Reflexiones sobre la VI Declaración zapatista
Movimiento Libertario Cubano,

* El Movimiento Libertario Cubano (MLC) presenta a consideración y debate colectivo sus reflexiones en torno al pronunciamiento hecho público en julio de 2005 por el EZLN, en el estado de Chiapas, México.
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Scheme to Assassinate Wayne Madsen?
N. Twine,

Is the Bush Cabal So Desperate?
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No Mas Rechazados No al Plan Juárez en Oaxaca
~Bradley,

Today is August 19, 2005 and I am in Oaxaca City, one of the places most visited by tourists in my country. Since last night, the streets have been circled by police of all types; uniformed police, undercover police, military police, police with helmets, wooden batons and gases all to protect the governors from many states in Mexico who were meeting in Oaxaca City.
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Come protest Bush in San Diego!!!
Bruce,

They tried to keep it quiet but couldn't !!!!!!!

FLASH! Several members of the military have e-mailed a DOD internal release to Stacy Taylor on KLSD 1360 this morning that announces Bush's appearance next Tuesday, August 30 at a ceremony on North Island to mark the anniversay of Japan's surrender end of WWII. There are to be 10,000 "invited guests." Gates will open at 6:00 a.m. for "invited guests"; the ceremony will take place at 8:00 a.m. It will be a harborside event so that protestors would be kept far from this location. However, one individual suggested that many people have boats which would be one way to transport protestors and their signs closer to the ceremony. Also, they suggested that the road leading to North Island in Coronado could be a protest location. It is also recommended that protestors carpool as parking in Coronado is scarce and parking laws are enforced. Individual organizations could charter busses to drop them off and pick them back up after the protest.

PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THIS TO YOUR LISTS SO THAT WE CAN HAVE A SOLID TURNOUT TO "WELCOME" BUSH TO SAN DIEGO.

Also: Stop Bush in Los Angeles
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Threat To Chavez's Life
Rob Sewell,

 http://www.marxist.com/Latinam/venezuela-chavez-threat240705.htm

Threat To Chavez’s Life
By Rob Sewell


On Monday, Pat Robertson, founder of the Christian Coalition of America and a former presidential candidate, openly called for the assassination of the Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. “We have the ability to take him [Chavez] out, and I think the time has come that we exercise that ability,” stated Robertson, our devout Christian.

Robertson went on to describe Chavez as a “terrific danger” to the United States and that it was “our duty” to stop Chavez from making Venezuela a “launching pad for communist infiltration and Muslim extremism.”

With the developing revolution in Venezuela, Chavez has emerged as the number one enemy of US imperialism. Over the last four years the US has been behind every attempt to overthrow Chavez, beginning with the April 2002 coup, the bosses’ lockout and then the referendum campaign. The failure of the US-backed opposition has led a section of the Bush Administration to contemplate other means of getting rid of Chavez, namely assassination.

Of course, US officials have denied this, as they have done so in the past. But behind the scenes, they are busy plotting Chavez’s downfall. In 1975, following the Watergate Scandal, congressional committees in the House of Representatives began investigations into the activities of the FBI and CIA. The inquiry disclosed that these bodies had conducted secret operations of all kinds. For instance, despite repeated denials, the CIA had been involved in assassination plots against Castro and other heads of state.

It was also discovered from the investigation that the CIA – with the collusion of a secret Committee of Forty headed by Henry Kissinger – had worked to “destabilise” the Chilean government of Salvador Allende When in 1974 the American ambassador to Chile, David Popper, suggested that the junta was violating human rights, he was rebuffed by Kissinger, who sent a message: “Tell Popper to cut out the political science lectures.”

The Church Committee, in its report on the CIA attempts to assassinate Castro and other foreign leaders, stated that “once methods of coercion and violence are chosen, the probability of loss of life is always present”. It went on to say, “there is, however, a significant difference between a cold-blooded, targeted, intentional killing of an individual foreign leader and other forms of intervening in the affairs of foreign nations.”

