News (Page 2) -- April 13, 2006

Israel Says US Should Take Lead in Dealing With Iran's Nuclear Program - "Israeli officials dismiss Iran's assurances that it seeks only peaceful nuclear power and not weapons. Some have indicated that if the international community does not take a tougher approach toward Tehran, Israel might consider a unilateral military strike against Iran's nuclear facilities."

White House admits Iraq WMDs error - "The White House has acknowledged for the first time that a key moment in post-war Iraq, the declaration by George Bush that "we have found the weapons of mass destruction", was based on intelligence known in Washington to be false." -- Now think of all the other lies that have spewed from his mouth.

Now Powell Tells Us - "On Monday, former Secretary of State Colin Powell told me that he and his department's top experts never believed that Iraq posed an imminent nuclear threat, but that the President followed the misleading advice of Vice President Dick Cheney and the CIA in making the claim. Now he tells us."

Lies, damn lies and George W. Bush - "Impeachment? Nah. Too good for this lowlife. Arrest the son-of-a-bitch, lead him from the White House in chains, parade him down Pennsylvania Avenue and then lock him in stocks on the Washington Mall so everyone can see what happens when anyone thinks they are above the law of the land."

No Body Believes a Liar - "George W. Bush is the boy who cried, "Wolf! Wolf!" George W. Bush is the boy president who cried out even though there was no threat from Iraq. George W. Bush is the boy who cried out and spent every bit of his political capital. And now there's nothing left. But there is a whole lot wrong."

'What have they done to our dear America?' - "Faded glory? No, it's more a case of degraded, severely tarnished ideals. And hurtful shame over what we've become."

Bush's Insane First Strike Policy - "If You Don't Want to Get Whacked, You'd Better Get Your Nation a Nuke. ... It is clear from Bush policy over the past five years that nations which have no nuclear deterrent are considered fair game by these guys, while those nations that have the bomb are handled with kid gloves. Look at Bush administration policy towards Pakistan, India, China, and even North Korea. Iran clearly will make every effort to enter the safety circle in which those countries find themselves, thanks to this administration's threats. ... Instead of working to limit the spread of these ultimate weapons of mass destruction, the Bush administration is doing the opposite--promoting it. The administration's plans to begin developing a new generation of smaller tactical nuclear weapons are having the same effect. By signaling to the world that the U.S. is getting prepared to use nuclear weapons in its campaign of endless wars on smaller nations, the Bush administration is insuring that the potential targets of U.S. malevolence will do their best to acquire similar weapons. It's only a matter of time, then, before one of those countries succeeds in slipping one of those small devices into an American city."

The Delegator - "This video speaks for itself." -- Yes, yes it does.

Warning as new anti-terror laws come into force - "Under the Terrorism Act 2006, it is now a criminal offence to "glorify" terrorism in the hope of encouraging others to carry out such atrocities. But critics of the new law say it is so widely drawn it could curtail free speech and put legitimate political protesters in danger of being prosecuted."

The Art of War for the anti-war movement - "It's high time to recognize that we as a nation are engaged in a life-or-death struggle of competing ideologies with those who promote war as an American value and virtue."

Al-Qaeda no. 2: We must eliminate Israel - "In video posted on internet, Bin Laden's deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri praises insurgents in Iraq, says 'eliminating Israel is duty of every believer'."

China has carried off the world's largest reduction in poverty by grasping that market economies cannot be left on autopilot - "China is about to adopt its 11th five-year plan, setting the stage for the continuation of probably the most remarkable economic transformation in history, while improving the wellbeing of almost a quarter of the world's population. Never before has the world seen such sustained growth; never before has there been so much poverty reduction. Part of the key to China's long-run success has been its almost unique combination of pragmatism and vision. While much of the rest of the developing world, following the Washington consensus, has been directed at a quixotic quest for higher GDP, China has again made clear that it seeks sustainable and more equitable increases in real living standards. China realises that it has entered a phase of economic growth that is imposing enormous - and unsustainable - demands on the environment. Unless there is a change in course, living standards will eventually be compromised. That is why the new plan places great emphasis on the environment."

Rumsfeld lies, AP covers it up - "Here's what U.S. Secretary of Defense [sic] Donald Rumsfeld said today: "There is obviously concern about Iran. It's a country that is -- supports terrorists. It's a country that has indicated an interest in having weapons of mass destruction."Now read how AP reported the story, and pay very careful attention to the placement of the quotation marks:
Said Rumsfeld: "There is obviously concern about Iran. Iran is a country that supports terrorism. It is a country that has indicated" a desire to obtain nuclear technology.AP completely fabricated the last part of the quote!!!!"

Top official predicts reduced bird flu impact in US - "The spread of avian flu to the United States probably would not have the same impact it has had in less developed countries, according to the US government's top infectious-disease official."

Happiness is working for yourself - "The job may be long on hours and short on pay. But working for yourself will make you much happier than those employed by others, according to research. People who run their own businesses have such flexibility and independence that they enjoy far greater job satisfaction, experts claim."

'South Park' Creators Skewer Own Network - "Banned by Comedy Central from showing an image of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, the creators of "South Park" skewered their own network for hypocrisy in the cartoon's most recent episode. ... "Either it's all OK, or none of it is," Kyle said. "Do the right thing."" -- The two-part episode was brilliantly executed.

Scientists Release New Venus Images - "As the spacecraft tightens its orbit in coming months, scientists expect it to capture more detailed and revealing images of Venus from a distance of only about 155 miles, Keller said in a telephone interview."