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Premeditated US Aggression on Syria
Premeditated US Aggression on Syria by Stephen Lendman Putin called
Trump’s overnight attack on Syria “aggression against a sovereign
country, violating the norms of international law,” according to his
spokesman Dmitry Peskov, adding: “(I)t is unequivocal that (Friday’s
aggression was) launched…in the interests of Daesh, al-Nusra Front and
other terrorists.” Sergey Lavrov called Trump’s action “
Cheerleading US Aggression
Cheerleading US Aggression by Stephen Lendman Journalism is the first
casualty of wars, propaganda substituting for truth-telling. Whenever
America goes to war or plans one, media scoundrels march in lockstep -
cheerleading aggression, ongoing or coming. A culture of deceit
persists, wars glorified in the name of peace. Propaganda wars precede
hot ones, one nation after another targeted for regim
Gulf of Tonkin Redux: Trump Launches Naked Aggression on Syria
Gulf of Tonkin Redux: Trump Launches Naked Aggression on Syria by
Stephen Lendman April 7, 2017, a date which will live in infamy - the
Syrian Arab Republic was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval
forces of the American empire - with attribution to Franklin Roosevelt’s
congressional address following Japan’s December 7, 1941 attack on
Pearl Harbor. Based on a false flag CW attack, wrongfu
Yesterday
Russia Trying to Prevent Escalated War in Syria
Russia Trying to Prevent Escalated War in Syria by Stephen Lendman In
response to Tuesday’s Khan Sheikhoun CW attack, Moscow rejected the
US/UK/French draft resolution, calling it “unacceptable.” No vote was
taken, whether coming is unknown. It was introduced to wrongfully blame
Assad for Tuesday’s attack, despite no evidence suggesting it - or any
other CW incident throughout over six years of O
NYT v. Russia on Tuesday's Syria CW Attack
NYT v. Russia on Tuesday’s Syria CW Attack by Stephen Lendman Who’s
more credible? Simple to know for anyone paying attention to imperial
war on Syria and in other US war theaters. The Times claimed holes in
Russia’s explanation of what happened in Khan Sheikhoun, substituting
fiction for facts. The attack occurred in territory controlled by
US-supported terrorists. Anti-Assad witnesses reported
McCain/Graham Madness
McCain/Graham Madness by Stephen Lendman Russophobic/Islamophobic
neocon Senators John McCain (R. AR) and Lindsey Graham (R. SC) support
imperial madness - endless wars of aggression against invented enemies.
They want all sovereign independent nations eliminated, their
governments replaced by pro-Western puppet regimes - wars of aggression
their strategy of choice. They’re not alone. Lots more l
Headed for Escalated War in Syria?
Headed for Escalated War in Syria? by Stephen Lendman Peace talks are
on life-support - no breakthroughs achieved, none likely after Tuesday’s
Kahn Sheikhoun chemical weapons (CW) attack. It had all the earmarks of
a false flag incident aimed at perpetuating war, likely escalating it
for the same objective as earlier - destroying Syrian sovereign
independence, replacing it with pro-Western puppet
The NYT War on Truth-Telling
The NYT War on Truth-Telling by Stephen Lendman The self-styled
newspaper of record is a lying machine, especially on geopolitical
issues - notably when America goes to war or plans one. Syria is Exhibit
A, its coverage deplorable, managed news misinformation substituting
for truth-telling - propaganda and fake news instead of credible
information and analysis. Its editors automatically declared
Israel Accuses Assad of Tuesday's CW Attack
Israel Accuses Assad of Tuesday’s CW Attack by Stephen Lendman Israel
seeks regional hegemony along with America, wanting regime change in
Syria and Iran. It’s waging intermittent war on Syria, aiding ISIS,
al-Nusra and other terrorist groups, eager for escalated US aggression -
Assad automatically blamed for Tuesday’s Khan Sheikhoun CW attack,