In practice, this “difference” was non-existent when it came to defending the interests of American imperialism, especially in Central and Latin America. This was precisely the point blurted out by Robertson. He merely states what the others are thinking.

“You know, I don’t know about this doctrine of assassination, but if he [Chavez] thinks we’re trying to assassinate him, I think that we really ought to go ahead and do it,” Robertson said. “It’s a whole lot cheaper than starting a war... and I don’t think any oil shipments will stop.”

Of course, our evangelist is wrong. The assassination of Chavez would provoke an almighty wave of revolutionary feeling throughout Latin America and beyond. Oil shipments to the USA would be cut immediately and action would be taken against US property on the continent. Venezuela is the fifth largest oil exporter and a major supplier of oil to the United States. The CIA estimates that the USA absorbs almost 59% of Venezuela’s total exports. A cut in the supply would have devastating economic consequences in the States.

Robertson went on to accuse the United States of failing to act when Chavez was briefly overthrown in 2002. “We have the ability to take him out, and I think the time has come that we exercise that ability,” said Robertson. “We don’t need another $200 billion war to get rid of one, you know, strong-arm dictator,” he continued. “It’s a whole lot easier to have some of the covert operatives do the job and then get it over with.”

This blunt language is normally reserved for private conversation amongst the ruling circles of America. Robertson is not simply a nutcase. He was a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 1988 and is a prime force within the Republican Party. He is a close ally of the Bush Administration. Ironically, Robertson has done a service in bringing out clearly the real intentions of American imperialism. It exposes their hypocrisy about “freedom” and “democracy” and reveals the real brutal nature of a system in decline.

In their simple-mindedness these people may believe that killing the man will solve their problems. They are fooling themselves if they do. For behind Chavez are the millions of workers and poor of Venezuela who have risen up and gained dignity in the revolution that is unfolding. Everything must be done to protect Chavez as he embodies the Venezuelan revolution. The best way of doing it is to put an end to the system that has produced the Venezuelan oligarchy, that is Venezuelan capitalism and its imperialist backers.

August 24, 2005




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Conferencia Anual - Un Mundo Más Allá del Cap
spread the word!,

Una Conferencia Anual de Paz Para Crear Uniones Internacionales y Multirraciales 26 de Agosto, 2005 - el Domingo, Agosto 28, 2005.  http://www.CommonUnityPeaceConference.org o  http://www.awbc.lfhniivaaaa.info - Nadie será rechazado por falta de dinero. (A World Beyond Capitalism Conference- No One Will Be Turned Away For Lack of Funds.)
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NBC,CBS, ABC Reject Ad Criticizing Their News
bruce,

Mainstream media again show their unwillingness to address reality
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Extremist Cleric Calls for Chavez Death
RD Skeels,

Right wing extremist cleric Pat Robertson unapologetically calls for the outright assassination of the popular Venezuelan president, who has been elected by a majority of popular vote several times in succession.
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The Degenerate Empire
bruce,

The belief in the American empire – in American cultural, political, social and economic superiority – must also be crushed out somehow. That is the likely next phase...the degenerate stage of empire...
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Do you want to be in a state of constant war
bruce,

This article spells out clearly how the goodwill of the people of the United States is being usurped by whackos who think that by staying in a constant state of war, one is better able to defend oneself against attack.
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Gov's Sharpen Attacks on Oppressed Immigrants
Alex Gould,

On Friday August 12, Arizona governor Bill Richardson, a Democrat, declared a state of emergency in the counties bordering Mexico. On Monday, Janet Napolitano, the Democratic governor of Arizona, declared a similar emergency in her state. The California legislature is debating a similar declaration. Usually associated with disasters such as floods and earthquakes, these state of emergency declarations are being issued to get 3.25 million dollars in federal funds to increase the militarized policing of the US-Mexico border.
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The Judiciary really is getting beyond hope
bruce,

