Areas Covered Each Week:
Civil Liberties - Health - Environment - Democracy & International Relations - Economics - Science - The War on Terror - The Next War
Story of the Week:
Terror groups developing 'dirty bomb', say security chiefs
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/2700195/Terror-groups-developing-dirty-bomb-say-security-chiefs.html
These kind of articles normally precede any new government move to limit your civil liberties……........
Government hires Saatchi ad agency to 'sell' controversial ID cards launch in November
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/mailonsunday/article-1053171/Labour-hires-Saatchi-ad-agency-sell-controversial-ID-cards-launch-November.html
Yep, that’s the kind of thing I was talking about. PR is a noble art form is it not?
Environment:
UN says eat less meat to curb global warming
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/sep/07/food.foodanddrink?gusrc=rss&feed=environment
Cracking “it’s all man’s fault and here’s a radical solution” scientific plan of the week. Of course we could stop flying all you scientists and politicians to all these junkets, and cease growing bio-fuels. That way we’d have much more land to grow food on so to feed the world’s poor, and wouldn’t have to tax them as much either so they could afford to eat. Of course if you really believe that cow’s farting causes global warming then that’s a different matter. I mean animals never did that before did they? Or maybe that is why the dinosaurs became extinct?
Global Warming’s Kaput; 2008 Coolest in 5 Years
http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/global_cooling/2008/09/08/128749.html
An inconvenient truth. The reason why it is now called "Man Made Climate Change" and not "Global Warming" perhaps?
No little black spots on the sun today
http://www.thenational.ae/article/20080908/FRONTIERS/731129067/-1/ART
Longest period in recorded history of no sunspots, and the coldest year in ages. Connected perhaps? Oh no I forgot earth temperatures have nothing to do with the big shiny thing do they?
How war debris could cause cancer
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/health/mg19926723.800-how-war-debris-could-cause-cancer.html?feedId=online-news_rss20
There are many strong opinions on depleted uranium, and its effects. As with all articles I reference here, I urge you not just to take my word for it, or that of the outlet I have referenced, but to research yourself and make your own informed opinion.
GM plants found in Scotland
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/2008/09/12/eagm112.xml
GM crops are great - if you are Monsanto obviously. All you need is a small trial planting, and then let nature (the wind, bees - if there are any left that is) do the rest. Sit back a few years, and thanks to the wonders of cross pollenisation all of a sudden your patent is covering all plants in that group. Ker-ching.
New battle over Arctic oil plans
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7609811.stm
Whether this scramble for oil leads to warfare or not, one thing is guaranteed - yet another part of our eco-system will be polluted and destroyed.
Over-fishing, not climate change, is greatest danger to world's oceans
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/2008/09/10/eafish110.xml
Do you think this is sustainable for 9 billion humans to survive?
World's oceans could become "soupy swill": expert
http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/story.html?id=4afe0ae4-f3aa-430e-93b3-3d07594802b3
Or this?
Electro-smog zaps bees
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/electrosmog-zaps-bees/1265947.aspx
Or it could be linked to the introduction of GM crops, or the use of pesticides. Either way No bees = no food = no human's
Civil Liberties:
French revolt over Nicolas Sarkozy's Big Brother spy computer
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article4703054.ece
The French are standing up. Are you going to do so in your country?
Barclaycard unveils plans for paying using your mobile phone, key fob or fingerprints
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1053537/Barclaycard-unveils-plans-paying-using-mobile-phone-key-fob-fingerprints.html
The tiptoe towards a cashless society is continuing. When that happens your entire life will be at the mercy of those who control the digital information. Step out of line and your life could get very difficult.
US army is breaking rules to make terrorists talk
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/being-human/mg19926733.700-us-army-is-breaking-rules-to-make-terrorists-talk.html?feedId=online-news_rss20
Surely no-democratic country would let this happen? Surely there are checks and balances in place to protect civil liberties? I fear not anymore.
Rule Changes Would Give FBI Agents Extensive New Powers
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/11/AR2008091103306.html?nav=rss_email/components
The latest tiptoe towards a closed society in the USA. All we need now is a trigger to activate all the tiny "amendments" to the rule of law and it'll be game over. War in Iran perhaps?
Prisoner data loss firm allowed to work on database of every child in England
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/2798512/Prisoner-data-loss-firm-allowed-to-work-on-database-of-every-child-in-England.html
But I thought computer technology and the fail safes that guard these massive databases were completely safe and transparent?
EU Civil liberties 'erosion' slammed
http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gXfnj1-U8z8xr0AZmFEXvCnhgEHQ
In the words of the EU Council presidency: “Every object the individual uses, every transaction they make and almost everywhere they go will create a detailed digital record. This will generate a wealth of information for public security organisations, and create huge opportunities for more effective and productive public security efforts.” - Are you getting concerned yet?
