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One more reason to say "NO" to Turkey in the European Union

Turkey Wins Removal Of Armenian Genocide From German Schools

Un'altra buona ragione per opporsi ( come mi oppongo io ) all'ingresso della Turchia nell'UE . Una scuola tedesca, su pressioni ( o su ricatto ) da parte della Turchia, rimuove ogni citazione del genocidio armeno

Liberal egyptian intellectual to be prosecuted for exposing the situation of the Christians in Egypt

Una corte egiziana processerà Saad Eddin-Ibrahim per aver denunciato la condizione dei cristiani in Egitto

Ayaan Hirsi Ali has now a blog

Ayaan Hirsi Ali, la giovane deputata somala al parlamento olandese ( colei che ha partecipato al film che è costato la vita a Theo Van Gogh), ha un blog. E' costretta a vivere con la scorta, per vie delle minacce di morte degli integralisti islamici.Ha abbandonato l'Islam e continua ad esserne una fiera oppositrice

A Liberal Jordanian intellectual writes a must-read  on the Jerusalem Post

Un liberale giordano parla delle speranza di democrazia degli arabi , nel Jerusalem Post. Lui è impegnato nella promozione delle riforme democratiche in Giordania.

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democracy watch, eu watch, eurabia watch

The ballot box beats the coffin

Amir Taheri

The brave voters of Iraq defied the terrorists — and proved the doom-mongers wrong

Iraqis now have their own heroic story of resistance

Very disgusting story : Terrorists use handicapped child as suicide bomber..

Assurdo: I terroristi di Al Zarqawi ( quelli difesi da Gianni Vattimo ) ora usano perfino ragazzi handicappati . Hanno mandato un ragazzino down a farsi esplodere..

Dear Al Qaeda..

.. Go to h.e.l.l you pathetic bastards.

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democracy watch, war on terror

Kojo Annan  admits role in Oil-for-Food scandal

Il figlio di Kofi Annan ammette di aver preso parte allo scandalo Oil-for-Food

Syrian Democrats : CONGRATULATIONS TO IRAQ... SYRIA IS NEXT

I democratici e liberali siriani entustiasti per il voto iracheno : Auguri ai nostri fratelli iracheni.Ora faremo sì che ciò accada anche qui in Siria

Troubles for North Korea's Kim Jong Il..

Qualcosa si muove anche in Corea del Nord...

GIVE TERROR THE FINGER :

http://www.giveterrorthefinger.com



On January 31, 2005, in a show of solidarity with the bravery of the Iraqi people, all Americans should color their index fingers blue or purple, and give terrorism the finger.

The Iraqi elections have been a resounding success. Nearly 70% of eligible Iraqis braved threats of terrorism and voted on January 30. On January 31, we can all show our solidarity and give terrorism the finger just as nearly 10 million Iraqis did.

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democracy watch, war on terror, un watch

SANZIONI E DIPLOMAZIA

L’EUROPA SI ARRENDE A CASTRO

Di Vaclav Havel *
Ex presidente della Repubblica Ceca
http://www.lanuevacuba.com/nuevacuba/notic-05-01-3101.htm

Ho un vivo ricordo delle situazioni un po’ ridicole, leggermente temerarie e piuttosto penose in cui si ritrovavano durante la Guerra Fredda i diplomatici occidentali a Praga. Ogni volta dovevano affrontare la delicata questione: invitare o meno alle celebrazioni delle loro ambasciate i vari firmatari di Charta 77, gli attivisti per i diritti umani, i critici del regime comunista, i politici destituiti, o anche gli scrittori, i giornalisti e gli studiosi messi al bando - gente di cui i diplomatici erano generalmente amici. A volte noi dissidenti non eravamo invitati, ma ricevevamo delle scuse, e a volte avevamo l’invito ma non lo accettavamo per non complicare la vita ai nostri coraggiosi amici diplomatici.

Oppure eravamo invitati un po’ prima nella speranza che ce ne saremmo andati prima dell’arrivo dei rappresentanti ufficiali, il che a volte funzionava e a volte no. Quando non funzionava, o i rappresentanti ufficiali se ne andavano in segno di protesta contro la nostra presenza, o ce ne andavamo noi in tutta fretta, o facevamo tutti finta di non vederci o - raramente - iniziavamo a conversare gli uni con gli altri, ed erano spesso i soli momenti di dialogo tra il regime e l’opposizione (senza contare gli incontri ai processi).

Tutto questo succedeva quando la Cortina di Ferro divideva l'Europa - ed il mondo - in blocchi opposti. Non ricordo alcuna occasione in cui, a quei tempi, l'Occidente o una sua organizzazione qualsiasi (Nato, Comunità Europea ecc.) abbia pubblicamente emesso un appello, raccomandazione o disposizione attestante che qualche gruppo specifico di persone dotate di mente indipendente - o comunque vogliamo definirle - non dovesse ricevere inviti a feste, celebrazioni e ricevimenti diplomatici.

Oggi però sta succedendo. Una tra le istituzioni democratiche più forti e potenti del mondo - l’Unione Europea - non si fa scrupolo nel promettere pubblicamente alla dittatura cubana che la segregazione diplomatica sarà restaurata. Le ambasciate della Ue all'Avana adesso redigeranno le loro liste degli ospiti conformemente ai desideri del governo cubano. La scarsa lungimiranza del primo ministro socialista spagnolo José Zapatero ha prevalso.

Proviamo ad immaginare cosa capiterà: in ogni ambasciata europea, qualcuno verrà incaricato di setacciare le liste, nome per nome, e di valutare se e in che misura le persone in questione si comportano liberamente o parlano liberamente in pubblico, fino a che punto criticano il regime, o se magari siano ex detenuti politici. Gli elenchi saranno accorciati e le cancellazioni fatte, e ciò spesso implicherà anche l’eliminazione di buoni amici personali dei diplomatici incaricati della cernita.
Difficilmente riesco a pensare per la Ue un modo migliore per disonorare i nobili ideali di libertà, eguaglianza e diritti umani sposati dall'Unione - principi, invero, riaffermati nella Carta costituzionale. Per proteggere i profitti delle multinazionali europee nei loro alberghi all’Avana, l’Unione smetterà d’invitare le persone di mente aperta alle ambasciate della Ue, e capirà chi è da escludere dall'espressione sul viso del dittatore e dei suoi sodali. Difficile immaginare un patto più vergognoso.
I dissidenti cubani, ovviamente, faranno volentieri a meno dei cocktail party occidentali. Questa persecuzione graverà di certo sulla loro difficile lotta, ma naturalmente le sopravvivranno. La domanda è se vi sopravvivrà la Ue.
Oggi la Ue balla al suono della musica di Fidel Castro. Questo significa che domani potrebbe tentare di aggiudicarsi l’appalto per la costruzione di basi missilistiche sulla costa della Repubblica Popolare Cinese. Il giorno dopo, potrebbe permettere che le sue decisioni sulla Cecenia siano dettate dai consiglieri del presidente Vladimir Putin. In seguito, per qualche ragione ignota, potrebbe condizionare la sua assistenza all'Africa da legami fraterni coi peggiori dittatori del continente.

Dove si andrà a finire? Col rilascio di Milosevic? Col negare il visto all’attivista russo dei diritti umani Sergej Kovalyov? Con le scuse a Saddam Hussein? Con l’apertura dei negoziati di pace con Al Qaeda?

È suicida per la Ue attingere alle peggiori tradizioni politiche europee, il cui denominatore comune è l’idea che si debba essere arrendevoli col male, e che il modo migliore per conseguire la pace passi attraverso l’indifferenza verso l’altrui libertà. È vero l’esatto contrario: politiche del genere esibiscono indifferenza per la propria libertà e preparano la via alla guerra.

Sono fermamente convinto che i nuovi membri della Ue non dimenticheranno le proprie esperienze del totalitarismo e dell'opposizione nonviolenta al male, e che quelle esperienze si rifletteranno nel loro comportamento in seno agli organi europei. Ad ogni modo, potrebbe essere questo il loro miglior contributo alle comuni basi spirituali, morali e politiche di un’Europa unita.

Project Syndicate
Vaclav Havel

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democracy watch, eu watch

Suicide Voters vs. Suicide Bombers

So much for the argument that Arabs don't want democracy.

E ora come la mettiamo con tutti quei razzisti che ci hanno sempre detto che gli arabi non vogliono la democrazia?