This article just goes to show how TRULY SICK those that are in Government are. What 'dual use' could medicines possibly be? This is just sick.
Federal Judge Fines Voices in the Wilderness $20,000 for Taking Medicine to Iraq
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What Iraq is REALLY about
bruce,

The mainstream media just doesn't mention this at all; what do you think American's would say if someone proposed that the Federal Reserve bank was to be acquired by a foreign power? You saw what happened when the Chinese wanted to buy an oil company. The hypocrisy is so ripe it's rotten.
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Starbuck's Targeted for Grafitti
no one,

The Starbuck's being built on 28th and Broadway was given a clear message from the community yesterday.
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Two Starbucks opening in SD
anarchist,

There are two new starbucks opening in San Diego in regions where there are only independent coffee shops. One in golden hill and one across the street from Clare de Lune's. Does anyone care? Where's the community opposition?
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Cheetah Club,SEC,Angel,and Georgetown U.
Tony Ryals,

To SEC : James Angel,Georgetown University,Aids Penny Stock Fraud

See video infomercial below that
Georgetown University's Dr.James Angel made for a fraudulent penny stock promotion organization called www.ncans.net ,(with Beltway connections), that uses a striptease club, called Cheetah Club,in Las Vegas as its address !! Also see link to the story at bottom of this page,'James Angel :Does Haas School of Business Teach Ethics or Fail Securities ?' ,as well as other links This story is as wide ranging,as is the scam.

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16th WFSY - Chavez once again calls socialism
IDOM,

Bolivarian Revolution
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septemberACTION.org Up and Running!
septemberACTION Collective,

Come to  http://www.septemberACTION.org for the most updated information and resources for the September 23-26 anti-war, global justice, anti-torture people-powered driven mobilization. Here you can find ride boards, housing boards, resource boards, events calendars, articles, links to legal and medical information, and more!
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Radical Film “The Edukators” in S.D. 8/12-18
Mark Gabrish Conlan/Zenger’s Newsmagazine,

“The Edukators,” a great new radical film from Germany, plays Friday, August 12 through Thursday, August 18 at the Ken Cinema, 4061 Adams Avenue in Kensington. Focusing on three young anti-capitalist activists who mind-fuck the rich by breaking into their homes, rearranging their furniture and leaving notes reading, “Your years of plenty are numbered,” the film explores issues of generational conflict and how personal emotions affect people in their political lives. Please call (619) 819-0236 for showtimes and other information.
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Which Democracy?
bruce,

Democracy means people’s power. It means participating in the decisions that affect ones life, as the New Left put it back in the 1960s. It is the vision of popular participation in collective decision making about collective action for a common good.
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Late Night Ramblings from Buenos Aires
Lynn Gonzalez,

26 July 2005
Buenos Aires
2:30 am
for the last 2 hours I've been 'collaging' the red wall...with newspaper clippings. 2 fotos of anti-globalization protesters in clownish


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Solidarity with the EZLN in Coyoacan, Mexico
~Bradley,

Bradley, a Santa Cruz Indymedia journalist in Mexico right now, reports on recent actions and stories from Mexican social struggles

Last month, activists painted a huge red star in Mexico City’s Zocalo to help bring attention to the Red Alert issued by the EZLN. On July 31, 2005, activists in solidarity with the EZLN used a variety of tactics to educate people in downtown Coyoacan, Mexico City about the Sixth Declaration from the Lacandona Jungle and the ongoing Zapatista struggle for land, work, dignity, health, food, education and respect. . . [read more]

July 28, 2005 - Bernardo, Guillermo and Miguel are three of five former Auxiliary Police from Mexico City, Mexico. For 23 days, they have been living in a cloth tent with styrofoam beds in the Zolcalo in front of the office of Governor Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO). In 2000, AMLO declared that the labor conditions for police would improve, that they would receive a fair salary, quality medical service, and that the corruption within the police force would come to an end. . . [read more]

