Showing posts with label foreign policy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label foreign policy. Show all posts
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Thursday, August 29, 2013
DO NOT ALLOW ANY MORE UNSUPPORTED WARS
What would happen if a sudden awakening led thousands of Americans to march into Washington to replace our non-representatives who only serve special interest groups? Which side would OUR military be on? What weapons do you think would be used against American dissidents? Have any of you attended any serious protests in this country before? If so then you most likely know the answer to these questions...
Here’s what America SHOULD do regarding the situation in
Syria - We can lead the world by example and prosecute our own war criminals
(Kissinger, Bush, Obama) to the fullest extent of the law. That’s the only REAL way to show the world
evil despots will no longer be tolerated….
Friday, May 31, 2013
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Where is the Outcry Against This?
As the war drums beat louder and more and more propaganda peddles its way through the airwaves, gearing us up to send (more) troops into Syria. One must wonder how much influence the gargantuan Israeli lobby here in the US holds on the future of our nation and the continuing abomination of our foreign policy....
Early, Sunday May 5, Israel did this in to an airport in Damascus, Syria. Will we hear much about this from U.S. Media? Will the President of the United States speak to this action from Israel (considering we supply their weapons)?
Meanwhile goons like Netanyahu have the audacity to stand in front of the UN and declare that Iran is a major threat to the world.
Early, Sunday May 5, Israel did this in to an airport in Damascus, Syria. Will we hear much about this from U.S. Media? Will the President of the United States speak to this action from Israel (considering we supply their weapons)?
Meanwhile goons like Netanyahu have the audacity to stand in front of the UN and declare that Iran is a major threat to the world.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
The Double Standard of US Foreign Policy
To murder several runners using bombs at a sporting event is terrorism.
To murder 175 children using military drones is U.S. policy.
We should accept neither. We should fight against both.
Reporter Asks White House if U.S. Airstrikes That Kill Afghan Civilians Qualify as ‘Terrorism’
by Rania Khalek on April 17, 2013 :
http://raniakhalek.com/2013/04/17/reporter-asks-white-house-if-u-s-airstrikes-that-kill-afghan-civilians-qualify-as-terrorism/
Here is the exchange transcribed in full:
REPORTER: I send my deepest condolence to the victims and families in Boston. But President Obama said that what happened in Boston was an act of terrorism. I would like to ask, Do you consider the U.S. bombing on civilians in Afghanistan earlier this month that left 11 children and a woman killed a form of terrorism? Why or why not?
JAY CARNEY: Well, I would have to know more about the incident and then obviously the Department of Defense would have answers to your questions on this matter. We have more than 60,000 U.S. troops involved in a war in Afghanistan, a war that began when the United States was attacked, in an attack that was organized on the soil of Afghanistan by al Qaeda, by Osama bin laden and others and more than 3,000 people were killed in that attack. And it has been the President’s objective once he took office to make clear what our goals are in Afghanistan and that is to disrupt, dismantle and ultimately defeat al Qaeda. And with that as our objective to provide enough assistance to Afghan National Security Forces and the Afghan government to allow them to take over security for themselves. And that process is underway and the United States has withdrawn a substantial number of troops and we are in the process of drowning down further as we hand over security lead to Afghan forces. And it is certainly the case that I refer you to the defense department for details that we take great care in the prosecution of this war and we are very mindful of what our objectives are.
To murder 175 children using military drones is U.S. policy.
We should accept neither. We should fight against both.
Reporter Asks White House if U.S. Airstrikes That Kill Afghan Civilians Qualify as ‘Terrorism’
by Rania Khalek on April 17, 2013 :
http://raniakhalek.com/2013/04/17/reporter-asks-white-house-if-u-s-airstrikes-that-kill-afghan-civilians-qualify-as-terrorism/
Here is the exchange transcribed in full:
REPORTER: I send my deepest condolence to the victims and families in Boston. But President Obama said that what happened in Boston was an act of terrorism. I would like to ask, Do you consider the U.S. bombing on civilians in Afghanistan earlier this month that left 11 children and a woman killed a form of terrorism? Why or why not?