Council to fingerprint staff as they clock in for work
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1054892/Big-Brother-watching---Council-fingerprint-staff-clock-work.html
Well you can never be too sure of the enemy within can you?
Sarkozy's comic friend says sorry for 9/11 comments
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/sarkozys-comic-friend-says-sorry-for-911-comments-925142.html What right's to free speech?
Unlimited immigration may lead to violence on Britain's streets, warns former Archbishop of Canterbury
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1054703/Unlimited-immigration-lead-violence-Britains-streets-warns-Archbishop-Canterbury.html
Which will need a further clamp down in everyone's civil liberties to combat. Some would say that this process is being manipulated in the EU and USA for exactly that purpose.
Health:
Microchips in tablets could monitor pills
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/health/article4735450.ece
The ultimate goal of those who control this New World Order is to have an obedient and subservient population, who are constantly monitored and tracked - by RFID microchips. In fact just like the technology being talked about here. And the scariest thing is that if this technology is already in existence you wouldn't even need to be consulted before being chipped or be aware that it even happened.
Plastic Baby Bottle Dangers
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/06/opinion/06sat4.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
And it is not just plastic baby bottles either, but all plastic bottles as if they aren’t good for babies they probably won’t be good for you either. Of course with Government department’s giving you conflicting information it is no wonder that most consumers have no idea what is safe and what is harmful, which I suspect is exactly the way the manufacturers want it.
Are we already dining on clones?
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/saturdayextra/story.html?id=cf2453b8-80e3-4bf5-b750-a94c29638305
Surely food corporations wouldn't knowingly ever break the law would they?
Ex-Canadian soldiers to be compensated for Nuclear tests
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jmvIxv1m3-MdNPzYZ872PX-LNLaQD92UTSL00
If national governments have killed, or put their citizens, knowingly in harms way in the past, do you honestly think that they wouldn't do it now for "the greater good"?
Education:
The 'How to be Happy' classes coming to a school near you
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1053362/The-How-Happy-classes-coming-school-near-you.html
Is it any wonder that children aren’t happy when they are cramped into over-crowded classes due to under funded education systems, and then advised to spy on their neighbours (see last week’s edition) and constantly getting told that we’re all doomed due to global warming and its all our fault?
Why the Bible and creationism have no place in science class
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1684082.ece
Children in tears after teachers tell creative writing class they have typhoid to 'liven up lesson'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1054883/Children-tears-teachers-tell-creative-writing-class-typhoid-liven-lesson.html
The War on Terror:
Revealed: Shocking footage that could prove 90 Afghans - not seven - died in U.S. airstrike http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1053478/Revealed-Shocking-footage-prove-90-Afghans--seven--died-U-S-airstrike.html
Our murderous comedy of errors http://www.newstatesman.com/media/2008/09/pilger-iraq-bbc-try-obama An article written by the multi-award winning, John Pilger, in my opinion one of the last great independent investigative reporters left out there
Secret killing program is key in Iraq, Woodward says http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/09/09/iraq.secret/ But what would the man who uncovered the Watergate scandal know? There are a lot of rumors out there about the horrific new weapons being used.
Three-phase American plan to capture Al Qaeda leaders http://www.dawn.com/2008/09/14/top8.htm There are a lot of reports out there that a captured Osama will be paraded just before the US election in October. Don't be too surprised if it actually happens
The Next War:
Pakistan to defend borders against US military incursions http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/2800235/Pakistan-to-defend-borders-against-US-military-incursions.html Could someone please explain why the USA bombing Pakistan is any different to the Russian's bombing Georgia after their allies (South Ossetia) were attacked? Of more concern than international opinion double standards, is whether the US is potentially trying to provoke a war with the new Pakistani administration? (they have nuclear weapons definitely, unlike Iran)
Iran renews nuclear weapons development http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iran/2800255/Iran-renews-nuclear-weapons-development.html Of course this path to destruction is a lot more likely, and most probably before the inauguration in mid-January of Obama or McCain. Yet another of the daily stream of articles in the western press "softening up" public opinion for the inevitable. And ask yourself this - if the US isn't going to let Israel start this war, that they will definitely get dragged into, why have they sold the Israeli's their hi-tech bunker busting bombs that would be needed for the job?
US mulls selling $7 billion defense system to UAE http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1220802293519&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull Why on earth would the UAE need this I wonder? Anything to do with proximity to Iran and what is about to happen there perhaps?
US to invade Iran any day now? http://www.russiatoday.com/news/news/30312 Damn those Rushkies are paranoid aren't they?
