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“Bombing “Civilians: A Twentieth Century History” On the 65th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ten academics from Japan, the United States and Europe compiled a book of moral outrage, edited by Marilyn Young, professor of history, New York University and Yuki Tanaka, professor of history, Hiroshima City University. Essays with new material from U.S., German, Japanese and Soviet governments archives. How, why air power and strategic bombing became the “special language” of U.S. political elites, since World War II in 1945 chosen as the only way to “communicate” with whatever nation is considered the enemy.
An occupation by any other name
50,000 remaining combat troops
4,500 special forces 3,000 troops from Ft. Hood 7,000 armed contractors
Total : 64,500 ARMED FORCES
—from Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR).“Weekly Roundup.”10 September 2010
Targeted Kill Lists
Obama has authorized CIA and military Kill-Lists say The Center for Constitutional Rights and the American Civil Liberties Union. They have filed a lawsuit challenging a scheme that requires lawyers to seek the government’s permission to represent individuals that same government intends to kill. Their argument is that the executive branch cannot claim the extraordinary power to unilaterally deem people terrorists and authorize their killing off the battlefield in foreign countries without any fair process or oversight.
—ccrjustice.org and aclu.org
Warning: Foreign Agents Posing as FBI
The Arab-American Committee (ADC) expresses grave concern over allegations that Israeli Intelligence agents posing as U.S. Federal Agents, are target- ing Arab and Muslim Americans. If you or anyone you know is contacted and has concerns about legitimacy, contact: ADC Research Institute (ADC-RI)
www.adc.org,
phone: 202-244-2990
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