago

The media spin machine is again kicking into high gear, perfectly timed to accompany the “Geneva II” Syria peace talks. The lies are necessary to give the Obama administration an upper hand in the peace negotiations, which are not being used

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Are Obama’s Middle East Peace Talks Sincere?

by Patricia Thomas8 months ago

Should we trust Obama to be honest in his peace talks with Iran and Syria? His lightning shift from warmonger to peacemaker surprised everyone, including his closest regional allies — Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey — not to mention the

Hassan Rouhani et al. that are talking to each other

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Last Chance for Peace in Syria: Will Obama Sabotage the Geneva II Syria Peace Talks?

by Patricia Thomas8 months ago

The war in Syria grinds on, an endless wreckage of shattered limbs and lives. The blood flows across borders, fueling the religious sectarian killing across the Middle East that is the life-blood of the Syrian conflict. Hopes rose in Syria