9/11 and the "War on Terrorism"

[OneBlueSky]

interesting Michel Chossudovsky monograph from the Centre for Research on Globalisation . . . very comprehensive, and a lengthy read . . .

http://globalresearch.ca/articles/CHO409D.html

from the Preface . . .

the tragic events of 9/11 are being used by both political parties to galvanize public opinion in support of America's war agenda.

9/11 is being used as a justification to wage a pre-emptive war against "rogue states" and Islamic terrorists, which are "threatening the security of the Homeland".

Meanwhile, the "war on terrorism" has diverted attention from all other issues, including the militarization of America and a looming social and economic crisis, marked by rising levels of poverty and unemployment.

Across the land, the image of an "outside enemy" is instilled in the consciousness of Americans. Al Qaeda is threatening America and the world. The repeal of democracy under the Patriot legislation is portrayed as a means to providing "domestic security" and upholding civil liberties.

- much, much more . . .

http://globalresearch.ca/articles/CHO409D.html

[pandemic_1918]

1. Flu Pandemic vs Al Qaeda

The flu pandemic has the potential to kill 1 Billion

http://www.recombinomics.com/pandemic_potential.html

Homeland security is stockpiling flu antivirals that won't work

http://www.recombinomics.com/H5N1_anti_virals.html

and media is now saying flu is a much greater threat than Al Qaeda

http://www.recombinomics.com/H5N1_case_mortality_rate.html

[newyawker99]

2. Hi pandemic_1918!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Minstrel Boy]

3. Chossudovsky speaks the unspeakable truth.

He's a powerful speaker, too.

His book War and Globalisation was an important early contribution to understanding the nature of our crisis and the character of the lies supporting it.

[OneBlueSky]

4. kick . . . takes some work, but it's worth it . . . n/t

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