U.S. pulls its envoy from Syria because of threats
Reuters
October 24, 2011
hat tip: The Swash
(Reuters) – The United States said on Monday it had pulled its ambassador out of Damascus because of threats to his safety in Syria, where protesters are trying to end 41 years of authoritarian rule by the Assad family.
Ambassador Robert Ford had angered the Syrian government by cultivating contacts with the 7-month-old grass-roots movement against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, leading to attacks on his embassy and residence, diplomats said.
The Western diplomats told Reuters Ford left Syria over the weekend following a series of incidents that caused physical damage to U.S. property but no casualties.
“Ambassador Robert Ford was brought back to Washington as a result of credible threats against his personal safety in Syria,” said U.S. State Department spokesman Mark Toner.
Syria: Next for Libya-style ‘humanitarian’ intervention?
Madison Ruppert
Activist Post
October 23, 2011
With the destruction of Libya winding down, the Western imperialist machine is looking for the next target for destabilization and exploitation.
If John McCain, the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, is any indication, it is likely the case that Syria is on the top of the list.
I have speculated about Syria being the next target for foreign military intervention under the guise of humanitarianism for several months now, dating back to early April.
The evidence for this position has only grown since then and the public statements from McCain at a meeting of the World Economic Forum in Jordan made it that much more concrete.
“Now that military operations in Libya are ending, there will be renewed focus on what practical military operations might be considered to protect civilian lives in Syria,” said McCain at the World Economic Forum meeting.
Occupy What? A Short Guide to Real Change
YouTube
October 20, 2011
Liberty Action Kit for ‘Occupy’ Protesters (With Videos)
Cassandra Anderson, Contributing Writer
Activist Post
October 22, 2011
Many disenfranchised people at the ‘Occupy Wall Street’ protest and protests in other cities are confused about the cause of our crashing economy. If you are interested in sharing this brief summary about the reasons for our failing economy, please download this PDF file to print flyers for the ‘Occupy’ protests.
The videos below the article explain in more detail the points made in the downloadable flyer. This is another valuable tool that can help you spread the word.
The only way we are going to emerge with prosperity from the meltdown is through the education of enough people who will take action — thanks to all activists who are spreading the truth!
Chossudovsky: Killing of Gaddafi and NATO’s Money-Driven Wars of Conquest
YouTube – RT
October 21, 2011
On RT, Chossudovsky talks about the OWS movement and the war with Libya:
Potent News: Michel Chossudovsky On OWS Movement & Libyan War
Amir Alwani
Potent News
October 22, 2011
This morning I had a chance to interview award-winning writer, Prof. Michel Chossudovsky about the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Michel Chossudovsky is the President and Director of the Centre for Research on Globalization (CRG). He teaches Economics at the University of Ottawa and his books have been translated into over 20 languages.
Go to globalresearch.ca for more information.
