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Watada backers indict Iraq war | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA: "Watada backers indict Iraq war

Refusing to deploy was his duty, they say

MICHAEL GILBERT; The News Tribune
Published: January 21st, 2007 01:00 AM
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Daniel Ellsberg, 75, who leaked the Pentagon Papers to The New York Times in 1971, speaks at a Tacoma anti-war rally Saturday. He says the Iraq war is clearly aggression and a crime against peace.

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More than 400 people turned out Saturday for a forum on the legality of the Iraq war that felt like part congressional hearing, part teach-in and part religious tent revival.

Speakers were sworn in while placing their hands on the U.S. Constitution. They quoted Henry David Thoreau, playwright Berthold Brecht, President Ulysses S. Grant and the prosecutor at the Nuremberg war crimes trial. There were standing ovations, impassioned speeches and appeals to leave a few bucks in the collection basket."

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"I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. ... corporations have been enthroned and an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is destroyed." Abraham Lincoln, Nov. 21, 1864.

"Government—unchecked, unbalanced, and left to its own devices—always becomes a tyrannical leviathan." Kurt Nimmo, April 20, 2006

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9/11 Citizens Watch: Good informational site for 9/11 issues.
9-11 Research: This is a key research site that systematically demolishes the official explanation given by the government of the U.S. for the 911 Attacks. Alliance - Home & Events. Also know as 911 Truth Organization
911 Truth.org -Only the Truth will Set Us Free.: This is the first site to go for information on the September 11, 2000 complicity investigations.
Alter Net: Some progressive stuff, but too much "9/11 Gatekeeper" material.
Alternative Press Review - Your Guide Beyond the Mainstream : Somewhat iconoclastic progressive site, with a print version available.
American Prospect Online: Also a progressive print magazine.
Another Day in the Empire: Kurt Nimmo's blog.
Antiwar.com: Great antiwar site by Justin Raimondo. Politics makes strange bedfellows on this one, as in many respects, I have troubles with Raimondo's libertarian views, but he is a fine writer, with a good mind.
B.C. Civil Liberties Association: Website of the British Columbia, Canada, Civil Liberties Association.
Bob's Links and Rants: Bob Goodsell updates his web log routinely. Bob and I often see events from a similar perspective.
BuzzFlash - Daily Headlines and Breaking News: This site is one of my favourites. It links to a large number of topical articles, and is updated daily.
Centre for Research on Globalization: Some interesting and provocative opinions on a number of issues. Certainly worth going to this site.
Chris Floyd - Empire Burlesqe: Superb columnist.
Common Dreams: One of the most widely ready progressive sites. Unfortunately, they seem to discourage intelligent discussion of the deeper issues of government malfeasance.
Counterbias.com- We Inform, You Conclude: Another fine site.
Crisis Papers: Have a look at this one.
Consortium News: Investigative journalist Robert Parry's fine site.
Dahr Jamail's Iraq Dispatches: Investigative journalist Dahr Jamail's Iraq Dispatches - an unermbedded journalist in IRAQ and a man of courage.
Dissident Voice: Alterative media site - left gatekeepers.
Editor & Publisher: America's Oldest Journal Covering the Newpaper Industry
Free Speech Network: What democracy looks like.: Not too familar with this one, but will give it a try for a while. It looks good at first glance.
From The Wilderness Publications Home Page: Some very good stuff. Unfortunately, their content is not free. At one time I had a paid subscription.
Green Left: Australian alterative media site - quite good.
Guerrilla News Network: It seems at first glance to be a fine site, with links to lots of first rate progressive articles. However, there are some indications that the principle actors on the site are "left-gatekeepers" and agents of disinformation. Keep your eyes open.
Independent Media Center ((( i ))): There are a number of independent media centers world wide.
Henry Kissenger: War Crimes Why single out this SOB? Well, read the site.
Information Clearing House: Top notch media blogger.
Intervention Magazine: War, Politics, Culture
Hidden Agendas: The films and writings of John Pilger. : Simply one of the best investigative journalists.
Mad Cow Morning News: Investigative journalist and author Daniel Hopsicker. A must read for understanding certain aspects of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Media Matters for America: Good critique of mainstream media, updated frequently.
Online Journal: One of the best sites, well worth the visit.
Op Ed News : Worth the visit.
Rabble: Views from Canada.
Scholars for 9/11 Truth: An influential group of prominent experts and scholars have joined together alleging that senior government officials have covered up crucial facts about what really happened on 9/11. The members of this new non-partisan association, "Scholars for 9/11 Truth" (S9/11T), are convinced their research proves the current administration has been dishonest with the nation about events in New York and Washington, D.C.
Source Watch: Alternative media site - was Disinfopedia - quite good
Red Pepper : Alternative media site from the U.K.
The Smirking Chimp: A great site, updated daily, with links to lots of first rate progressive articles. Nice layout as well. Guess who the Smirking Chimp is.
The Free Press -- Independent News Media: Good progressive site, with a print version available.
The Independent Institute: Many clear-headed articles from Ivan Eland and others. I don't necessarily agree with all of Dr. Elands views, but he is a man worth reading.
The Third World Traveler: Lots of good stuff here. I like the quotes that they provide.
TomPaine.com -Home: Sometimes good columnists.
Thomas Paine's Corner: Civil libertarian views from Jason Miller.
truthout, News Politics: One of the finest sites on the web, maintained by author William Rivers Pitt
Unknown News: "We believe in liberty and justice for all, so of course, we oppose many US government policies. ... It means we believe in freedom, as more than merely a cliché."
Vive Le Canada: Progressive Canadian Site
Wayne Madsen Report: Wayne Madsen, investigative journalist - one of the few.
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED.COM: Right wing libertarian Michael Rivero has an interesting mix. I have to admit I visit this site first - even though he is way to the right of me. He supports the 9/11 truth initiative and has some good original articles.
www.oilempire.us: A primary site for September 11, 2001 terrorist attack researchers. Has a good critique of some of the more suspect claims, and a good discussion of conspiracy denial amongst progressive authors.
War Without End: The global war against terror from a British perspective
World Press: News and Views From Around the World - Read newspapers before they appear on the newstands.
World Socialist Web Site: The World Socialist Web Site features daily news and analysis written from a socialist perspective, and commentary on the arts, culture, history, ....
xymphora.blogspot.com/: Sometimes interesting views. He very much misses the picture on 9/11.
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