2005-10-02 Richard Moore Friends, I must warn you about this article. Mr. Vialls, who has recently died, was evidently a rabid anti-Zionist, and he peppers his language with anti-Zionist comments. I do not endorse this. Nor do I necessarily agree with his various claims, as I have no other source for them. Nonetheless, if he … Read more
2005-10-02 Richard Moore This is of course a PR interview, not something to be taken at face value. Nonetheless, what he does admit is useful. rkm ——————————————————– http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4290944.stm Inside the secretive Bilderberg Group How much influence do private networks of the rich and powerful have on government policies and international relations? One group, the Bilderberg, … Read more
2005-10-01 Richard Moore ——————————————————– http://www.hindu.com/2005/09/28/stories/2005092813940100.htm The Hindu Online edition of India’s National Newspaper Wednesday, Sep 28, 2005 Front Page LNG deal is off: Iran Amit Baruah A blow to India’s energy security NEW DELHI: Iran has informed India that the five-million-tonne a year liquefied natural gas (LNG) export deal, with deliveries scheduled to begin in … Read more
2005-10-01 Richard Moore ——————————————————– http://rense.com/general67/reserbv.htm Chavez – Venezuela Moves Reserves From US To Europe 9-30-5 CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) – Venezuela has moved its central bank foreign reserves out of U.S. banks, liquidated its investments in U.S. Treasury securities and placed the funds in Europe, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Friday. “We’ve had to move the … Read more
2005-10-01 Richard Moore ——————————————————– http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/01/politics/01educ.html? October 1, 2005 Buying of News by Bush’s Aides Is Ruled Illegal By ROBERT PEAR WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 – Federal auditors said on Friday that the Bush administration violated the law by buying favorable news coverage of President Bush’s education policies, by making payments to the conservative commentator Armstrong Williams … Read more
2005-10-01 Richard Moore In a third letter, Mr. Tate wrote to Patrick J. Fitzgerald, the special prosecutor investigating the leak, about his conversations with Mr. Abrams. “Over a year ago, I assured him that Mr. Libby’s waiver was voluntary and not coerced and she should accept it for what it was.” For some reason, Ms. … Read more
2005-10-01 Richard Moore ——————————————————– From: “Westaway” <•••@••.•••> To: “Westaway” <•••@••.•••> Subject: Entire 101st Airborne Deploying To Iraq Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 11:33:23 -0700 It looks like the Bush regime may be preparing for an assault against Iran. – Don. — http://www.newschannel5.com/content/news/14622.asp NewsChannel5.com WTVF Anshville, TN Entire 101st Airborne Division Deploying to Iraq Posted: 9/23/2005 … Read more
2005-10-01 Richard Moore ——————————————————– http://www.wsws.org/articles/2005/oct2005/frie-o01_prn.shtml World Socialist Web Site www.wsws.org New York Times ‘ Friedman proposes “endgame” bloodbath in Iraq By Bill Van Auken 1 October 2005 Since well before the US invaded Iraq, Thomas Friedman, the New York Times ‘ chief foreign affairs commentator, has been the most enthusiastic proponent of US imperialism’s neo-colonial … Read more
2005-10-01 Richard Moore The 12 October 2002 bombings have been blamed on Jemaah Islamiah (JI), – a south-east Asian militant group which is said to have links with Osama Bin Laden’s al-Qaeda network. For those of us who are convinced that 9/11 was an inside job, and who are aware that Al Qaeda has been … Read more
2005-10-01 Richard Moore Friends, Here’s a very interesting analysis relating neoliberalism and fascism. I received this article with a sense of irony, as over the past few days I’ve been working on my book and developing a very similar thesis. My thesis: The neoliberal project is leading to a situation where the nation-state will have … Read more
2005-10-01 Richard Moore Although mortgage rates remain low, they have moved up in recent weeks as rising energy prices led to fear of higher inflation, and as the Fed has indicated that it plans to keep raising short-term interest rates to prevent inflation from taking off. In reality there is not a fear of inflation, … Read more
2005-10-01 Richard Moore From today’s article: BAGHDAD, Oct. 1 — About 1,000 U.S. troops stormed through the western Iraqi town of Sadah near the Syrian border early Saturday morning, battling foreign fighters loyal to al Qaeda, the military said in a statement. To this we can apply the same comments published in our posting of … Read more
2005-10-01 Richard Moore I posted this article earlier, on 24 Mar 2003, before I understood the historical roots and central importance of the Anglo-America alliance. I’m offering it to you again because it remains timely, and also we can see how accurate Chossudovsky was in his predictions regarding Iraq. In addition, most of this analysis … Read more
2005-09-30 Richard Moore He admitted that the number of Iraqi army battalions capable of operating without US support had fallen since June from three to one. This reveals how universal is the rejection of he occupation by Iraqis. In Iraq, the US military said five US soldiers had died in a roadside bombing in the … Read more