New mayor of Baghdad wants to erect a statue in honor of President Bush

Il nuovo sindaco di Baghdad dice che farà costruire una statua in onore del Presidente Bush

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democracy watch, war on terror

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democracy watch, war on terror

The president's challenge to friendly dictators

by Duncan Currie

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democracy watch

New Photos of Cuban Dissidents inside Cuba

Leading opposition figure Martha Beatriz Roque, right speaks to reporters Monday Jan.31,2005 in Havana, Cuba. Roque reacted to the European Union's decision to lift sanctions against the Cuban government. Person at left is Cuban dissident Katia Martin.

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cuba

Workers protest smashed in northern Iran

US Warns EU Firms to Stay Away from Iran

Protest against Marriott Hotels By S.O.S. Iran

Source URL: http://www.sosiran.com/Documents/Marriott.pdf

From: The Office of
Iran of Tomorrow Movement
To : John. W. Marriott Jr., CEO
Marriott International, Inc.
10400 Fernwood Dr.
Bethesda, MD 20817


January 28, 2005

It has recently come to our attention that the Director of the Interests Section of the
Islamic Republic of Iran in Washington D.C., Mr. Ali Jazini, has reserved a large
section of the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center for a celebration
of the “Twenty Sixth Anniversary of the glorious victory of the Islamic
Revolution in Iran.”
While you may not be aware of the political and economic ramifications of this event,
it is certainly in the best interest of Marriott International, Inc. and in the interest of
the United States of America to deny Mr. Jazini the opportunity to hold this
celebration at your Conference Center or at any other Marriott property. For your
information, February 6th has been formally declared as “Death to America Day” in
the Islamic Republic Calendar.
The date chosen to hold this celebration, February 6th, is closely associated with the
Iran Hostage Crisis, in which Islamic fundamentalists, acting under the orders of the
Iranian Government, stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and took 52 American
Diplomats hostage, holding them for 444 days. This celebration is a blatant insult to
those Americans who suffered for 444 days during the Hostage Crisis and to the 241
Americans who died at the hands of the Islamic Republic in the 1983 bombing of an
American barrack in Lebanon. By associating Marriott with a government which
President Bush has repeatedly declared to be a “state sponsor of international
terrorism”, you are not only putting a black mark on the Bethesda North Marriott
Hotel, but also on Marriott International across America. Due to the great revulsion
that the majority of expatriate Iranians and patriotic Americans feel towards the
Islamic Republic, a boycott of the Marriott properties by these two groups will likely
ensue and a great deal of unpleasant publicity will undoubtedly result.
Furthermore, under President Clinton (Executive Order 12959), the Islamic Republic
has been declared “an extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign
policy and economy of the US”. Trade with the Islamic Republic or facilitation of
its activities within the borders of the United States is illegal under U.S. law. Allowing
this “celebration” to take place at the Marriott could very well violate these legal
parameters set in place to protect national security, and result in a number of
serious legal and financial ramifications for Marriott International.
Page 2
Since its inception, a primary goal of the Islamic Republic has been to destroy what it
terms “the Great Satan”, a crude reference to the United States. To this end, they
have used every means at their disposal including hostage taking, targeted
assassinations, bombings, and other blatant acts of terrorism. They are currently in
the process of developing nuclear weapons which, if completed, could pose a major
threat to American personnel and interests in the Persian Gulf region and beyond.
Given that providing a terrorist breeding ground in the United States is illegal,
facilitating a celebration on Marriott property for the purpose of rejoicing in their
terrorist victory borders on treason and certainly is a betrayal of those American
lives taken by Islamic Republic terrorist activities. Iranian Americans will not tolerate
the act of celebrating the Islamic victory against America, and we are prepared to
take any action necessary to stop this event and to facilitate and support Homeland
Security involvement in this matter.
Although you may have been previously unaware of the true consequences of
allowing this pageant of anti-Americanism to take place, you are now being given
clear notice of the true intent of the February 6th event organized by a terrorist
state sponsor, the Islamic Republic of Iran, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel
and Conference Center.
We thank you for your time and hope that this issue is taken seriously by the Board
of Directors of Marriott Properties and its senior management staff, and that the
problem is properly addressed before any damage occurs to Marriott International’s
reputation.
Respectfully,
Dr. Iman Foroutan
Executive Director
Iran Of Tomorrow Movement

CC: John W. Marriott III, Executive VP.
Marriott International, Inc.
10400 Fernwood Dr.
Bethesda, MD 20817
Bob Daley
Bethesda North Marriott
5701 Marinelli Rd.
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Secretary Tom Ridge
Department of Homeland Security
3801 Nebraska Ave. NW
Washington DC 20528




Board of Trustees
Dr. Taghi Alereza
Mr. Kiumars Zarrabi
Dr. Ramin Etebar
Executive Director
Dr. Iman Foroutan
Deputy Director
Ms. Homa Ehsan


A Not For Profit 501c (4) Corporation

DEMOCRACY IN IRAQ [Michael Ledeen]

http://www.nationalreview.com/thecorner/05_01_30_corner-archive.asp#054604

The Iraqi elections are, we can all hope, a lethal blow to the racism of the CIA and the State Dept arabists, all of whom have been saying for decades that democracy just can't work in "that part of the world," because "those people" just aren't capable of democracy. They accordingly saw their role as identifying "our thugs," and getting them into power. The big, brave turnout was an explicit and very dramatic confirmation of the president's view of the war between freedom and tyranny. The Iraqi people want freedom, and they are prepared to risk their lives for it, provided that they get support and half-way decent security.

I hope that the president and his aides draw the obvious lesson: that the other peoples of the region are similar, they are quite capable and fully prepared to govern themselves. If more than seventy per cent of Iraqis voted today, as it seems, imagine how many Iranians would vote. And Syrians, too. And Egytians, and Saudis, and the rest. Think revolution. Please?

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free iran news activism, democracy watch

A'ash Al-Iraq !

Iraqis Brave Bombs to Vote in Their Millions

"We're free now" - "This is Democracy" - "We are happy"

Iraqi Bloggers tell the elections

Al Masry  :

Election Day
Today we vote, today is a democracy birthday.
The people lines are very long, We heard explosions voice but we vote.
I'm very happy today, long live Iraq, long live love and long live democracy.
I will post more images here.
A suicide explosion in Al-Mansor city, Al-Sader city and in New Baghdad city near election center , but the Iraqis still insistent to vote.
We will crush the terrorists.
The democracy will win.

Alaa

The people have won!

Also, read what the other bloggers have to say:

Ferid 

Ali

Husayin

Basra:

Suleimanyia

 

 

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democracy watch, war on terror

Iraqis VOTE, for the first time , in a Free and Fair elections, the first in the Arab world.

Update: reports have it that the turnout is very big. This proves, once again, what I've been saying all this time I've been blogging: when given a real opportunity to vote in a Free and Fair election, the Arabs and the Muslims are able to choose and are willing to risk their lives in order to have their say. For the first time in the Arab world, the people are choosing their own future. Power to the People !

Report: Iraqi Election Turnout 72 Percent

Gli iracheni votano, per la prima volta, in un'elezione libera e democratica, la prima nel mondo arabo. E' un evento storico, e l'alta affluenza alle urne dimostra che gli iracheni vogliono la democrazia che non hanno mai conosciuto, e sopratutto, vogliono sfidare i terroristi.

Aggiornamento: l'affluenza alle urne finora è del 72%. Un vero e proprio schiaffo morale ai terroristi stranieri che hanno cercato di impedire che il popolo iracheno si esprimesse per la prima volta liberamente. Ma anche uno schiaffo a tutti quegli occidentali di sinistra i quali pensavano che gli iracheni avrebbero rifiutato di votare quando "gli americani occupano ancora il paese".I fatti gli stanno dando torto.

Suleimanya,Kurdistan:

Najaf

Tears of joy

Erbil

Al Asad

West of Baghdad

Al Anbar

Basra

Baghdad

Diwanyia

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democracy watch, war on terror

The Desperation of the Terrorists

Tomorrow will be an historical day - For the first time, truly free elections will be held in the Arab worl - Iraq . All i can write here is that there will be a big turnout and I wish my Iraqi friends and the Iraqi people at large the best and GOOD Luck.

Update: BBC admits it has lied about Iraqi death stats

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democracy watch, war on terror

Cross Talk  Radio interviews Aryo Pirouznia , Coordinator of the Iran Democracy group "Student Movement Coordination Committee for Democracy in Iran (SMCCDI)"

Iran is a nation of people ranging from Arabs to Turks to Persians. Aryo notes that many Iranians today are under 35. Because this demographic has access to high technology, these young people are often in contact with the free world and admit that if they could, they'd choose an American lifestyle. But the government still thinks that by repression, murder, stoning, public hangings and manipulation that they can maintain a climate of terror and fear and so retain power.

