The results of a recent study by the New Economics Foundation, a UK think tank, suggest that a cleaner is worth much more to society than a banker. A hospital cleaner can create £10 of value for every £1 they are paid, while bankers destroy £7 of value for every £1 they earn. Tax accountants do even greater damage.
Eilis Lawlor, spokeswoman for the New Economics Foundation, said: "Pay levels often don't reflect the true value that is being created. As a society, we need a pay structure which rewards those jobs that create most societal benefit rather than those that generate profits at the expense of society and the environment".
You can read the BBC article here, or read their whole report here.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Sitting on a Volcano
Twenty-five years ago, the worst non-nuclear industrial accident ever happened in the city of Bhopal:
Thousands of people died in the days that followed, and many more have suffered from the long term effects of exposure to methyl isocyanate and the abandoned chemical wastes which have polluted the water supply over the last twenty five years.
People in the US often think that this kind of tragedy cannot occur in the most industrialized nations. The Love Canal disaster was an eye-opener for many Americans, and contributed greatly to the reasons for the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency's Superfund scheme, which was designed to clean up other dangerous waste dumps across the country, as they were discovered. Read all about Superfund here
Want to know which sites are near you? Take a look at the EPA site here, but bear in mind, the sites on the National Priorities List are just those deemed large enough and dangerous enough to warrant clean up action by the EPA. There are many smaller yet extremely hazardous sites across the US, and many of those have probably been forgotten long ago....
Thousands of people died in the days that followed, and many more have suffered from the long term effects of exposure to methyl isocyanate and the abandoned chemical wastes which have polluted the water supply over the last twenty five years.
People in the US often think that this kind of tragedy cannot occur in the most industrialized nations. The Love Canal disaster was an eye-opener for many Americans, and contributed greatly to the reasons for the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency's Superfund scheme, which was designed to clean up other dangerous waste dumps across the country, as they were discovered. Read all about Superfund here
Want to know which sites are near you? Take a look at the EPA site here, but bear in mind, the sites on the National Priorities List are just those deemed large enough and dangerous enough to warrant clean up action by the EPA. There are many smaller yet extremely hazardous sites across the US, and many of those have probably been forgotten long ago....
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
If you think about it, Thanksgiving can be a lot like global politics. People pretend to like eachother in front of relatives, while looking for opportunities to make some passive aggressive comments and figuring out how far they can push their hosts. This doesnt apply to everyone, but I'm sure there is at least one in each gathering!
It seems that our old friend Blackwater (or Xe, as they like to be known as now), is at work for Uncle Sam again. VIP protection must have become boring, so now Blackwater is performing special ops missions alongside the CIA and the Special Ops Command. Those operations now include missions in Pakistan.
"The source, who has worked on covert US military programs for years, including in Afghanistan and Pakistan, has direct knowledge of Blackwater's involvement. The source said that the program is so "compartmentalized" that senior figures within the Obama administration and the US military chain of command may not be aware of its existence."
At the very least, they are conducting snatch missions and intelligence gathering (in a country we are not at war with). However, there have been persistent rumors of "false flag" operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and even Iran - acts of terrorism conducted by groups loyal to, or at least paid by, the US Govt.
Here's a gift idea for the person who has everything - The Official CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception
The Boston Globe has an interesting article on the book here
Which ex-president does this remind you of?
It seems that our old friend Blackwater (or Xe, as they like to be known as now), is at work for Uncle Sam again. VIP protection must have become boring, so now Blackwater is performing special ops missions alongside the CIA and the Special Ops Command. Those operations now include missions in Pakistan.
"The source, who has worked on covert US military programs for years, including in Afghanistan and Pakistan, has direct knowledge of Blackwater's involvement. The source said that the program is so "compartmentalized" that senior figures within the Obama administration and the US military chain of command may not be aware of its existence."
At the very least, they are conducting snatch missions and intelligence gathering (in a country we are not at war with). However, there have been persistent rumors of "false flag" operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and even Iran - acts of terrorism conducted by groups loyal to, or at least paid by, the US Govt.
