“Fascism will never come to America as fascism. It will come as 100 percent Americanism.” Huey Long “When fascism come to America, it will be wrapped in the flag, carrying a cross” Sinclair Lewis BY DR. HALUK GERGER INTERNATIONAL Posted by Bulatlat After the Second World War, the US imperialism had premeditated two immediate objectives…
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The Shoe Heard Round the World
As with any event that pushes history forward, when you click the play button over and over to watch Muntanzer al-Zaidi mumble something in Arabic that we now know meant “This is a farewell kiss from the Iraqi people, you dog!,” the question inevitably arises – Why hasn’t this happened before? BY AARON LAKE SMITH…
Obama Should Worry About Iraqi Shoes, Too
When Iraq’s violence escalates, President Obama better not be caught on his heels when he’s blamed for losing Bush’s “win.” By Ben Lando AlterNet INTERNATIONAL Posted by Bulalat After four hours stuck in Baghdad traffic, I was close enough to get out of the car and walk to my hotel. I’m sure it was raw…
Int’l Rights Groups Urge Obama to Take Up Human Rights
Two international human rights groups have called on US President-elect Barack Obama to take concrete steps to address human rights concerns. BY BULATLAT INTERNATIONAL Two international human rights groups have called on US President-elect Barack Obama to take concrete steps to address human rights concerns. In its statement Nov. 5, Amnesty International urged US President-elect…
Anti-Terror Bill OK Seen to Spur More U.S. Military Aid
The passage of the anti-terror bill is expected to spur more economic and military aid for the Arroyo government, in exchange for deepening its involvement in the U.S.-led “War on Terror” and protecting America’s economic stake in the Philippines, independent think-tank IBON Foundation said Sept. 1. Posted by Bulatlat.com The passage of the anti-terror bill…