The Student Movement Coordination Committee for Democracy in Iran was created in 1996. By creating a mature generation of Iranians striving for democratic values such as individual freedom and free markets, the goal is to bring hope to Iran's future and to show guidance on the social and political scene.

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democracy watch

As the world Media's attention is still focused on the "abuses" against Al Qaeda and Taliban terrorists in Guantanamo Bay, the Genocidal Arab Muslim regime of Sudan  bombs Darfur, forcing thousands to flee

Mentre l'attenzione dei mass media mondiali è ancora concentrata sugli "abusi" contro i terroristi di Al Qaeda ed i Talebani, il regime arabo-islamista sudanese bombarda i villaggi del Darfur,costringendo migliaia di persone a scappare in cerca di rifugio

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The Leftist "intellectuals" are the enemy,too.

An Italian "intellectual", an "anti-fascist" communist , has recently wrote, on one of the most famous Italian newspapers , that "It's wrong to label Zarqawi as a terrorist. He is fighting against the US occupation"

So, to this old man, Zarqawi ( him who killed Fabrizio Quattrocchi and the Italian soldiers in Nassiriyah ), is not a terrorist.. he's part of the "resistance" !!

Iraqi Bloggers wait for tomorrow's historic elections with happiness and optimism.

See here , here , here  and here .

And don't forget to visit this website

Update: Sam writes this :

No more 99.99 % in Iraq!
This is the figure of the Arabs' dictators except Saddam!
He used to get 100%!

Surprisingly those who voted for the master of the mass graves are abstaining now!

Our voting is:
No to the terrorists!
No to the dictatorships!
No to hate and racism!
No to the fascists!
No to the Nazis!
No to the mentally retarded tyrants!
No to the ossified, narrow-minded and intolerants!

The Iraqis are voting in few hours time for the new Iraq.

We are going to create our future by ourselves not by dictators.

We are going to say:
Yes for the freedom and democracy!
Yes for the civilized Iraq!
Yes for peace and prosperity!
Yes for coexistence!
Yes for the New Iraq!

Let them bomb and kill us. It will not deter us!
Let them send their dogs to suck our bones. We care not!
Let them bark. It will not frighten us.
Let them see how civilised to be free and democratic!
Let them die by our vote tomorrow! It is the magic bullet which will kill them!

Welcome New Iraq.
Welcome freedom and democracy.
Welcome peace and prosperity for all nations with out exception but terrorists!

Surprisingly those who voted for the master of the mass graves are abstaining now!

Our voting is:
No to the terrorists!
No to the dictatorships!
No to hate and racism!
No to the fascists!
No to the Nazis!
No to the mentally retarded tyrants!
No to the ossified, narrow-minded and intolerants!

The Iraqis are voting in few hours time for the new Iraq.

We are going to create our future by ourselves not by dictators.

We are going to say:
Yes for the freedom and democracy!
Yes for the civilized Iraq!
Yes for peace and prosperity!
Yes for coexistence!
Yes for the New Iraq!

Let them bomb and kill us. It will not deter us!
Let them send their dogs to suck our bones. We care not!
Let them bark. It will not frighten us.
Let them see how civilised to be free and democratic!
Let them die by our vote tomorrow! It is the magic bullet which will kill them!

Welcome New Iraq.
Welcome freedom and democracy.
Welcome peace and prosperity for all nations with out exception but terrorists!

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democracy watch, war on terror

Open letter to European Union foreign ministers

It's Time to Recognize Taiwan's Rights

By Clifford D. May

Havel attacks shameful deal to ban dissident Cubans from embassies

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First electoral debate In Samawa,Iraq

Primo dibattito elettorale  a Samawa,Iraq

 pre-electoral photos from the Iraqi Kurdistan

Foto pre-elettorali dal Kurdistan iracheno

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democracy watch

The serial-abusers club   - Formerly known as U.N. "Human Rights" Commission

New anti-government graffiti in Florida, Camaguey  (Cuba)

HAVANA, Cuba, January 25 (Reinaldo Cosano Alén, Lux Info Press / www.cubanet.org) - Someone wrote a number of anti-government slogans on public walls in the town of Florida, Camagüey province, in the early morning January 22. This is a repeat performance by the unknown graffiti artist.

A local human rights activist said: "This time, the slogans were painted on the wall of a funeral home, an emergency medical facility, a community center, and the El Cielo Floridano night spot. Police and State Security agents obliterated the slogans as quickly as they could."

Altre scritte anti-castriste a Cuba.  Precisamente, nella località Florida, provincia di Camaguey.

Cubans open new independent library 

Un gruppo di cubani  apre una nuova libreria indipendente

Cuban police chief beats vacationing physician

Released Cuban political prisoner threatened

Cuban police beat up pedicab driver

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cuba, un watch

Yuniesky Betancourt has defected to the U.S.  from Cuba in 2003. Now he will  play in Seattle .

Yuniesky Betancourt è scappato da Cuba nel 2003. Giocava in una squadra di baseball cubana. Ora è negli Usa e giocherà con una squadra di Seattle.

As the European Union decides to end sanctions against the Regime of Fidel Castro, Vaclav Havel writes a piece , where he accuses the EU to betray the Cuban people and side with their oppressor.

Mentre l'Unione Europea decide di porre una fine alle sanzioni diplomatiche contro il regime di Fidel Castro (che aveva adottato in solidarietà con i prigionieri politici ), Vaclav Havel scrive un articolo nel quale accusa l'UE di aver tradito il popolo cubano, al quale aveva promesso appoggio. Invece, scrive Havel, l'Europa ha scelto di stare con l'oppressore di milioni di cubani.

EU and Cuba: Freedom vs. appeasement

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cuba

A Pakistani tribal court  wants female doctor dead . Her "crime" ? Being raped..and loosing her verginity...

Un tribunale tribale pachistano vorrebbe l'uccisione di una donna medico . La sua "colpa" ? Essere stata violentata, così da perdere la verginità...

Female Muslim Entarteiner faces death threats by Islamists 

Una showgirl mussulmana che vive in Europe riceve minacce di morte dagli islamisti

"Submission" pulled at a Rotterdam film festival

Egyptian ( governamental ) newspaper : UN Marks the "So-Called Holocaust"

Un giornale ( governativo ) egiziano : L'Onu commemora il "cosidetto Olocausto"

Tehran Times ( Islamic Republic's newspaper ) : "The so-called Holocaust"

Teheran Times ( giornale del regime dei Mullah ) : "Il cosidetto Olocausto"

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CHINA WATCH

Communists severely beat mourner

In place of the U.N. we need an alliance of democracies

What does “never again” mean to the U.N.?

Freedom's Speech - Today's National Review's Editorial

Freed GITMO prisoners  are still a deadly threat
That's what I've been saying since long time..So, why were they freed ??

P.S. My next "editorial" will be about the need to adopt a Patriot Act in Italy and the European countries. It will include the defense of the treatement of the terrorists held in Guantanamo.

Alcuni prigionieri britannici di origine araba che erano detenuti a Guantanamo potrebbero tornare a colpire . Lo rivela una fonte Usa. E' vero. Ma perchè gli hanno liberati ? A proposito, il mio prossimo "editoriale" sarà sulla necessità che anche in Europa e in Italia si adotti una sorta di "Patriot Act". Ma ci saranno anche passaggi nel quale difenderò il trattamento ( che non è tortura,anzi..) riservato ai terroristi rinchiusi a Guantanamo

Shiites,Sunnis and Kurds are united under a common goal :Democracy

Shiites,Sunnis and Kurds are united under a common goal :Democracy

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democracy watch

Free Palestine - from the Palestinian Authority

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my opinion

 

A response to Andrew Sullivan, who advocates "civil rights" for the Taliban and Al Qaeda Terrorists held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Replica ad Andrew Sullivan, il quale vorrebbe proteggere i "diritti civili" dei Terroristi di Al Qaeda e i Talebani rinchiusi a Guantanamo. Ai quali nonva applicata la Convenzione di Ginevra, che dice che lo status fi prigioniero di guerra spetta solo ai membri di eserciti appartenenti ad uno stato. I terroristi, come si sa, non appartengono ad un'esercito regolare di una nazione leggittimata dalla comunità internazionale, come dice proprio la Convenzione di Ginevra.