Here's a gift idea for the person who has everything - The Official CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception
The Boston Globe has an interesting article on the book here
Which ex-president does this remind you of?
Monday, November 23, 2009
Democracy to Despotism
After watching and reading about stories of a certain ex-governor of Alaska and her supporters, I remembered a couple of vintage films which I'd like to show to you. In them, the ideas of respect, tolerance and equality are discussed, as is journalistic integrity! These are from the early post-war period, but it is never too late to get these ideals back.
Democracy
Despotism
Democracy
Despotism
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Be Seeing You
The final installment of “The Prisoner” was shown on AMC last night, and after a wait of several years for this ‘re-interpretation’ of a classic, I’m sure it was a disappointment to many. Firstly, it was a huge undertaking (imagine trying to produce a re-make of The Godfather). Even with that in mind, the storyline was cliched in places and missed many opportunities.
No.2 carried the show, and I think Ian McKellen would have made a fine No.2 in the original show. No.2 delivered some great lines concerning apathy, and the true nature of humanity. He also commented that those who do not or cannot control their desires are easily controlled by their masters. Whether their masters are ‘the state’ or corporations (or whether they are now indistinguishable) was not specified.
No. 6 was a mere shadow of the real No.6 from the original. This was no quick witted, scheming, strong willed individual – just another pawn.
Was AMC’s The Prisoner a reflection on modern times? Is a dream-like, shallow experience which is crammed with advertisements (the irony!), and leaves you wondering what it was all for, a representation of the lives we lead? The original Prisoner was filmed in a time of political turmoil. Student revolts were occuring across Europe and in the US (which would soon escalate to the formation of the Red Brigades and state opression such as the Kent State Massacre), and the tense Cold War struggle continued. Even No. 6 did not know which side was running the village.
It seems to be that AMC consciously steered away from damning commentary on our corporations and politicians, and in doing so missed the point of The Prisoner.
No.2 carried the show, and I think Ian McKellen would have made a fine No.2 in the original show. No.2 delivered some great lines concerning apathy, and the true nature of humanity. He also commented that those who do not or cannot control their desires are easily controlled by their masters. Whether their masters are ‘the state’ or corporations (or whether they are now indistinguishable) was not specified.
No. 6 was a mere shadow of the real No.6 from the original. This was no quick witted, scheming, strong willed individual – just another pawn.
Was AMC’s The Prisoner a reflection on modern times? Is a dream-like, shallow experience which is crammed with advertisements (the irony!), and leaves you wondering what it was all for, a representation of the lives we lead? The original Prisoner was filmed in a time of political turmoil. Student revolts were occuring across Europe and in the US (which would soon escalate to the formation of the Red Brigades and state opression such as the Kent State Massacre), and the tense Cold War struggle continued. Even No. 6 did not know which side was running the village.
It seems to be that AMC consciously steered away from damning commentary on our corporations and politicians, and in doing so missed the point of The Prisoner.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Six of One..
...and half a dozen of the other. I've already read one article online comparing the AMC Prisoner and the 1967 classic, and by the time I've fished writing this, the 2009 version of The Prisoner will be on our screens. There have been rumours of a 'remake' of the original for several years (sometimes a movie, sometimes a series) and while it can't hope to be better than the original (haven't seen it? AMC allows you to watch the whole series here), the new version has a bigger budget and, I admit, better visual effects. Hopefully, on top of being enjoyable TV escapism, we'll have a reminder of the struggles of the individual (and society) against the state, and the corporations, which might even provoke a meaningful discussion or two.
Fans will find some great prisoner-related shirts here, and for true fans, here's a reminder of the real number six:
I am not a number, I am a free man!
Fans will find some great prisoner-related shirts here, and for true fans, here's a reminder of the real number six:
I am not a number, I am a free man!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Darkness
Today, I have an interesting documentary titled The History of The Devil for you. It explores how our beliefs have changed (or not?) over the centuries, and what we've done in the fight against evil.
George Carlin seems like the obvious choice to follow that, so of course I had to switch to Dave Allen with a childhood perspective:
Have we been manipulated and scared into belief in a god? Has religion been hijacked by politicians, or has it always been intertwined with politics?