despite no evidence proving it. On Thursday, ultrana
Apr 05
Deplorable US Rush to Judgment in Syria
Deplorable US Rush to Judgment in Syria by Stephen Lendman On
Wednesday, Security Council members discussed Tuesday’s CW attack in
Kahn Sheikhoun - Washington, Britain and France irresponsibly blaming
Assad. Neocon US UN envoy Nikki Haley said if Security Council members
fail “to act collectively…we are compelled to take our own action” - a
deplorable comment, suggesting possible US terror-bombin
North Korea Key When Xi and Trump Meet
North Korea Key When Xi and Trump Meet by Stephen Lendman On April 6
and 7, China’s leader Xi Jinping will meet with Trump face-to-face for
the first time at his Mar-al-Lago Florida estate. They have lots to
discuss, including bilateral differences on trade, Beijing’s South China
Sea policy, Washington’s provocative deployment of THAAD missiles in
South Korea, along with Pyongyang’s nuclear and b
Neocon US Lobbyist Accuses Russia and Syria of Supporting ISIS
Neocon US Lobbyist Accuses Russia and Assad of Supporting ISIS by
Stephen Lendman Molly K. McKew is a (John) Podesta lobbyist. From 2009 -
2013, she was a registered agent for the US-installed Georgian
putschist regime, headed by illegitimate president Mikheil Saakashvili -
a ruthless thug, America’s kind of guy. The neocon/CIA-connected
Washington Post-owned Foreign Policy magazine published her
Syria Again Falsely Accused of Chemical Weapons Use
Syria Again Falsely Accused of Chemical Weapons Use by Stephen Lendman
Throughout over six years of conflict, Syria was accused of using
chemical weapons (CWs) numerous times - no evidence presented proving
it. None exists. US-supported terrorists conducted numerous CW attacks.
These elements, Washington or its coalition partners were likely
responsible for Tuesday’s Khan Sheikhoun incident - kil
The Scoundrel Media Lying Machine in Action on Syria
The Scoundrel Media Lying Machine in Action on Syria by Stephen Use As
expected in the aftermath of Tuesday’s chemical weapons attack in Khan
Sheikhoun, killing scores, injuring many more, media scoundrels pointed
fingers the wrong way. Despite no evidence suggesting it, Assad was
falsely blamed for what happened - declared guilty by accusation,
ignoring what’s most obvious. Dark forces wanting h
Rogue State Israel Falsely Accuses Assad of Chemical War
Rogue State Israel Falsely Accuses Assad of Chemical War by Stephen
Lendman In three preemptive wars of aggression on Gaza since December
2008, Israel used banned weapons - ruthlessly targeting defenseless
civilians. Doctors treating victims reported injuries never before seen.
Norwegian trauma surgeon Mads Gilbert described “maimed and torn-apart
people.” He explained daily Israeli atrocities, i
Apr 04
Dirty Rotten Politics
Dirty Rotten Politics by Stephen Lendman Trump was right tweeting:
“Wow, @FoxNews just reporting big news. Source: ‘Official behind
unmasking is high up.’ “ “ ‘Known Intel official is responsible. Some
unmasked…not associated with Russia. Trump team spied on before he was
nominated.’ “ “If this is true, does not get much bigger. Would be sad
for US.” Fox News said “(o)ur sources, who have direct
Trump Reneges on Making Trade Deals Worker Friendly
Trump Reneges on Making Trade Deals Worker Friendly by Stephen Lendman
In his first 10 weeks in office, he reneged on one promise after
another. Instead of draining the swamp, he filled it with neocon
generals and billionaires. He escalated ongoing wars, perhaps intends
news ones, instead of curbing US interventionism as promised, along with
prioritizing more US resources for long-neglected vital
Media Reaction to St. Petersburg Blast
Media Reaction to St. Petersburg Blast by Stephen Lendman Anything
related to Russia is treated differently from similar events in the
West. Reaction to Monday’s St. Petersburg blast was far less
compassionate than for similar incidents in Western cities - dominating
feature news coverage for days. A day after Monday’s St. Petersburg
