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POPSThe Problem Is Empire (cont.)I am campaigning for and voting for Barack Obama not because I agree with him on every foreign policy issue but because I think we need to unleash the energy of those who fight for justice and housing and healthcare and jobs and the environment here at home. The Obama movement is registering and mobilizing millions of new voters, young people, working class, people of color and poor. The mere fact of their being mobilized will create a pressure for new priorities on the economic home front against the present priorities of militarization abroad. The fact that Obama rose to his present position on the tide of antiwar sentiment forces Obama and the Congressional Democrats to pay greater attention to our needs at home or pay a political price. If he expands the quagmires in Afghanistan and Pakistan, we will have to oppose those wasteful wars as well.
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POPSInformation Clearing House Publisher Threatened If we are not willing to die for the truth, the truth will surely die with us. Jesus said, "unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone." When He was captured and taken before Pilate he said, "For this purpose I was born, to bear witness to the truth..." He loved the truth more than Himself. Socrates was the same way. John, one of Jesus' disciples, went on to write about how he was in darkness until Jesus came. He was trained by Jesus and followed in his footsteps. As a result the teachings of Jesus remain to this day. The forces of evil and its darkness did not prevail. Jesus' strategy works. By God's grace I hope to follow. "Buy truth, and do not sell it, get wisdom and instruction and understanding." ~ Solomon Prov 23:23
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POPSTens of thousands become tens of hundreds Did protest organizers misjudge the mood of the country? Or are modern-day protesters more content with protesting from the relative safety of their own computer using the internet instead of carrying signs? Maybe too many of us can't afford to take time off from work. Or maybe we can't afford the gas to drive to or the airfair to get to Denver. One thing is certain, Denver Police got to drag out their spiffy riot gear and get all excited about the prospect of busting some heads. I'll bet they feel pretty let down by the sad turnout.
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POPSThe arrests begin at DNC So, not giving their names is considered a minor infraction and yet they were arrested for it. Denver Joint Information Center would not give out information, shouldn't they be arrested under the same rule?
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POPSAnti-war group visits state "The Iraqis told us, 'Look, I know you have good intentions here, but you're messing up our lives,'" said Jason Hurd of Asheville, N.C., an Army veteran and medic who was deployed in Baghdad in 2004.
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POPSWhat the new taxes cost Seattle They do have a point - there is a growing riff between the social policy liberal Democratic Party and the Labor Union Democratic Party. It is hard to see why the two joined the same party except that the other major party was totally inhospitable to either of their agendas.
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POPSColorado 'fusion center' gathers intelligence Intelligence analysts with the Colorado State Patrol, Colorado National Guard and Federal Bureau of Investigation take local reports of suspicious criminal activity and determine what merits further investigation. This is just one of 'Big Brothers' spy fortresses.
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POPSPresident for Internationalization of Peacemaking Process in Georgia Speaking about scheduled meeting of the leaders in Tbilisi Presiden stressed that its aim is forming basis for talks with regard to all the conditions and positions of the sides. “It is clear that for Georgia a question of territorial integrity is very topical”, - he added. Another question important for Georgia, as President Yushchenko noted, is participation of peacemakers with good reputation in the process of regulation of the conflict. “It is clear that the peacekeepers who started shooting people do not deserve confidence. Today we must internationalize the peacemaking format and to make it open for other countries … I am sure that such countries as Ukraine could send their peacemakers within the framework of international mandate to demonstrate clear-cut guarantees of the obligations that may appear in the nearest future”, - he said.
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POPSOIL-SUDAN-DARFUR Undermining China's Influence, under the very valid mask of Human Rights. Two sided sword. Watch out what we support and for what reason. US under Bush does not seem to be the truthful leader of Human Rights. GTMO-ABU GRAIB- ETC
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POPSSheehan on the Ballot Against Pelosi If Pelosi doesn't lose this one -- and I don't think she will -- it may damage her rep enough to get the gavel away from her. For me, that'd be good enough -- as a Speaker of the House, Pelosi is blowful.
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POPSPhysical Intimidation Of Online Anti-War Crusader According to Whitney, “The well-dressed man told Tom’s wife that he knew where her son lived, what line of work he was in, and how many children he had.” Subsequently, two men in a parked car a block from Tom’s mother’s house were spotted using laptops and sped off when they were approached by Tom’s son.
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POPSFINALLY! Wartime Opposition To War Is Explained Clearly
and was almost key in 2008, but something happened. Success in Iraq. Barry's War Obama supporters and blissed-out Barry-heads everywhere: Are you ready for some righteous war? Are you prepared to step up and get fucking medieval in Afghanistan, and perhaps in Pakistan as well? You’d better be, for the man whose feet you’re currently kissing has big plans to expand the War On Terror, and now is not the time for faint-hearted second-thoughts. Polish those boots, clean your weapons, and get in formation. The moment of truth is arriving soon. Big drop in casualties security success success against the Al Queda in Iraq groups and growing political success It was undeniable, so the left denied it, and ignored it, and now… …now that both the Democrats and Republicans are coming to consensus on how to proceed in Iraq, those who opposed are revealing that their opposition really was just based on partisanship…not patriotic dissent as earlier claimed.
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POPS4,000 U.S. Combat Deaths, and Just a Handful of Images The truth hurts, right? See the rest of the story at link. People often forget why we anti-war refuseniks are so adamant--this photo is why. Dead Americans. For What? Oil and bullshit. Lies told by criminal President. It's absolutely disgusting, ain't it?
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POPSAre we really creatures of habit? This reminds me of a quote from Mother Theresa, "I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there." Mother Theresa understood that by focusing on 'anti-war', even though the intention seems commendable the emphasis is still on 'war'. Likewise, if you're focusing on changing an old habit, you're still focusing on that habit; therefore feeding it. In short, old habits die hard. But forming a new habit which counteracts the old one might be a better alternative.
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POPSBlackwater Is Here to Stay
Anyone who thinks Blackwater is in serious trouble is dead wrong. Even if - and this is a big if - the company pulled out of Iraq tomorrow, here is the cold, hard fact: business has never been better for Blackwater, and its future looks bright. More on this in a moment. Back to the matter at hand. Complaining that negative media attention and congressional and criminal investigations are hurting business and that the Blackwater name had become a catch-all target for anti-war protesters, the company’s brass told the AP that Blackwater was shifting its focus to its other areas of government contracting, like law enforcement and military training, as well as logistics. ”The experience we’ve had would certainly be a disincentive to any other companies that want to step in and put their entire business at risk,” said Erik Prince, Blackwater’s reclusive, 39 year-old founder and owner. Company president Gary Jackson said Blackwater has become like the “Coca-Cola” of war contractors, a b
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