George Carlin seems like the obvious choice to follow that, so of course I had to switch to Dave Allen with a childhood perspective:
Have we been manipulated and scared into belief in a god? Has religion been hijacked by politicians, or has it always been intertwined with politics?
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Social Psychology and You
Here is a very interesting film on the basics of social psychology - how groups and leaders can affect, control and manipulate followers (you). It includes the famous Stanford Prison Experiment:
That video ties in quite well with The Shock Doctrine, a short film which explores very similar themese with an emphasis on control.
Finally, I'd like to add a longer documentary which I think will have more of an impact after watching the first two videos in today's blog. Entitled "New American Century" (yes, referring to the PNAC), it attempts to cover the events of the last few years and various points in US history, and is at times reminiscent of other great documentaries such as Iraq for Sale and Why We Fight, and even some of Adam Curtis' work.
That video ties in quite well with The Shock Doctrine, a short film which explores very similar themese with an emphasis on control.
Finally, I'd like to add a longer documentary which I think will have more of an impact after watching the first two videos in today's blog. Entitled "New American Century" (yes, referring to the PNAC), it attempts to cover the events of the last few years and various points in US history, and is at times reminiscent of other great documentaries such as Iraq for Sale and Why We Fight, and even some of Adam Curtis' work.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Happy Halloween
Do you want to hear a scary story?
Once upon a time, there was a problem with a product made by Baxter and Bayer. Lots of people died of AIDS because of that problem, according to this (you may remember this from my old blog):
It doesn't end there. In fact, that is the introduction. Baxter has done very well with the vaccine for swine flu - in terms of profit. I'm nopt sure I can say the same for their procedures. Here's a whole page of Baxter 'oddities':
Baxter vaccine oddities
Here is where it starts to get really odd. Earlier this year, Joseph Moshe claimed "to be a microbiologist who wanted to supply evidence to a States Attorney regarding tainted H1N1 Swine flu vaccines being produced by Baxter BioPharma Solutions. He said that Baxter’s Ukrainian lab was in fact producing a bioweapon disguised as a vaccine. He claimed that the vaccine contained an adjuvant (additive) designed to weaken the immune system, and replicated RNA from the virus responsible for the 1918 pandemic Spanish flu, causing global sickness and mass death."
He was sent home to Israel. Here's his story:
Joseph Moshe's story
This week, people in the Ukraine are dying from a mystery illness in rapidly climbing numbers:
Ukrainian outbreak
Don't worry, I'm sure it's just a series of coincidences. That would explain why we aren't hearing about it all on TV.
Once upon a time, there was a problem with a product made by Baxter and Bayer. Lots of people died of AIDS because of that problem, according to this (you may remember this from my old blog):
It doesn't end there. In fact, that is the introduction. Baxter has done very well with the vaccine for swine flu - in terms of profit. I'm nopt sure I can say the same for their procedures. Here's a whole page of Baxter 'oddities':
Baxter vaccine oddities
Here is where it starts to get really odd. Earlier this year, Joseph Moshe claimed "to be a microbiologist who wanted to supply evidence to a States Attorney regarding tainted H1N1 Swine flu vaccines being produced by Baxter BioPharma Solutions. He said that Baxter’s Ukrainian lab was in fact producing a bioweapon disguised as a vaccine. He claimed that the vaccine contained an adjuvant (additive) designed to weaken the immune system, and replicated RNA from the virus responsible for the 1918 pandemic Spanish flu, causing global sickness and mass death."
He was sent home to Israel. Here's his story:
Joseph Moshe's story
This week, people in the Ukraine are dying from a mystery illness in rapidly climbing numbers:
Ukrainian outbreak
Don't worry, I'm sure it's just a series of coincidences. That would explain why we aren't hearing about it all on TV.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
There Is Hope
I had another video ready to share, but I switched at the last minute today. It brings to mind one of my favourite quotes - "Let justice be done, though the heavens fall".
