Everywhere on the news, we hear about how the late Senator John McCain is a hero and a patriot, someone who rises above partisan bickering, an independent thinker, a maverick - someone who put country above politics. The embodiment of "decency" from a "bygone" era... It is truly amazing how I hear this from across the political spectrum, Republics, Democrats ... and from … [Read more...] about McCain a U.S. National Hero?
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Rebels Enter Tripoli
It appears that the Rebels have entered Tripoli yesterday without much resistance, although pockets of intense fighting continue to exist. The WSJ reported world reaction as follows: U.S. President Barack Obama: "The people of Libya are showing that the universal pursuit of dignity and freedom is far stronger than the iron fist of a dictator. The surest way for the bloodshed … [Read more...] about Rebels Enter Tripoli
Russia Today: Sending arms to Libyan rebels is illegal, Western media falsifying reporting
Russia Today interviews Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya, a researcher at Center for Research for Globalization, about the illegal arming of Libyan rebels. Nazemroaya also tells first hand account of Reuters reporter lying about meeting rebel leaders to give false impression of support by the population in Tripoli. … [Read more...] about Russia Today: Sending arms to Libyan rebels is illegal, Western media falsifying reporting
Russia Today: Gadhafi wanted gold for oil, not printed money
According to the below Russia Today segment, Gadhafi was trying to mobilize the oil-exporting nations to accept only gold dinars as payment - not printed money. … [Read more...] about Russia Today: Gadhafi wanted gold for oil, not printed money