Given recent articles and books on the Bolshevik Revolution, which began Oct. 24, 1917 (Julian), it’s a struggle on the level of ideas that continues well into the 21st century, says John Wight.
Revisiting the October Revolution
Category: Commentary
Craig Murray: Who Are the Terrorists?
In 1985, the U.K. backed apartheid South Africa and said the African National Congress were terrorists. Now they back apartheid Israel and say Hamas and Hezbollah are terrorists. The state can be wrong.
‘Abducted’ Is Not the Word for Israeli Soldiers
“The double standard should be glaring” — Jonathan Cook on why the AP and other media outlets are making no effort to find out how many of the Israelis held in Gaza are, in fact, soldiers.
War & the Constitution
Congress has not declared war on Iran; nor has it authorized the use of U.S. military forces against it, writes Andrew P. Napolitano. Yet the White House says it is sending around 100 troops to Israel.
Craig Murray: A Very Peculiar Triumph
PACE’s designation of Julian Assange as a political prisoner was the only part of the European Council’s resolution on which the Atlanticists even attempted to mount a rearguard action.
Assange’s Measure of Justice From the Council of Europe
Marjorie Cohn reports on the Parliamentary Assembly’s “political prisoner” resolution, including its alarm that the C.I.A. “was allegedly planning to poison or even assassinate” the WikiLeaks publisher.
Neocons Circling Trump Campaign
Neocons maneuver through the shifting sands of power in Washington to make sure no matter who wins, they remain in charge, writes Daniel McAdams.
AS`AD AbuKHALIL: Lebanon vs Israeli Savagery
Hezbollah has so far focused on military targets and deliberately avoided civilians. This could soon change if Israel continues to slaughter innocent people.
An Egregious Misreading
Lawrence Davidson on New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman’s repetition of Israeli propaganda about Oct. 7.
Ex-UN Peacekeeper: Israel Wants UNIFIL Out
“The pattern of intimidation may get worse” — retired Irish officer Kevin McDonald shares his insights into Israeli tactics with Mick Hall as IDF attacks on U.N. positions in south Lebanon continue.