blast, it was yesterday’s news in America, not today’s. No Tues
Trump Welcomes Egypt's Pinochet at White House
Trump Welcomes Egypt’s Pinochet at White House by Stephen Lendman Abdel
Fattah el-Sisi is an illegitimate president, usurping power illegally. A
brutal despot, he’s a US War College graduate, maintaining close
Pentagon ties. He rules by iron-fisted brute force. Democracy is pure
fantasy. Sweeping crackdowns continue against opposition elements
opposing his viciousness. He’s Washington’s man in Ca
NYT Complicit in Coverup of US War Crimes
NYT Complicit in Coverup of US War Crimes by Stephen Lendman Most
readers don’t get past media headlines. Some read opening comments, few
any more detail. Scoundrel media take full advantage. Headlines
willfully deceive. So does content that follows. The New York Times is
complicit in US coverup of horrendous crimes of war and against humanity
- again on April 1 in reporting on Iraq and Syria. It
Syria Falsely Blamed for Sarin Gas Attack in Idlib Province
Syria Falsely Blamed for Sarin Gas Attack in Idlib Province by Stephen
Lendman Numerous times before, Syria was falsely blamed for toxic
chemical weapons attacks by US-supported terrorists. On Tuesday, Reuters
said “(a) suspected gas attack by Syrian government or Russian jets
killed at least 35 people, including nine children, in the northwestern
province of Idlib on Tuesday” - citing the pro-We
Apr 03
US Wants Russia/Belarus Alliance Severed
US Wants Russia/Belarus Alliance Severed by Stephen Lendman Since
Soviet Russia’s 1991 dissolution, Washington broke its pledge not to
expand NATO east. It wants all former Soviet Republics and Warsaw Pact
countries incorporated into the alliance - Russia marginalized,
weakened, contained, surrounded and isolated, its sovereign independence
destroyed by color revolution or war. US Cold War strate
Likely Terrorist Attack in St. Petersburg
Likely Terrorist Attack in St. Petersburg by Stephen Lendman On Monday,
an explosion occurred between two city metro stations, killing at least
10 people, dozens more injured. Evidence later discovered showed these
type incidents in American and European cities were false flags,
innocent patsies blamed for state-sponsored crimes. Monday’s St.
Peterburg blast has all the earmarks of terrorism - wh
Trump Threatens North Korea
Trump Threatens North Korea by Stephen Lendman North Korea threatens no
one. It’s very much threatened by decades of US hostility. Is Trump
spoiling for another US Asia war, again on the Korean peninsula, pitting
two nuclear-armed countries against each other? In an interview with
the Financial Times , he said he’ll discuss North Korea with Chinese
President Xi Jinping at an April 6 and 7 summit
Russia Slams US Coverup of Mosul Carnage
Russia Slams US Coverup of Mosul Carnage by Stephen Lendman Previous
articles explained Pentagon-orchestrated responsibility for mass
slaughter and destruction in Mosul - since terror-bombing and Iraqi
ground operations began last October. Thousands of civilians in harm’s
way were massacred. Carnage continues daily - suppressed by the Pentagon
and media scoundrels. On April 2, Tass said the US-le
Social Justice Advocate Triumphs in Ecuador
Social Justice Advocate Triumphs in Ecuador by Stephen Lendman With
around 97% of votes counted, ruling social justice Alianza PAIS
candidate Lenin Moreno leads right-wing Western favorite Guillermo Lasso
by a 51.11 - 48.89 per cent margin, according to Ecuador’s National
Electoral Council (CNE) - calling the process fair and transparent.
Moreno claimed victory as Ecuador’s next president. As exp
NYT Fake News About Cornerstone of Peace at Risk
NYT Fake News About Cornerstone of Peace at Risk by Stephen Lendman
Falsely accusing Russia of violating the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear
Forces Treaty (INF) is part of longstanding Times misinformation. No
violations occurred. Obama administration claims otherwise were false.
