Politics

By Timothy V. Gatto

It seems that our corrupt, lying leaders in Washington are at it again. Just moments ago, the Administration said that Syria “Has crossed the Red Line” by using chemical weapons against the opposition. That isn't what is driving this train.

Read more: US to Supply Syrian 'Rebels' with Heavy Weapons

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by Luke Hiken

The French were right: the best way to deal with the rich is to behead them - at least figuratively, if not physically. Opposing capital punishment does not mean that the ruling class, i.e. the rich, should be exempt from punishment or consequences for their crimes against the poor – it only means that unnecessary killing is unwarranted. By disenfranchising the rich, distributing their money to the people they have stolen it from, and ensuring that they will be powerless to commit similar crimes in the future, the guillotine can remain a bloody remnant of history, instead of a portent for the future.

Read more: 'Off With Their Heads'

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by Joel S. Hirschhorn

By now most people know that though it is perfectly fine to shout fire in a packed theater if there really is a fire, even constitutionally protected freedom of speech does not allow such behavior if there is no fire.

Read more: Limbaugh Mocks Freedom of Speech

By Gilad Atzmon

I was amused and proud to see my latest book The Wandering Who held aloft by Israeli chief Sayan Hilllel Neuer at the UN’s Human Right Council.

Read more: Abunimah and Atzmon at the UN

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by M.J. Rosenberg

The month of March 2002 was a terrible time in both Israel and the West Bank. Some 100 Israelis were killed  by Palestinian suicide bombers. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon launched a military operation in the West Bank killing some 500 Palestinians. Children made up a significant number of the victims on both sides. The prospects for an end to violence, let alone peace, appeared lower than at any time previously.

Read more: Samantha Power: Another Lobby Win