The contrast between the course of action being followed in the Near East versus the Machiavellian power moves being made in the Middle East reveals the bankruptcy of the war-is-our-only-option idea and affirms what the popular clergyman and author Max Lucado points out: "conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional."How to deal with North Korea? A good starting point … [Read more...] about Peace is made with enemies
– 9-11 families visit Iraq in Solidarity with Civilian Targets
KRISTINA OLSEN Olsen, who lost her sister, Laurie Neira, on Flight 11, said: "I feel a deep sense of moral responsibility, both as a citizen of the global community, and as a person who lost a loved one on September 11, to promote the message of peace -- by bearing witness to the suffering of innocent people, as well as by working toward creating an opening for constructive, … [Read more...] about – 9-11 families visit Iraq in Solidarity with Civilian Targets
Denis Halliday, Former UN Official, in Iraq
The government is drilling water wells. I can find no preventive arrangements for healthcare of young children after the expected collapse of electricity, water and sewage treatment as happened in 1991. No shots for cholera, typhoid, and other various waterborne diseases that will likely break out if the U.S. bombs electrical and water facilities as it did in 1991."Halliday … [Read more...] about Denis Halliday, Former UN Official, in Iraq
Bush’s policies could set back relations with North Korea
At the meeting, Bush accused North Korea of not adhering to agreements. When pressed by journalists, he was unable to give details. North Korea has predictably bristled at the new hard line. U.S.-North Korean relations could quickly degenerate into rhetorical one-upmanship.Instead of listening more carefully to its South Korean ally in its effort to disarm the peninsula, … [Read more...] about Bush’s policies could set back relations with North Korea
Chalmers Johnson/Tim Shorrock on the Korean Crisis
CHALMERS JOHNSON , author of "Blowback: The Costs and Consequences of American Empire" and Okinawa: Cold War Island," is a specialist on the politics and economics of East Asia and a veteran of the Korean War. He said today: "Bush came into office saying that he did not want to negotiate with North Korea. Even under Clinton, the U.S. was failing to fulfill its agreements with … [Read more...] about Chalmers Johnson/Tim Shorrock on the Korean Crisis