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‘Bush’s Way of Waving Goodbye to Syria?’

Staff October 28, 2008 3 Comments

World Condemns U.S. Action – Iraq Rejects American Move Into Syria by Josh Ward / Der Spiegel / October 28,…

Syria says U.S. raid is ‘terrorist’ act

Staff October 27, 2008 6 Comments

Al Jazeera English / October 27, 2008 The Syrian foreign minister has described a deadly raid on a village near the…

Why Obama strikes a global chord

Staff October 24, 2008 0 Comments

By Barnaby Phillips in Athens / Al Jazeera English / October 24, 2008 In Athens’ Hard Rock Cafe, just around the…

October 2nd, 1968 – 40 Years Ago Today: Massacre in Mexico City

Staff October 2, 2008 5 Comments

by Daniel Hernandez / Intersections / October 2, 2008 Forty years ago today the Mexican government opened fire indiscriminately on…

Pakistani troops fire at U.S. choppers on border

Staff September 25, 2008 1 Comment

UPDATE II: New Report Says That U.S. Ground Troops Exchanged Fire With Pakistani Troops – go here. UPDATE: Pakistani President…

A US-NATO War In Pakistan? – An Anatomy of the Current Crisis

Staff September 24, 2008 0 Comments

UPDATE: Pakistan Army says it found U.S. spy drone wreckage but denies shooting plane down – Go here for story….

Tijuana Prison Riots: 17 Dead & Top Officials Fired

Frank Gormlie September 18, 2008 2 Comments

SEE UPDATE – SCROLL DOWN By Hiram Soto / UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER / 10:13 a.m. September 18, 2008 TIJUANA –…

Hours After Adm. Mullin Assures Pakistan We Respect Their Sovereignty – We Send In Missiles

Staff September 17, 2008 0 Comments

After vows to respect sovereignty, U.S. strikes again in Pakistan By Saeed Shah • McClatchy Newspapers • September 17, 2008…

U.S. Role in Georgia Crisis

Staff August 20, 2008 0 Comments

By Stephen Zunes / ZNET /August, 20 2008 Source: Foreign Policy in Focus The international condemnation of Russian aggression against…

Russia and Georgia : Proportion and Distortion

Staff August 20, 2008 0 Comments

By Michael Neumann / CounterPunch.com / August 20, 2008 It’s said that Russia’s response to Georgia’s attack on South Ossetia…

Georgian minister tells Israel Radio: Thanks to Israeli training, we’re fending off Russian military

Staff August 20, 2008 0 Comments

Editor: This article is a week old, but should be viewed by Americans who are too quick to jump to…

Georgia War: A Neocon Election Ploy?

Staff August 14, 2008 1 Comment

By Robert Scheer / truthdig / August 13, 2008 Is it possible that this time the October surprise was tried…

Ralph Teyssier on Community Coalition Bulletin: This Week at City Hall: June 8–12: “While there is some victory to be acknowledged, I generally have to concur. None of the elected officials, Gloria, La…” Jun 10, 04:47
Joe on Xavier Beccera Will Be the First Mexican-American Elected as Governor of California Since Pio Pico — the Last Mexican Governor in 1846: “Apparently the billionaire has made the runoff” Jun 9, 23:54
Ronald May on ‘Temporary’ Lifeguard Tower in Mission Beach a Multi-Million Dollar Monument to Decades of Neglect: “Before “The Strong Mayor Election,” the City Charter mandated a professionally trained city manager who forecast long-term maintenance and replacement…” Jun 9, 23:43
unwashedwalmartThonG on Navy to Give Briefing on Redevelopment Plans for NAVWAR at Peninsula Planners’ Meeting — Thursday, June 18: “Hmmm, here comes a data center. Military grade. Battle chassis.” Jun 9, 21:39
Frank Gormlie on It Will be Nicole Crosby vs. Richard Bailey in District 2: “Tuesday night, 500 votes behind.” Jun 9, 19:11
Pats on ‘Temporary’ Lifeguard Tower in Mission Beach a Multi-Million Dollar Monument to Decades of Neglect: “This mayor and council reps have been far more interested in bike lanes, roundabouts, sidewalks jutting out into the traffic…” Jun 9, 15:38
Geoff Page on Portrait of a Brewer: Jim Millea, OB Brewery: “One thing the article does not make clear is that Jim was educated as an engineer. I think that kind…” Jun 9, 14:11
Ronald May on When Ocean Beach Danced on the Sand: “Ocean Beach needs an historically themed dance casino…again.” Jun 9, 13:38
Paul W Krueger on Planning Dept. Holding Community Input on Mayor Gloria’s ‘Homes for All of Us’ — Be There to Ask Questions – Tues. June 9th: “Thanks very much, Alana, for sharing this important memo. We’re fortunate to have SOHO keeping close watch on the development…” Jun 9, 13:08
Randi Coulthard on It Will be Nicole Crosby vs. Richard Bailey in District 2: “As of Monday night, 6/9, Crosby is only 1.25 percentage points behind Bailey.” Jun 9, 12:16
Alana Coons on Planning Dept. Holding Community Input on Mayor Gloria’s ‘Homes for All of Us’ — Be There to Ask Questions – Tues. June 9th: “SOHOs input to city: On behalf of SOHO and the San Diego historic preservation community, I am writing to provide…” Jun 9, 12:00
Chris Schultz on More on the Dangerous Housing Project of Fanita Ranch: “They can play in the bike lanes in North Park.” Jun 9, 11:56
Chris Schultz on Community Coalition Bulletin: This Week at City Hall: June 8–12: “The trash settlement is NOT a celebration. Much like crediting the arsonist for putting out the fire while shooting oneself…” Jun 9, 11:47
Josh Stillman on Sitting Shiva for my Beloved Country, America: “What a beautiful, heartfelt meditation on our country and the dire straits we find ourselves in on its 250th anniversary.…” Jun 9, 11:34
Philip Cenedella on Point Loma Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Attempted Murder of Police Officer with Vehicle: “Good! Let him rot in jail.” Jun 9, 11:02