Understanding todays Soviet Russia

Nov 11, 2009 - Twenty Years After the Fall By George Friedman We are now at the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the beginning of the collapse of the Soviet empire in Eastern Europe. We are also nearing the 18th anniversary of the fall of the Soviet Union itself. This is more than simply a moment for reflection — it is a moment to consider the current state of the region and of Russia versus that whose passing we are now commemorating. - 0 Comments

Arab group charged over Dutch cartoon

Sep 02, 2009 - An Arab organisation is to be put on trial in the Netherlands over its publication of a cartoon deemed offensive to Jews, prosecutors say. The cartoon, published by the Arab European League (AEL) on its website, questions the Holocaust. It said the decision to prosecute illustrated bias against Muslims. - 7 Comments

Obama aide invites head of terror linked org. to join WH task force

Jul 09, 2009 - PUBLIC POST ++++++++++++++++++ Obama aide invites head of terrorist-linked org to join administration task force By Steven Emerson Group's ‘mainstream’ Islamist convention last weekend featured hate speech and Hezbollah Defense A top aide to President Barack Obama provided a keynote address at last weekend's 46th Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) national convention (http://www.investigativeproject.org/documents/misc/275.pdf), a gathering that attracted thousands of people and also featured anti-Semitic, homophobic rhetoric and defense of the terrorist group Hezbollah. In her remarks, Senior Advisor for Public Engagement and International Affairs Valerie Jarrett noted she was the first White House official to address ISNA. She spoke in general terms (http://www.isna.net/articles/News/White-House-Senior-Official-Addresses-ISNA-Convention.aspx) about interfaith dialogue and cooperation. - 3 Comments

ACORN breaking into foreclosed-upon homes

Feb 22, 2009 - This is only one of the recent stories I've heard about this. Please feel free to add any others you find! ACORN breaking into foreclosed-upon homes A community organization breaks into a foreclosed home in what they are calling an act of civil disobedience. - 54 Comments

Five Congressmen Arrested Yesterday

Apr 28, 2009 - Darfur protest: 5 congressmen arrested outside Sudanese Embassy in Washington By Rebecca Cole | Washington Bureau April 28, 2009 WASHINGTON -- Five members of Congress and three humanitarian activists were arrested Monday on civil disobedience charges in front of the Sudanese Embassy in Washington for protesting "crimes against humanity." In attempting to draw attention to Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir's handling of the Darfur region, the protesters called on Bashir to reinstate 16 aid organizations he expelled or shut down last month in response to the International Criminal Court issuing a warrant for his arrest. Several also called on President Barack Obama to pressure the international community, including China, a major trading partner with Sudan, for a solution to the violence in Darfur. - 6 Comments

10 Reasons to be Hopeful about 2009, and 3 Reasons to be Terrified

Jan 02, 2009 - Published on Friday, January 2, 2009 by YES! Magazine by Sarah van Gelder We’re entering a new year at a time unlike any other in recent memory. Here are 10 reasons I’m filled with hope as I look ahead at 2009—and three reasons I’m terrified. - 3 Comments

Terrorists are not created from Poverty or Education

Feb 08, 2008 - Hi All, After some earlier postings today, I thought I'd share with the group this great article from 2003 that analyzes why terrorists are not a result of poverty or lack of education. (As most terrorists are well educated, did not grow up in poverty, speak multiple languages and carry with them more world experience than most Americans, not thus are breed from fundamentalist beliefs.) http://chronicle.com/free/v49/i39/39b01001.htm Seeking the Roots of Terrorism By ALAN B. KRUEGER and JITKA MALECKOVÁ In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, a consensus quickly emerged that poverty and lack of education were major causes of terrorist acts and support for terrorism. - 4 Comments

Psalm 103:1-12/Why Count Your Blessings When You Can Complain?! (Part 1)

Jul 14, 2008 - Ladies, I realize this is kind of long but this article has been such a blessing to me that I want to share it with all of you, and I hope that it will be a blessing to you as well... I promise that I will only post part 2 if there is an interest in seeing it! ;) :) Why Count Your Blessings When You Can Complain?! - 7 Comments