Alaa , Iraqi blogger, criticizes Human Rights Watch for denouncing "mistreatement" of Foreign Terrorists by the Iraqi Police.

Alaa , blogger iracheno, critica Human Rights Watch dopo che questa ha attaccato la polizia irachena per presunti "maltrattamenti" nei confronti di alcuni dei tanti terroristi stranieri che hanno occupato l'Iraq uccidendo migliaia di iracheni in modo da impedire la democratizzazione del paese.

Iraqis get their first taste of democracy

Iraqis get their first taste of democracy

Cracks in the Chinese Wall

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Jordan announces limited steps toward democratic reform - Not enough, but at least a first step..

La Giordania annuncia parziali riforme democratiche . Ancora troppo poco, ma almeno è l'inizio di un lungo e difficile percorso.

Young Kuwaitis launch movement for political pluralism

Un gruppo di giovani kuwaitiani fonda un movimento politico che si batterà per un sistema pluralista

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The truth about the 60000000.com Petition- exposed by the Iranian Secularist Movement Marz-e-Por-Gohar

The neo-reformist platform

Some Iranians have exhibited a weak memory in regards to historical events that pertain to Iran. Today we are seeing yet again an attempt of neo-reformists to let Iranians forget about the folly of 8 years of “reforms from within” and accept their new experiment with a referendum.

We have absolutely nothing to discuss with the occupying power we call the Islamic Republic, and while some are ready to sit down and have dialogue with the theocracy, we remember that there exists a sea of blood between Iranians and the Islamic Republic. While many who advocate a referendum frequently state that a person’s background has no importance no matter what kind of treachery they have committed, so long as they advocate some kind of referendum, they should know that it is they who have washed their hands in blood, and we in fact view them as the enemies of Iran.

In order for us to achieve and preserve freedom, democracy and independence we must be ready and willing to pay the price it comes with. Independence from foreign powers is one point that the pro-referendum mob has kept a big distance from. The pro-referendum crowd already know that a referendum to overthrow the Islamic Republic is not possible; however, they want to reach a point where they can declare to the world that they tried to go about it non-violently. Once the pro-referendum mob is ready to concede that a referendum is not possible they will invite foreign governments to attack Iran and have power delivered to them, very similar to what happened in Iraq.

During this century many revolutions have triumphed with minimal costs to the people, but can the same be said of military foreign intervention. It is well known that some factions among the pro-referendum crowd would like Iranians to believe that a people’s revolution will bring unimaginable damage to Iranians, implying that foreign troops should invade Iran, as opposed to Iranians cleaning out their own house. At the same time, another faction among the referendum advocates would like to demonstrate the futility of a referendum, consequently bringing international powers into full acceptance of the present regime, including its hard-line factions.

Those that are engaged in the referendum campaign are either traitors, collaborators with the Islamic Republic, individuals with criminal histories, or at best, are naïve and power-hungry.

We reiterate that our objections to the referendum issue are not confined to their intentional oversight regarding the issue of religious dictatorship and secularism. Rather, our concern is that our country is already being occupied by a non Iranian power. There are monumental problems in front of us, much bigger then the amendment of the Islamic Republic’s constitution. Our flag’s Lion and Sun has been replaced with Arabic scriptures, our compatriots have been shot and imprisoned for defending Iran, and all the referendum crowd can do is advocate amending the constitution?

In the history of our precious Iran, history has shown that referendums in Iran have never benefited Iran and have in fact worked against its interests. The fake and illegal referendum that never actually took place in either Iran or Bahrian and whose architect is one of Iran’s greatest traitors, nevertheless made it possible for Bahrain to separate from Iran in 1970, just as the fake referendum that brought about the Islamic Republic has resulted in Iran being occupied for 25 years by tyrants who have always denied nationhood and national interest. What expectations can we have from the collaboration of the very same groups of people who were behind those past referendums who are today masterminding today’s referendum?

We have on numerous occasions reiterated the importance of various matters such as the defense of the Persian Gulf and we will not compromise on matters that deal with the preservation of Iranian territorial integrity, national honor (such our flag and the Persian Gulf) and issues of national deception.

We view this statement as a historical document demonstrating that we will always try our hardest to inform our fellow compatriots regarding the dead-end that is the referendum hoax.

We sincerely hope that the vigilance of the Iranian people will defeat this new scheme much sooner then the eight year charade of “reforms from within”.

Long Live Iran.


Compiled by the Foreign Policy Council of the Marze Por Gohar Party

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free iran news activism

Iraq's female candidates raise voices before vote

Candidate Nawal Abdel Rida says she lost two brothers to Saddam Hussein’s regime.

Above,as a security guard waited behind her, one of the women running for office spoke to reporters at the Human Rights Center in Najaf yesterday.

Baghdad Art Gallery Offers Some Hope

Art Gallery owner Qasim al-Sabti, 3rd left, listens as a group of Iraqi men discuss the upcoming election in the front yard of the Hewar art gallery in the Waziriyah district of Baghdad, Iraq Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2004.

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democracy watch

Protest Against the Genocide of Iran's Youth

SMCCDI (Urgent Action)
January 26, 2005

Dear Freedom Lovers, Dear Human Rights Activists,

The Islamic regime's judiciary has sentenced another young
Iranian, named Satar, to be executed in the next coming
days. Aged seventeen, he has officially been accused of
murdering a man in the rebellious City of Eslamshar which
is a poor suburb of Tehran.

Eslamshahr has been the scene of violent and bloody
governmental crackdowns on peaceful protesters who
exasperated by their conditions had preferred to raise
against the Islamic State. Satar's crime is beleived to
have been a legitimate act of self defense against bad
government.

The exact date of his execution has not been announced yet
but last week another young Iranian, named "Iman Farokhi",
was executed in Evin Political jail, located in north of
the Capital.  His official crime was to have killed a
militiaman. In reality the militiaman was seen agressing
Farokhi's young girlfriend during a Friday mountain walk in
Tehran's mountains. Farokhi's execution followed the
backing off of the Islamic regime from executing five other
young Iranians due to unprecedented International pressure
created by an active campaign to save their lives.

Like many other victims of Islamic regime, Farokhi had the
bad luck to have stayed unknown till after his execution!


Please to intervene, by contacting your country's
officials, the UN and any NGO, in order to request for
their immediate intervention for putting a stop to this new
wave of massacre.

A) Amnesty International:
1) In UK:
Fax: +44/207/413-5719
2) In US:
Fax: +1/212/463 9193
Email: aiusaia@aiusa.org

B) Human Rights Watch:
1) In UK:
Fax: +44/207/713-1800
2) In US:
Fax: +1/212/972-0905
Email: hrwnyc@hrw.org

C) United Nations Commission on Human Rights:
Fax: +41/22/917-0123

D) Your local officials and Statesmen


The World must intervene against the persistent genocide of
Iranian people and rescue its helpless and exasperated
youth!

Save Satar !!!
Save Iran's Youth!!!

Save them!!!
Make the difference!!!
You're their only and last hope!!!

Cancelled play turns into political demo

SMCCDI (Information Service)

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free iran news activism

Great piece by an Italian journalist

If Palestinians want an independent state, their new chairman must coalesce forces and disarm terrorists

BY EMANUELE OTTOLENGHI
Emanuele Ottolenghi teaches Israeli Politics at Oxford University. He is currently a visiting scholar with the American Enterprise Institute.

 

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war on terror

Tehran’s Killing Fields

By Banafsheh Zand-Bonazzi
FrontPageMagazine.com

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free iran news activism

As an Italian leftist Judge acquitts Terrorists,saying that recruiting "militants" is legal,recruitment is on rise in Europe

Mentre un giudice italiano assolve dei terroristi islamici, dicendo che reclutare cellule terroristiche è legale, il reclutamento in Europa è in crescita 

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war on terror, eurabia watch

No guarantee against another Holocaust

Il presidente israeliano Katzav lancia l'allarme : non c'è nessuna garanzia che l'Olocausto non si ripeterà

President Katzav in Poland

Cultural and Religious factors, not poverty fuel terrorism -  Saudi columnist.

Un giornalista saudita scrive che il terrorismo nasce da fattori religiosi e culturali, non dalla povertà

Kuwaiti "father" slit daughter's throat in front of her brothers , believing that she was having sex. She was 14-year-old and it has been confirmed that she was still virgin

Un "padre" kuwaitiano, di ritorno dalla Mecca, taglia la gola alla figlia quattordicenne, davanti agli altri due figli. Pensava avesse rapporti sessuali.Ma l'autopsia ha confermato che la povera vittima era vergine

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To end poverty  spread Democracy

L'arma più potente contro la povertà è la diffusione della democrazia

Genetically-modified food saves lives  in Africa

Il cibo OGM salva le vite di milioni di africani

Regime-linked Communist thugs ( officially known as "the Security Police" ) , tried  to kill  Cuban opponent in Camaguey, Cuba.