So was Joint Chiefs vice chairman General Paul Selva in March House
Armed Services Committee testimony. The Times : “(
Apr 02
The Pentagon Unleashed
The Pentagon Unleashed by Stephen Lendman Trump delegated warmaking to
hawkish generals in charge of defense and national security - James
Mattis and HR McMaster respectively. The Clintons, Bush/Cheney and Obama
militarized US foreign policy, a disastrous agenda pursued by Trump -
in some war theaters escalating conflicts, not resolving and ending
them. Generals and admirals pursue wars, not peac
Ecuadoreans Vote
Ecuadoreans Vote by Stephen Lendman Ruling Alianza PAIS former vice
president Lenin Moreno is vying with right-wing banker/businessman
Guillermo Lasso to be Ecuador’s next president. Moreno barely fell short
of a 40% threshold to win in first round February 19 voting - 39.4% to
Lasso’s 28.1%. Finishing third, conservative candidate Cynthia Viteri
urged her supporters to back Lasso. In round one v
Netanyahu Planning Goodwill Gestures for Palestinians
Netanyahu Planning Goodwill Gestures for Palestinians? by Stephen
Lendman According to Haaretz , he intends making goodwill gestures to
Palestinians at Trump’s request. Earlier rhetorical offers during
Obama’s tenure never materialized. Daily occupation harshness continues,
ongoing for half a century. In its latest weekly report through March
29, the Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR) rep
US War Plans: Destroy, Partition, Occupy and Control
US War Plans: Destroy, Partition, Occupy and Control by Stephen Lendman
Since the 1990s rape of Yugoslavia, US wars were waged to replace
independent governments with pro-Western puppet ones. Strategy involves
raping, destroying, partitioning, occupying and controlling one country
after another. Camp Bondsteel in Kosovo is America’s largest European
military base since the Vietnam War era - estab
Gratuitous Trump Bashing Ignores Hillary's Crimes
Gratuitous Trump Bashing Ignores Hillary’s Crimes by Stephen Lendman
Valid criticism is warranted. Media scoundrels focus on unjustifiable
Trump and Russia bashing. Facts don’t interfere with their agenda.
What’s most important to explain is suppressed. Presstitution
substitutes for responsible journalism. Today’s NYT and Washington Post
editions resemble all other days, featuring deplorable rubb
Syria Peace Talks Failing Like Earlier
Syria Peace Talks Failing Like Earlier by Stephen Lendman Three earlier
rounds of talks in Geneva failed. Current ones in Astana, Kazakhstan
and Geneva achieved no breakthroughs so far - none expected because
Washington wants endless war, not resolution. Syria’s delegation head to
ongoing talks Bashar al-Jaafari expressed frustration over how things
are going. In a Friday press conference from Ge
Apr 01
Phony US Accusations of Aggressive Russian Behavior
Phony US Accusations of Aggressive Russian Behavior by Stephen Lendman
So-called “Russian aggression” is a US-invented canard, a Russia bashing
tactic, a malicious Big Lie. At NATO headquarters in Brussels,
Secretary of State Tillerson falsely accused Moscow of “agitation” and
“aggression,” saying NATO is committed to counter it. In London, Defense
Secretary Mattis lied, saying “(w)e have seen Ru
Zionist Zealots Inside and Outside AIPAC Conference
Zionist Zealots Inside and Outside AIPAC Conference by Stephen Lendman A
rogue’s gallery of Zionist zealots addressed attendees at the
Washington Convention Center, including numerous congressional members -
proceedings held from March 26 - 28. Protesters called the conference
an AIPACalyse, outside as well as inside this year. The Jewish Defense
League (JDL), founded by Meir Kahana, supports ant
Venezuela's Controversial High Court Ruling Reversed
Venezuela’s Controversial High Court Ruling Reversed by Stephen Lendman
What’s it all about? On March 29, Venezuela’s Supreme Court (TSJ) ruled
the National Assembly in contempt of court for continuing to allow
three anti-Bolivarian politicians to be seated in the body despite
elections they won declared null and void - because of irregularities
discovered. The High Court ordered them re-re-run.
Diabolical Russia Bashing
Diabolical Russia Bashing by Stephen Lendman Russia is vilified for its
sovereign independence, Putin’s multi-world polarity advocacy, his
opposition to imperial wars, refusal to be subservient to US interests,
and support for mutual cooperation among all nations. Conservative
senior Weekly Standard editor Christopher Caldwell said “he rescued
(Russia), and gave it coherence and purpose.” He “ref
Neocon Fury Over Trump's Syria Policy
Neocon Fury Over Trump’s Syria Policy by Stephen Lendman Neocon
senators John McCain (R. AR) and Lindsey Graham (R. SC) likely believe
war is peace. Freedom is slavery, and ignorance is strength - with
attribution to George Orwell. They’re furious about Secretary of State
Tillerson, saying “the longer-term status of President Assad will be
decided by the Syrian people.” Separately, US UN envoy Ni
Trump a Russian Mouthpiece?
