This is a different kind of war that has been raging for the past three years in India and refuses to end. Last week Coca Cola and Pepsi came under a renewed and fierce attack in different States in federal India. "Pesticides in sodas rekindle Indian ire," says Scott Baldauf, Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor. "Coke and Pepsi face bans and government takes heat … [Read more...] about Coke and Pepsi : War On In Indian States

A new poll shows opposition to the Iraq war is growing — with most Americans now opposing it:Sixty percent of Americans oppose the U.S. war in Iraq, the highest number since polling on the subject began with the commencement of the war in March 2003, according to poll results and trends released Wednesday. And a majority of poll respondents said they would support the … [Read more...] about New Polls Says Iraq War Opposition At 60 Percent

In recent hours, prospects for an end to fighting in Lebanon have worsened and agreement at the UN Security Council may not be possible for several days, if not longer. If nothing happens, the war could continue for several weeks. One reason is breathtaking cynicism on the part of Arab States advising Lebanon who have rejected a resolution that was almost complete. They would … [Read more...] about End to fighting in Lebanon further out of sight

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Why this faithful Jew feels like Catholic Legal Theory has a lot to offer. … [Read more...] about Catholic Legal Theory Defended

(click on photo to enlarge) In his article 'How China's secret deals are fuelling war', Stephen Pollard, a senior Fellow at the Centre for the New Europe, Brussels, says the "STORY behind the story in the Middle East today is the proxy war, as Israel, on behalf of the US, takes on Hezbollah, which fights on behalf of Iran and Syria. "Indeed, one can widen it further and … [Read more...] about ‘Proxies For the West versus Militant Islam’

Ned Lamont beat Joe Lieberman. You all know that already. But what does defeat mean for the enemy of the netroots? ********** According to the Hartford Courant, Joe Lieberman conceded at 11:03 pm last night. In his victory speech, Ned Lamont said that "[i]t's time we fixed George Bush's failed foreign policy" -- meaning, of course, Iraq, the war that Lieberman continues to … [Read more...] about The future of Joe Lieberman

Over at The Reaction, The (liberal) Girl Next Door looks at why conspiracy theories abound with Bush in power and what may be changing: The American public is much more receptive to the idea that this administration will do anything, legal or illegal, moral or immoral, right or wrong, to further their ideological goal of concentrating wealth and power. That’s a damn sight … [Read more...] about Tin-foil hats and tiaras: The conspiratorial presidency of George W. Bush

It's clear that if Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman runs as expected as an independent after being defeated yesterday in the primary by anti-war challenger Ned Lamont he icannot count on continued support of some key Democratic party elites. Democratic Leader Harry Reid and DSCC Chair Chuck Schumer have issued this short but blunt statement:“The Democratic voters of … [Read more...] about Reid And Schumer Back Ned Lamont In Statement

Fasten your seat belts and put on your safety helmets. We're all in for a bumpy political ride.... The defeat of Connecticut Joe Lieberman at the hands of anti-war challenger Ned Lamont — and at the keyboards of Democratic left bloggers and activists who worked for Lamont — is bound to have a series of political implications. And some of them quickly. In coming … [Read more...] about Lieberman’s Nationally Watched Loss Will Shake Up Politics

Georgia voters gave controversial Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney a big slap in the face by nixing her re-election bid in a closely watched runoff:Cynthia McKinney, the fiery Georgia congresswoman known for her conspiracy theories about the Sept. 11 attacks and the scuffle she had earlier this year with a U.S. Capitol police officer, lost a runoff election Tuesday for her … [Read more...] about McKinney Is Defeated

Look beyond Connecticut, and things get a bit more complex...or a bit simpler. Reposted from late yesterday. … [Read more...] about What We Learn From Today’s Primaries

Senator Joe Lieberman has conceded defeat in a primary narrowly won by anti-war Democratic challenger Ned Lamont that is likely to have a big impact on the political scene in 2006...and perhaps 2008:Sen. Joe Lieberman has conceded the U.S. Senate primary to challenger Ned Lamont but vowed to petition his way onto the November ballot as an independent... With 89 percent of … [Read more...] about Lieberman Loses, Concedes And Vows Independent Run

Illegal phone tapping is such a nuisance but is a reality in most of the countries. One is by the State...and now by the news hounds. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of intercepting telephone calls at the official residence of Britain's Prince Charles, London police said on Tuesday. The royal correspondent for The News of the World is among the three suspects, the … [Read more...] about Another Earthquake in the British Royal Household?

At this writing, Georgia's controversial Rep. Cynthia McKinney is trailing her challenger in the runoff by a much bigger margin as Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman is trailing his challenger:Early results coming in Tuesday night encouraged Henry C. “Hankâ€? Johnson, the former DeKalb County commissioner who is challenging Rep. Cynthia McKinney in a Democratic race for … [Read more...] about McKinney Trails In Georgia

The latest diagnosis of the root cause of the Mid-East conflict: Both sides fear each other. The latest solution: Get them to stop fearing each other. Gosh, it's so simple! Why didn't I think of it before now? … [Read more...] about New and Novel Breakthroughs

The Hartford Courant:The high and wide spaces of the atrium in the Goodwin Hotel in Hartford were crammed with national and local news reporters milling about with a few dozen Lieberman supporters and operatives, amid bunches of red, white and blue balloons stretching on strings toward the towering columns and arches above them. More than 25 TV cameras on tripods, on three … [Read more...] about Lamont Leads Lieberman In Early Connecticut Primary Returns

The disdain for the United Nations of many American supporters of Israel is misplaced and thoughtless. Without the UN’s help, Israel will not be able to get out of Lebanon for a long time. It is easy to forget that Israel was founded by a UN resolution. Definitively ending challenges to its right to exist will also have to be legalized by UN resolutions. The US created the … [Read more...] about The UN is vital for peace in the Middle East

I assume you know the one I'm talking about. … [Read more...] about All Eyes on the Primary

One of the most fascinating bits of advice to Democrats comes from MSNBC's conservative talk show host Joe Scarborough in a long email to the founder of Daily Kos which is run with his permission. In the first part of it, he talks about his experience as a candidate and bad advice he got about how he could only win if he ran as a moderate. And then he writes this:Fast forward … [Read more...] about Joe Scarborough’s Surprising Advice To Democrats Re Lieberman