Daily Archives: 27 February 2007

Soros buys 2 million shares of Halliburton

Soros Buys Halliburton Mike Boyer, FP Passport, 27 February 2007 According to papers filed with the SEC, in the fourth quarter of 2006 Soros purchased nearly 2 million shares of … hold your breath … Halliburton. The Halliburton shares reportedly … Continue reading

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STUPID TIMES: Power-Worship and Official Idiocy at the Nation’s Newspaper of Record

The Empire and Inequality Report, no 12 by Paul Street, ZNet, 28 February 2007 “The United States has always exercised as much power as it could. It has always coupled that power with efforts to spread freedom…and fulfill their mission … Continue reading

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AFSC, Faith Leaders Return from Iran

(from my e-mail) Now online: a video interview with Mary Ellen McNish about the faith leaders’ delegation to Iran that took place last week. Mary Ellen talks about her trip, the need for U.S.-Iranian direct talks, and more. Watch it … Continue reading

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What the Bush Administration Owes Iraq’s Refugees

Noah Merrill, Electronic Iraq, 19 February 2007 The United States has announced that it will accept 7,000 Iraqi refugees who have fled their country’s catastrophe. In addition, the US will be contributing $18 million toward the the $60 million UNHCR … Continue reading

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Legitimization of land theft

By Haaretz Editorial, Ha’aretz, 27 February 2007 The theft of private land and lawless construction, with the authorities’ collaboration, have long been routine in the land of the settlers. The scope of these deeds and their seriousness are described extensively … Continue reading

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