We must not turn away. We must decry the terrible war and blockade. Doing so may help spare the lives of at least some of Yemen’s children. The opportunity to resist this massacre of the innocents rests with us.
The New York Times is well-suited to provide citizens with essential information during times of crisis for three reasons: 1) It effectively prepares readers beforehand through in-depth coverage of developing situations; 2) It thoroughly and accurately reports on crises as they unfold; and 3) It continues coverage afterwards to keep readers updated and ensure reporting accuracy. Additionally, the NYT has adapted to its audience's needs through improvements to its website and use of social media.
The New York Times is well-suited to provide citizens with essential information during times of crisis for three key reasons: 1) It effectively prepares readers beforehand through in-depth coverage of developing situations; 2) It thoroughly and accurately reports on crises as they unfold; and 3) It continues coverage afterwards to keep readers updated and ensure reporting accuracy. Additionally, the NYT has adapted to its audience's needs through improvements to its website and use of social media.
The document discusses the causes and impacts of the Great Depression in the United States. It identifies speculative investing, bank failures, overproduction, and reduced consumer spending as key causes. In response, President Hoover took a conservative approach through loans to businesses, while President Roosevelt promised a "New Deal." Ordinary Americans endured high unemployment, poverty, malnutrition, and migration during the economic crisis of the 1930s.
This document provides an overview of the Great Depression including its causes, impact, and the responses from Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt. It discusses that the Depression was caused by declining farm prices, overproduction, stock market crash, and tightening of credit. This led to widespread unemployment, lower incomes, and many lost their farms. President Hoover was slow to respond while President Roosevelt introduced the New Deal programs to provide relief, recovery, and reform through initiatives like the CCC, FERA, AAA, and NRA. The Great Depression had major social and economic consequences but Roosevelt's policies are credited with ending the crisis.
The document discusses several key topics related to the Great Depression:
1. The agricultural crisis in the 1920s due to overproduction which drove down crop prices. This hurt many farmers.
2. President Hoover's response which emphasized individualism and temporary support, believing the economy would fix itself. This approach was seen as insensitive.
3. The stock market crash of 1929 and worsening economy, with unemployment rising to 25% by 1933 and thousands of bank closures.
4. FDR's election in 1932 on promises of a "New Deal" and bold experimentation to address the crisis.
The document provides background information on the Great Depression and the stock market crash of 1929. It discusses key terms, events, and policies related to this period in American history. Specifically, it outlines the Republican philosophies of the 1920s, how speculation and buying on margin contributed to the stock market crash, and the impact of the crash in causing bank failures and mass unemployment. It also summarizes New Deal programs and policies enacted under President Franklin D. Roosevelt to provide relief, reform the economy, and promote recovery from the Depression.
As you have done to Israel - A study of US policy towards Israel, its judgement for its actions, God proving his shadow over Isreal and His signature by defending it till now
Armed conflicts have severe consequences for human rights and society. They often result in direct violence that claims millions of lives, especially of women and children. Conflicts also lead to widespread displacement of populations, leaving many as refugees. Additionally, conflicts are associated with increased sexual violence and exposure to HIV. Beyond physical impacts, conflicts also have psychological impacts and undermine family and social structures. Overall, armed conflicts violate human rights, destroy economies and infrastructure, and can promote a culture of violence.
The New York Times is well-suited to provide citizens with essential information during times of crisis for three reasons: 1) It effectively prepares readers beforehand through in-depth coverage of developing situations; 2) It thoroughly and accurately reports on crises as they unfold; and 3) It continues coverage afterwards to keep readers updated and ensure reporting accuracy. Additionally, the NYT has adapted to its audience's needs through improvements to its website and use of social media.
The New York Times is well-suited to provide citizens with essential information during times of crisis for three key reasons: 1) It effectively prepares readers beforehand through in-depth coverage of developing situations; 2) It thoroughly and accurately reports on crises as they unfold; and 3) It continues coverage afterwards to keep readers updated and ensure reporting accuracy. Additionally, the NYT has adapted to its audience's needs through improvements to its website and use of social media.
The document discusses the causes and impacts of the Great Depression in the United States. It identifies speculative investing, bank failures, overproduction, and reduced consumer spending as key causes. In response, President Hoover took a conservative approach through loans to businesses, while President Roosevelt promised a "New Deal." Ordinary Americans endured high unemployment, poverty, malnutrition, and migration during the economic crisis of the 1930s.
This document provides an overview of the Great Depression including its causes, impact, and the responses from Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt. It discusses that the Depression was caused by declining farm prices, overproduction, stock market crash, and tightening of credit. This led to widespread unemployment, lower incomes, and many lost their farms. President Hoover was slow to respond while President Roosevelt introduced the New Deal programs to provide relief, recovery, and reform through initiatives like the CCC, FERA, AAA, and NRA. The Great Depression had major social and economic consequences but Roosevelt's policies are credited with ending the crisis.
