As always, we’ll hear a lot of talk on Memorial Day … And very little of it will come from actual combat veterans. Here’s one from a World War II veteran that speaks his mind. Video: https://www.brasschecktv.com/page/10730.html
The United States is on a new trajectory in warfare, says Jeremy Scahill, national security correspondent for The Nation. With its increase in drone strikes, the United States is turning away from the large-scale military interventions of the past decade and towards covert operations, beyond such known locations as Pakistan […]
[ This just in from Brasscheck ] I don’t even know what category to put this under. Chinese companies, and companies from other nations, are selling bogus electronics parts to the U.S. military, which could down helicopters, planes, even missiles. How much more dangerous does it get? That’s sabotage, isn’t […]
Once upon a time, the largest U.S. cities were the envy of the entire world. Sadly, that is no longer the case. Sure, there are areas of New York City, Boston, Washington and Los Angeles that are still absolutely beautiful but for the most part our major cities are rapidly […]
More bombings in Damascus – Is Syria headed to a civil war in spite of the UN ceasefire? Clashes have erupted between pro and anti Assad groups in northern Lebanon and news of a group of Lebanese pilgrims abducted by anti-government armed groups in Syria. Is Syrian violence spreading into […]
A clip about the corrupt westminster system. His comments about how politicians claim a mandate for this and that after they are elected, much like king john is claiming for asset sales, are pertinent. Worth listening to, if you haven’t already. [youtube]_1UDxgTrR08[/youtube]
[ 21st Century pyramids are inverted in order to make room for all the wealth, resource & human energy that flows to the top. Here’s some small advice for the weekend – from Activist Post … and you can probably stop being a slave for less than the price […]
The sentences of 2.5 years for Taame Iti and Rangi Kemara are manifestly unjust. This is an outrage. The sentences of Urs Signer and Emily Bailey are equally absurd. The judge ignored the jury findings & retried the Urewera Four on behalf of the police fantasies. It is an outrage. […]
Turkey’s chief prosecutor is expected to charge retired Israeli defense officials, including former army chief Gabi Ashkenazi, for ordering the intentional killing of activists during a 2010 Israel Defense Forces raid of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, a report said on Wednesday. According to the Turkish daily Sabah, Ankara’s chief prosecutor […]
New Zealand says it will withdraw its small contingent of troops from Afghanistan a year earlier than planned. Prime Minister John Key told reporters Tuesday that the 145 New Zealand troops stationed in Bamiyan province will come home in late 2013 rather than 2014. [ Big deal. That’s still 18 […]