CAFTA - The Last Free Trade Agreement?
lotu5 for sd indymedia,

With the passing of CAFTA in the US by 217 to 215 votes, much has been said about the state of the Free Trade agenda in the past few days. Some analysis of these stories leads to a more complete picture of the significance of CAFTA.
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Mysterious shooting of 2 migrants, Chase suggests "rogue" Minutemen
Chicomozteca,

UPDATE: Two audio reports from Campo, CA on 2005-07-31:
 http://radio.indymedia.org/news/2005/08/6263.php
 http://radio.indymedia.org/news/2005/08/6264.php

Two migrant people were shot under mysterious circumstances last week in the border region where the Minutemen have been patrolling. One was shot in Mexico and one was shot inside the US. While "Mexican authorities" have claimed that "bandits" were behind it, the victims were quick to point out that nothing was stolen from them. This strange circumstance is added to by the fact that these "bandits" used laser scopes to target their victims.

Numerous calls have been made to the sheriff in Campo, CA, but still no investigation is taking place. In addition, James Chase admits to transporting undocumented people, which is a crime, but he is also not having charges pressed against him, unlike the volunteers in Ariznoa who were sent to jail for taking migrants in critical condition to a hospital. Many are saying, "Chase and Co. MUST be investigated". Gente Unida held a press conference on Friday, July 29th to address this issue.

To contact the sheriff, Phone: (619) 478-5378 Fax: (619) 478-9076 or go to:  http://www.sdsheriff.net/rural/substations_campo.html

Click Read More for more comments and corporate news coverage.

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CAFTA passes
www.indymedia.us,

CAFTA passes in the House: 217 to 215

Early Thursday morning, the US House of representatives passes the Central American Trade Agreement by 2 votes, 217 to 215. 15 Democrats voted in favor of the trade agreement, including 3 from Texas: Henry Cuellar, San Antonio/Laredo (28th District): 202-225-1640, Ruben Hinojosa, McAllen (15th District): (202) 225-2531 Solomon Ortiz, Corpus Cristi/Brownsville (27th District): 202-225-7742.

Calls have been made to Punish the CAFTA 15, and Blame the Democrats

Additional coverage: Portland Indymedia and DC Indymedia

Background on CAFTA: CAFTA passes in Guatemala | Stop CAFTA | FTAA IMC | Public Citizen | Indymedia US
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The 9/11 Key to Political Transformation
by W. David Kubiak,

There is now an enormous amount of scholarly evidence and expert testimony that a) clearly demonstrates the official 9/11 story is a sham, and b) supports the millions of New Yorkers who, according to a recent Zogby poll, believe that top US officials "consciously" allowed the attacks to happen and that we desperately need a new investigation now.
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GREATER SUNRISE Timor Sea Justice Campaign
Dez Wildwood, BACK DOOR e-news on East Timor,

Briefing Paper by Timor Sea Justice Campaign (Australia) re signing of a temporary resource sharing agreement between Australia and East Timor covering the Greater Sunrise gas field.
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septemberACTION.org : September mobilization
septemberACTION Collective,

Announcing septemberACTION.org : Your portal for actions and logistics for September 23 - 26 in Washington, DC and beyond
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NIFC Statement on Provo Surrender
NIFC,

THE NATIONAL IRISH FREEDOM COMMITTEE

STATEMENT ON PROVO SURRENDER, JULY 28, 2005
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Argentina, JUJUY: Resistir para existir!
Red Latina sin fronteras,

Al grito "El patrimonio somos nosotros" cientos de pobladores de la ciudad de Humahuaca, al igual que semanas atrás en Tilcara; salen a las calles a defender sus derechos esenciales como pueblos originarios: Justicia, Tierra y Libertad!Solidaridad sin fronteras con los pueblos en lucha!
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