The Push of Conscience and Secretary Clinton
Ray McGovern on his assault at a Clinton speech
Month: February 2011
Now Gadhafi Makes the Same Mistake
CAIRO – The brutal response by Libyan leader Muammar Al-Gadhafi against pro-democracy protestors in the country indicates his determination not to leave office without a bloody battle, but his moves follow the path that eventually led to ouster of two neighbouring dictators. In a televised address Tuesday from his residential compound that was bombed by … Continue reading “Now Gadhafi Makes the Same Mistake”
Wednesday: 3 Iraqis Killed, 55 Wounded
Anti-government demonstrations continued across the country leaving scores wounded. The extent of the demonstrations is unknown as reports of them are not thorough even with extensive amounts of casualties. At least three Iraqis were killed and 55 more were wounded in the protests and other incidents.
Iran Steps Up Crackdown on Opposition Leaders
On Monday night, Iranian security agents raided the home of opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi, separating him from his wife, searching his house, and arresting his son, Ali Karroubi, according to the local media outlet Saham News. Karroubi’s own Web site reports that percussion grenades were also detonated inside the house. Meanwhile, Iran’s other primary opposition … Continue reading “Iran Steps Up Crackdown on Opposition Leaders”
Kerry Calls for Regime Change in Libya
As Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi vowed to hang on to power, a close congressional ally of U.S. President Barack Obama Tuesday called for an end to his regime. “The Gadhafi government’s use of deadly force against its own people should mean the end of the regime itself,” said Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry, … Continue reading “Kerry Calls for Regime Change in Libya”
The Book Has Been Written on the Right/Left Antiwar Alliance
A year ago this week on Feb. 20, about 40 antiwar activists, writers, and organizers, gathered in a basement conference room in Washington, D.C., to launch an antiwar organization spanning the political spectrum. As a first step we agreed to publish a book of essays by meeting participants and others, now out with the title … Continue reading “The Book Has Been Written on the Right/Left Antiwar Alliance”
Did Reagan Win the Cold War?
My visit to the Reagan Ranch in the mountains near Santa Barbara, Calif., on the 100th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth on Feb. 6, 1911, and today’s revolutions sweeping the Arab world got me thinking about how much Reagan actually had to do with his alleged signature achievement – winning the Cold War. Conservatives would … Continue reading “Did Reagan Win the Cold War?”
Interventionists Target Libya
Outside of an asylum, is there anybody nuttier than Moammar Qadaffy? Well, yes: Marc Lynch, associate professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University – and non-resident smarty-pants at the Center for a New American Hegemony Security – who blogs at ForeignPolicy.com, where he writes: “The unfolding situation in Libya has been … Continue reading “Interventionists Target Libya”
Tuesday: 12 Iraqis Killed, 31 Wounded
At least 12 Iraqis were killed and 31 more were wounded in the latest reported attacks. Scattered demonstrations continued, but protests in Suleimaniya drew about 6,000 protesters. On Friday, however, they could grow during a planned “day of rage.”
Mubarak’s Name Easier to Erase Than His Legacy
RAFAH – It was easy enough to rename Mubarak Children’s Hospital the Al Tahrir Hospital in Gaza. Not so easy is the task of managing patients who need to cross over to the Egyptian side for treatment, or come back in. Crossing the border, even for medical treatment, has always been an arduous task. Through … Continue reading “Mubarak’s Name Easier to Erase Than His Legacy”