The document discusses several key topics related to the Great Depression:
1. The agricultural crisis in the 1920s due to overproduction which drove down crop prices. This hurt many farmers.
2. President Hoover's response which emphasized individualism and temporary support, believing the economy would fix itself. This approach was seen as insensitive.
3. The stock market crash of 1929 and worsening economy, with unemployment rising to 25% by 1933 and thousands of bank closures.
4. FDR's election in 1932 on promises of a "New Deal" and bold experimentation to address the crisis.
The document provides background information on the Great Depression and the stock market crash of 1929. It discusses key terms, events, and policies related to this period in American history. Specifically, it outlines the Republican philosophies of the 1920s, how speculation and buying on margin contributed to the stock market crash, and the impact of the crash in causing bank failures and mass unemployment. It also summarizes New Deal programs and policies enacted under President Franklin D. Roosevelt to provide relief, reform the economy, and promote recovery from the Depression.
As you have done to Israel - A study of US policy towards Israel, its judgement for its actions, God proving his shadow over Isreal and His signature by defending it till now
Armed conflicts have severe consequences for human rights and society. They often result in direct violence that claims millions of lives, especially of women and children. Conflicts also lead to widespread displacement of populations, leaving many as refugees. Additionally, conflicts are associated with increased sexual violence and exposure to HIV. Beyond physical impacts, conflicts also have psychological impacts and undermine family and social structures. Overall, armed conflicts violate human rights, destroy economies and infrastructure, and can promote a culture of violence.
The Great Depression had a devastating impact on the US economy and society in the 1930s:
- Unemployment rose to over 25% of the workforce, with some cities seeing rates as high as 40%. Over 15 million Americans were unemployed.
- Many banks failed between 1929-1933, with over 10,000 closing and wiping out the savings of millions.
- Industrial production was cut in half, with auto production falling from 4.5 million vehicles in 1929 to 1.1 million in 1933.
- Prolonged drought led to massive dust storms in the Midwest, displacing many farmers and further worsening the economic conditions.
How history of International Relations affect our everyday livesMarvin Njau
The study of history of international relations affects our daily lives in several ways:
1) It helps us avoid repeating the mistakes of the past that led to wars and conflicts, such as poor relations between countries that contributed to World Wars 1 and 2.
2) It has made countries more conscious of maintaining peaceful relations with other nations and recognizing interdependence, leading to cooperation through bodies like the UN.
3) However, some issues like terrorism persist due to failures of international relations and poor response, as seen with the rise of groups like Al-Qaeda in response to issues in Iraq.
4) Examining history has moved the world towards greater humanitarianism, with the UN and other groups providing aid, and countries
The Venezuelan President visited Fidel Castro in Cuba to greet him personally, as he had promised on Castro's 88th birthday. Castro congratulated the President for Venezuela's extraordinary solidarity with Gaza, including sending planeloads of aid for the victims of Israel's attacks. Castro praised the Venezuelan government and people's exemplary behavior in helping Palestine during their tragedy, despite Venezuela also facing hardship from imperialist measures.
The document discusses US interventions overseas that often begin as humanitarian efforts but end up lasting much longer and costing more than initially estimated. It provides examples of interventions in Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya that were presented as limited humanitarian or counterterrorism missions but evolved into prolonged wars. The document also examines why the US continues these interventions, arguing it is largely due to fears of terrorist attacks on American soil and a view that perpetual warfare overseas prevents attacks at home. It notes rising anti-Western sentiment and terrorism as unintended consequences of US interventionism.
President Bush utilized several formal presidential powers after the 2001 terrorist attacks, including declaring war through Congress and taking charge of military strategies and decisions. He devoted the rest of his presidency to ensuring national security and rebuilding Iraq and Afghanistan. While some criticized his use of media, Bush addressed the nation through formal addresses and did not lash out on social media.
Globalization of the World after the terrorists attack on 9/11. Focus on not only the economic and political impact but also on a social-cultural scale.
This presentation informing about great depression 1929. Telling us reasons of great depression, what happen in this processand How to find a solution for the crisis?
The document discusses the changes that occurred in America after 9/11, including changes to domestic and foreign policy under Bush and Obama. It examines the official and unofficial explanations for the 9/11 attacks. It also analyzes the US response, including the creation of the 9/11 Commission, changes to government agencies, and the wars launched in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The document discusses the causes and impact of the Great Depression. It began in 1929 with the stock market crash in the US and spread worldwide. Key causes included inequality, high tariffs, monetary policy failures, and overproduction. Farmers and workers were greatly impacted as incomes fell sharply. The depression lasted until the early 1940s and was the longest and deepest economic downturn of the 20th century.
