ZNet offers this Dan Bacher article that provides an overview of the totality of the move to the left in much of South America. It also discusses attempts to close down or at least withdraw particitpants from the infamous School of the Americas, the U.S. military school that has a history of graduates committing attrocities in Latin America.
Some non-politics: National Geographic has a piece about new technology that is salvaging ancient Greek texts that were previously unreadable. Included are some works by Sophocles, Homer, and possibly some lost Christian gospels that did not make the cut for the New Testament.
I know that I have posted a bunch of articles on the Chavez visit to Cuba already, but I find it such a compelling situation. A reuters arcticle does not speak approvingly of Chavez, his ties to Cuba, or ALBA, the regional trade agreement proposed by Chavez. This link offers a good description of what Chavez and Castro are doing to strengthen their ties. It seems as if, just possibly, money is not playing a huge roll here. Cuba needs oil, and in return Venezuela is getting thousands of doctors and teachers for the free social plans that the U.S. gov't so hates to see. The rhetoric is thick from both sides, but either way, there is nothing wrong with searching for options to the U.S. dominated policies of the region.
David Corn offers his take of the primetime Bush press conference. I wonder how many people actually bothered to watch him the other night, as he continually repeats the same mantra.
Chavez in Cuba
CNN reports the "anti-U.S. comments" that Chavez made while in Cuba.
And here is another article discussing the relationship between Cuba and Venezuela along with some more comments by Chavez.
I just read Dreaming in Cuban, a novel by Cristina Garcia. The book presents a family from Cuba and the differing views on the "Revolution" that has been lead by Castro for decades. Some of the characters see Cuba as the U.S. wants us to see Cuba, while others see it as Castro does. What is the true Cuba actually like? A mixture of the two? Or perhaps something completely different.
And here is another article discussing the relationship between Cuba and Venezuela along with some more comments by Chavez.
I just read Dreaming in Cuban, a novel by Cristina Garcia. The book presents a family from Cuba and the differing views on the "Revolution" that has been lead by Castro for decades. Some of the characters see Cuba as the U.S. wants us to see Cuba, while others see it as Castro does. What is the true Cuba actually like? A mixture of the two? Or perhaps something completely different.
Goings on in Latin America
Cuba and Venezuela continue to work together to counter the power and goals of the U.S. for the Latin American region. The idea of oil for doctors just doesn't seem to fit in with U.S. policy, as someone must be losing money. Right?
And in Mexico, was the move by Fox (the sacking of the attorney general) done because of fear of wider protests, and maybe more? Fox mentions the "interest of national unity" when talking about his decision.
Here's an article that sheds some light on the events in Ecuador that saw the president flee to Brazil. The Indigenous people are organized and play a major role in Ecuadorian politics. This is refreshing to see considering the long history of oppression and exploition the indigenous have suffered since the Europeans arrived 500 years ago.
And in Mexico, was the move by Fox (the sacking of the attorney general) done because of fear of wider protests, and maybe more? Fox mentions the "interest of national unity" when talking about his decision.
Here's an article that sheds some light on the events in Ecuador that saw the president flee to Brazil. The Indigenous people are organized and play a major role in Ecuadorian politics. This is refreshing to see considering the long history of oppression and exploition the indigenous have suffered since the Europeans arrived 500 years ago.
Sativex
It's funny, I thought that marijuana had no medical value. Do the Canadians know something that the U.S. and Great Britain don't? Maybe we should try reading their minds (see previous post).
An Alternet an article by Rob Kampia addresses the subject too, and this one socks it to the U.S. gov't policy on the drug.
An Alternet an article by Rob Kampia addresses the subject too, and this one socks it to the U.S. gov't policy on the drug.
Our recent history of WAR...
The picture that is made up of US intervention through war is
difficult to see clearly. Norman Solomon offers a short piece
explaining the Intervention Spin Cycle.
Our history and our reality is really just based on spin. The vantage
from which we view events makes that version true to us. Spin is
just looking at events from a different vantage point. Traditionally,
the powerful and the victorious spread their spin the most loudly,
while the oppressed and poor struggle for theirs to be heard. In the
end though, it's all spin.
difficult to see clearly. Norman Solomon offers a short piece
explaining the Intervention Spin Cycle.
Our history and our reality is really just based on spin. The vantage
from which we view events makes that version true to us. Spin is
just looking at events from a different vantage point. Traditionally,
the powerful and the victorious spread their spin the most loudly,
while the oppressed and poor struggle for theirs to be heard. In the
end though, it's all spin.
Columbia...
There is a war in Columbia. The rebels are showing renewed strength and will. Uribe just shook up the military, firing 4 main generals. Will this give Uribe some more power and control over the military aid from the US that is the largest in Latin American history? This is sounding all too familiar to me...
Mexico and Obrador...
El Presidente Fox Sacks his Attorney General
So, Obrador will not be jailed and kept from running for president. This is the latest, and a bit surprising, move from Fox. To prove it, he fired his attorney general, who was leading the push to disqualify Obrador.
I see the plan... Strip Obrador of immunity now, let him win the election, then bring charges against him as president. He'll be out of office within a year. Maybe that's a bit pessimistic....
So, Obrador will not be jailed and kept from running for president. This is the latest, and a bit surprising, move from Fox. To prove it, he fired his attorney general, who was leading the push to disqualify Obrador.
I see the plan... Strip Obrador of immunity now, let him win the election, then bring charges against him as president. He'll be out of office within a year. Maybe that's a bit pessimistic....
Mind Reading...