La polizia nazi-comunista di Castro ha provato ad uccidere un dissidente , a Camaguey, Cuba.

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The U.N. must be indicted - and abolished

A big win for world Tyrants, days after the speech by President Bush threatening their survival to power.

Another human rights "champion", Cuba, appointed to key role at the U.N.  Human Rights ( for Dictators) Commission

Update: I forgot to mention other human rights "champions" whose role there is huge: Zimbabwe and China  - not to speak of the lead of the Commission ( Lybia ).

L'Onu deve essere processata - ed abolita.

Una grande vittoria per i dittatori di questo mondo- giorni dopo il discorso di Bush nel quale il Presidente li ha minacciati duramente.

Un "paladino" dei diritti umani avrà un ruolo speciale ed importante nella Commissione Onu sui diritti umani ( dei dittatori ) : quel paese è Cuba - conosciuta per avere un governo che è così "gentile" con i suoi sudditi....da meritarsi un posto in una Commissione della quale è Presidente onorario un'altro paladino dei diritti umani, quali la Libia di Gheddafi..Poi ci si meraviglia come mai quasi tutte le sessioni d'urgenza convocate da questo corpo interno all'Onu , siano sempre  e solo contro Israele.

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Guys,

the article above may not be perfect , but it gives us hope that President Bush may follow the advises of wise people such as Natan Sharansky.

Former dissidents like him - who was held as prisoner in a Stalinist Gulag in the former USSR - ( who have met heroes such as Andrei Sakharov ) know more than everyone else what the lack of Democracy means and how all the peoples of this earth feel when they lack the most important element who allows us to survive -  that is Liberty and Freedom.

From wise men like the former political prisoner Sharansky , the President of the world superpower draws a lot of teachings and the speech that Bush has gave last week proves that he is now being advised by those who dare to speak of the spreading of Democracy everywhere,  from Iran to China, from Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, from Belarus to Moldova, from Egypt, Yemen and even Lybia.

All this, opposed to the so-called "realists" at the State Dept , who will try to obstacle Bush in the implementation of his vision.

It's up to him to resist these people' s opposition and take the lead of the  foreign policy in his hands.

By hearing yesterday's dissidents he is hearing the cries for freedom of today's millions of dissidents and political prisoners.

Bringing, advocating and Promoting democracy is the most important mission and it is worth the cost so far in Afghanistan and Iraq ( despite many opportunistic westerners have been in vain hoping that the Iraqis refused to vote )  and  it will be worth whatever cost in future 

Carissimi,

l'articolo qui sotto non è pefetto,ma rende ottimisti sul fatto che Bush seguirà i consigli di Natan Sharanky, ministro israeliano per la Diaspora.Ex-dissidenti come lui - il quale è stato rinchiuso in un gulag stalinista ed ha incontrato eroi come Andrei Sakharov - sanno più di tutti cosa significa per un essere umano vivere senza l'elemento vitale che è la libertà e la democrazia.

Da ex-dissidenti come lui,il presidente della superpotenza mondiale trae un sacco di insegnamenti, ed il discorso che ha pronunciato per l'inaugurazione del suo secondo mandato mostra proprio che ora, le persone che lui ascolta di più, sono proprio quei "cattivoni" di neocons,ossia quelli che osano invocare la democrazia in paesi quali l'Iran,la Cina, l'Arabia Saudita, il Pakistan,Cuba,Bielorussia,Moldavia,Egitto,Yemen,Libia,eccetera.

Il tutto, opposto ai cosidetti "realisti" del Dipartimento di Stato, che proveranno ad ostacolare l'implementazione di questa visione.

Sta al Presidente resistere a questa opposizione e prendere nelle sue mani la guida della politica estera americana.

Ascoltando i dissidenti di ieri, il Presidente sta ascoltando le voci disperate dei milioni di dissidenti e prigionieri politici di oggi.

Portare,promuovere ed invocare la democrazia è la missione più grande che uno possa prefiggersi.Merita di essere perseguita a qualunque costo.Il costo pagato finora in Afghanistan ed Iraq ( nonostante ci sono molti occidentali che sono contro le aspirazioni degli iracheni ) merita di essere pagato. Ed in futuro, potrebbe come non potrebbe esserci bisogno di pagare un prezzo per la diffusione della libertà. Ma va pagato.

Sharansky Inspires Bush's Foreign Policy Vision

Sharansky’s influence on Bush’s thinking could have an impact in the years ahead 
 

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Ready or not, democracy is coming

More than 80% of the Iraqis say they will vote. They wanna Democracy and the defeat of the Foreign Terrorists

As an Iraqi says , these 80% of Iraqis are the real Resistance

Più dell'80% degli iracheni dice che vuole votare. Lo vogliono fare perchè vogliono la Democrazia ed anche per sfidare i Terroristi stranieri che hanno invaso il loro paese per uccidere tutti coloro che vogliono vivere liberi.

E, come dice un iracheno stesso , questo 80% di iracheni è la vera Resistenza

Democracy on the Wing

by Michael Rubin

An historical opportunity for the Iraqis - Don't delay

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Michael Ledeen Communicates with Iranians

SMCCDI (Information Service )

Jan 26, 2005, 01:30




Through the combined latest digital technology of the Internet and Satellite television, many in Iran and abroad discussed President Bush's inaugural speech and relationship building issues with Dr. Michael Ledeen on Sunday January 23, 2005. The organization, hosting and translation support was provided by the "Student Movement Coordination Committee for Democracy in Iran" (SMCCDI).

A prominent scholar and the Human Rights Chairperson of the Washington DC based "American Enterprise Institute" (AEI), Michael Ledeen communicated with Iranians around the World through PALTALK.COM and X-TV. The virtual meeting room was provided by PALTALK.COM and the worldwide live satellite broadcasting was made by X-TV which is a division of SOSIRAN.COM. Several hundred Iranians in Iran and abroad gathered to listen to Mr. Ledeen's comments and answers while thousands more followed the live program by watching their televisions.


Dr. Ledeen is the author of several books and a multitude of articles on Islamic tyranny and terror, and Iran's freedom movement. Many Iranians do believe of him as one of their main supporters and most of his articles, on Iran and the plight of Iranians, have been translated and distributed by underground networks.

Focusing on Iran-US relations and the Bush Administration's moral support of Iranian secularists seeking an end to the illegitimate rule of the Islamic regime the interactive discussions were very informative.

Simultaneous voice translation was made for any non-English speaking in the audience by SMCCDI's Coordinator Aryo B. Pirouznia who was also the moderator and was assisted by several colleagues. Several Iranians living in Iran defied the Islamic regime's intelligence services and monitors by participating in discussions with Dr. Ledeen, while others sent e-mails to be read during the session.

The program started at 22:00 (Iran local time = 01:30 PM US EST) with the broadcast of the "Ey Iran!" (Oh Iran!) the banned Iranian National Anthem. Interestingly, popular opposition interest in "Ey Iran!" has resulted in the Islamic regime's official media to start to play this song while avoiding any kind of national value. With President George W. Bush's 2nd Inaugural speech broadcasted for the audience as a backdrop a Persian translated version was initially read to the audience.

After being introduced, Dr. Ledeen proceeded to focus on America's promise of liberty and freedom for all mankind, and its' support of Iranians while praising the US President's "Freedom Speech." Emphasizing that the Bush Administration is determined to create conditions for a non-military regime change in Iran and that America will not let the Iranians down in their quest for putting an end to the Islamic rule of tyranny and terror. Specifically, he, Dr. Ledeen, added that the Bush Administration will back the Iranians when they collectively demand their freedom and democratic rights. Emphasizing that a real and well-planned internationally monitored referendum must take place in Iran, so as to avoid any chance that the current regime might subvert this popular aspiration. Expanding further, Dr.Ledeen stated, "all conditions must be met before a referendum wished by Iranians and accepted by them can take place in Iran."

Continuing, Dr. Ledeen said, "in the weeks ahead and as outlined in the President's great speech, Iranians will witness increased support and a firm policy against today's rulers of Iran. There are at this time propositions in discussion in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to generate a law for regime change in Iran by empowering its' people and opposition groups." he added.