Vincent Bugliosi, a bestselling author and successful prosecutor, is ready to bring G.W. Bush to trial for murder:
Vincent Bugliosi, a bestselling author and successful prosecutor, is ready to bring G.W. Bush to trial for murder:
Friday, October 23, 2009
The Public Option
So far, I've stayed away from engaging in the healthcare debate on this blog. I don't plan on changing that today, but I think these films are worth watching. Britain's National Health Service was born in 1948. Britain was broke after World War Two. Rationing did not fully end until the early 1950's. The nation had to be rebuilt, but the available funds were minimal. Nevertheless, the NHS came into being. In addition, other benefits were introduced, and the contruction of New Towns began - towns which were designed to be better, healthier places to live (with the pedestrian in mind).
The NHS
New Towns
The Welfare State
The NHS
New Towns
The Welfare State
Thursday, October 15, 2009
One commercial you won't ignore
You've read about it, and now its finally here. The RFID chip implant - here's the commercial:
Friday, October 2, 2009
Huxley vs Orwell
This is a very good comparison of the two authors, and I think each viewpoint is equally important. My conclusion would be slightly different, in that I think Orwell imagined that we would resist to the bitter end, and Huxley thought we would fall like a house of cards. In a way, Orwell was the more optimistic of the two.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Nothing To See Here...
Yesterday, I noticed a strange story about a company known as American Police Force. This security company appeared on the streets of a small town called Hardin, which has no police force and a big empty jail. See the story here.
Today, I see that someone has done their homework and figured out that APF is a front company for... Blackwater/XE. They are tasked with filling the 464-bed jail (and explaining the "City of Hardin Police" insignias on their vehicles?). Of course, you can expect to hear a lot more about this on primetime news tonight, along with the news (or here) of several OKC cameras "going blank at basically the same time on the morning of April 19, 1995".
Nothing to see here....
Update 09/02/09: Montana AG launches an investigation
Today, I see that someone has done their homework and figured out that APF is a front company for... Blackwater/XE. They are tasked with filling the 464-bed jail (and explaining the "City of Hardin Police" insignias on their vehicles?). Of course, you can expect to hear a lot more about this on primetime news tonight, along with the news (or here) of several OKC cameras "going blank at basically the same time on the morning of April 19, 1995".
Nothing to see here....
Update 09/02/09: Montana AG launches an investigation
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Everything is Okay
Here is an interesting approach to activism. Two men and a megaphone point out some simple truths with a smile or two. Is this the best way to reach the masses?
This approach is more direct and more specific, although here of course the audience is voluntary:
This approach is more direct and more specific, although here of course the audience is voluntary:
Thursday, September 17, 2009
A Love Story
A certain Mr Moore has made a new documentary film - Capitalism: A Love Story. Let's take a quick look at it:
Remember - his documentaries always have an element of entertainment in them, rather than the pure investigative journalism style of Greg Palast or John Pilger, but he always makes valid points.
Has capitalism itself changed over the years?
This article suggests that it might have done so. Take a look at this thought provoking 1948 film on the benefits of capitalism:
Remember - his documentaries always have an element of entertainment in them, rather than the pure investigative journalism style of Greg Palast or John Pilger, but he always makes valid points.
Has capitalism itself changed over the years?
This article suggests that it might have done so. Take a look at this thought provoking 1948 film on the benefits of capitalism:
Monday, September 14, 2009
Creation
I wonder, can you tell from the title? Once in a while I find myself surprised - genuinely surprised - at the actions and opinions held in this country. Just when I think I've seen it all...
A British film about Charles Darwin has failed to find a US distributor because his theory of evolution is too controversial for American audiences, according to its producer.
I expected some people to not like it, but to fail to find a distributor?! I think some people need to grow a thicker skin. Is this really how things are in this country now?
"It is unbelievable to us that this is still a really hot potato in America. There's still a great belief that He made the world in six days. It's quite difficult for we in the UK to imagine religion in America. We live in a country which is no longer so religious. But in the US, outside of New York and LA, religion rules."
I just can't believe it.
In other, more amusing news ...
Creationism question in 'misleading' science GCSE
In this case, a British exam board added a question in a boilogy paper which referred to Creationism.
"Earlier, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, insisted it had no place in school science."
A British film about Charles Darwin has failed to find a US distributor because his theory of evolution is too controversial for American audiences, according to its producer.
