Israel and Palestine have crossed a point of no return, suggest Tariq Ali and Norman Finkelstein – Part 3 of 3
Tariq Ali argues that Israel’s epithetical smear, ’anti-Semitic’, is losing its sting and power to intimidate BDS supporters. No 1811 Posted by fw, October 27, 2016 Just to recap. In Part … Continue reading
Israel and Palestine have crossed a point of no return, suggest Tariq Ali and Norman Finkelstein – Part 2
Paradoxically, things have never looked better for the Palestinians, says Finkelstein, and he explains why. No 1810 Posted by fw, October 26, 2016 Non-violence as a tactic has real possibilities. One … Continue reading
Israel and Palestine have crossed a point of no return, suggest Tariq Ali and Norman Finkelstein – Part 1
Finkelstein: Israel society inured to the brutality they’ve inflicted — Ali: Palestinians have lost the battle for their own state. No 1809 Posted by fw, October 25, 2016 Even the torture … Continue reading
Ten Canadian academics urge Wallonia not to succumb to our politicians’ “scare tactics”
Unlike Canada, Wallonia’s democratic processes have allowed for close and careful consideration of CETA’s flaws. No 1808 Posted by fw, October 23, 2016 “We write after reading news reports this past … Continue reading
Liberals, masters of the façade, deliver the goods at breakneck speed to the Bay Street boys
But fact checking reveals that what’s good for “Bay Street boys” ain’t necessarily good for Main Street folks. No 1807 Posted by fw, October 22, 2016 “One year ago, we had … Continue reading
Arrogant Minister Freeland misses the point — CETA is way out-of-step with public opinion
Her narrow focus on the political ignores citizen concerns over a deal that prioritizes corporate interests. No 1806 Posted by fw, October 22, 2016 “Yet to focus exclusively on the political … Continue reading
Pro-Palestinian student groups silence pro-Israel bullies on four major US campuses
Pro-Israel lies disguised as facts fail to suppress students’ free speech truths. No 1805 Posted by fw, October 21, 2016 “Students have won major victories for free speech on US campuses … Continue reading
The causes of the 2008 crisis remain unresolved, any future downturn will be much worse
There are three possible scenarios: strong recovery, managed depression, mother of all crashes. No 1804 Posted by fw, October 20, 2016 “Can I give you an impression of what the world … Continue reading
Team Trudeau resorts to bullying Wallonia region in Belgium to sign CETA, opposed by millions
Trade minister Freeland’s office warns Walloon legislators there would be “consequences” if they reject CETA. No 1803 Posted by fw, October 19, 2016 “Despite its ‘sunny ways,’ the Justin Trudeau government … Continue reading
Team Trudeau can’t get the math right on greenhouse gas emissions, says UBC prof
Specifically, Fed’s conclusion that emissions from proposed pipeline expansion would be negligible based on flawed reasoning. No 1802 Posted by fw, October 18, 2016 “Therefore, even in the most conservative estimate, … Continue reading
Breakdown in U.S.- Russia relations far worse than a new Cold War, says U.S. expert
Professor of Russian and European Politics rips apart Washington’s spin on escalating war of words. No 1801 Posted by fw, October 17, 2016 “We’re balancing on the edge of a volcano.” … Continue reading
Under the guise of peacekeeping, Trudeau’s Canada “is simply adding to the violence of the U.S. empire”
Absent a foreign policy of its own, Canada could be dragged into World War III by its next war-mongering president. No 1800 Posted by fw, October 15, 2016 “With all this … Continue reading
Liberals inch towards TPP ratification, confirming that corporate lobbying efforts are paying off
Leadnow calls for “a massive, strategic public mobilization” to demonstrate the public won’t stand for it. No 1799 Posted by fw, October 12, 2016 “2,266. Two thousand, two hundred and sixty-six. … Continue reading
Wake up Mr. Trudeau, CETA predictions of higher incomes, more jobs based on flawed economic modelling
Alternative model warns of CETA’s “high risks” — net losses in employment, incomes and GDP in both Canada and E.U. No 1798 Posted by fw, October 11, 2016 “It is high … Continue reading
Palestinian story CBC News didn’t report — Soldier fires flare bomb, killing Palestinian boy, setting his head on fire
Palestinian story CBC News did report – “Palestinian wounds 6, kills 2 in Jerusalem shooting”. No 1797 Posted by fw, October 10, 2016 “Israeli soldiers positioned by military jeeps or on … Continue reading
Elizabeth May’s mishandling of the Green’s BDS controversy bound to create disharmony in the Party
Dissension in the ranks could jeopardize May’s call for consensus decision making in December when members revisit the BDS resolution. No 1796 Posted by fw, October 9, 2016 A series of … Continue reading
Don’t count on Trudeau to be our environmental saviour, continue the struggle where we left off with Harper
On the climate crisis, political activist Brad Hornick finds a neoliberal hiding inside the PM’s calculated image. No 1795 Posted by fw, October 7, 2016 “The fresh new face Canada showed … Continue reading
Further thoughts on the compelling moral case for Canadian politicians to affirm support for BDS
“Sanctions against Israel are not anti-Semitic or anti-Jewish, but anti-colonial,” argues philosophy prof. No 1794 Posted by fw, October 6, 2016 “Moral idiocy — Inability to understand moral principles and values … Continue reading
Liberals fail to demonstrate commitment to First Nations and climate change concerns
Trudeau says one thing and then does another and Canadians are not being fooled No 1793 Posted by fw, October 5, 2016 “The Canadian Liberal government led by Prime Minister Justin … Continue reading
