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Obama’s Speech & the History of “Compromise”
Compromise is a Dirty Word In the circus of bourgeois politics in our two-party electoral system, we often hear a concept fetishized to the highest heavens. The term “bi-partisanship” is a quality of political actors that often surfaces in elections, political disputes and in legislation. The notion that political opportunism, willingness to abandon one’s stated…
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Norwegian Massacre Gunman was a Right-Wing Extremist who hated Muslims
Suspect named by Norwegian media as Anders Behring Breivik Police believe he is not connected to Islamist organisations Claims he boasted online about having talks with English Defence League ‘Loner’ lived with mother in a wealthy suburb and is well-educated Reports say he attended same school as Norway’s crown prince Posted on Twitter: ‘One person…
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Partition of Sudan prepares way for further conflicts
South Sudan formally declared its independence on July 9. President Barack Obama was among the first to recognise the new country. He welcomed the “birth of a new nation”. “I am proud to declare that the United States formally recognises the Republic of South Sudan as a sovereign and independent state upon this day, July…
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Les Hinton sacrificed, but the worst is yet to come for News Corp
Every time Murdoch ditches a key executive, the flames of scandal flick ever closer to him, writes Matt Wells No relationship is safe, no loyal bond strong enough for Rupert Murdoch who – looking more than the sum of his 80 years – is mounting a final battle to save the company he built from nothing.…
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The “Right to Work” & the Deceptive Discourse of “Rights” in Capitalism
In mainstream capitalist discourse, the defense of “rights” are a mainstay in the political infighting of the bourgeoisie. In arguments on political issues, one side (or both) argue about the rights which the other is trying to deny them. From the very real and essential battle for civil rights, rights to education and rights to…
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Thousands protest U.S. military strikes on Libya as anti-war movement grows
Reprinted from Final Call newspaper By Askia Muhammad – Senior Correspondent Photos by The Red Phoenix WASHINGTON (FinalCall.com) – Buoyed by what they cite as reports from military analysts as well as rebel forces in Libya, hundreds of protestors organized by the International ANSWER Coalition paraded in front of the White House July 9, to…
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Analysis of the Tea Party Movement
What is the Tea Party? Who are they? Who funds them? What are their goals? The Tea Party Movement first began on January 24, 2009. It was launched by Trevor Leach, chairman of the organization “Young Americans for Liberty” in New York State. The alleged cause for this protest was to challenge “obesity taxes” and…
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Libya stalemate is bad news for Tunisia
TUNIS, Tunisia, July 8 (UPI) — Signs of a military and political stalemate in neighboring Libya have dashed Tunisians’ hope of an early economic recovery and return to employment for the country’s restive youth. Tunisia’s high-earning tourism industry is at a virtual standstill because the conflict between the Libyan government and rebel forces has kept…
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U.S. Helps “Rebels” Murdering Black Libyans
By Colin Benjamin Misrata Ethnically Cleansed of Blacks Says Wall Street Journal… The implication is bewildering. Could it be true the Libyan “rebels”—who we’re told are fighting to protect innocent civilians—are now committing mass murder, lynching and terrorizing Black Libyans and African migrant workers? Sadly, the evidence is mounting that this awful truth is exactly…
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Libya: Rebels execute black immigrants while forces kidnap others
ADDIS ABABA — While much of the world’s attention is focusing on crude oil prices and the Libyan pipelines in the east of the country– human right groups say rebels are committing crimes against humanity. In east Libya, African hunt began as towns and cities began fall under the control of Libyan rebels, mobs and…
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