Trump a Russian Mouthpiece? by Stephen Lendman The suggestion is
spurious on its face. It would be laughable if the diabolical agenda of
his opponents wasn’t so menacing. Neocon CIA/connected Washington Post
editors accused his administration of “derail(ing) (the) House
Intelligence Committee’s investigation into (accusations of) Russia’s
interference in the presidential election” - no evidence p
Mar 31
No Investigation of Clinton Foundation Uranium Deal with Russia
No Investigation of Clinton Foundation Uranium Deal with Russia by
Stephen Lendman Judicial Watch earlier investigated a controversial
Clinton Foundation 2010 uranium deal with Russia. As secretary of state,
Hillary used her position for profit-making. In his book “ Clinton Cash
,” Peter Scheweizer raised questions about the deal and others,
involving millions of dollars of Clinton Foundation don
Iran Key Player in Combating Terrorism in Syria
Iran Key Player in Combating Terrorism in Syria by Stephen Lendman Iran
is falsely accused by Washington, Israel, AIPAC and other dark forces
of being the world’s “biggest sponsor of terrorism” - a despicable Big
Lie. It’s the price it pays for 38 years of sovereign independence, free
from US dominance, refusing to serve its imperial interests. On
Thursday, Sergey Lavrov praised Iran as a “powerf
Netanyahu's Phony New Settlement Construction Policy
Netanyahu’s Phony New Settlement Construction Policy by Stephen Lendman
The new policy replicates the existing one - unrestrained construction
on stolen Palestinian land. On the one hand, Israel said it’ll
“significantly rein in the footprint” of settlement construction,
limiting it “wherever possible” in new areas - a meaningless statement,
intending unrestrained longstanding policy. Netanyahu p
Russia Bashing Senate Hearing
Russia Bashing Senate Hearing by Stephen Lendman Thursday’s hearing on
Russia was reminiscent of the Spanish Inquisition - a nation and its
leadership on trial, spurious accusations featured, made-for-television
witch-hunt proceedings. McCarthyism is back on steroids. Intense
bipartisan Russia bashing risks possible military confrontation.
Fabricated claims about Russian US election hacking persi
US Phony War on Terror
US Phony War on Terror by Stephen Lendman America seeks global conquest
and dominance, a diabolical agenda threatening humanity’s survival. Its
so-called war on terror is a fabricated hoax - state-sponsored terror
to advance its imperium by smashing one sovereign independent state
after another. Democracy and humanitarian intervention are Washington’s
most destructive exports, aiming to be the wo
Nikki Haley's Historical Revisionism
Nikki Haley’s Historical Revisionism by Stephen Lendman In March 29
remarks at the Council on Foreign Relations, Haley called America “the
moral conscience of the world.” Orwellian dystopia more accurately
describes the horrors of US policies. Haley’s disinformation fell flat.
“(H)uman rights are at the heart of” America’s UN mission, she
blustered, ignoring its rape, destruction and plunder of o
Mar 30
Slim Chances for Improved US/Russia Relations
Slim Chances for Improved US/Russia Relations by Stephen Lendman
According to the Wall Street Journal , the White House “pushe(d) off the
Kremlin’s proposals for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin and
takes an increasingly skeptical view of reaching a grand bargain with
Moscow.” In mid-April, Tillerson will meet with Sergey Lavrov in Moscow
for the first time since a brief get-to-know-you me
Brazil's Coup Plotter Convicted on Corruption Charges
Brazil’s Coup Plotter Convicted on Corruption Charges by Stephen
Lendman Former Brazilian Chamber of Deputies president Eduardo Cunha was
convicted on corruption and related charges in connection with
Operation Car Wash, a scandal involving state-owned oil company
Petrobras. Last May, Brazil’s Supreme Court suspended him as lower house
speaker for attempting to intimidate members of Congress and
Neocon US General Urges War on Iran
Neocon US General Urges War on Iran by Stephen Lendman Iran threatens
no one. It’s a leading global advocate for peace, stability, and mutual
cooperation among all nations. Russia’s geopolitical agenda fosters the
same objectives. US policies are polar opposite, waging endless wars of
aggression against sovereign independent countries - wanting pro-Western
puppet regimes replacing their legitimat
CENTCOM Commander on Phony Regional Threats
CENTCOM Commander on Phony Regional Threats by Stephen Lendman
America’s rage for endless wars is the greatest threat to world peace,
stability and security. Russia justifiably fears possible preemptive US
nuclear attack on its territory. According to its General Staff deputy
head of operations Gen. Viktor Poznikhir, “(t)he presence of American
ABM sites in Europe and ABM-capable ships in the sea
Hillary Unleashed
Hillary Unleashed by Stephen Lendman She’s back. She never went away.