Scientists Say Everyone Can Read Minds
I'm not sure what this explains, but I just know it's something!
Maybe someone can tell me...
Keep a Low Profile
...and try not to look threatening to any Floridians, otherwise....
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050426/ap_on_re_us/florida_deadly_force_2
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050426/ap_on_re_us/florida_deadly_force_2
the mayor of the masses...
the situation in Mexico concerning the mayor of the capital city is definitely worth watching...
If allowed to run for the presidency in 2006, Obrador would represent yet another probable victory for the left leaning parties now in power in much of Latin America. This would bring the rising tide of the left awfully close to the shores of the US. Watch for signs of US intervention here...
Support in the Streets for Obrador
If allowed to run for the presidency in 2006, Obrador would represent yet another probable victory for the left leaning parties now in power in much of Latin America. This would bring the rising tide of the left awfully close to the shores of the US. Watch for signs of US intervention here...
Support in the Streets for Obrador
latinos in the US
the dangers of coming to the US just keep piling up...
if immigrants can get through the border, past the Arizona
border vigilantes, avoid the police in their adopted home town,
then they must face the attack of the US diet... read on...
Latino Diet Deemed Health Crisis
if immigrants can get through the border, past the Arizona
border vigilantes, avoid the police in their adopted home town,
then they must face the attack of the US diet... read on...
Latino Diet Deemed Health Crisis
the possibilities of the internet...
Third Party Politics and the Internet
From the LA Times comes this piece that claims the internet could
change politics in the US like no other force...
Perhaps it's a possibility.
From the LA Times comes this piece that claims the internet could
change politics in the US like no other force...
Perhaps it's a possibility.
no suprise here...
Bush Terror List Excludes Right Wing Groups
These are the people who bomb our abortion clinics and attack the doctors who work there.
These are the people who attack their own solely for having different beliefs.
These are the people that have led us to war in the Middle East.
But in case you're concerned, just believe what they do and you don't have to worry about them.
These are the people who bomb our abortion clinics and attack the doctors who work there.
These are the people who attack their own solely for having different beliefs.
These are the people that have led us to war in the Middle East.
But in case you're concerned, just believe what they do and you don't have to worry about them.
Isidro Baldenegro López
Dedication to the cause.
http://www.grist.org/news/maindish/2005/04/22/nijhuis-lopez/
http://www.grist.org/news/maindish/2005/04/22/nijhuis-lopez/
the long emergency #2
here's some more support for the previous post... a review actually...
how certain is this crisis?
only time will tell...
The End of Suburbia
how certain is this crisis?
only time will tell...
The End of Suburbia
Another "Peak Oil" related article
This one from The Independent Online Edition.
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/environment/story.jsp?story=632811
Time to trade in that Suburban for a Prius? Looks like more Americans feel the same. Don't worry SUV fans they are more and more Hybrid SUVs slated for production in the near future...although the mileage still isn't that great its a moderate improvement.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2005-04-25-hybrid-sales_x.htm?csp=34
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/environment/story.jsp?story=632811
Time to trade in that Suburban for a Prius? Looks like more Americans feel the same. Don't worry SUV fans they are more and more Hybrid SUVs slated for production in the near future...although the mileage still isn't that great its a moderate improvement.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2005-04-25-hybrid-sales_x.htm?csp=34
Where's the frickin' apology?!
Can somebody remind me again what the U.S. is doing in Iraq? Perhaps my mind hath fooled me, but I seem to recall something about WMDs being mentioned once or twice as THE RATIONALE. Not even a little tiny "oops sorry"? Come on now George.
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=540&e=1&u=/ap/20050426/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_weapons_hunt
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=540&e=1&u=/ap/20050426/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_weapons_hunt
good news for a change....
this would only be good news in our current world...
a guerrilla news network link...
i think we all need some good news in this crazy world...
find more on ecuador, a note about the navajos, raised minimum
wage in Cuba, and a few more items that may give you hope...
enjoy...
a guerrilla news network link...
i think we all need some good news in this crazy world...
find more on ecuador, a note about the navajos, raised minimum
wage in Cuba, and a few more items that may give you hope...
enjoy...
more protests...
this time in MEXICO...
i just can't help but wonder where this type of action is in the US...
perhaps we're all just a bit too comfortable...
i just can't help but wonder where this type of action is in the US...
perhaps we're all just a bit too comfortable...
The Long Emergency
We will all be hearing more and more about "Peak Oil"...basically Increasing demand and Decreasing supply...the article is interesting, though a bit doomsdayish...interesting times ahead, indeed.
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/_/id/7203633?pageid=rs.Politics&pageregion=single4
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/_/id/7203633?pageid=rs.Politics&pageregion=single4
ecuador...
RADIO REVOLUTION!
here's another bbc link... i wonder where this type of action is in the US...
Perhaps the US is too big to pull together massive protests against the president. However, imagine even half of the Kerry voting bloc gathering in DC calling for the ousting of el presidente. Then imagine your local clear channel radio station voicing support for those protests. Ah, to dream...
here's another bbc link... i wonder where this type of action is in the US...
Perhaps the US is too big to pull together massive protests against the president. However, imagine even half of the Kerry voting bloc gathering in DC calling for the ousting of el presidente. Then imagine your local clear channel radio station voicing support for those protests. Ah, to dream...
reading....
FREE QUIXOTES BIG PULL IN CARACAS
it's nice to see that people somewhere in the world still want to read...
...i wonder what text the current administration in the US would give out? Oh, wait... they wouldn't make any money on that scheme...
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