I expected some people to not like it, but to fail to find a distributor?! I think some people need to grow a thicker skin. Is this really how things are in this country now?
"It is unbelievable to us that this is still a really hot potato in America. There's still a great belief that He made the world in six days. It's quite difficult for we in the UK to imagine religion in America. We live in a country which is no longer so religious. But in the US, outside of New York and LA, religion rules."
I just can't believe it.
In other, more amusing news ...
Creationism question in 'misleading' science GCSE
In this case, a British exam board added a question in a boilogy paper which referred to Creationism.
"Earlier, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, insisted it had no place in school science."
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
More Inconvenient Truths
Sometimes the truth is obvious, yet most of us refuse to acknowledge it's existence. The last taboo - population control - appeared in the news again today:
"Contraception is almost five times cheaper as a means of preventing climate change than conventional green technologies, according to research by the London School of Economics."
You can read the full article here.
"Every £4 spent on family planning over the next four decades would reduce global CO2 emissions by more than a ton, whereas a minimum of £19 would have to be spent on low-carbon technologies to achieve the same result, the research says."
I'm not suggesting we should focus less on other efforts, but the best and most obvious method of tackling our planet's problems is to reduce the quantities of resources that we use. Less people, less comsumption and less waste.
Another fitting article appeared today:
"The collapse in Britain's bee population is being made worse by pesticides that are banned in much of EU, according to a new study."
You can read the full article here.
Apparently much of the EU has already reached the same conclusion, hence the bans. Of course, the chemical manufacturers will be able to tell you why this is not true, or where the data is flawed or inconclusive, but they always have a product to sell and investors to please.
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"Contraception is almost five times cheaper as a means of preventing climate change than conventional green technologies, according to research by the London School of Economics."
You can read the full article here.
"Every £4 spent on family planning over the next four decades would reduce global CO2 emissions by more than a ton, whereas a minimum of £19 would have to be spent on low-carbon technologies to achieve the same result, the research says."
I'm not suggesting we should focus less on other efforts, but the best and most obvious method of tackling our planet's problems is to reduce the quantities of resources that we use. Less people, less comsumption and less waste.
Another fitting article appeared today:
"The collapse in Britain's bee population is being made worse by pesticides that are banned in much of EU, according to a new study."
You can read the full article here.
Apparently much of the EU has already reached the same conclusion, hence the bans. Of course, the chemical manufacturers will be able to tell you why this is not true, or where the data is flawed or inconclusive, but they always have a product to sell and investors to please.
Check out some of my shirt designs if you're looking for a way to spread your message - click here!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
War...
...is a calculated and condoned slaughter of human beings.
Those are the words of Harry Patch, a WW1 veteran who was buried today at the age of 111.
Here's a video of Harry from a couple of years ago:
If you read my blog I don't need to tell you what to think about war and peace, so I'm going to end with a composition which is often performed during Remembrance Sunday which I've always found quite poignant.
Those are the words of Harry Patch, a WW1 veteran who was buried today at the age of 111.
Here's a video of Harry from a couple of years ago:
If you read my blog I don't need to tell you what to think about war and peace, so I'm going to end with a composition which is often performed during Remembrance Sunday which I've always found quite poignant.
Friday, July 31, 2009
H1N1 - The Sequel
Let's start with an introductory video from Fox News(!):
This page lists DoD preparations. "If a flu pandemic were severe enough to qualify as a catastrophic incident, the DoD response could be anticipatory in nature." This includes quarantines, tracking patients, evacuations and other restrictions. It looks like NorthCom was set up just in time - how convenient is that?!
Should you be more concerned about martial law and the Posse Comitatus Act, or untested vaccines which are already making drug companies billions of dollars?
Here's an edition of 60 minutes, reporting on the 1976 vaccine scandal:
This page lists DoD preparations. "If a flu pandemic were severe enough to qualify as a catastrophic incident, the DoD response could be anticipatory in nature." This includes quarantines, tracking patients, evacuations and other restrictions. It looks like NorthCom was set up just in time - how convenient is that?!