Democracy & International Diplomacy:
Lose your house, lose your vote http://www.michiganmessenger.com/4076/lose-your-house-lose-your-vote Democracy in action in the USA
EU officials expect Ireland to hold second Lisbon Treaty referendum http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ireland/2778154/EU-officals-expect-Ireland-to-hold-second-Lisbon-Treaty-referendum.html Democracy in action in the EU
EU flag and anthem revived by MEP's http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/2823052/EU-flag-and-anthem-revived-by-MEPs.html Step by step guide to setting up a world government: 1/ Create supra-national bodies "to benefit trade" - EEC, NAFTA, SAU, AU, ASEAN. 2/ Those bodies "evolve" into super-states complete with own institutions and currencies - EU with EURO, NAFTA soon to have the Amero. 3/ In a "time of crisis" merge those bodies into a single governing body for the world.
George Bush isn't in charge, says Vladimir Putin http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article4734894.ece You didn't really think that the village idiot was anything other than a place man with the right surname did you?
Bolivia declares martial law after violence http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,24340215-950,00.html Though this ostensively seem to be a fight between different regions, in fact it is more likely to have its roots in the democratically elected Bolivian government trying to take back the assets of the international corporations that bought up large swathes of Bolivia in the past decades. The same corporations that owned the privatized state water company and then fined people for collecting rain water (which they claimed, rightly in the eyes of the law) that they owned a monopoly on that too - you couldn't make it up.
Holiday's in places that don't exist: South Ossetia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zWuu-F_bbY&feature=related A BBC documentary from 2005 that gives a very interesting insight into the spark that caused the recent war, in a lot less biased way than the media has presented the issue since it's outbreak. In fact it is pretty obvious watching this why the Russian's got involved, and why the Georgian's would have known that, and yet they pressed ahead with a therefore un-winnable war against an opponent immeasurably stronger than them. You have to ask yourself why they, with their US/Israeli and British trained army, would do that? A smokescreen for further US military build-up in the region around Iran perhaps, and a sweetener of billion dollar payout and promise of NATO membership announced by Dick Cheney last week to boot? T
The US Has 761 Military Bases Across the Planet, and We Simply Never Talk About It http://www.alternet.org/story/97913/ They aren't there for any reasons of nationalism. They are there to protect corporate interests, plain and simple. Is it any wonder that the USA have never (formally) been at war with any country that has a McDonald's restaurant in it? And that is just one of the hundred's of mega-corporations that use national armies daily to protect there financial interests. It is the way it has always been for the last century, and as corporations get bigger and bigger, and the residents of democracies get more and more complacent about the state of their political system, it will only get worse.
Royal Mail honours family planning pioneer Marie Stopes - but sparks outrage over her eugenics links http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1054749/Royal-Mail-honours-family-planning-pioneer-Marie-Stopes--sparks-outrage-eugenics-links.html Irrespective of her influence on family planning, and you personal views on that, this was a woman who was an avowed Nazi sympathizer and a eugenicist who advocated that non-whites and the poor be sterilized - Charming.
Finance & Economics:
US takes over key mortgage firms http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7602992.stm
Fannie Mae/ Freddie Mac Takeover to Prevent Bond Market Armageddon http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/Article6208.html A fascinating article explaining why this event is so significant, not just for US taxpayers, but actually for the long term of the US economy itself. As I have said before this could well be the straw that breaks the camels back and lead to the collapse of the dollar and with it the US economy's preeminence in the world. And if/when it does happen will it be down to economic mismanagement on a monumental scale, or part of a more sinister long term plan by the private banks that own (yes own) the Federal Reserve to manipulate the USA into the "Amero" (the proposed NAFTA currency union) that is another stepping stone towards the long term goal of One World Government?
Northrop to build new U.S. Navy's next-generation aircraft carrier for $5.1 billion http://www.reuters.com/article/ousiv/idUSN1049017020080910 It's lucky that there isn't much money to be made from war isn't it? I mean otherwise some people might want to promote war so to make more profit
The shine comes off the gold price http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/09/10/2360776.htm?section=business Market Tip: Expect it to follow oil sharply northwards when the bombing of Iran commences (and stock markets go sharply down). Those in the know will have already started "realigning" their investments, just as they did before WW1, WW2, and in fact every major war since the French Revolution. They aren't rich and powerful for no reason.
Science & Technology:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/magnetic-forces-to-blame-for-911-tower-collapse-924509.html
Yeah, sure it did. It's lucky the laws of physics didn't apply on the only day in history when any skyscraper ever fell because of fire isn't it? Amazingly enough 3 fell on that one day (WTC 1,2 and 7) all at near free fall speed (top to bottom in under 10 seconds) and therefore with no friction slowing the collapses down.
Quote of the Week:
"But in Rome, the consuls, the Senate, the knights, rushed headlong into servitude"
- Tacitus (55-120AD) - lucky we would never do something so stupid these days eh?
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