This document summarizes John Perkins' book "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man" and the role of economic hit men. It discusses how economic hit men coerce developing countries into large loans for infrastructure projects from organizations like the World Bank, saddling them with debt to control their resources and maintain loyalty to the United States. Leaders who refuse this system, like Jaime Roldos and Omar Torrijos, are often assassinated. The document also provides biographical details about John Perkins and the success of his book.
The Great Depression was caused by a combination of factors in the late 1920s and early 1930s, including unchecked speculation on credit, poor government policies, and a weak global economy recovering from World War I. The stock market crash of 1929 greatly exacerbated the economic crisis. As banks collapsed and millions lost their jobs, poverty and homelessness spread rapidly across the US. In response, President Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced his New Deal programs in the 1930s, which focused on relief, recovery, and reform through massive public works projects, the establishment of social security and financial regulations, and other initiatives aimed at revitalizing the economy. However, the Great Depression was not fully reversed until American involvement in World War II boosted industrial production.
The Great Depression had a significant negative impact on the United States economy and American families in the 1930s. It was caused by high debt from World War I and the stock market crash of 1929. Millions of Americans lost their jobs and homes as unemployment rose sharply. Families struggled to afford food and many relied on free food programs. The farming industry was also severely damaged during this difficult time in American history.
The document discusses the causes and effects of the Great Depression in the United States. It identifies several key events that contributed to the Depression, including the Stock Market Crash of 1929, the Dust Bowl droughts of the 1930s, and the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930. The Depression had widespread social and economic impacts across the US, including unemployment, homelessness, poverty, and the establishment of shantytowns known as "Hoovervilles." President Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced several relief programs as part of the New Deal in an effort to revive the economy and provide welfare.
The document describes how the stock market crash of 1929 led to a ripple effect that greatly exacerbated the Great Depression. It explains that risky loans hurt banks, businesses could no longer pay back loans when stocks fell, and consumers also could not repay loans. This led to bank runs and failures as unpaid loans accumulated. Savings were wiped out, businesses cut production, unemployment rose sharply, and poverty spread widely across America.
Tracking the Birth Pains Wars & Rumors of Wars 2015 Ed.Beth Frisby
There are currently over 50 armed conflicts happening globally. Over 100,000 deaths have occurred in 2015 alone from warfare. The document focuses on 6 specific ongoing wars - in Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Syria, South Sudan, and Yemen. It notes the death tolls, participants, and status of each conflict. It also mentions rumors circulating online that increased geopolitical tensions could lead to World War III, as tensions rise between countries like Russia and Turkey in Syria. The document suggests these "wars and rumors of wars" may be a sign that troubling times are ahead based on a biblical prophecy.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Chronology of the 4th Generation War Against Venezuela
The US Government is waging war on Venezuela - not your typical, traditional war, but a modern, asymmetric - 4th Generation War - against President Chávez and the Bolivarian Revolution. Below is a presentation I created regarding the pattern and escalation of US Government aggression against Venezuela, with clear quotes and cites as evidence to back up this claim.
OBJECTIVE
Relate Chávez with:
*Drug trafficking
*Terrorism
*A Dictatorship
*An Arms Race
*Money Laundering
*A Threat Against Regional Security
Actions
2002-2006
*The coup d’etat against Chávez in 2002
*The “lockout” and economic sabotage from December 2002 to February 2003
*The “guarimbas” of 2004
*The Recall Referendum of 2004
*Electoral Intervention in 2005 and 2006
*An increase in US military presence in the region during 2006-2007
Change in Strategy
-After the victory of President Chávez in the recall referendum of 2004, the US toughened its position towards Venezuela increased its public hostility and aggression against the Venezuelan government.
-January 2005: “Hugo Chávez is a negative force in the region.” -Condoleezza Rice
-March 2005: “Venezuela is one of the most unstable and dangerous ‘hot spots’ in Latin America.” -Porter Goss, ex-Director of the CIA
-March 2005: “Venezuela is starting a dangerous arms race that threatens regional security.” -Donald Rumsfeld, ex-Secretary of Defense
-March 2005: “I am concerned about Venezuela’s influence in the area of responsibility...SOUTHCOM supports the position of the Joint Chiefs to maintain ‘military to military’ contact with the Venezuelan military…we need an inter-agency focus to deal with Venezuela.” -General Bantz Craddock, ex-Commander of SOUTHCOM
-July 2005: “Cuba and Venezuela are promoting instability in Latin America…There is no doubt that President Chávez is funding radical forces in Bolivia.” -Rogelio Pardo-Maurer, Assistant Sub-Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere
-July 2005: “Venezuela and Cuba are promoting radicalism in the region...Venezuela is trying to undermine the democratic governments in the region to impede CAFTA.” -Donald Rumsfeld, ex-Secretary of Defense
-August 2005: “Venezuelan territory is a safe haven for Colombian terrorists.” -Tom Casey, spokesperson for the Department of State
-September 2005: “The problem of working with President Chávez is serious and continuous, as it is in other parts of the relationship.” -John Walters, Director of the National Policy Office for Drug Control.