In a St. Patrick Day address, she suggested she’ll return to politics -
despite a Suffolk University poll showing her popularity at 35%, an
all-time low. Asked after an earlier Wellesley College address (her alma
mater) what she’d change about her disastrous 2016 campaign, she said:
“I’d win.” Anyone so widely reviled should re
Genocide in Mosul
Genocide in Mosul by Stephen Lendman America’s rage for global
dominance is responsible for raping and destroying Mosul - the same
pattern as in all US wars of aggression, civilians harmed most,
massacred in cold blood. At her weekly press briefing, Russian Foreign
Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said humanitarian crisis conditions
in Mosul “soared to an unprecedented degree.” “It’s time to
Mar 29
Anti-Russia, Saber-Rattling NATO Commander
Anti-Russia, Saber-Rattling NATO Commander by Stephen Lendman US
belligerence seems heading inevitably toward confrontation with Russia -
despite no threat from its government or any others. In Tuesday
testimony to House Armed Services Committee members, US NATO commander
General Curtis Scaparrotti said he needs more combat troops, increased
naval strength, and greater numbers of heavy weapons to
Marine Le Pen Peacenik?
Marine Le Pen Peacenik? by Stephen Lendman Her
anti-establishment-sounding comments rankle Western politicians. Her
March 24 meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow reflected support for
closer ties with Russia. With first round presidential voting scheduled
for April 23, she hopes her meeting and calls lifting sanctions will
boost her popularity among undecided French voters. “The fight against
te
US War Without Mercy in Mosul
US War Without Mercy in Mosul by Stephen Lendman The battle for Mosul
began last October - conducted by Iraqi ground forces and US-led
warplanes. Relentless terror-bombing killed thousands of civilians, war
crimes by any standard. Residents told to remain inside were buried
under the rubble of their destroyed homes. US-installed Iraqi puppet
president Haider al-Abadi lied, calling civilian deaths
US War Crimes in Iraq and Syria
US War Crimes in Iraq and Syria by Stephen Lendman Wherever US forces
show up, mass slaughter and destruction follow - notably ongoing in Iraq
and Syria. Russia requested a special Security Council session so
members can be briefed on US terror-bombing of Mosul, specifically the
March 17 strike, massacring hundreds of civilians. Sergey Lavrov
criticized what’s ongoing, harming noncombatants most,
Online Privacy Protections Gone
Online Privacy Protections Gone by Stephen Lendman Last Thursday,
majority Senate Republican members passed SJ Res. 34, a joint
resolution, rescinding FCC broadband privacy rules. On Tuesday, House
members followed suit, Trump sure to sign the measure into law, letting
telecommunications and cable companies sell private customer information
for profit without their permission - an infringement of
Trump's Energy Independence EO
Trump’s Energy Independence EO by Stephen Lendman America already is
energy independent. According to the American Petroleum Institute, it
has enough oil and natural gas reserves alone to provide US energy needs
for many decades to come, along with vast amounts of coal. So why was
an energy independence EO issued? It has nothing to do with “promot(ing)
clean and safe development of our Nation’s v
Mar 28
Deplorable Western Hypocrisy
Deplorable Western Hypocrisy by Stephen Lendman A previous article
discussed orchestrated Sunday street protests in Moscow and other
Russian cities - staged to create the illusion of anti-Putin sentiment.
