From the Onion: Iran Worried U.S. Might Be Building 8,500th Nuclear Weapon
From The Onion: Iran Worried U.S. Might Be Building 8,500th Nuclear Weapon TEHRAN—Amidst mounting geopolitical tensions, Iranian officials said Wednesday they were increasingly concerned about the United States of America's uranium-enrichment program, fearing the Western nation may soon be capable of producing its 8,500th nuclear weapon. "Our intelligence estimates indicate that, if it is allowed... Continue Reading →
Recent Russian Poll on Past Leaders
Recent Russian Poll on Past Leaders (new-power.org) The Russian state media conducted a poll looking at Russian attitudes toward past leaders. The results are interesting: “Mikhail Gorbachev and Boris Yeltsin are Russia’s most unpopular leaders of the past century, according to a survey by Russia’s state-run VTsIOM pollster published on Thursday. Only 14 percent of... Continue Reading →
Hands off Syria!
Hands off Syria! (new-power.org) Syria is under attack by the imperialists and their agents. The Arab spring, which started out as a popular movement against comprador regimes that sell out to the imperialists, has been transformed and co-opted in many places by the imperialists themselves. The imperialists, especially the US and NATO, have sought to... Continue Reading →
Orientation toward Occupy
Orientation toward Occupy (new-power.org) The Occupy protests continue to dwindle in the Unites States. This is expected. The weather has played a role. It is harder to organize in the winter. The police repression has played a role. The inability of the Democrats to fully co-opt Occupy has resulted in Occupiers losing their status as... Continue Reading →
In the middle of a recession, Americans continue to spend
In the middle of a recession, Americans continue to spend (new-power.org) The holiday season is the biggest quarter for retail businesses. There were fears this season that sales would worsen due to the economic slump. The numbers are in. Even though the global economy, including the US economy, is in a slump, Americans still managed... Continue Reading →
Support the Blackout: Oppose SOPA and PIPA
Oppose SOPA and PIPA (new-power.org) The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) are dangerous threats to freedom of speech. All people who value civil liberties should speak up against these pieces of legislation. Although the language of the legislation aims to shut down violations of copyright, the language is overly broad.... Continue Reading →
MLK, myth and reality
MLK, myth and reality (new-power.org) Today is MLK day. All across the US, people will hold marches and rallies. These will be sponsored by state and city governments, corporations, unions and non-profits. In these celebrations, the MLK that emerges is an MLK who is seen as safe to the establishment. MLK’s legacy, as re-imagined by... Continue Reading →
The US Plan to Destabilize Sudan
It was July 9, 2011 that South Sudan became independent from Sudan. This was and is part of a long war waged against Africa, and the Sudan, by the imperialists. The CIA, the John Kerry-wing of US imperialism, etc were the biggest backers of the so-called independence movement. The case of South Sudan is one... Continue Reading →
US pigs urinate on Taliban
US pigs urinate on Taliban (new-power.org) A recent video has surfaced that depicts several US marines standing above the bodies of their dead Taliban adversaries. The dead are aligned as trophies while the US soldiers urinate on them. In the video, marines from Scout Sniper Team 4 laugh and mock the dead. One says “golden... Continue Reading →
National Defense Authorization Act and the Militarization of the US
National Defense Authorization Act and the Militarization of the US (new-power.org) The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with bipartisan support, will soon be signed into law. It authorizes 662 billion dollars for the defense budget of the US. It finances US imperialist wars abroad. However, it is not just an appropriations bill. The NDAA contains... Continue Reading →
Kim Jong-il dies. Kim Jong-un is designated “great sucessor”
Kim Jong-il dies. Kim Jong-un is designated "great sucessor" (new-power.org) December 19, 2011, northern Korea’s “Dear Leader” Kim Jong-il is reportedly dead at age 69. Kim Jong-il had ruled northern Korea since 1994. He was the third son of Kim Il-sung, the leader of the Korean independence movement, who died at age 82. Just as... Continue Reading →
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