-November 2005: “The assault on democratic institutions in Venezuela continues and the system is in serious danger.” -Thomas Shannon, Sub-secretary of State
Escalation in Aggression 2006
The War Machine
-2 February 2006: “Presidente Chávez continues to use his control to repress the opposition, reduce freedom of the press and restrict democracy….it’s a threat.” -John Negroponte, ex-Director of National Intelligence
-2 February 2006: “We have Chávez in Venezuela with a lot of money from oil. He is a person who was elected legally, just like Adolf Hitler...” - Donald Rumsfeld, ex-Secretary of Defense
Connection with Terrorism
-16 March 2006: “In Venezuela, a demogoge full of oil money is undermining democracy and trying to destabilize the region.” -George W. Bush
-June 2006: “Venezuela’s cooperation in the international campaign against terrorism continues to be insignificant...It’s not clear to what point the Venezuelan government offered material support to Colombian terrorists.” - Annual Report on Terrorism, Department of State
Increase in Military Presence
-March-July 2006: The US military engages in four major exercises off the coast of Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea, with support from NATO, and based at the US air force base in Curaça
This document provides an overview and contents of the book "Rogue State: A Guide to the World's Only Superpower" by William Blum. It discusses how the book examines US foreign policy and interventions around the world since 1945. It also includes quotes from reviews of the book praising its examination of little known facts about US actions abroad. The document then provides an author's foreword discussing the events of 9/11 and the subsequent US bombing of Afghanistan, questioning how many civilian lives were lost compared to the terrorist attacks. It raises issues around perceptions of terrorism and retaliation.
My article published in Eurasia Review yesterday (March 9, 2013) has thrown some lights on how we are suffering in the world that is both leaderless and defenseless. It also gives some evidences and few suggestions that can help us to manage with.
This presentation summarizes the history of the United States from the late 19th century to the present day. It discusses the industrialization of the US economy in the late 19th century, the emergence of big business, and the growth of child labor. It then covers major events like the Great Depression, World Wars I and II, the civil rights movement, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The presentation concludes with the election of Barack Obama as the first African American US president.
This presentation summarizes the history of the United States from the post-Civil War industrialization period through today. It covers major economic, social and political developments including the rise of big business in the late 19th century, women's suffrage, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, 9/11 and the election of Barack Obama. Key inventions and individuals like Edison, Bell and Roosevelt are also mentioned. The presentation utilizes bullet points and quotes to highlight major events in each time period.
This presentation summarizes the history of the United States from the late 19th century to the present day. It discusses the industrialization of the US economy following the Civil War, the emergence of big business, and the growth of child labor. Key events included American involvement in World Wars I and II, the Great Depression, the Cold War, the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The first African American president, Barack Obama, was elected in 2008.
The Great Depression had a devastating impact on the US economy and society in the 1930s:
- Unemployment rose to over 25% of the workforce, with some cities seeing rates as high as 40%. Over 15 million Americans were unemployed.
- Many banks failed between 1929-1933, with over 10,000 closing and wiping out the savings of millions.
- Industrial production was cut in half, with auto production falling from 4.5 million vehicles in 1929 to 1.1 million in 1933.
- Prolonged drought led to massive dust storms in the Midwest, displacing many farmers and further worsening the economic conditions.
How history of International Relations affect our everyday livesMarvin Njau
The study of history of international relations affects our daily lives in several ways:
1) It helps us avoid repeating the mistakes of the past that led to wars and conflicts, such as poor relations between countries that contributed to World Wars 1 and 2.
2) It has made countries more conscious of maintaining peaceful relations with other nations and recognizing interdependence, leading to cooperation through bodies like the UN.
3) However, some issues like terrorism persist due to failures of international relations and poor response, as seen with the rise of groups like Al-Qaeda in response to issues in Iraq.
4) Examining history has moved the world towards greater humanitarianism, with the UN and other groups providing aid, and countries
The Venezuelan President visited Fidel Castro in Cuba to greet him personally, as he had promised on Castro's 88th birthday. Castro congratulated the President for Venezuela's extraordinary solidarity with Gaza, including sending planeloads of aid for the victims of Israel's attacks. Castro praised the Venezuelan government and people's exemplary behavior in helping Palestine during their tragedy, despite Venezuela also facing hardship from imperialist measures.