Should you be more concerned about martial law and the Posse Comitatus Act, or untested vaccines which are already making drug companies billions of dollars?
Here's an edition of 60 minutes, reporting on the 1976 vaccine scandal:
Monday, July 27, 2009
Global warming - classified?!
Recently declassified photos show how global warming is changing our planet. The Bush Administration classified the spy satellite photos for unspecified reasons. You can draw your own conclusions about that.
Here is the full article.
Here is the full article.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
The Truth Game
The recent talk of another strategic warhead reduction reminded me that I should share a gem with you. Called The Truth Game, it is a cold war era documentary by John Pilger, which exposes the truth about the missile gap and plans for nuclear war.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Fair and Balanced
Did you know that Israel is holding the passengers and crew of a humanitarian aid ship bound for Gaza? I guess celebrity funerals are more important these days. Those being detained include former United States Representative, Cynthia McKinney, and an Irish peace activist and Nobel laureate, Mairead Corrigan Maguire. You might think that warranted a little more attention on the news. Imagine if Iran attempted the same thing. Do you think the US would stand by and watch?!
Journalist:What’s being done about that? Are they on their way home? Will they be deported? What’s the next step there, and will their supplies ever get to where they’re going?
Spokesman: On that last question, I don’t know the answer, actually.I think I have to refer you to the Government of Israel. We can confirm that the Israeli navy did arrest those on board this – the ship which is known as Spirit. We can't comment on any of the individuals or the number of individual American citizens on board because of Privacy Act concern.
Journalist:What’s being done about that? Are they on their way home? Will they be deported? What’s the next step there, and will their supplies ever get to where they’re going?
Spokesman: On that last question, I don’t know the answer, actually.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Poisoned Waters
Make some time and enjoy this PBS documentary on the state of our rivers and oceans. Its appalling that we still haven't learned. The reports of 20, 30 and even 40 years ago have not caused us to change our ways - at least not enough to protect our water and the species which rely on it (including us).
Click here to view
Find anti-pollution shirts here and here.
Click here to view
Find anti-pollution shirts here and here.
Monday, June 29, 2009
What's in your water?
This debate has raged for decades, but the following film gives some compelling evidence:
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The Age Of Stupid
A recently released documentary asks why we have done nothing in the face of a global disaster which could endanger our own species. Here's the trailer:
You can watch the "making of" video, which is great in itself here
I could not find a US release date, but there will be a UK DVD release in September.
Surely, we're moving past the Age of Stupid, right? Right?
You can watch the "making of" video, which is great in itself here
I could not find a US release date, but there will be a UK DVD release in September.
Surely, we're moving past the Age of Stupid, right? Right?
Monday, June 22, 2009
Murder - Corporate Style
The town of Libby, Montana is synonymous with environmental disaster. It didnt grab the headlines like Love Canal did back in the 70's, but it shares the problems of lethal waste and helpless residents. Libby was located next to a vermiculite mine. The vermiculite was heavily contaminated with asbestos. Dust was everywhere. People are dying.
From Wikipedia:
"In February 2005 the Federal Government began a criminal conspiracy prosecution of Grace and of five Grace executives. The government alleges that Grace conspired to hide from employees and the town residents the asbestos dangers and that it knowingly released asbestos into the environment.
In May of 2009 W.R. Grace & Co., along with all of its executives, was found not guilty in connection with asbestos contamination of Libby, Montana, ending what was called the biggest environmental-crime prosecution in U.S. history.
On June 17, 2009 the EPA declared its first public health emergency. This emergency covers Libby and nearby Troy. It will provide an additional 130 million dollars in cleanup and medical assistance."
At least this is the only place where this kind of disaster happened, right?
Wrong.
From Wikipedia:
"In February 2005 the Federal Government began a criminal conspiracy prosecution of Grace and of five Grace executives. The government alleges that Grace conspired to hide from employees and the town residents the asbestos dangers and that it knowingly released asbestos into the environment.
In May of 2009 W.R. Grace & Co., along with all of its executives, was found not guilty in connection with asbestos contamination of Libby, Montana, ending what was called the biggest environmental-crime prosecution in U.S. history.