2005-09-30 Richard Moore re: source of Pflame leak: The New York Times says that source is I Lewis “Scooter” Libby, who is chief of staff to Vice President Dick Cheney. Very interesting. This is very close indeed to the top. The real question about the Fitzgerald grand jury: Is this Watergate II? Will Bush & … Read more
2005-09-30 Richard Moore The pretext for this transparent attempt at empire-building beyond the boundaries laid down for Europe’s bureaucrats was the claim by Brussels that it had the right to insert criminal penalties into laws to protect the environment. How refreshing, when a mainstream source occasionally calls a spade a spade. As anyone who examined … Read more
2005-09-30 Richard Moore why do you have such big eyes grandma? the better to watch you with, my dear. why do you have such big teeth grandma? the better to eat you with, my dear. rkm ——————————————————– http://www.livescience.com/technology/ap_050929_internet_control.html U.S. Insists on Keeping Control of Web By The Associated Press posted: 29 September 2005 01:30 pm … Read more
2005-09-30 Richard Moore Officials say that if the constitution is defeated, insurgents will most likely believe that they have won a significant victory and be encouraged to fight on. Conversely, it is said, the insurgency will grow stronger if the voters approve the constitution, because that will anger Sunnis who opposed it and empower Sunni … Read more
2005-09-30 Richard Moore Two articles here, one in response to the other, both worth reading. A Canadian suggested that the world community should ‘shun’ the USA, and explained why. An American responded, explaining why the Canadian got it right. The response comes first, and fits well in the context of our recent discussions of banking … Read more
2005-09-29 Richard Moore if only they had indicted Bush as a co-conspirator! rkm ——————————————————– http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/28/AR2005092800270.html washingtonpost.com DeLay Indicted in Finance Inquiry Texan Steps Aside as House GOP Leader as He Fights Conspiracy Charge By R. Jeffrey Smith Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, September 29, 2005; A01 A Texas grand jury indicted House Majority Leader Tom … Read more
2005-09-29 Richard Moore This makes a great deal of sense: “The state is continuing its drive to control the oil sector and its strategic development,” said Caius R. Rapanu, senior energy analyst at Nikoil Capital Market Research in Moscow. This makes one wonder what’s up: The sale will be almost completely financed with a loan … Read more
2005-09-29 Richard Moore i wish someone (michael moore?) would do a tv doc exposing all this stuff. impact would be greater with interviewed faces & local images. rkm ——————————————————– Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 09:37:03 -0700 From: Robert Bolman <•••@••.•••> X-Accept-Language: en-us, en To: •••@••.••• Subject: Katrina: New Orleans prisoners left to die; 249 police … Read more
2005-09-29 Richard Moore ——————————————————– From: “BOLETIM FSM” <•••@••.•••> To: <•••@••.•••> Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 16:36:07 -0300 List-Archive: <http://listas.rits.org.br/mailman/private/wsf_bulletin> List-Help: <mailto:•••@••.•••?subject=help> List-Subscribe: <http://listas.rits.org.br/mailman/listinfo/wsf_bulletin>, <mailto:•••@••.•••?subject=subscribe> WSF Bulletin September 28, 2005 Index 1. <http://www.forumsocialmundial.org.br#1.Inscrição> Registration of activities for the WSF 2006 is now available! 2. <http://www.forumsocialmundial.org.br#3.Bamako>Meeting in Bamako (Mali) will put forward the preparation for the polycentric … Read more
2005-09-29 Richard Moore ——————————————————– http://news.ft.com/cms/s/034a384e-2f8a-11da-8b51-00000e2511c8.html Rita causes record damage to oil rigs By Carola Hoyos in London, Sheila McNulty in Houston and Thomas Catan in Johannesburg Published: September 27 2005 20:14 | Last updated: September 28 2005 08:38 Hurricane Rita has caused more damage to oil rigs than any other storm in history and will … Read more
2005-09-29 Richard Moore Earlier this year, Financial Intelligence Report spoke with Sir John Templeton, the renowned global investor, who warned readers of a significant fall-off in real estate prices – in some markets he sees a crash in prices of 50% or more. Some economists have criticized Greenspan for failing to stem the stocks bubble … Read more
2005-09-29 Richard Moore ——————————————————– http://www.capitolhillblue.com/artman/publish/article_7445.shtml Bush’s Depression: Been There, Reported That By DOUG THOMPSON Sep 28, 2005, 06:38 Depressed and demoralized White House staffers say working at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is “life in a hellhole” as they try to deal with a sullen, moody President whose temper tantrums drive staffers crying from the room and … Read more
2005-09-29 Richard Moore ——————————————————– http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-928hurricaneforecast%2C0%2C1417049.story?coll=sfla-news-sfla Forecasts warn major hurricane likely in October Though late-season storms normally head for Florida, scientists won’t rule out another hit on the Gulf Coast. By Usha Lee McFarling Los Angeles Times Posted September 28 2005, 2:17 PM EDT Meteorologists examining the conditions that spawned hurricanes Rita and Katrina say there … Read more