The document discusses US interventions overseas that often begin as humanitarian efforts but end up lasting much longer and costing more than initially estimated. It provides examples of interventions in Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya that were presented as limited humanitarian or counterterrorism missions but evolved into prolonged wars. The document also examines why the US continues these interventions, arguing it is largely due to fears of terrorist attacks on American soil and a view that perpetual warfare overseas prevents attacks at home. It notes rising anti-Western sentiment and terrorism as unintended consequences of US interventionism.
President Bush utilized several formal presidential powers after the 2001 terrorist attacks, including declaring war through Congress and taking charge of military strategies and decisions. He devoted the rest of his presidency to ensuring national security and rebuilding Iraq and Afghanistan. While some criticized his use of media, Bush addressed the nation through formal addresses and did not lash out on social media.
Globalization of the World after the terrorists attack on 9/11. Focus on not only the economic and political impact but also on a social-cultural scale.
This presentation informing about great depression 1929. Telling us reasons of great depression, what happen in this processand How to find a solution for the crisis?
The document discusses the changes that occurred in America after 9/11, including changes to domestic and foreign policy under Bush and Obama. It examines the official and unofficial explanations for the 9/11 attacks. It also analyzes the US response, including the creation of the 9/11 Commission, changes to government agencies, and the wars launched in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The document discusses the causes and impact of the Great Depression. It began in 1929 with the stock market crash in the US and spread worldwide. Key causes included inequality, high tariffs, monetary policy failures, and overproduction. Farmers and workers were greatly impacted as incomes fell sharply. The depression lasted until the early 1940s and was the longest and deepest economic downturn of the 20th century.
This document summarizes John Perkins' book "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man" and the role of economic hit men. It discusses how economic hit men coerce developing countries into large loans for infrastructure projects from organizations like the World Bank, saddling them with debt to control their resources and maintain loyalty to the United States. Leaders who refuse this system, like Jaime Roldos and Omar Torrijos, are often assassinated. The document also provides biographical details about John Perkins and the success of his book.
The Great Depression was caused by a combination of factors in the late 1920s and early 1930s, including unchecked speculation on credit, poor government policies, and a weak global economy recovering from World War I. The stock market crash of 1929 greatly exacerbated the economic crisis. As banks collapsed and millions lost their jobs, poverty and homelessness spread rapidly across the US. In response, President Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced his New Deal programs in the 1930s, which focused on relief, recovery, and reform through massive public works projects, the establishment of social security and financial regulations, and other initiatives aimed at revitalizing the economy. However, the Great Depression was not fully reversed until American involvement in World War II boosted industrial production.
The Great Depression had a significant negative impact on the United States economy and American families in the 1930s. It was caused by high debt from World War I and the stock market crash of 1929. Millions of Americans lost their jobs and homes as unemployment rose sharply. Families struggled to afford food and many relied on free food programs. The farming industry was also severely damaged during this difficult time in American history.
The document discusses the causes and effects of the Great Depression in the United States. It identifies several key events that contributed to the Depression, including the Stock Market Crash of 1929, the Dust Bowl droughts of the 1930s, and the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930. The Depression had widespread social and economic impacts across the US, including unemployment, homelessness, poverty, and the establishment of shantytowns known as "Hoovervilles." President Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced several relief programs as part of the New Deal in an effort to revive the economy and provide welfare.
The document describes how the stock market crash of 1929 led to a ripple effect that greatly exacerbated the Great Depression. It explains that risky loans hurt banks, businesses could no longer pay back loans when stocks fell, and consumers also could not repay loans. This led to bank runs and failures as unpaid loans accumulated. Savings were wiped out, businesses cut production, unemployment rose sharply, and poverty spread widely across America.
Tracking the Birth Pains Wars & Rumors of Wars 2015 Ed.Beth Frisby
There are currently over 50 armed conflicts happening globally. Over 100,000 deaths have occurred in 2015 alone from warfare. The document focuses on 6 specific ongoing wars - in Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Syria, South Sudan, and Yemen. It notes the death tolls, participants, and status of each conflict. It also mentions rumors circulating online that increased geopolitical tensions could lead to World War III, as tensions rise between countries like Russia and Turkey in Syria. The document suggests these "wars and rumors of wars" may be a sign that troubling times are ahead based on a biblical prophecy.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Chronology of the 4th Generation War Against Venezuela
The US Government is waging war on Venezuela - not your typical, traditional war, but a modern, asymmetric - 4th Generation War - against President Chávez and the Bolivarian Revolution. Below is a presentation I created regarding the pattern and escalation of US Government aggression against Venezuela, with clear quotes and cites as evidence to back up this claim.
