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Zionism and Biblical prophecy

The ideology of Zionism, which provided the philosophical underpinning for the creation of the State of Israel in 1948, was not initially a religious movement. Whether or not Theodor Herzl was an Atheist, his writings display no interest in religion, … Continue reading

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“We’re Taking Down 7 Countries in 5 Years”: A Regime Change Checklist by Professor Gary Leupp

It’s a five-year plan. We’re going to take down seven countries in five years. We’re going to start with Iraq, then Syria, Lebanon, then Libya, Somalia, Sudan, we’re going to come back and get Iran in five years. Last October … Continue reading

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Hysteria at Herzliy by Patrick J. Buchanan

There is no need for war [with Iran]. Yet, Israelis, neocons, and their agents of influence are trying to whip us into one. Senators who are seeking absolution for having voted to take us into Iraq ought to be confronted … Continue reading

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Lobbying for Armageddon by Sarah Posner

Some influential evangelical leaders are lobbying for an attack on Iran. But it’s not about geopolitics – it’s about bringing about the End Times In a perfect world, a reporter at last week’s press conference with George Bush and Tony … Continue reading

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If Iran is ready to talk, the US must do so unconditionally by Jonathon Steele

It is absurd to demand that Tehran should have made concessions before sitting down with the Americans It is 50 years since the greatest misquotation of the cold war. At a Kremlin reception for western ambassadors in 1956, the Soviet … Continue reading

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Power Makes Men Mad by Dr Patrick Seale

An extraordinary paradox of the current international scene is that the most powerful countries in the world are also the most afraid – and fear has caused them to lose their senses. Globally, the United States has no immediate military … Continue reading

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The Giant’s Daughter – by Uri Avnery

A GERMAN poem tells of the giant’s daughter, who found a peasant plowing his field and brought him home in her handkerchief to show to her father. But the father said gravely: “The peasant is no toy!” and told her to put … Continue reading

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The Iranian Bomb – “Hold Me Back!” – by Uri Avnery

Jewish peace activist, Uri Avnery, sees the development of the Iranian bomb as inevitable.  At the same time, he sees that Israel’s safety is best secured not by attacking Iran, which would be ludicrous, but by solving the Palestinian problem! … Continue reading

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Iranian Democracy – “Between Tel Aviv and Tehran!” – by Uri Avnery

As much as we don’t like Ahmadinejad, he almost certainly did win the Iranian election, and Obama has done well to hold his tongue.  As Avnery points out, we in ‘the West’ really don’t understand Iran, and we really shouldn’t … Continue reading

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