JAY CARNEY: Well, I would have to know more about the incident and then obviously the Department of Defense would have answers to your questions on this matter. We have more than 60,000 U.S. troops involved in a war in Afghanistan, a war that began when the United States was attacked, in an attack that was organized on the soil of Afghanistan by al Qaeda, by Osama bin laden and others and more than 3,000 people were killed in that attack. And it has been the President’s objective once he took office to make clear what our goals are in Afghanistan and that is to disrupt, dismantle and ultimately defeat al Qaeda. And with that as our objective to provide enough assistance to Afghan National Security Forces and the Afghan government to allow them to take over security for themselves. And that process is underway and the United States has withdrawn a substantial number of troops and we are in the process of drowning down further as we hand over security lead to Afghan forces. And it is certainly the case that I refer you to the defense department for details that we take great care in the prosecution of this war and we are very mindful of what our objectives are.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Israel Created Hamas
"But there is something bitterly ironic in Israel’s support for Fatah against Hamas—and it should be a lesson to governments everywhere that meddle in other states’ affairs. In the past, Israel supported Hamas against Fatah. Indeed, in the 1970s and 80s, Israel played a not insignificant role in encouraging Hamas’s emergence in the belief that such an Islamist group might help rupture support for the mass nationalist movement of Fatah. Twenty years later, Israel has switched sides, hoping that it can encourage Fatah to see off Hamas. It wants “moderate” Palestinians to take on the “extremist” Palestinians it helped create. Like America and Britain before it—both of whom have supported and armed Islamist movements in the Middle East in attempts to undermine secular nationalist parties—Israel is learning the hard way that it is one thing to let radical Islamists off the leash but quite another thing to rein them back in again. If you make monsters, you shouldn’t be surprised if they come back to bite you."
Leaked Wikileaks cable reveal that Israel Said It Would Keep Gaza Near Collapse.
Read the document for yourself here:
http://wikileaks.org/cable/2008/08/08CAIRO1878.html
Leaked Wikileaks cable reveal that Israel Said It Would Keep Gaza Near Collapse.
Read the document for yourself here:
http://wikileaks.org/cable/2008/08/08CAIRO1878.html
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
NO to Netanyahu, YES to Peace
With all the propaganda in the
current mainstream (Zionist funded[1])
media, one can't help being bombarded by propaganda that suggests Iran is a
threat to the world and in particular a threat to Israel. But, what is not discussed by these outlets
is any rational logic as to why Iran feels it needs nuclear capabilities. Even though I consider myself someone who
does not agree with the ways of either the Iranian or Israel government, I
think it is all the more important to ponder the following seldom heard
considerations:
Considering this kind of oil thirsty military presence at its borders (think a pack of wolves surrounding a lamb), why wouldn't the resource rich Iranians wish to defend themselves?
These choices are unsustainable and will come to an end eventually. People on a global scale are waking up to this new form of colonialism and taking a stand. We see Netanyahu becoming more and more desperate[14] and the true colors of Israel[15] are starting to show to the citizens of the United States at last. It is refreshing that at long last Americans are beginning to see the stark difference between Israel and Judaism. Clever branding of the Zionist movement purposely blurred that distinction for a very long time through manipulating feelings of guilt and confusion.[16] Also, Israel played on its similarities to US historical culture, as Mike Marqusee of the Palestine News wrote, "Both nations (America and Israel) originate as settler colonial societies; both are founded on the mythology of “a land without people for a people without land”; both are deeply imbued with racial hierarchies. “[17] This relationship is unique and it is why time and time again[18], the United States is the only nation (aside from Israel) to vehemently deny the right to existence of the indigenous Palestinian people.[19]
Obviously, "NO Nuclear Weapons"[20] would be the best policy, but in all fairness, this policy can only work if EVERY COUNTRY DISARMS. The United States (H-bombers of Nagasaki and Hiroshima), claiming that another country is a threat for having weapons is every bit as hypocritical as Israel (genocidal oppressors of Palestine committed to the extinction of the indigenous peoples of the land they currently occupy) relentlessly warning that Iran poses an imminent nuclear threat.
If the United States would pull its funding from Israel completely, and started ignoring the Israeli lobby that now greatly influences and undermines our elections, the citizens would notice an immediate impact on the economy (again - $8.2 million EACH DAY in military aid!).3 Also, in terms of foreign policy, this move would do wonders for our image all across key geopolitical areas of the map. But what about our need for control of the regions oil? Well, I think that just about every American would agree that the time has come to put that sinking ship to rest. If we could begin funding and focusing on the ingenuity and creativity we are known for, we could be completely done with oil all together while simultaneously creating new booming technological industries to replace it with. (Can you hear Lennon playing in the background? You may say that I'm a dreamer...)
Considering this kind of oil thirsty military presence at its borders (think a pack of wolves surrounding a lamb), why wouldn't the resource rich Iranians wish to defend themselves?
2. Israel is the biggest
recipient of US foreign aid.[3]
The U.S. is providing Israel with
at least $8.2 million EACH DAY in military aid. B. Michael, an Israeli satirist
put it most succinctly when he wrote, “My master gives me food to eat and I
bite those whom he tells me to bite. It’s
called strategic cooperation.”
It was okay for the U.S. to race
against the Soviets for this technology, and when this example is emulated by
other competing forces, it is unacceptable.