OBJECTIVE
Relate Chávez with:
*Drug trafficking
*Terrorism
*A Dictatorship
*An Arms Race
*Money Laundering
*A Threat Against Regional Security
Actions
2002-2006
*The coup d’etat against Chávez in 2002
*The “lockout” and economic sabotage from December 2002 to February 2003
*The “guarimbas” of 2004
*The Recall Referendum of 2004
*Electoral Intervention in 2005 and 2006
*An increase in US military presence in the region during 2006-2007
Change in Strategy
-After the victory of President Chávez in the recall referendum of 2004, the US toughened its position towards Venezuela increased its public hostility and aggression against the Venezuelan government.
-January 2005: “Hugo Chávez is a negative force in the region.” -Condoleezza Rice
-March 2005: “Venezuela is one of the most unstable and dangerous ‘hot spots’ in Latin America.” -Porter Goss, ex-Director of the CIA
-March 2005: “Venezuela is starting a dangerous arms race that threatens regional security.” -Donald Rumsfeld, ex-Secretary of Defense
-March 2005: “I am concerned about Venezuela’s influence in the area of responsibility...SOUTHCOM supports the position of the Joint Chiefs to maintain ‘military to military’ contact with the Venezuelan military…we need an inter-agency focus to deal with Venezuela.” -General Bantz Craddock, ex-Commander of SOUTHCOM
-July 2005: “Cuba and Venezuela are promoting instability in Latin America…There is no doubt that President Chávez is funding radical forces in Bolivia.” -Rogelio Pardo-Maurer, Assistant Sub-Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere
-July 2005: “Venezuela and Cuba are promoting radicalism in the region...Venezuela is trying to undermine the democratic governments in the region to impede CAFTA.” -Donald Rumsfeld, ex-Secretary of Defense
-August 2005: “Venezuelan territory is a safe haven for Colombian terrorists.” -Tom Casey, spokesperson for the Department of State
-September 2005: “The problem of working with President Chávez is serious and continuous, as it is in other parts of the relationship.” -John Walters, Director of the National Policy Office for Drug Control.
-November 2005: “The assault on democratic institutions in Venezuela continues and the system is in serious danger.” -Thomas Shannon, Sub-secretary of State
Escalation in Aggression 2006
The War Machine
-2 February 2006: “Presidente Chávez continues to use his control to repress the opposition, reduce freedom of the press and restrict democracy….it’s a threat.” -John Negroponte, ex-Director of National Intelligence
-2 February 2006: “We have Chávez in Venezuela with a lot of money from oil. He is a person who was elected legally, just like Adolf Hitler...” - Donald Rumsfeld, ex-Secretary of Defense
Connection with Terrorism
-16 March 2006: “In Venezuela, a demogoge full of oil money is undermining democracy and trying to destabilize the region.” -George W. Bush
-June 2006: “Venezuela’s cooperation in the international campaign against terrorism continues to be insignificant...It’s not clear to what point the Venezuelan government offered material support to Colombian terrorists.” - Annual Report on Terrorism, Department of State
Increase in Military Presence
-March-July 2006: The US military engages in four major exercises off the coast of Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea, with support from NATO, and based at the US air force base in Curaça
This document provides an overview and contents of the book "Rogue State: A Guide to the World's Only Superpower" by William Blum. It discusses how the book examines US foreign policy and interventions around the world since 1945. It also includes quotes from reviews of the book praising its examination of little known facts about US actions abroad. The document then provides an author's foreword discussing the events of 9/11 and the subsequent US bombing of Afghanistan, questioning how many civilian lives were lost compared to the terrorist attacks. It raises issues around perceptions of terrorism and retaliation.
My article published in Eurasia Review yesterday (March 9, 2013) has thrown some lights on how we are suffering in the world that is both leaderless and defenseless. It also gives some evidences and few suggestions that can help us to manage with.
This presentation summarizes the history of the United States from the late 19th century to the present day. It discusses the industrialization of the US economy in the late 19th century, the emergence of big business, and the growth of child labor. It then covers major events like the Great Depression, World Wars I and II, the civil rights movement, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The presentation concludes with the election of Barack Obama as the first African American US president.
This presentation summarizes the history of the United States from the post-Civil War industrialization period through today. It covers major economic, social and political developments including the rise of big business in the late 19th century, women's suffrage, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, 9/11 and the election of Barack Obama. Key inventions and individuals like Edison, Bell and Roosevelt are also mentioned. The presentation utilizes bullet points and quotes to highlight major events in each time period.
