A defeated policy, not a defeated peopleElectronic Intifada - 7 Mar 2008rr r r r rr r rr r rr r rr rr rrr rThe fallacy that lies behind the differential concern for the lives of innocent Israelis and Palestinians is that the massacre yesterday in Jerusalem and the massacres in Gaza can be separated. Israeli deaths are “terrorism,” while Palestinian deaths are merely an unfortunate consequence of the fight against “terrorism.” But the two are intricately linked, and what happened in Jerusalem is a direct consequence of what Israel has been doing to the Palestinians for decades. Ali Abunimah comments.
Irish Activist Deirdre McAliskey on International Women’s Day & Role of Women in Irish Peace ProcessDemocracy Now - 7 Mar 2008Saturday is International Women’s Day, held on March 8th every year since 1975. Origins date back to the early twentieth century. On February 28, 1909, the Socialist Party of America held the first National Women’s Day in honor of the 1908 garment workers’ strike here in New York. On Saturday, women are expected to lead gatherings and demonstrations worldwide. Today, we speak with Irish activist Deirdre McAliskey. [includes rush transcript]
McCain Embraces Endorsement from Anti-Catholic, Anti-Gay, Anti-Muslim Televangelist John HageeDemocracy Now - 7 Mar 2008Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain has openly embraced the endorsement of controversial televangelist John Hagee, the founder of Christians United for Israel and the senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas. Hagee has come under criticism for his views on homosexuality, Islam, the Catholic Church and even the victims of Hurricane Katrina. We speak with Sarah Posner, author of God’s Profits: Faith Fraud, and the Republican Crusade for Values Voters. [includes rush transcript]
Could Michigan and Florida Decide the Democratic Presidential Race?Democracy Now - 7 Mar 2008Florida and Michigan could go from having no voice in the Democratic presidential primary to providing the deciding votes. Both states have already held their nominating contests but the Democratic National Committee refuses to seat their delegates after they moved up their primary dates. Now calls are increasing for the two states to hold a re-vote. On Thursday, Democratic National Committee chair Howard Dean called for a do-over but said the DNC would not foot the bill. We speak with John Nichols of The Nation.
Headlines for March 7, 2008Democracy Now - 7 Mar 2008Palestinian Gunman Kills Eight Israeli Seminary Students, Libya Blocks UN Resolution For Not Citing Gaza Deaths, Hamas Describes Jerusalem Shooting As “Heroic”, 68 Die in Twin Bombing in Baghdad, Bush: Congress Has No Say in Long-Term Security Deal With Iraq, Report: Superdelegates Will Decide Democratic Nominee, Price of Oil Reaches New High; Dollar Sinks to New Low, Defaults On Home Mortgages Reach Record High, Credit Card Debt Approaches $800 Billion, 40,000 March in Colombia Against Victims of State Crimes, War Contractor KBR Dodges Taxes, Victor “the “Merchant of Death” Bout, Arrested on Arms Trafficking Charges, Report: Women Earn 16% Less Than Male Counterparts, Congress Bars Gov’t Funds for Native American Abortions, On Hunger Strike, Al-Arian Moved To Medical Unit, Jury Convicts Washington Activist on Arson Charges, Danticat & Washington Win National Book Award
Australian government continues its love affair with IsraelElectronic Intifada - 7 Mar 2008rr r r rr r rr r rr r rr r rr rrr rSo much for the new Australian government taking an even-handed position on Israel-Palestine. Before our politicians even warmed their seats in the new parliamentary sittings, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced that he will lead a parliamentary motion to honor Israel on 12 March acknowledging Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. The opposition leader will second the motion. Then, celebrations will take place at a reception in the Mural Hall of Parliament House. EI contributor Sonja Karkar comments.
The losers’ gameCampaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII) - 7 Mar 2008Summary: I have seen this game played before: as a chief inspector with the United Nations in Iraq, I participated in similar efforts to construct briefings composed of fragmentary sourcing of questionable quality. The end product, comprising visually-pleasing organisations charts, communications diagrams and procurement records, was used to brief the security council members in an effort to strengthen their resolve to confront a recalcitrant Iraq. source: The Guardianread more