An active verbal question and answer (Q&A) session with participants, who were chosen at random, took place until the end of the program which ended at midnight (Iranian time = 03:30 PM US EST). Questions, or comments received by E-mail and FAX were read to Dr. Ledeen with his responses being sent back by SMCCDI's members.

While the absolute majority of participants endorsed the Bush administration in its policy against the Islamic republic, several expressed concerns of a U.S. military attack, or invasion of Iran. Categorically rejecting that any type of U.S. military strike, or invasion of Iran will occur, Dr. Ledeen stated: "no such thing is on Washington's agenda." "No one in Washington would like to do so and, while such an option must stay on table, no one wants to do this. We do, however, believe that Iranians will be able to free Iran by themselves".

Other participants asked about rumors of a covert American effort to fragment the country as meaningless independentist groups have started to become active in recent months. This problem which helps the Islamic regime's propaganda machine is worrying many Iranians while such phenomenon is also existing in some European countries and even in the State of Texas. The American scholar responded with by saying: "The U.S. is not using such a tactic and we do not seek the splitting of Iran."

One participant asked about secret business deals between some U.S. companies, like Halliburton, and the Islamic regime. Ledeen responded by stating : "what has happened is against U.S. laws, it is disgusting and the people involved in this transaction must be put in jail, according to American law."

Several other questions were asked by participants about the possibility of American financial support of Iranian workers and opposition groups to increase the Iranian civil disobedience movement. Dr. Ledeen answered with " I've made the proposal to U.S. and European Worker Syndicates to help their Iranian colleagues. Purpose of the effort is to provide funding to workers so that they can provide for their families when they shut down the regime's industrial machine. As mentioned earlier, a senatorial resolution named "Santorum-Cornyn" has been introduced and a law should be voted for the financial support of opposition groups and media by the American Congress."

The Sunday's event has been the subject of many talks in Iran and among the Iranian Diaspora. It seems to have been able to contribute a little more to the increasing friendship of Iranians toward Americans and the build up of a bridge of trust toward the Bush Administration.

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free iran news activism

Annan Questioned in Oil-For-Food Scandal

Annan interrogato sullo scandalo Oil-for-Food

U.N. blames all the problems of the Arab World to the local dictators - Opss! Sorry - I meant on the US and Israel

L'Onu dice che la colpa dei mali che affliggono il mondo arabo è dei dittatori che lo governano. No, scusate, ho letto male ! Dice che è colpa degli Usa e di Israele

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un watch

Yushchenko Names Kremlin Antagonist As PM

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democracy watch

Debate arises over Venezuelan-Cuban accord on judicial assistance

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cuba

Just  the day after  a Leftist judge in Italy has claimed that  the Islamic Terrorists who recruit  "militants" are not doing something illegal, Terrorists release Video of an American hostage

Proprio il giorno dopo la vergognosa sentenza di un giudice di sinistra italiano che  ha assolto un gruppo di assassini islamici perchè, secondo lui, è legalissimo reclutare terroristi che vanno a tagliare le teste e schiantarsi sui grattacieli, i  Terroristi mostrano il video di un ostaggio americano , che potrebbe fare la fine di altri ostaggi di cui abbiamo visto le teste mozzate.

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war on terror

Sharon should listen to Natan Sharansky, who says : PA promotes Genocide

Sharon dovrebbe ascoltare Natan Sharansky, il quale dice ciò che è più che ovvio : l'ANP promuove il Gencidio degli ebrei

Tunisian Progressive:'Islamism is The Mother of All Big Lies'

Un liberale tunisino dice che l'Islamismo è la madre di tutte le grandi menzogne . E conferma che il liberale egiziano Saad Eddin Ibrahim, è minacciato di morte da 150.000 moschee in Egitto..

12-year-old boy lashed 80 times in Saudi Arabia

Frustato per ben 80 volte . Succede in Arabia saudita e la vittima è un ragazzino bengalese di 12 anni !

Maldives to adopt multi-party democracy   - Let's hope that facts follow the words

Censorship is back  in Yemen

La censura di regime si accanisce contro i giornalisti indipendenti in Yemen

The Pharaoh still rules Egypt

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democracy watch, war on terror

On the occasion of the remembrance of the Allied liberation of the Jews in Auschwitz, we cannot ignore that "never again" has now become "again"..

What I wonder is if Europe is home to a symbolic ( so far ) "Fourth Reich" ?

Anti-Semitic attacks up 50% in the UK

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Sen. John Cornyn defends Alberto Gonzales. ( me too  )

Top Zarqawi's Lieutenant arrested . He was responsible for tens of murderous terrorist attacks

Anti-semitism in Russia

Yushenko has a blog

Islamic Terrorists kill Algerian women in cemetery

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war on terror

 

Hersh Predux

Sy’s at it again, again.

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war on terror

The Democratic Ideal

The president's "realist" critics need to get real.

BY JOSHUA MURAVCHIK

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Recently, a group of Cuban Political prisoners have founded, in jail, a political Movement named "The Force of Truth". They write and paint as a way to describe the hard life in a Cuban jail. They want the world to see and know about that.  here is.

Update : A Cuban exile has recently wrote  a piece about the "successes" of the Communist revolution in Cuba. Read the whole thing.

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cuba

How Leftist Judges Endager our national security

Islamic Terrorists Cell  Acquitted : To the Leftist Judge,recruiting "militants" is not a crime...And the Left applaudes..

The sentence has been taken just few days after the murder of an Italian soldier in Nassiryia..

I'm an independent right-winger. I don't vote for Berlusconi, since I find him not-liberal as he claimed to be. But the idea of the Left ruling Italy terrorizes me.

Come i giudizi di sinistra mettono in pericolo la nostra sicurezza nazionale

Una cellula di terroristi islamici è stata assolta . Secondo il giudice di sinistra, reclutare terroristi che vanno ad uccidere gli iracheni ( oltre che i nostri militari )..Sono una indipendente di destra. Non voto Berlusconi,ma sono terrorizzata dall'idea che la sinistra possa andare al potere un giorno e mettere in pericolo la nostra sicurezza nazionale.

FINI CRITICISES ACQUITTAL OF ISLAMIC CELL

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war on terror, eurabia watch

On the Ukrainian Orange Revolution, one of the many EU's bureaucrats accuses Poland and Lithuania of being the  U.S. Trojan Horse

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No comment...

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An Essay by me

Bush dares to "dream" - and History will prove that he was right.

The Bush's inaugural speech was focused on the Promotion of Democracy in the world.

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my opinion

UK Muslim group targets poster nudity

Iranian Official praises "anti-shiite" Jordanian King

Freedom will prevail in Iraq - Iraqis will never let the terrorists plunge them into Islamo-fascism

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The proposed Palestinian "truce" : Israel  prevents huge terrorist attack

La "tregua" annunciata dai palestinesi sembra non essere ancora stata rispettata : L'esercito israeliano ha sventato un terribile attacco terrorista

The proposed "truce" by the PA puts some inacceptable conditions to Israel : it must renounce to its self-defense and free all the Terrorists held in the Israeli prisons. Otherwise, there will not be truce.

In realtà, questa cosidetta "tregua" è un ricatto ad Israele. Infatti, gli si pongono condizioni inaccettabili : lo stato ebraico dovrebbe rinunciare a difendersi e liberare tutti i terroristi rinchiusi nelle carceri israeliane. Altrimenti, non ci sarà tregua. Voi considerate questa una vera "tregua"??

Iraqis  dare to hope and be optimistic on the future.

Gli iracheni intervistati per questo articolo si dicono molto ottimisti sul futuro della democrazia e della pace nel loro paese. Segno che loro, a differenza di molti scettici in Occidente, sanno che i terroristi falliranno e saranno sconfitti.

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war on terror

That project has now an official website.  Friends of Democracy

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Idealism & Realism vs. Cynicism and Delusion

Revolutionary president

A Higher Realism

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Islamists strenghtened in the govt of Bangladesh 

Gli Islamisti ottengono più potere all'interno della coalizione di governo in Bangladesh. E gli effetti cominciano a vedersi..

The women and the children are the first victims

Le donne ed i bambini sono come al solito le vittime principali e predilette per questi assassini

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democracy watch, war on terror

My next  "Op-Ed" is coming. It'll be about the Bush's Inaugural Speech.

Il mio prossimo "editoriale" verrà pubblicato qui tra breve. Vi anticipo che sarà incentrato sul discorso inaugurale di Bush. Altro non posso dirvi. Abbiate pazienza...