On June 17, 2009 the EPA declared its first public health emergency. This emergency covers Libby and nearby Troy. It will provide an additional 130 million dollars in cleanup and medical assistance."
At least this is the only place where this kind of disaster happened, right?
Wrong.
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Friday, June 19, 2009
Truth in War
Here's an eye-opening documentary covering the Panama invasion. You'll hear about illegal invasions, war crimes, civilian casualties, false flag operations, mass graves, internment camps - all things you didn't see on TV.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Short memories
Two years ago, the revelation that the CIA was conduction covert psyops against Iran was reported in mainstrean news. This video ties that footage to recent events:
Friday, June 12, 2009
Voices from the wilderness
Here's a guy I could have a beer with (and that doesnt happen very often!) - meet Jesse Ventura:
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Just a little prick
Swine flu - it presents a threat to all of us, but not necessarily in the form discussed on TV:
"The Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act slipped under the radar when George Bush signed it into law as part of the 2006 Defense Appropriations Act (HR 2863). It lets the HHS Secretary declare any disease an epidemic or national emergency requiring mandatory vaccinations."
Read the whole article here.
Edit: WHO declares pandemic
"The Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act slipped under the radar when George Bush signed it into law as part of the 2006 Defense Appropriations Act (HR 2863). It lets the HHS Secretary declare any disease an epidemic or national emergency requiring mandatory vaccinations."
Read the whole article here.
Edit: WHO declares pandemic
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
IOUSA
Here's an interesting video which I discovered yesterday:
It explains the financial situation in the US quite well!
It explains the financial situation in the US quite well!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
A conflict of interest?
Here's a surprise for you:
Tobacco good investment for health insurers
"Although investing in tobacco while selling life or health insurance may seem self-defeating, insurance firms have figured out ways to profit from both" -impressive, huh?!
Tobacco good investment for health insurers
"Although investing in tobacco while selling life or health insurance may seem self-defeating, insurance firms have figured out ways to profit from both" -impressive, huh?!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Bitter Harvest
The title for this post was shamelessly taken from the title of a 1981 movie I saw on Hulu this weekend, but it seemed to fit quite well.
Ever heard of Monsanto's Terminator seeds? They are designed to produce crops with sterile seeds. This ofrces farmers to buy new seed each year.
Well, since this idea has be 'contraversial', Zombie seeds have been developed, which will only germinate when certain pesticides are applied....
Full story here!
Ever heard of Monsanto's Terminator seeds? They are designed to produce crops with sterile seeds. This ofrces farmers to buy new seed each year.
Well, since this idea has be 'contraversial', Zombie seeds have been developed, which will only germinate when certain pesticides are applied....
Full story here!
Chaos Theory
In a change from my intended post, I'd like to report some news I doubt you'll see on the prime time TV news:
Key figures in global battle against illegal arms trade lost in Air France crash
What do you think the chances of finding the black box might be?
Key figures in global battle against illegal arms trade lost in Air France crash
What do you think the chances of finding the black box might be?
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Day 0
Finally, I make the switch to a 'real' blog! I've been thinking about an opening post for a while but I'm going to have to save those for another time. I'll at least go with something current for you.
Getting The Truth Out - The Liberty
Here's an excellent documentary which details the events of that day:
So what can you expect from me? Well, more of the above, I guess. Stuff you might not have seen anywhere else, but always 'a mixed bag'! I'm in a state of transition. My online presence is in a state of transition too, so you'll have to bear with me.
I've spent way too many hours on here designing unique shirts for the masses, and now I'm branching out to here (this one is very much under construction).
I'd like to end this initial post with a great little story for you - The Story of Stuff...
Getting The Truth Out - The Liberty
Here's an excellent documentary which details the events of that day:
So what can you expect from me? Well, more of the above, I guess. Stuff you might not have seen anywhere else, but always 'a mixed bag'! I'm in a state of transition. My online presence is in a state of transition too, so you'll have to bear with me.
I've spent way too many hours on here designing unique shirts for the masses, and now I'm branching out to here (this one is very much under construction).
I'd like to end this initial post with a great little story for you - The Story of Stuff...
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