2005-09-29 Richard Moore The smart money is leaving the housing market, the insiders having had their fill while the bubble grew. This is known as a ‘looting event’, like the Savings & Loan and Enron events that preceded it – and the post-Katrina corporate ‘reconstruction’ feeding frenzy currently underway. The big investors, banks, and corporations … Read more
2005-09-29 Richard Moore This is a very interesting article, not that I necessarily agree with everything Abrahamson has to say. His analysis of Chomsky deserves to be considered seriously, but perhaps more interesting is the author’s perspective on global elites and their agendas, which he outlines as he draws together his indictment of Chomsky. rkm … Read more
2005-09-29 Richard Moore ——————————————————– http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/28/AR2005092800413.html washingtonpost.com Supply Concerns Elevate Futures Storms May Have Lasting Effect On Operations By Justin Blum Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, September 29, 2005; D01 Gasoline and natural gas prices soared on the futures markets yesterday as traders grew concerned that energy operations damaged by hurricanes Rita and Katrina could be … Read more
2005-09-29 Richard Moore ——————————————————– http://rense.com/general67/usindia.htm US Pressures India To Vote Against Iran In UN The Times of India 9-29-5 During the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to the UN General Assembly, a group of American nuclear experts from the U.S. State Department visited India to give a report detailing Washington’s views on Iran. India … Read more
2005-09-28 Richard Moore ——————————————————– http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article10405.htm NEWS YOU WON’T FIND ON CNN U.S. Assassinates Puerto Rican Independence Figure By Bill Van Auken 09/27/05 ” WSW “– — The fatal September 23 shooting of Puerto Rican nationalist leader Filiberto Ojeda Rios represents an act of state terror and cold-blooded murder by the US government. It is one … Read more
2005-09-28 Richard Moore ——————————————————– From: Tom Atlee <•••@••.•••> To: Brian Hill <•••@••.•••> Date: 9/27/2005 4:38:32 PM Subject: dialogue with fascists? Dear Brian, Thanks for passing on the notes from Tadit, Michael Givel, Trent Schroyer, Bob Wallace, and others on the TOES list. While there’s nothing wrong with a good battle of ideas, I personally find … Read more
2005-09-27 Richard Moore Excerpts: Households are on pace to spend an average of $4,500 on energy this year, up about $500 from last year and $900 more than in 2003, according to Global Insight, a research firm. In Washington, two House committees are expected to consider proposals this week that have been blocked in the … Read more
2005-09-27 Richard Moore ——————————————————– http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/27/business/27econ-new.html?th&emc=th September 27, 2005 The Old Laws and the New Following are some of the differences between the current law and the new law: The current law: * Was enacted in 1978 and became effective in 1979. * Lets individuals chose between two forms of bankruptcy. The more popular, Chapter 7, … Read more
2005-09-27 Richard Moore ——————————————————– http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/26/AR2005092601613.html Purported al Qaeda Newscast Debuts on Internet Masked Anchorman Lauds Gaza Pullout, Iraq Attacks, Hurricane Katrina By Daniel Williams Washington Post Foreign Service Tuesday, September 27, 2005; A16 ROME, Sept. 26 — An Internet video newscast called the Voice of the Caliphate was broadcast for the first time on Monday, … Read more
2005-09-27 Richard Moore ‘Lost control’, or preparation for intentional collapse? rkm ——————————————————– http://news.independent.co.uk/business/news/article315144.ece American fury over Greenspan leak French claim Fed chairman admits US has lost control of budget Russia receives G7 snub By Philip Thornton, Economics Correspondent in Washington The Independent, Online Edition Published: 26 September 2005 Bitter disagreements over global economic policy broke … Read more
2005-09-27 Richard Moore ‘Domestic CIA’, or ‘Global Gestapo’? Notice how Mr. Halperin projects a pro-civil liberties image, as a sugar coating around the bitter pill of his actual proposals. Much better him to go public with this proposal rather than one of his overtly right-wing fraternity brothers. Thus thriveth the Matrix. rkm ——————————————————– http://infowars.com/articles/nwo/cfr_member_urges_domestic_cia.htm CFR … Read more
2005-09-27 Richard Moore Knowing too much, or speaking out, is a No No! rkm ——————————————————– http://prisonplanet.com/articles/september2005/270905suspicioussuicide.htm Another Suspicious Suicide at the State Department Wayne Madsen | September 27 2005 Another suicide covered up at the State Department. State Department insiders are reporting another suicide of a State Department employee involved with Middle East policy. Although … Read more
2005-09-27 Richard Moore A wide range of sources are cited here, so use your judgement regarding how much credence to give to each item. The overall article, however, is very useful in that it pulls together so many aspects of what’s ‘coming down’. rkm ——————————————————– http://infowars.net/Pages/Sept05/270905Martiallaw.htm Special Report: Katrina/Rita Fallout Part One Martial Law: Police … Read more