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As’ad Abukhalil : The US and the Arab Uprisings

As’ad AbuKhalil – The US and the Arab Uprisings from International Socialist on Vimeo. Author and blogger As’ad AbuKhalil discusses the role of the US in supporting dictatorial regimes in the Middle East and North Africa both before and after the uprisings that swept the region in the spring of 2011. This presentation was . . . → Read More if you dare: As’ad Abukhalil : The US and the Arab Uprisings

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu Offers Solidarity with Marrickville Council

Since a delightful presentiment from Lee Rhiannon on last night’s Q&A, parts of Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s letter of support and solidarity to Marrickville Council have surfaced. The letter will be presented to Council tonight. Marrickville Council has the admirable fortitude to embrace human rights and justice for Palestinians. Firstly on the Coalition for Justice & . . . → Read More if you dare: Archbishop Desmond Tutu Offers Solidarity with Marrickville Council

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Muammar Mary Poppins Gaddafi

The Language of a DictatorRecently landed from Venezuela? reports of his resignation and flight have been greatly misinterpreted. Yet Gaddafi’s hours remaining in power seem numbered. I predict his destination will be to Zimbabwe, to seek consolation from his good friend and fellow pan-Africanist tyrant Mugabe. In case Mugabe’s regime topples as part of . . . → Read More if you dare: Muammar Mary Poppins Gaddafi

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After the Tyrant of Tunisia Fled

Whilst Ben Ali commiserates with 1.5 tons of gold and his new Saudi hosts on the loss of his holiday homes and yachts which he and his family pilfered, the Dark Prince of Ziostan seizes upon the tyrant’s ousting as yet another reason to delay the peace talks charade. ‘Talking of Peace Talks’ is . . . → Read More if you dare: After the Tyrant of Tunisia Fled

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In Solidarity, People Have the Power; Communication & Information are Tools

Ben Ali, cruel, corrupt dictator of Tunisia for the past 23 years, has fled to Saudi Arabia where he’s esconced with his kindred American-sponsored oppressors and nutjobs. Viva Tunisia, Abajo con La Bestia, Tierra y Libertad! The blogonewspunditwitosphere is swarming with theoreticians, some suggesting Wikileaks played an integral role, others admiring social media, still others . . . → Read More if you dare: In Solidarity, People Have the Power; Communication & Information are Tools

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Israelis and others bought undocumented diamonds

One of the latest cables released by Wikileaks reveals an illicit trade in Zimbabwean diamonds. The cable, dated 12th November, 2008 states in summary: The CEO of a British mining company described to us how high-ranking Zimbabwean government officials and well-connected elites are generating millions of dollars in personal income by hiring teams of diggers . . . → Read More if you dare: Israelis and others bought undocumented diamonds

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LIVE : Wild Earth in Africa

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Daraja means bridge, and you are Daraja

@intrepidteacher created these videos which express his thoughts and feelings about a unique learning place – the Daraja Academy in Kenya. Great music too! . . . → Read More if you dare: Daraja means bridge, and you are Daraja

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