News and anaylisis from the Leading Light Communist Organization
[This is disturbing, but not at all surprising news about the infamous CIA torture program at Guantanamo Bay. Even still, the imperialists continue to try to justify this barbarism on the grounds of "national security." Capitalism and imperialism have not only created near unlivable conditions for most of the 3rd world, but they have also... Continue Reading →
[For most people even remotely connected to the left, the abuse of Palestinian children by the hands of the Zionists has been blatantly evident for many years. Although this article liberally uses terms like "accused" and "alleged" it is still interesting to see this topic being reported in the mainstream media. -Uziel] Jerusalem (AFP) -... Continue Reading →
[The USA ends its embargo. This is a mixed blessing. It will allow people in Cuba a higher standard of living, but it will also increase US influence in Cuba. Obama certainly justified his move by saying it will allow the US to better influence Cuba's development. On the good side, the Cuban 5 prisoners,... Continue Reading →
(http://www.theguardian.com/) A Canadian electro-industrial band is asking for thousands of dollars in royalties after learning that the US military used their music to torture prisoners at Guantánamo Bay. Skinny Puppy claim they filed a $666,000 (£368,000) bill with America'd defence department. "We sent them an invoice for our musical services considering they had gone ahead... Continue Reading →
[Imperialists and their agents acting in bad faith, typical. --NP] Philippines refuses to free 2 top communist rebels MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials said Sunday that they would not release two leaders of a violent rebel group fighting to overthrow the government, whose arrests were a serious blow to one of Asia's longest-running communist... Continue Reading →
[The CIA illegally kidnaps, and tortures people in secret prisons.No due process. No trails. This is the "democracy" of imperialism. -- NP] Convictions of 5 Italians thrown out in CIA case ROME (AP) — Italy's top criminal court on Monday tossed out the convictions of five Italian intelligence agents accused of kidnapping an Egyptian cleric... Continue Reading →
[More abuse of migrant workers by the reactionary Gulf States that are propped up and supported by the USA. Just goes to show how little they and imperialism care little for human rights. --NP] Rights group raises alarm over migrants in Qatar DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dozens of migrant workers hired to do... Continue Reading →
[Saudi Arabia is a reactionary state, an instrument of imperialism in the Middle East. It is one of the biggest US allies in the region. Saudi Arabia promotes its reactionary version of Islam worldwide in attempts to advance imperial interests. Saudi society is very wealthy and reactionary. Saudi society and industry often relies on an... Continue Reading →
[Israel is a racist society with racism officially sanctioned in its apartheid laws and Constitution. Israel would not exist without the USA. The USA sends massive military and economic aid to Israel to finance their genocide against the Palestinians, -- NP] Israel police kill Palestinian in raid on illegal migrants Jerusalem (AFP) - Israeli border... Continue Reading →
[Jordan's dictatorship is propped up by the United States. The United States claims to support democracy, yet the United States supports some of the most reactionary monarchies and dictatorships in the Middle East. Imperialism cares not about human rights and democracy, it cares only about advancing its own interests. --NP] Jordan urged to end military... Continue Reading →
[Qatar is a country with a wealthy domestic population. Qatar imports much of its labor force from impoverished Third World countries like Nepal. It is interesting to note that the Nepalese official who pointed out the oppressive nature of the Qatar was removed from his post. -- NP] Nepal envoy recalled after Qatar 'open jail'... Continue Reading →
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