News and anaylisis from the Leading Light Communist Organization
[Europe bows to the USA, bullies president Evo Morales' plane by refusing the plane entry. This is yet again an example of how the powerful countries push aside the rights of weaker countries. Imperialism lives. -- NP] Morales back in Bolivia after plane drama over Snowden By Daniel Ramos LA PAZ (Reuters) - Bolivian President... Continue Reading →
[Just as in Bahrain, Turkey crushes dissent. There is little word from Washington, DC. In fact, many of the arms used against the peoples in Bahrain and Turkey are from the United States. The United States is a big-time ally of these two regimes that are attacking their own people. Yet the United States cries... Continue Reading →
[Turkey has been supporting the rebellion in Syria yet uses violence against its own people. Where is the outrage over use of violence against the Turkish people? The outrage against the use of violence against the people of Bahrain? --NP] For a third day, police, protesters clash in Turkey Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) -- Protesters hurled... Continue Reading →
[The West says next to nothing about the suppression of protests in Turkey and Bahrain, both allies of the United States. Once again, the double standard is seen. The West is about its own interests, not human rights or democracy as it claims. The West is fine with the suppression of dissent when it serves... Continue Reading →
Bobby Sands MP was martyred on May 5th, 1981. http://youtu.be/Z8D_uN-73S0 He was also a great poet. The Rhythm of Time by Bobby Sands: http://youtu.be/mxk4IKvZAE8 The Rhythm Of Time There’s an inner thing in every man, Do you know this thing my friend? It has withstood the blows of a million years, And will do so... Continue Reading →
Over Three Decades On The Death Of Bobby Sands Still Resonates by John Wright (Huffpost) "I am standing on the threshold of another trembling world. May God have mercy on my soul." With these words, written 31 years ago, Bobby Sands began the hunger strike which culminated in his death after 66 days on May... Continue Reading →
[The imperialists continue to carve up Africa. They do so under the banners of so-called "peace keeping" and "democracy." The imperialists are the reason Africa has the problems of poverty and instability. To invite the imperialists in is allowing the fox into the hen house. -- NP] French defense minister visits northern Mali By BABA... Continue Reading →
[The United States throws away due process when it suits their interest. --NP] US won't allow Russians to see Guantanamo prisoner By BEN FOX (AP) MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. won't grant Russia access to one of its citizens held at the Guantanamo Bay prison because the prisoner refuses to meet with the delegation from... Continue Reading →
[The imperialists are using the cover of humanitarian intervention in order to tighten their grip on Africa. They seek to turn a military operation into a permanent presence on the continent. This is sick considering that France was one of the bloodiest of the imperialist countries in its dealings with Africa. Asking France... Continue Reading →
[The United States is coordinating the arming of Syrian opposition groups behind the scenes while making sure to be able to deny their role if things spiral into total chaos in a post-Assad Syria. If sectarian violence turns to state-sponsored genocide or if Al Queda-types come to power, the United States wants to be able... Continue Reading →
Most Britons back assassination of terrorists in UK or abroad, poll finds YouGov poll for RUSI defence policy thinktank finds older people and men are more supportive of 'targeted killings' (TheGuardian) A majority of Britons support the "targeted killing" of terrorists, both overseas and at home, according to a YouGov poll. The survey, carried out... Continue Reading →
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