Convicted embezzler, pro-Western stooge Alexey Navalny was involved -
arrested, fined and ordered detained for 15 days for participating in an
unauthorized rally. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov
Nikki Haley at AIPAC
Nikki Haley at AIPAC by Stephen Lendman Instead of an address, she was
interviewed by neocon Dan Senor, Foreign Policy Institute member
(formerly the Project for the New American Century). PNAC/now FPI shuns
diplomacy. It promotes endless imperial wars, waged for US global
dominance, raping and destroying one independent country after another
the best strategy, it believes. Together with Senor at
Lies and Coverup of US War Crimes in Syria and Iraq
Lies and Coverup of US War Crimes in Syria and Iraq by Stephen Lendman
Early in his administration, Trump is guilty of horrendous crimes of war
and against humanity in Syria, Iraq and elsewhere - governing lawlessly
like his predecessors, escalating aggression, not ending it. Delegating
authority for military operations to Defense Secretary Mattis, National
Security Advisor McMaster, Joint Chiefs
Mike Pence Represented Trump at AIPAC
Mike Pence Represented Trump at AIPAC by Stephen Lendman Last March,
candidate Trump addressed AIPAC, saying he came “as a lifelong supporter
and true friend of Israel.” Its high crimes and threat to world peace
didn’t matter then or now. Railing against the Iran nuclear deal he
hadn’t read or understood, he lied calling the Islamic Republic is “a
problem in Iraq, a problem in Syria, a problem in
Settlements Opponent Challenges Israel
Settlements Opponent Challenges Israel by Stephen Lendman Israeli
ruthlessness harms Jews and non-Jews alike. The late
Palestinian/American scholar/activist Edward Said once called its agenda
“refined viciousness” against Occupied Palestine and Arab Israeli
citizens. Its sordid history reflects a pattern of appalling high crimes
- why BDS activism flourishes, important resistance against what’s t
Dick Cheney on Nonexistent Russian Act of War
Dick Cheney on Nonexistent Russian Act of War by Stephen Lendman Cheney
represents the worst of America’s dark side, guilty of genocidal high
crimes against peace. Throughout his public life, he showed contempt for
rule of law principles as a congressman, defense secretary and vice
president. A special place in hell awaits him! Speaking at the Economic
Times’ Global Business Summit in New Delhi,
Mar 27
Sergey Lavrov's Geopolitical Worldview
Sergey Lavrov’s Geopolitical Worldview by Stephen Lendman Lavrov is a
world-class diplomat, a tireless pursuer of world peace and stability -
shaming his Western counterparts. In a March 23 address , he said
misfortunes affecting Russia for centuries were “almost always”
Western-sponsored. Yet the nation today remains resilient, maintaining
“an independent foreign policy,” part of what sovereignt
Netanyahu Addresses AIPAC
Netanyahu Addresses AIPAC by Stephen Lendman He’s a world-class thug,
an unindicted war criminal. His deplorable remarks whenever delivered
give demagoguery a bad name. Via satellite, he addressed AIPAC
participants, ignoring Israeli apartheid ruthlessness, its high crimes
of war and against humanity, its opposition to peace, equity and
justice. “We must ensure that the forces of militant Islam a
Jews Challenge AIPAC
Jews Challenge AIPAC by Stephen Lendman AIPAC is Israel’s key US lobby
organization, supporting its apartheid ruthlessness, its high crimes of
war and against humanity - operating illegally as an unregistered
foreign agent. Few congressional members dare confront it. Doing the
right thing is a career-ender. AIPAC exerts enormous political influence
to assure whatever Israel wants it gets. One rog
Pentagon Heads Toward Escalating Genocide in Yemen
Pentagon Heads Toward Escalating Genocide in Yemen by Stephen Lendman
Yemen is Obama’s war, now Trump’s, complicit with Saudi terror-bombing,
massacring civilians indiscriminately, causing vast destruction, human
suffering and starvation. A previous article explained millions of
Yemenis face slow, painful deaths from lack of food needed to survive,
blockaded coastal areas preventing it from enter
US Terror-Bombing Killing Thousands of Civilians
US Terror-Bombing Killing Thousands of Civilians by Stephen Lendman
AirWars.org calls itself “a journalist-led transparency project. It
