Wednesday, May 1, 2024

American exceptionalism is killing the planet

The many abuses of endless war.

Tragedy in Gaza: The killing of Refaat Alareer and the escalating humanitarian crisis

"I feel such shame." These words echo the collective conscience of a world grappling with the complexities and moral implications of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

‘Huge miscalculation’: Biden’s refusal to push for Gaza ceasefire could drag US into Middle...

The longer Israel’s war on Gaza continues with full U.S. support, the less likely regional actors are to continue showing restraint.

Cheney, Rothschild, and Fox News’ Murdoch to Drill for Oil in Syria, Violating International...

Dick Cheney, Rupert Murdoch, and Lord Jacob Rothschild and their company Genie Energy are about to make a killing on oil - from the killing in Syria.

Chelsea Manning v. US war criminals

In a better world, these people would look in the mirror and ask – what am I part of?

Trump’s recycling program

In many countries, covering up war crimes would itself merit prosecution; in Washington, it earns a promotion.

Iran: How Bolton tricked clueless UK conservatives into confrontation with Tehran

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Simon Tisdall at The Guardian explains the difference between Socialist Spain and the disorganized Conservatives in control of U.K....

The Costly Truth of Emergency Spending in Iraq and Afghanistan

Despite troop reductions, the Pentagon's war budget is increasing.

America’s spiral into permanent war seems more foolish than ever

Donald Trump is inheriting the scariest tools of aggression imaginable. A new book explores their dark legacy.

How bad could things get?

The late ‘60s and early ‘70s were crazy, but we’re looking wilder.