From JacobinBack in 2010, the New York Times’ Thomas Friedman issued the following complaint: “Destructive critics dismiss Gaza as an Israeli prison, without ever mentioning that had Hamas decided — after Israel unilaterally left Gaza — to turn it into Dubai rather than … [Read more...] about Israel’s Honeymoon With the United Arab Emirates Is Grotesque
Archives for December 2020
Trump’s Pernicious Military Legacy
From CommonDreamsIn the military realm, Donald Trump will most likely be remembered for his insistence on ending America’s involvement in its twenty-first-century "forever wars"—the fruitless, relentless, mind-crushing military campaigns undertaken by Presidents Bush and Obama in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Somalia. After all, as a candidate, Trump pledged to … [Read more...] about Trump’s Pernicious Military Legacy
Iran Sends Oil, Gas Flotilla to Venezuela. Will Trump Attack It to Sabotage Biden?
From CommonDreamsPublished on Monday, December 07, 2020 by Informed CommentIran Sends Oil, Gas Flotilla to Venezuela. Will Trump Attack It to Sabotage Biden? The odious Elliott Abrams, warmonger-in-chief and old-time supporter of nun-killing right wing death squads in Central America, is now in charge of Iran and Venezuela for Trump and is warning … [Read more...] about Iran Sends Oil, Gas Flotilla to Venezuela. Will Trump Attack It to Sabotage Biden?
'Perdue Pleaded the Fifth': Ossoff Debates Empty Podium as GOP Senator No-Shows Amid Scrutiny Over Stock Trades
From CommonDreamsPublished on Monday, December 07, 2020byCommon Dreams'Perdue Pleaded the Fifth': Ossoff Debates Empty Podium as GOP Senator No-Shows Amid Scrutiny Over Stock Trades "It shows an astonishing arrogance and sense of entitlement for Georgia's senior U.S. senator to believe he shouldn't have to debate at a moment like this in our … [Read more...] about 'Perdue Pleaded the Fifth': Ossoff Debates Empty Podium as GOP Senator No-Shows Amid Scrutiny Over Stock Trades
Taiwan Opposition Parties Losing the Meme War
From Shingetsu News Agency New Bloom (Taipei) — Taiwan’s pan-Blue opposition parties have been struggling to cope with the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) when it comes to the successful use of viral internet memes and advertising. As part of Nationalist Party (KMT) Chair Johnny Chiang’s efforts at changing the image of the party and appealing … [Read more...] about Taiwan Opposition Parties Losing the Meme War