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The Desperation of the Terrorists

Zarqawi declares war on Democracy and Elections in Iraq . Says "elections and Democracy are Evil". It's clear that this is a declaration of weakness and desperation. He knows that the success of Democracy in Iraq will be the end for his network . As himself said : "If elections succeed, we'll have to think to go elsewhere". Meanwhile, 80% of Iraqis say that they'll vote.

Al Zarqawi dichiara guerra alla democrazia ed alle elezioni in Iraq . Dice che "le elezioni e la Democrazia sono il male". Questa più che altro è una dichiarazione intrisa di disperazione. Quest'uomo, ed i terroristi in generale, sanno che il successo delle elezioni in Iraq per loro sarebbe una sconfitta. Lo stesso Zarq. ha detto che se ciò avrà successo "sarà la fine per noi e dovremo fare le valigie ed andarcene da un'altra parte". L'80% degli iracheni dice che andrà a votare.

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Israel's  next step to suicide

British Muslims boycott Holocaust remembrance

On terror, reporters see what they want to see

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war on terror

The Mother of a Cuban Political Prisoner declares : "  I'll keep following the ideals of my son, till my death "

La madre di un prigioniero politico cubano dichiara " continuerò a seguire le idee di mio figlio fino a quando morirò "

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cuba

Fighting tyranny, a revolutionary idea

The U.N. gives financial support to Hamas

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democracy watch, war on terror, un watch

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democracy watch, war on terror

Hate-Fest at Berkeley University...

http://www.zombietime.com/bus_19_berkeley/part_2/

 

Here's a transcription of the incident:
Palestinian protesters: Allahu Ackbar! Allahu Ackbar! Allahu Ackbar!
Israel supporters: No violence! No violence. [Many people speaking at once.]
Jewish audience member: [Recites prayers in Hebrew.]
Protesters: Allahu Ackbar! Allahu Ackbar!
Jewish audience member: Adonai elohim! Adonai elohim! Adonai elohim! [Addressing the Palestinians] He loves you. Adonai loves you.
Angry Israel supporters: Murderers! Murderers! Murderers! Murderers! Murderers! Murderers!
Everyone: [Cacophonous arguing.]
Jewish audience member: [Addressing the Palestinians] Adonai loves you! Adonai loves you! [Unintelligible.] Abandon your hatred! Adonai loves you!
Angry Israel supporters: Murderers! Murderers! Murderers!
Palestinian protesters: [Unintelligible screaming.]
Everyone: [Cacophonous arguing.]
[The police and security guards separate the two sides.]


Thinking the crisis was over, the police eased off a bit for a moment and unwisely let the two groups come into contact again. Within seconds, the fists were flying. A teenage Palestinian boy (seen here on the upper right, with a kaffiyeh) attacked one of the Jewish audience members, but was quickly subdued by the police.

More Idiots

 

 

Protesters: Down, down Israel! Down, down Israel!
Long live Falastin! Long live Falastin!
Down, down Israel! Down, down Israel!
Long live Falastin! Long live Falastin!

 

Dressed to kill.

Finally, some sane and lucid people :

 

 

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Cuban Political Prisoner  Jorge Luis García Pérez "Antúnez" taken to another prison . Interviewed by an exile Press Agency, he has repeatedly shouted "Long Live Freedom! ". Antùnez is in jail since 15 years and have always been braving the prison authorities by shouting pro-Democracy and anti-Castro slogans

Il prigioniero politico cubano Jorge Luis García Pérez "Antúnez" è stato trasferito in una cella d'isolamento . Intervistato da un giornalista cubano in esilio, ha più volte gridato "Viva la Libertà!". A marzo, saranno 15 anni che è rinchiuso nelle prigioni castriste. E in tutti questi anni, ha sfidato coraggiosamente le forze repressive, urlando slogan per la Democrazia a Cuba e contro Castro.

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cuba

The Friends of the Enslavers

The Guardian hopes that the Bush's project of promoting Democracy in the Middle East will fail. Not only because they like the local dictators, but also because they think that the Middle Easterners aren't fit for Democracy nor they deserve it. This is PURE Racism.

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US prods China to democratize

"We cannot be your best friend if you disrespect the human dignity"

Our dear "friend" and "ally" Vladimir Putin will erect a statue in honor of the mass murderer Stalin 

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democracy watch

Assassins, Terrorist Murderers,  behead Iraqi soldier 

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war on terror

 

The Hersh File

Sy gets it wrong, again

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In my country, whoever dares to denounce the ties between illegal immigration and Al Qaeda, is labeled as a "racist" and "xenophobe". Now, 29 people have been arrested for ties to Al Qaeda .They used to finance the Terrorist Network via the illegal immigration.

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Italian cemetery  destroyed  in Somalia

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Parents of Russian Massacre Victims Protest

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war on terror

Photos you'll never see in the mainstream Media : Palestinian boys laughing with Israeli soldiers.

Foto che non vedremo mai nei Mass Media: Palestinesi sorridendo e scherzando insieme a soldati israeliani

http://www.idfisrael.com/miluim2004.htm

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Iranians cheer massively Mr. Bush's Inaugural speech

Reports from across Iran are stating about the massive welcoming of President George W. Bush's inaugural speech and his promise of helping to bring down the last outposts of tyranny.

Millions of Iranians have been reported as having stayed home, on Thursday night which is their usual W.end and outgoing night, in order to see or hear the Presidential speech and the comments made by the Los Angeles based Iranian satellite TV and radio networks, such as, NITV or KRSI.

The speech and its package of hope have been, since late yesterday night and this morning,  the main topics of most Iranians' conversations during their familial and friendly gatherings, in the collective taxis and buses, as well as, among groups of young Iranians who gather outside the cities on the Fridays.

Many were seen showing the " V " sign or their raised fists. Talks were focused on steps that need to be taken in order to use the first time ever favorable International condition.

Many Iranians, who were looking for the World's super power firm moral support and financial aid to credible secularist opposition groups, are know becoming sure that Mr. Bush's agenda is indeed to help them to gain Freedom, Secularity and Democracy. They do beleive correctly that such way will avoid an unecessary US invasion or military strike against Iranian facilities which will help the Mullahcracy to consolidate its illegitimate and unpopular power, while causing heavy financial damages and human casualities.

What had always been missing in order to create a wide scale Iranian democratic revolution, such as in Georgia, was till now a firm and noticeable World pressure on the Islamic regime and a trustable Opposition Council with a correct agenda.

Various reports from underground groups are stating that Iranians will be increasing the Civil Disobeidance Movement by making more strikes and demos in the days ahead.

Movement's Coordinator calls for seizing of "clearly oppened window of opportunity"

SMCCDI's Coordinator, Aryo B. Pirouznia, welcomed President George W. Bush's inaugural speech and called on Iranians to seize the unprecedented "clearly oppened window of opportunity".

Speaking yesterday afternoon to the Los Angles based "Radio Voice of Iran" (KRSI) anchor, the well respected Ms. Pari Saffari, he stated: "Never a foreign leader has took such noble and realistic position than President Bush who is understanding very well the plight of the repressed People of Iran and how the Democracy can benefit to all Mankind.".

In other part of this interview broadcasted worldwide, Pirouznia added: "Mr. Bush who's strong of the November 2nd Plebicit is clearly taking the side of Freedom and expressing his country's willingness to help bringing down the last outposts of tyranny including the Islamic republic regime. The Head of the US executive has stated that All who live in tyranny and hopelessness can know that the US will not ignore their oppression, or excuse their oppressors. The US President has firmly said that when we stand for our liberty, America will stand with us.... So more than ever and instead of continuing some infantile and sterile games, we must focus on a real political platform trusted by the majority of Iranians in order to help them increase their Civil Disobeidance actions and to create the conditions for bringing down the illegitimate and shaky theocracy..."

"...Unfortunately we have already lost crucial time, We should have been able to prepare a correct program during Mr. Bush's first mandat so we could have now better move on to free our country and respond to World's concerns by obtaining the necessary moral and needed financial support. Neverless better late than never if we do apply our gained experiences and don't loose the current opportunity.."

"...Rather than confusing the Iranians with some controversial proposition which are brought to us by questionnable individuals who are hoping to save part of their backwarded ideology, we must focus on a progressist, methodic and steady program known to Iranians which is the Civil Disobeidance allowing all of us to unite in order overthrow the regime and then to organize a real Referundum on the choice of the future Iranian secular and democratic regime.... We should in no shape sacrify the well proven need of putting an end to the totality of the Islamic regime and any variance of theocracy..."