This presentation summarizes the history of the United States from the late 19th century to the present day. It discusses the industrialization of the US economy following the Civil War, the emergence of big business, and the growth of child labor. Key events included American involvement in World Wars I and II, the Great Depression, the Cold War, the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The first African American president, Barack Obama, was elected in 2008.
This presentation summarizes the history of the United States from the post-Civil War industrialization period through today. It covers major economic, social and political developments including the rise of big business in the late 19th century, women's suffrage, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, 9/11 and the election of Barack Obama. Key inventions and entrepreneurs of the industrial period are noted along with the growth of child labor. Major political events discussed include the Spanish-American War, both world wars, the Truman Doctrine and the Watergate scandal.
This document summarizes the key factors that led the United States to initially remain neutral in World War I but eventually enter the war in 1917. It discusses the economic reasons for neutrality due to American loans to the Allies. It also describes the human toll of the war and President Wilson's support for neutrality. However, two events changed American sentiment: the sinking of the passenger ship Lusitania, which killed over 100 Americans, and the intercepted Zimmerman Telegram, in which Germany tried to enlist Mexico as an ally against the U.S. These events increased support for entering the war.
This document summarizes the key factors that led the United States to initially remain neutral in World War I but eventually enter the war in 1917. It discusses the economic reasons for neutrality due to American loans to the Allies and not wanting to jeopardize being repaid. It also describes the human toll of the war and desire to avoid U.S. casualties. However, events like the sinking of the Lusitania, which killed American citizens, and the Zimmerman Telegram proposing a German alliance with Mexico against the U.S. increased pro-war sentiment and helped push the U.S. into the conflict.
This document summarizes the key factors that led the United States to initially remain neutral in World War I but eventually enter the war in 1917. It discusses the economic reasons for neutrality due to American loans to the Allies and not wanting to jeopardize being repaid. It also describes the human toll of the war and desire to avoid U.S. casualties. However, events like the sinking of the Lusitania, which killed American citizens, and the Zimmerman Telegram proposing a German alliance with Mexico against the U.S. increased pro-war sentiment and helped push the U.S. into the conflict.
The New York Times is a reliable source for news and information during times of crisis because it takes three key approaches: 1) providing coverage prior to crises to prepare readers, 2) thorough and accurate reporting when crises occur, and 3) continued coverage after crises to keep readers informed and ensure reporting accuracy. Additionally, over its 170-year history, the Times has adapted to cultural changes and audience needs by expanding its digital offerings and social media presence.
The New York Times is a reliable source for citizens during times of crisis because it:
1. Provides thorough coverage and context before crises to prepare readers.
2. Reports accurately and in-depth during crises to fully explain the situation.
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About suffering a massacre of the innocents in yemen
1. About Suffering:A Massacre of the Innocentsin Yemen
By Kathy Kelly
January 19th, 2021
In 1565, Pieter Bruegel the Elder created “The Massacre of the Innocents,” a
provocative masterpiece of religious art. The painting reworks a biblical narrative about
King Herod’s order to slaughter all newborn boys in Bethlehem for fear that a messiah
had been born there. Bruegel’s painting situates the atrocity in a contemporary setting,
a 16th Century Flemish village under attack by heavily armed soldiers. Depicting
multiple episodes of gruesome brutality, Bruegel conveys the terror and grief inflicted on
trapped villagers who cannot protect their children. Uncomfortable with the images of
child slaughter, the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolph II, after acquiring the painting,
ordered another reworking. The slaughtered babies were painted over with images such
as bundles of food or small animals, making the scene appear to be one of plunder
rather than massacre.
Were Bruegel’s anti-war theme updated to convey images of child slaughter today, a
remote Yemeni village could be the focus. Soldiers performing the slaughter wouldn’t
arrive on horseback. Today, they often are Saudi pilots trained to fly U.S.-made
warplanes over civilian locales and then launch laser-guided missiles (sold by
Raytheon, Boeing and Lockheed Martin), to disembowel, decapitate, maim, or kill
anyone in the path of the blast and exploding shards.
For more than five years, Yemenis have faced near-famine conditions while enduring a
naval blockade and routine aerial bombardment. The United Nations estimates the war
has already caused 233,000 deaths, including 131,000 deaths from indirect causes
such as lack of food, health services and infrastructure.
Systematic destruction of farms, fisheries, roads, sewage and sanitation plants and
health-care facilities has wrought further suffering. Yemen is resource-rich, but famine
continues to stalk the country, the UN reports. Two-thirds of Yemenis are hungry and
fully half do not know when they will eat next. Twenty-five percent of the population
suffers from moderate to severe malnutrition. That includes more than two million
children.