Also, the fact that we continuously arm Iran's enemy (Israel) and shower obscene amounts of money (and nuclear weapons?) into Israel, how
can anyone be surprised that countries like Iran and Syria wish to defend
themselves against the ever spreading tentacles of the Zionists?
4. The United States is
carefully diplomatic with the countries that have nuclear weapons.
Plain and simple, if you cannot
defend yourself against the Empire, you WILL be exploited.
It is obvious to anyone paying
attention that the United States is heavily dependent on the Middle East for
oil.[5] We prop up terrible dictators[6],
overthrow democracies[7],
install puppets[8],
fund brutal regimes[9],
and do whatever it takes[10]
to maintain a strong hand in the region.
Over time, this kind of foreign policy has created much animosity in the
Arab nations. Placing a colony in the
very center of the region (by way of the British petroleum interests[11])
and setting up a police state in Israel[12]
to protect it may have been a lucrative business move however it is a terrible
manipulative maneuver that worked directly against peace in the region.[13]
These choices are unsustainable and will come to an end eventually. People on a global scale are waking up to this new form of colonialism and taking a stand. We see Netanyahu becoming more and more desperate[14] and the true colors of Israel[15] are starting to show to the citizens of the United States at last. It is refreshing that at long last Americans are beginning to see the stark difference between Israel and Judaism. Clever branding of the Zionist movement purposely blurred that distinction for a very long time through manipulating feelings of guilt and confusion.[16] Also, Israel played on its similarities to US historical culture, as Mike Marqusee of the Palestine News wrote, "Both nations (America and Israel) originate as settler colonial societies; both are founded on the mythology of “a land without people for a people without land”; both are deeply imbued with racial hierarchies. “[17] This relationship is unique and it is why time and time again[18], the United States is the only nation (aside from Israel) to vehemently deny the right to existence of the indigenous Palestinian people.[19]
Obviously, "NO Nuclear Weapons"[20] would be the best policy, but in all fairness, this policy can only work if EVERY COUNTRY DISARMS. The United States (H-bombers of Nagasaki and Hiroshima), claiming that another country is a threat for having weapons is every bit as hypocritical as Israel (genocidal oppressors of Palestine committed to the extinction of the indigenous peoples of the land they currently occupy) relentlessly warning that Iran poses an imminent nuclear threat.
If the United States would pull its funding from Israel completely, and started ignoring the Israeli lobby that now greatly influences and undermines our elections, the citizens would notice an immediate impact on the economy (again - $8.2 million EACH DAY in military aid!).3 Also, in terms of foreign policy, this move would do wonders for our image all across key geopolitical areas of the map. But what about our need for control of the regions oil? Well, I think that just about every American would agree that the time has come to put that sinking ship to rest. If we could begin funding and focusing on the ingenuity and creativity we are known for, we could be completely done with oil all together while simultaneously creating new booming technological industries to replace it with. (Can you hear Lennon playing in the background? You may say that I'm a dreamer...)
Take a moment to read some
information presented in the many links mentioned throughout this article and
think about the upcoming election and the power that the nation of Israel has
on our political process[21]
(a special thanks to Citizens United).
Also take some time to think about the beating drums of the impending
war we are on the brink of with Iran.
Think outside the suggestive thoughts thrown at you every day by NPR,
FOX, MSNBC and other Zionist mouthpieces and see if you can find empathy for
the Arab nations in the world. Threats
can realistically be transformed into amazing opportunities that could elevate
this country way above the humdrum business as usual tactics we currently
employ in the Middle East. The first
step toward peace in the Middle East, is for the United States to stop
supporting the brutality of Israel and to develop domestically created
alternative means of energy.
Further reading:
Why does the U.S. back Israel?
Israel, the Holocaust, and
Anti-Semitism, Noam Chomsky, Excerpted from Chronicles of Dissent, 1992
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Always the Double Standard for American Foreign Policy
The propaganda machine that keeps American's afraid of Iran's nuclear possibilities (despite the fact that America is the only country to ever use an Atomic Weapon on an enemy) is back at it again in Korea.
http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/11/11130963-north-korea-says-fuel-being-injected-into-rocket?lite
So...in other words, when North Korea tests rockets and does not seem to honestly diclose information about it, it's practically an act of war, but when America does it, it barely gets any news coverage at all and nobody notices:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2124917/Top-secret-American-spy-satellite-blasts-California--US-blacks-web-broadcast-observers-puzzle-whats-inside.html
Funny how that works!
http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/11/11130963-north-korea-says-fuel-being-injected-into-rocket?lite
So...in other words, when North Korea tests rockets and does not seem to honestly diclose information about it, it's practically an act of war, but when America does it, it barely gets any news coverage at all and nobody notices:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2124917/Top-secret-American-spy-satellite-blasts-California--US-blacks-web-broadcast-observers-puzzle-whats-inside.html
Funny how that works!
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