"... The incompetent or Patriarchal parts of the Iranian opposition must open the way to those who have fresher ideas and are well knowing the real aspirations of Iranians who most of them are under the age of 40. It's only by this way that we can create an effective Internal wave that can profit of the unprecedented positive external conditions.."

Other interviews were made, yesterday, with some European and American radios, such as, with "Radio Europe Mideterraneo " and several stations affiliated to "Global American Broadcasting Network  " during which Pirouznia praised Mr. Bush stands on War Against Terror and Support of Freedom.

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free iran news activism

Clifford May writes what I have been believing for so long and still do strongly. To win this war, arms aren't enough. We need to fight the War of Ideas

And, Thousands of people in Hong Kong mourn the death of a former Chinese reformer

Update: White House announces that the President's Speech will be soon available in French, German, Russian, Farsi, Korean, Mandarin and Arabic.

Nir Boms writes again about the Syrian Dictatorship

Saudi "Anti-Terror" Conference bans Jews

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democracy watch, war on terror

An American leftist , which I guess has never experienced how is life under a Tyranny, claims that the Iraqis shouldn't be grateful to America or they're traitors. In his comment, he includes a list of bloggers, among which Ali's Free Iraqi. He accuses him of being a sort of US-paid agent . Ali's response here ( he quotes the story of an Iraqi boy who got treated in Israel from a heart disaster ).

Important Update :

Al Jazeera might have fabricated the tape airing a message of Zarqawi. Sam has more on this story

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democracy watch, war on terror

Photos from inside Iran- Hidden Cam . ( In Iran the veil is Mandatory for every woman and girl )

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free iran news activism

Chinese "Justice"

When will Beijing release U.S.-based activist Yang Jianli?

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democracy watch

President Bush, during his inaugural speech yesterday, has challenged the "realists" of the D.C. Foreign policy establishment, by advocating the spread of Liberty everywhere, against the status quo.

Bush, nel discorso inaugurale di ieri, ha sfidato i cosidetti "realisti" del Dipartimento di Stato, annunciando che si impegnerà per esportare la democrazia ovunque, anche nei paesi cosidetti "amici". Era un discorso che è stato sentito molto da tutti i cittadini oppressi che vivono sotto dittatura. Certamente ad alcuni del Dipartimento di Stato il discorso non sarà piaciuto poi tanto, proprio perchè questi vorrebbero lo status quo. Come non sarà piaciuto ai dittatori, che si sentiranno ora in pericolo. Ma quel che importa, è che gli oppressi ieri non si sono sentiti soli.

Liberty Bell Ringer

An idealistic Bush puts dictators on notice.

Bush's Challenge : End Tyranny

The president's second inaugural address smashes the wall between the idealists and the realists.

Iran under spotlight in president's mission for freedom

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Nicaragua's frail Democracy  in danger

La già vacillante democrazia in Nicaragua è ora messa in pericolo da giochi di potere dell'ex leader sandinista Ortega.

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democracy watch

Jimmy Carter ( who else ? ) linked to oil-for-food scam

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un watch

Hizbollah threatens UK attacks to kill an Iranian exile , Manucher Fooladvand, of MA-TV , for his views strongly critic of Islam and its Prophet

Gli Hezbollah minacciano attacchi terroristici in Inghilterra, per uccidere un esule iraniano , presentatore di una trasmissione in una Tv persiana dell'esilio, una delle più guardate dagli iraniani in Iran, per aver "insultato l'Islam ed il suo profeta".

Meanwhile, Iranian officials deliver speeches in French National Assembly

And the French don't give a f*ing d.a.m.n. about ANOTHER TEENAGER  Executed in public in Iran !

SMCCDI Note: Public executions are made in order to scear the population on what will the fate of whom ever will oppose the regime. Usually a professional crowd is brought by the regime to the scene of execution in order to give a popular aspect to the barbarian act made under very high security presence.

The Islamic regime labels often its armed opponents as Drug Trafficker, Rapist, Robber or Hooligan in order to help its European and Japanese partners to justify the continuation of their Economic relations with the Mullahcracy.

A 16-Year-Old Student, May Be At Risk Of Imminent Execution

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Still Regarding Freedom..

Cuban Political prisoners found a new Movement: "The Force of Truth"

Alcuni prigionieri politici cubani fondano un nuovo movimento chiamato "La Forza della Verità"

Iranian Youths looking to the U.S. for help in liberating their country ( Notice, this time even the New York Times admits that )

I giovani iraniani cercano l'aiuto degli Usa per liberare il loro paese dai mullah. ( Notate come anche il New York Times lo ammette )

Website of the Belarus' Freedom Fighters

Sito web di uno dei tanti movimenti politici bielorussi che si battono per la democrazia nel loro paese

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FREEDOM AND IDEALISM

Victor Davis Hanson

This is the first time that an American president has committed the United States to side with democratic reformers worldwide. The end of the cold war has allowed us such parameters, but the American people also should be aware of the hard and necessary decisions entailed in such idealism that go way beyond the easy rhetoric of calling for change in Cuba, Syria, or Iran-distancing ourselves from the Saudi Royal Family, pressuring the Mubarak dynasty to hold real elections, hoping that a Pakistan can liberalize without becoming a theocracy, and navigating with Putin in matters of the former Soviet republics, all the while pressuring nuclear China, swaggering with cash and confidence, to allow its citizens real liberty. I wholeheartedly endorse the president's historic stance, but also accept that we live in an Orwellian world, where, for example, the liberal-talking Europeans are reactionary-doing realists who trade with anyone who pays and appease anyone who has arms-confident in their culture's ability always to package that abject realpolitik in the highest utopian rhetoric. But nonetheless the president has formally declared that we at least will be on the right side of history and thus we have to let his critics sort of their own moral calculus.

BY THE WAY

KJL

The White House should totally have the speech up in Arabic right now. Persian. Korean. Chinese...

DA SPEECH

Michael Ledeen

I think Jonah's ear was frozen. It was a terrific speech, and if he cracks the whip on his Cabinet, we'll have a really exciting, revolutionary, four years.

And let me take a moment to praise Bill McGurn, the (new) chief speech writer. My bet is that this will be long remembered as an outstanding inaugural address, and I'm thrilled that Bill was part of it. Whaddaguy!

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President Bush's Important Remarks for Second Term

The Global Appeal of Liberty

Vice President Cheney, Mr. Chief Justice, President Carter, President Bush, President Clinton, reverend clergy, distinguished guests, fellow citizens:

On this day, prescribed by law and marked by ceremony, we celebrate the durable wisdom of our Constitution, and recall the deep commitments that unite our country. I am grateful for the honor of this hour, mindful of the consequential times in which we live, and determined to fulfill the oath that I have sworn and you have witnessed.

At this second gathering, our duties are defined not by the words I use, but by the history we have seen together. For a half century, America defended our own freedom by standing watch on distant borders. After the shipwreck of communism came years of relative quiet, years of repose, years of sabbatical - and then there came a day of fire.

We have seen our vulnerability - and we have seen its deepest source. For as long as whole regions of the world simmer in resentment and tyranny - prone to ideologies that feed hatred and excuse murder - violence will gather, and multiply in destructive power, and cross the most defended borders, and raise a mortal threat. There is only one force of history that can break the reign of hatred and resentment, and expose the pretensions of tyrants, and reward the hopes of the decent and tolerant, and that is the force of human freedom.

We are led, by events and common sense, to one conclusion: The survival of liberty in our land increasingly depends on the success of liberty in other lands. The best hope for peace in our world is the expansion of freedom in all the world.

America's vital interests and our deepest beliefs are now one. From the day of our Founding, we have proclaimed that every man and woman on this earth has rights, and dignity, and matchless value, because they bear the image of the Maker of Heaven and earth. Across the generations we have proclaimed the imperative of self-government, because no one is fit to be a master, and no one deserves to be a slave. Advancing these ideals is the mission that created our Nation. It is the honorable achievement of our fathers. Now it is the urgent requirement of our nation's security, and the calling of our time.

So it is the policy of the United States to seek and support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in every nation and culture, with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in our world.

This is not primarily the task of arms, though we will defend ourselves and our friends by force of arms when necessary. Freedom, by its nature, must be chosen, and defended by citizens, and sustained by the rule of law and the protection of minorities. And when the soul of a nation finally speaks, the institutions that arise may reflect customs and traditions very different from our own. America will not impose our own style of government on the unwilling. Our goal instead is to help others find their own voice, attain their own freedom, and make their own way.

The great objective of ending tyranny is the concentrated work of gene