North American Integration and the Ties That Bind
Dana Gabriel
BE YOUR OWN LEADER
November 7, 2011
After a two year hiatus, the leaders of the U.S., Canada and Mexico are set to meet for a trilateral summit. While the push for further North American integration continues incrementally, at this time, it is unlikely that discussions will yield any grand new initiatives that involve the participation of all three NAFTA partners. Instead, the meeting could be used to build off of bilateral discussions already underway. This includes negotiations between the U.S. and Canada on a North American Security perimeter deal designed to accelerate the flow of people and goods across the border.
In an article from several months back, Robert Pastor, who has been a leading proponent of continental integration, emphasized that Obama’s jobs strategy should be a North American one. He explained how the U.S. can expand trade faster by focusing on its neighbours and also pointed out that few Americans realize just how dependent the U.S. is on Canada and Mexico. In order to facilitate this approach, Pastor recommended, “We should eliminate restrictive ‘rules of origin,’ which add a tax as high as the tariff that was eliminated by NAFTA, and combine, rather than duplicate, customs’ forms, personnel and frequent-traveler programs.” He also called on President Obama to, “expand his infrastructure fund to be a North American one, with contributions from all three countries.” Pastor went on to say, “The leaders of each nation should then instruct their transportation ministers to develop a North American plan for transportation and infrastructure that would include another trade corridor from the busiest transit point in Windsor, Ontario, to southern Mexico.” This sounds a lot like plans for a NAFTA superhighway.
Genocide: Canada Aboriginal Children Murdered with Kevin Annett
Infowars Nightly News
November 6, 2011
Kevin Annett joins Alex to discuss the dig in Canada to unearth the remains of thousands of indigenous children that met a mysterious end.
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Digging Mass Graves at Residential Schools in Canada: Breaking News Update 13/10/11
Vatican Crimes
October 13, 2011
BRANTFORD, ON – The Mohawk Nation in Grand River in collaboration with the ITCCS (International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State) and its secretary Kevin Annett bring the latest news on the digging of children mass graves that have begun in Brantford, Ontario to expose the crimes committed by Church and State against thousands of native children.
This report announces the latest update on these forensic investigations as of October 12, 2011. As secretary of the International Tribunal, Kevin Annett was invited and kindly welcomes by the Mohawk nation for this initiative of looking for justice – that Kevin was even adopted into the nation – and not being intrusive like the rumors that have been circulating in yet another attempt to stop the evidence from coming to light.
The investigations will continue with the full support of the Mothers as the it is time for the world to know the truth. The evidence obtained will be utilized to take it to the tribunals to take place in London, UK and other countries this fall.
(hat tip: ITCCS)
The Syria Imperative: Military Intervention to Promote Israeli Interests?
Soraya Sepahpour-Ulrich
Global Research
October 30, 2011
The Assad regime in Syria is facing increased scrutiny for its handling of demonstrators. The Syrian opposition has asked for arms and NATO intervention similar to what was witnessed inLibya. Washington Hawks such as former presidential candidate and U.S. Senator John McCain have called for military intervention inSyria to “protect civilians.” The call for the use of military force to “protect”.
Given the demonstrated lack of regard for human life and the aversion to justice (Iraq, Palestine, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Pakistan, etc.), what lies behind the imperative to intervene in Syria?
The protest movements in Syria started in Daraa — dubbed the epicenter of the anti-Assad protests. Daraa, traditionally supportive of Syria’s ruling Baath Party, suffered from reduced water supply triggering massive protests against the local administration and the regime for failing to deal with the acute water scarcity in the region. Water.
US advises Syrians against surrendering to regime
AFP
November 4, 2011
WASHINGTON (AFP) – The US State Department on Friday advised Syrians against surrendering to President Bashar al-Assad’s regime after Damascus announced an amnesty for those who give up their weapons.
“I wouldn’t advise anybody to turn themselves in to regime authorities at the moment,” State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland told reporters amid apparent concerns for the welfare of those who might do so.
Nuland, who said the Assad regime has so far failed to live up to a deal struck Wednesday with the Arab League to stop nearly eight months of violence, underlined her skepticism about the amnesty offer.
full article here
(hat tip: Activist Post)
“Human Rights” Groups and the Pretext for War in Syria
RT
November 3, 2011
Occupy protesters to move for Remembrance Day
CBC News
October 31, 2011
Demonstrators are moving their tents out of Halifax’s Grand Parade for two ceremonies, but they vow to return after Remembrance Day.
Participants of Occupy Nova Scotia say they’re leaving out of respect for a Dignity Day ceremony on Nov. 9 and a Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11.
They plan to hold a rally and cleanup next Sunday and be in Victoria Square two days later.
Michael Anthony told CBC News they reached consensus after much debate. He considers the move a trade-off.
“We’re here, we’re established and people are supporting us, and a lot of people might not support us if we leave because they’ll see that as a compromise. But if we don’t leave, a lot more people won’t support us,” he said Monday.