Equipped with U.S.-manufactured Littoral Combat Ships, the Saudis have been able to
blockade air and sea ports that are vital to feeding the most populated part of Yemen –
the northern area where 80 percent of the population lives. This area is controlled by
Ansar Allah, (also known as the "Houthi”). The tactics being used to unseat Ansar Allah
2. severely punish vulnerable people --those who are impoverished, displaced, hungry and
stricken with diseases. Many are children who must never be held accountable for
political deeds.
Yemeni children are not "starving children;" they are being starved by warring parties
whose blockades and bomb attacks have decimated the country. The United States is
supplying devastating weaponry and diplomatic support to the Saudi-led coalition, while
additionally launching its own "selective" aerial attacks against suspected terrorists and
all the civilians in those suspects' vicinity.
Meanwhile, the U.S., like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, has cut back on its contributions to
humanitarian relief. This severely affects the coping capacity of international donors.
For several months at the end of 2020, the U.S. threatened to designate Ansar Allah as
a "Foreign Terrorist Organization" (FTO). Even the threat of doing so began affecting
uncertain trade negotiations, causing prices of desperately needed goods to rise.
On November 16, 2020, five CEOs of major international humanitarian groups jointly
wrote to U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo, urging him not to make this designation.
Numerous organizations with extensive experience working in Yemen described the
catastrophic effects such a designation would have on delivery of desperately needed
humanitarian relief.
Nevertheless, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced, late in the day on
Sunday, January 10th, his intent to go ahead with the designation.
Senator Chris Murphy termed this FTO designation a "death sentence" for thousands of
Yemenis. “90% of Yemen’s food is imported,” he noted, “and even humanitarian waivers
will not allow commercial imports, essentially cutting off food for the entire country.”
U.S. leaders and much of the mainstream media responded vigorously to the shocking
insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, and the tragic loss of multiple lives as it occurred; it is
difficult to understand why the Trump Administration's ongoing massacre of the
innocents in Yemen has failed to generate outrage and deep sorrow.
On January 13, journalist Iona Craig noted that the process of delisting a "Foreign
Terrorist Organization" – removing it from the FTO list - has never been achieved within
a timeframe of less than two years. If the designation goes through, it could take two
years to reverse the terrifying cascade of ongoing consequences.
3. The Biden administration should immediately pursue a reversal. This war began the last
time Joseph Biden was in office. It must end now: two years is time Yemen doesn't
have.
Sanctions and blockades are devastating warfare, cruelly leveraging hunger and
possible famine as a tool of war. Leading up to the 2003 "Shock and Awe" invasion of
Iraq, U.S. insistence on comprehensive economic sanctions primarily punished Iraq’s
most vulnerable people, especially the children. Hundreds of thousands of children died
torturous deaths, bereft of medicines and adequate health care.
Throughout those years, successive U.S. administrations, with a mainly cooperative
media, created the impression that they were only trying to punish Saddam Hussein.
But the message they sent to governing bodies throughout the world was unmistakable:
if you do not subordinate your country to serve our national interest, we will crush your
children.
Yemen hadn't always gotten this message. When the United States sought United
Nations’ approval for its earlier 1991 war against Iraq, Yemen was occupying a
temporary seat on the UN Security Council. It surprisingly voted then against the wishes
of a United States, whose wars of choice around the Middle East were slowly
accelerating.
“That will be the most expensive 'No' vote you ever cast,” was the U.S. ambassador's
chilling response to Yemen.
Today, children in Yemen are being starved by monarchs and presidents colluding to
control land and resources. “The Houthis, who control a large part of their nation, are no
threat whatsoever to the United States or to American citizens,” declares James North,
writing for Mondoweiss. “Pompeo is making the declaration because the Houthis are
backed by Iran, and Trump’s allies in Saudi Arabia and Israel want this declaration as
part of their aggressive campaign against Iran.”
Children are not terrorists. But a massacre of the innocents is terror. As of January 19,
2021, 268 organizations have signed a statement demanding an end to the war on
Yemen. On January 25, “The World Says No to War Against Yemen” actions will be
held worldwide.
It was of another painting of Bruegel, The Fall of Icarus, that the poet W.H. Auden
wrote:
4. "About suffering they were never wrong,
the Old Masters:…
how it takes place
while someone else is eating or opening a window
or just walking dully along…
how everything turns away
quite leisurely from the disaster..."
This painting concerned the death of one child. In Yemen, the United States --through
its regional allies, -- could end up killing many hundreds of thousands more. Yemen’s
children cannot protect themselves; in the direst cases of severe acute malnourishment,
they are too weak even to cry.
We must not turn away. We must decry the terrible war and blockade. Doing so may
help spare the lives of at least some of Yemen’s children. The opportunity to resist this
massacre of the innocents rests with us.