Category Archives: empire

Reining in the revolution | SocialistWorker.org

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

BOMBS and bribes, promises and threats. That’s Barack Obama’s formula for derailing the revolutions in the Arab world and keeping the region under U.S. domination. Of course, the president didn’t put it that way in his May 19 speech at … Continue reading →

Posted in democrats, empire, middle east, obama, revolts of 2011

Rabindranath Tagore Rejects His Knighthood – 1919

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

Celebrations of Rabindranath Tagore’s 150th birth anniversary are ongoing all over the world.  I’ve always been moved by Tagore’s literary work, which is well worth the read despite being canonical.  But I wanted to share here his powerful letter to … Continue reading →

Posted in empire, india, Rabindranath Tagore, writers

Royal Parasites | Sherry Wolf

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

For everyone who feels the “royal wedding” is a bunch of baloney… ———- “These periodic performances of fairytale feudalism are actually modern concoctions to bolster the waning fortunes and spirits of an empire lost (U.S. Congress, take note). According to … Continue reading →

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The India Cables : ‘Cash for votes a way of political life in South India’ | The Hindu

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

    This article is a deep indictment of “the world’s biggest democracy.”  But it also presents a question.  To what extent can the WikiLeaks cables be used as a reliable source for outing inconsistencies within India?  I think we … Continue reading →

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The India Cables from WikiLeaks | The Hindu

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

If you’re interested in what’s going on with India and the US nowadays, definitely follow this series in The Hindu.  The explanation of the editor, N. Ram, on how The Hindu got the cables is itself pretty fascinating, –PJ —————- … Continue reading →

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The White House Hardens Its Tone on Egypt – WSJ.com

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

So predictable!  Once people gather together on the streets in the tens of thousands, clearly and openly demanding democratic rights and facing down riot police and military weaponry, the US Government starts to make noises about how it, too, stands … Continue reading →

Posted in egypt, empire, revolts of 2011

The Domino effect: Pan-Arab unrest << Al Jazeera English

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

The Domino effect: Pan-Arab unrest 29 January 2011 | Al-Jazeera English http://www.vuvox.com/collage_express/collage.swf?collageID=036a7894eb

Posted in empire, middle east, revolts of 2011

India for Sale

Posted on November 16, 2010 by

India for Sale Pranav Jani | SocialistWorker.org 16 November 2010 “WITHIN THE span of a few days in India, Barack Obama accomplished two important objectives for the U.S. ruling class: (1) opening up India even further as a market for … Continue reading →

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Tariq Ali on Obama’s Wars

Posted on November 3, 2010 by

All I can think of upon hearing about the Republicans’ bloodbath victories is how the Democrats paved the way for them.  So I’m posting this video today.  It’ll also help us in India for Obama’s visit next week — which … Continue reading →

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Obama on al-Arabiya TV (full text)

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/26/obama-al-arabiya-intervie_n_161127.htmlInterview with Hisham Melhem Obama: “I do think that it is impossible for us to think only in terms of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and not think in terms of what’s happening with Syria or Iran or Lebanon or Afghanistan and … Continue reading →

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