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UNITED NATIONS – In his first address to world leaders gathered at UN headquarters, Iraq’s Interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi urged the wealthiest countries to forgive Iraq’s debts and described his nation’s future as a battle between the forces of democracy and extremism. "Our struggle is your struggle, our victory will be your victory. And … Continue reading “After Giving Boost to Bush, Allawi Heads to UN”

BEIJING – The resignation of ex-president Jiang Zemin from his powerful post as commander-in-chief of the Chinese military heralds his impending political demise. However, his handover of authority to the younger President Hu Jintao signifies little imminent change in the political agenda of the ruling Communist party. For the first time since he became party … Continue reading “Chinese Change of Guard Just Political Window Dressing?”

Scott Horton interviews Lt. Col. (ret.) Karen Kwiatkowski about the lies that justified the Iraq war, the liars who told them, why they wanted to invade Iraq, the failures of the 9/11 Commission Report, and the election. Check out Scott’s other interviews with prominent libertarian and antiwar personalities. Interview conducted Sept. 18, 2004. Listen to … Continue reading “Neoconservatism: An Alien Ideology”

Was Iyad Allawi, America’s Iraqi sock-puppet and the country’s unelected “prime minister,” lying when he told the U.S. Congress: “In Samarra, the Iraqi government has tackled the insurgents who once controlled the city. Following weeks of discussions between government officials and representatives, coalition forces and local community leaders, regular access to the city has been … Continue reading “Allawi, the Cheerleader”

Civil liberties advocates are once again raising concern over legislation moving through Congress meant to enhance the controversial USA PATRIOT Act rushed into law in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Last Monday, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the "Tools to Fight Terrorism Act of 2004," which opponents say contains … Continue reading “PATRIOT Act II: Back From the Dead”

BRUSSELS – Turkey took a step closer to the European Union Thursday after EU enlargement commissioner Guenter Verheugen said he was "satisfied" that a row over Turkey’s penal code had been resolved. Verheugen told media representatives after a meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Brussels that there were "no more obstacles" in … Continue reading “Turkey: One Step Forward, Two Back”

It would be difficult to exaggerate my profound lack of confidence, let alone faith, in the political system of this or any other country to make your life or mine better. I’m with Thomas Jefferson, who once put it something like this: If I have no choice but to be in a political party to … Continue reading “A Debate at Last?”

HUNTINGTON WOODS, MICH. – American legal investigators have discovered evidence of abuse, torture and rape throughout the U.S.-run prison system in Iraq. A Michigan legal team meeting with former detainees in Baghdad during an August fact-finding mission gathered evidence supporting claims of prisoner abuse at some 25 U.S.-run detention centers, most of them so far … Continue reading “Torture and Rape Rampant in Iraq Prisons”

President Bush said Tuesday that the Iraqis are refuting the pessimists and implied that things are improving in that country. What would America look like if it were in Iraq’s current situation? The population of the U.S. is over 11 times that of Iraq, so a lot of statistics would have to be multiplied by … Continue reading “If America Were Iraq”

TOKYO – As the legal drama unfolds soon in the desertion trial of Charles Robert Jenkins, wanted by the U.S. Army for abandoning his patrol, close attention will be paid to his testimony for possible secrets into North Korea – the place where Jenkins made his home for nearly 40 years. Of particular concern to … Continue reading “Deserter’s Hearing Could Expose North Korean Secrets”