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Please comment: What’s up with the peace movement?

Posted on April 7, 2009 by kwilder

How do we end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan? Where is the peace movement? Questions by Kimberly Wilder. Some answers from David McReynolds. Please add your questions and/or answers in the comment section.

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The Eloquent Shoe Thrower, Al-Zeidi, receives sentence of 3 years

Posted on March 12, 2009 by kwilder

KW: I am not pleased with the outcome of this. I consider war correspondent Muntadhar Al-Zeidi to be a political prisoner. I will keep wilderside readers posted about worthwhile responses or demonstrations based on the new verdict of 3 years. (excerpt from) Daily Mail UK online Iraqi journalist who threw shoes at Bush is jailed […]

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Do we live in a rogue state?

Posted on February 27, 2009 by kwilder

Ian had noted off-blog that it sounded like we lived in a rogue nation. Recently, it seemed as if President Obama was saying that he, the elected “Commander in Chief”, was having to negotiate with the military about when to leave Iraq, and how many tens of thousands of soldiers to leave there permanently. Now, […]

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Lots of news about Al-Zeidi: appeared in court, strategy set, adjourned date set

Posted on February 19, 2009 by kwilder

“What made me do it was the humiliation Iraq has been subjected to due to the U.S. occupation and the murder of innocent people,” al-Zeidi said. “I wanted to restore the pride of the Iraqis in any way possible, apart from using weapons.” Summary from the AP story: 1.Al-Zeidi appeared in court, with no signs […]

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Obama Orders 17,000 Troops to Afghanistan

Posted on February 18, 2009 by iwilder

from DemocracyNow.org In his most significant military decision to date, President Obama has ordered an additional 17,000 US troops to Afghanistan. The move fulfills a campaign pledge to increase the size of the US occupation. The new deployments will take effect in May, increasing the US occupation force to 55,000—a 50 percent rise. Another 32,000 […]

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Poem for Muntadhar Al-Zeidi, the eloquent shoe-tosser

Posted on February 18, 2009 by kwilder

I found this poem in a chapbook, on a table at the Poetry Project New Year’s Marathon Reading. I was startled with the resonance an old poem had with a new situation. And, I purchased the book. I thought it was a beautiful tribute and reflection on that moment when Iraqi journalist Muntadhar Al-Zeidi met […]

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Good news: Al-Zeidi to have a trial on Feb 19th

Posted on February 8, 2009 by iwilder

KW: Well, it is good news, if for the trial, the Iraqi government finally allows the public a glimpse at Muntadha al-Zeidi so that the world knows he is well. Since the AP story on the subject inserts some “hot” words into their story, such as applying the word “outburst” to al-Zeidi’s action, I think […]

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For ongoing coverage of the US attacks on Pakistan, consider Common Dreams

Posted on January 24, 2009 by iwilder

Common Dreams is an excellent, progressive new source. While they sometimes lean towards duopoly politics, they have occasionally written about and published greens. At a time of impending war, Common Dreams is a good source for news with a progressive and international perspective. They have already started excellent coverage of the situation in Pakistan. One […]

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AP: Thursday, Israel shelled (is that bombed?) UN headquarters in Gaza strip

Posted on January 15, 2009 by iwilder

Israeli forces shell UN headquarters in Gaza By IBRAHIM BARZAK and AMY TEIBEL, Associated Press Writers GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Israel shelled the United Nations headquarters in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, the U.N. and witnesses said, engulfing the compound and the main warehouse in fire and destroying thousands of pounds of food intended […]

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Alternet Story: Ind. groups debunk Israel war propaganda

Posted on January 15, 2009 by iwilder

Independent Groups Debunk Israeli War Propaganda By Thalif Deen, IPS News Posted on January 15, 2009, Printed on January 15, 2009 UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – As the Israelis try to justify the massive loss of civilian life in Gaza, their arguments and counter-charges continue to be shot down either by the United Nations or by […]

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Update: Wednesday morning 1/7/09, Gaza…

Posted on January 7, 2009 by iwilder

(excerpt from) Times Online UK January 7, 2009 Israel and Hamas considering Gaza ceasefire deal Fighting rang out across Gaza this afternoon immediately after the end of a three hour ceasefire to allow food and medical aid into the Palestinian territory. Diplomatic efforts to end the violence continued, with President Nicolas Sarkozy of France claiming […]

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Israel launches air strikes in Gaza strip: at least 155 people killed

Posted on December 27, 2008 by iwilder

Take action: Join Jewish Peace Fellowship. Israeli strikes kill 155 Israel has launched a series of strikes on dozens of Hamas security compounds throughout the Gaza Strip, killing at least 155 people.

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Green Zone Theatre and the Shoe Drama

Posted on December 23, 2008 by iwilder

Excellent post that puts things in perspective. Please follow link to read. from Khaleej Times Online Green Zone Theatre and the Shoe Drama Ramzy Baroud / 24 December 2008 The plot, so unexpectedly, thickened in Iraq on a Sunday like no other. The two main actors — US President George W. Bush, and Iraqi Prime […]

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Time to let the eloquent shoe-thrower go!: Release Al-Zeidi now!

Posted on December 20, 2008 by iwilder

Update: On Thursday, March 12, 2009 Al-Zeidi received a sentence of 3 years in prison. Story: here. ___________________________________________________________ “This is from the widows, the orphans and those who were killed in Iraq.” — 28-year-old TV reporter Muntadhar al-Zaidi KW: I have many thoughts and feelings about Muntadhar al-Zaidi and his eloquence. Also, about the background […]

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