Category Archives: War and not War

To war or not to war – that is the question

Coordinated blasts hit Shia areas of Baghdad

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Fred Stiening

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/9fec484c-2c75-11e1-aaf5-00144feabdc0.html The Sunnis want to arrest the VP of their government, he flees to the Kurdish territory, then someone starts blowing up the Shia part of the government. Who could have seen that coming? The people in Benghazi and Egypt … Continue reading →

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How President Obama could have guaranteed election in 2012

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Fred Stiening

President Obama would never give this speech – but imagine this speech on the announcement that the war in Iraq is over. “Good evening, fellow Americans, Almost a decade ago, as a younger man in the Illinois Senate, I spoke out against the … Continue reading →

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Bulgaria wants out of pipeline deal with Greece / Russia

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Fred Stiening

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-09/greek-russian-committee-to-discuss-oil-pipeline-plan-in-athens.html When Bulgaria thinks you can’t be trusted, that’s saying a lot. In 2007, there was an agreement to build an oil pipeline connecting the Black Sea to the Mediterrean, bypassing the “busy” Bosporus Straits which historically was the dividing … Continue reading →

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China Leadership to Chinese Navy: Prepare for war

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Fred Stiening

China has 1000s of miles of tunnels to miles to hide nuclear missiles and other military capabilities. http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_what-the-great-underground-wall-of-china-means-for-india_1622818 The Chinese President has told his Navy to prepare for war with the United States. http://www.rttnews.com/Content/MarketSensitiveNews.aspx?Id=1776332&SM=1 Bluff, disinformation or last chance?

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Iran: Peace is at hand

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Fred Stiening

So Iran “takes over” Britain’s embassy ala the US in 1979 under Jimmy Carter…  England expels Iran’s diplomats Mysterious explosions break out at Iran’s nuclear “research” sites.   Be Vewy Quiet. France calls for more sanctions on Iran and withdraws its … Continue reading →

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The Real Enemy

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Fred Stiening

We’ve been beating around the bush if you want the US Military to use force to reshape the world. Pakistan was the force behind 9/11, not Afghanistsn, Libya, Iraq or Iran (although they may have supported it to varying degrees). … Continue reading →

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Who is Mariano Rajoy?

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Fred Stiening

Last weekend, The “Conservative” People’s Party in Spain won control of the Parliament, and Mariano Rajoy will become the new Prime Minister. Why did the socialists lose control and who is Mariano Rajoy? Spain has a long history of cultural … Continue reading →

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France: We need to protect “Civilians” in Syria

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Fred Stiening

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45426952/ns/world_news-mideast_n_africa/#.Ts5Jy1az6uI War-mongering France now wants international action to “protect civilians” from their government with direct military intervention. France has a bit more of a history with Syria than in Libya.   Following World War 1, the League of Nations turned over … Continue reading →

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The Arab Winter arrives in Egypt

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Fred Stiening

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/23/world/middleeast/egypts-cabinet-offers-to-quit-as-activists-urge-wider-protests.html Tahrir square is again full of 10s of thousands of protestors, urged there by the Muslim Brotherhood.   The temporary government picked by the military to run the country until elections are held has offered to resign. Allah Ahkbar. Peace … Continue reading →

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Peace about to break out in Syria

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Fred Stiening

While many in the Religious Right have been stoking the fire or war wanting a direct military conflict between Iran and Israel (and/or the United States), events have been spiraling out of control in Syria. Fresh from using NATO’s weapons … Continue reading →

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