From India: “Are We Really Free?”

admin @ August 19, 2008 # No Comment Yet

In India, freedom is an illusion. And unlike an elaborate hoax, this illusion is staring everyone in the face. People just refuse to see it and acknowledge it. They have no problems living under a nanny state that forces everyone to use seat-belts and helmets. Sure these save lives and should be worn by everyone traveling but the state shouldn’t be enforcing this on people. At most it can create awareness about these issues and let the people judge.

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The Peace Movement Needs a Strategy For Afghanistan

admin @ August 18, 2008 # No Comment Yet

…in Afghanistan the peace movement has been missing in action. This has come back to hit us in the face during Barack Obama’s Middle East trip, where he called for sending 10,000 more troops to Afghanistan. John McCain, not to be one-upped in putting our young men and women in harm’s way, is also calling for an escalation of the Afghan war.

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Preview: Segment of 8 Part Interview w. Robert Young Pelton

admin @ July 18, 2008 # One Comment

The following interview w/ Robert Young Pelton was conducted for a radio program and for 2 European print magazines, both now defunct. However the information and clarity that Pelton offers during the course of the interview clarifies his position and reasons for writing Licensed to Kill:Hired Guns In The War On Terror.

Speaking candidly about Blackwater, Eric Prince, Sandline, Tim Spicer, media manipulation, marketing, and a wide array of subjects, we see why Pelton’s writing is often misinterpreted despite his own clarity. Many come to his work with their own preconcieved notions and try to superimpose their politics on his frank and honest reportage.

As once written in a brief for a 2002 interview with Salon.com,”Robert Young Pelton, author of “The World’s Most Dangerous Places,” says the U.S. military has killed “thousands and thousands” of people in Afghanistan, al-Qaida is a myth and the WTC was brought down by a “Mickey Mouse” outfit.”

Pelton would know however. He has been there.

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(From India) A Letter to the PM

admin @ June 25, 2008 # One Comment

The Following is a repost from the India based Opinion Blog ‘India, Wake Up’
We Thought it was an interesting piece, because in Western-centric North America, few people imagine the actual population numbers and issues India faces. It is certainly not a Third World Nation, but rather a balancing superpower with it’s own large army and Nuclear Arsenal. With China and Pakistan right at it’s door, diplomacy in that part of the world is tricky business.

Health care, quality of life concerns, poverty, employment, racism…sound familiar America? Except India has had a female Prime Minister, who served twice.

We added links to some terminology (such as government acronyms and classifications) for those who might not be immediately familiar with such terms. Enjoy, and Learn.

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