Prof. Stephen Zunes on “Occupation and the Attack on International Law” (2005)

Dandelion Salad talkingsticktv January 30, 2009 Talk by Prof. Stephen Zunes on “Occupation and the Attack on International Law” given December 9, 2005 in Seattle. more about “Prof. Stephen Zunes on “Occupation an…“, posted with vodpod see Occupation 101 (video; watch while available; over 18 only) Christian Support for Killing Iraqis By Jacob G. Hornberger The Politics [...]

Onward, Christian Zionists

Dandelion Salad AlternateFocus Christian Zionists believe that in order to fulfill Biblical prophecy, Israel must conquer most of the Middle East. They are a growing force in American politics with ties to many powerful pro-Israel groups in Washington. Once considered a marginal doctrine among evangelicals, the dispensationalist theology of Christian Zionism includes a belief in [...]

The American ruling class by Tom Eley

Dandelion Salad by Tom Eley Global Research, February 8, 2009 World Socialist Web Site – 2009-02-06 On Wednesday, President Barack Obama announced measures that purport to restrict executive compensation to $500,000 at financial institutions receiving billions in government assistance. The figure does not include stock options, which could be redeemed after financial firms pay back [...]

Remarks at the Obama Inauguration By Steven Jonas, MD, MPH

by Steven Jonas, MD, MPH Featured Writer Dandelion Salad crossposted on TPJmagazine February 4, 2009 The most important words at the inauguration of President Barack Obama were of course those spoken by him in his Inaugural Address.  On January 19, 2009 I wrote a Commentary for BuzzFlash entitled “My Wish List for the Inaugural Address.” [...]

Iran: Legacy of a Revolution

Dandelion Salad AlJazeeraEnglish Thirty years after the founding of the Islamic republic, the ideals that inspired the uprising continue to inform every day life in modern Iran. So how has the revolution managed to sustain itself through war, international isolation, economic sanctions, and regional turbulence? And how has Iranian society changed since the seismic upheaval [...]