David Swanson: Two Congress Members — One A Republican Questioning War, the Other a Deaf Dumb and Blind Democrat Bought and Paid For….

A Tale of Two Congress Members By David Swanson In 2010 in Virginia’s Fifth Congressional District, many people who prioritize peace over war probably voted for Democrat Tom Perriello over Republican Robert Hurt.  I know many who did just that. Here’s what Congressman Hurt said on Tuesday about Syria: “I have repeatedly stated … that …

David Swanson: Harvey Wasserman on Fukushima’s Coming Mega Meltdown

The Crisis at Fukushima 4 Demands a Global Take-Over By Harvey Wasserman, WarIsACrime.org We are now within two months of what may be humankind’s most dangerous moment since the Cuban Missile Crisis. There is no excuse for not acting. All the resources our species can muster must be focussed on the fuel pool at Fukushima …

Syria Round-Up (4th Media, Berto Jongman, David Swanson, John Maguire)

4th Media: A Century of Lies: The Rationales for Engaging in Foreign Wars, A Century-old White House Tradition American Jews Push Obama to War CNN: Putin Criticizes West on Plan to Arm Syrian Rebels Dangerous Crossroads: The US Attack on Syria, Prelude to World War III Scenario Putin Speaks Out on Syria Syria: Western Warmongers …

David Swanson: Lying About Syria, and the Lying Liars Who Lie About the Lying

Lying About Syria, and the Lying Liars Who Lie About the Lying “U.S. prepares for possible retaliatory strike against Syria,” announces a Los Angeles Times headline, even though Syria has not attacked the United States or any of its occupied territories or imperial forces and has no intention to do so. Quoth the article: “the …