“(m)onitor(s) and assess(es) civilian casualties from international
airstrikes in Iraq, Syria and Libya (from) open-source reports and
military claims by nations.” From August 2014 - March 21, 2017, it
estimates up to nearly 9,800 civilian deaths from US-led terr
Iran Sanctions 15 US Companies
Iran Sanctions 15 US Companies by Stephen Lendman The symbolic act came
days after Washington imposed sanctions on 30 foreign companies and
individuals - allegedly for violating export controls on Iran, Syria and
North Korea, along with selling technology aiding Tehran’s legitimate
missile program. Its government also acted in response to Congress
introducing the “Countering Iran’s Destabilizatio
Mar 26
Orchestrated Protests in Russia
Orchestrated Protests in Russia by Stephen Lendman They aim to weaken
Putin’s overwhelming popularity - acts of futility, always failing. Yet
they erupt sporadically, again on Sunday. More on this below. Over 80%
of Russians want no one else leading them. He’ll likely run for
reelection next year, easily winning overwhelmingly. When occasional
politically motivated protests erupt, foreign interfe
NYT Editors Support Endless US Wars
NYT Editors Support Endless US Wars by Stephen Lendman All US wars in
multiple theaters are illegal - naked aggression against nations
threatening no one, waged without Security Council authorization.
Without it, wars are a high crime against peace, Nuremberg-level
criminality, America guilty repeatedly, immune from accountability. The
Times supports all US wars of aggression and others planned,
US Support Lets Global Terrorism Flourish
US Support Lets Global Terrorism Flourish by Stephen Lendman America
created ISIS, al-Qaeda, al-Nusra and other terrorist groups. It
maintains support for the scourge it claims to oppose. Its so-called war
on terrorism is a fabricated hoax. The way to defeat it isn’t by
terror-bombing cities to rubble on the phony pretext of combating it.
It’s by ending support. Without it from America, NATO, Isr
Trumpcare Postmortems
Trumpcare Postmortems by Stephen Lendman House failure to pass
Trumpcare wasn’t an administration Waterloo, but it complicates its
plans for tax cuts, infrastructure spending and other issues. Healthcare
savings by repealing and replacing Obamacare were counted on to help
finance Trump’s other major programs. Friday’s defeat cost him political
capital and momentum. His touted dealmaking prowess f
Is Israel Provoking More War on Gaza?
Is Israel Provoking More War on Gaza? by Stephen Lendman Throughout its
sordid history, Israel got away mass murder and targeted assassinations
repeatedly, flagrant international law violations, committed
unaccountably. On Friday, senior Hamas member Mazen Fuqahaa was
assassinated in Gaza City’s Tal al-Hawa neighborhood. According to
eyewitnesses, unknown assailants shot him four times in the hea
Netanyahu Rejects Curbing Settlement Construction
Netanyahu Rejects Curbing Settlement Construction by Stephen Lendman
After four days of talks between US and Israeli officials in Washington,
nothing was achieved on slowing or curbing illegal settlement
construction - entirely on stolen Palestinian land. No US administration
ever made concerted efforts to restrain Israeli lawlessness. On Friday,
a joint statement by both sides was more double-ta
Mar 25
Trump Approves Environmentally Destructive Keystone XL Pipeline
Trump Approves Environmentally Destructive Keystone XL Pipeline by
Stephen Lendman Supplying America’s energy needs at the expense of
environmental destruction is a bad tradeoff. Trump ignored certain
adverse consequences of his actions. In February, he approved completion
of Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) construction, endangering sacred
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe ancestral land, water and wildlif
The NYT Downplays Indiscriminate US Mass Slaughter of Civilians
The NYT Downplays Indiscriminate US Mass Slaughter of Civilians by
Stephen Lendman On Saturday, Turkey’s Anadolu (news) Agency cited Iraqi
General Thaer Mosawi, saying over 22,000 Mosul residents were wounded
since US-orchestrated combat operations began last October, based on
hospital admissions - nearly 4,000 killed since mid-February alone.
Civilians able to flee the city to relative safety re
Trumpcare Down But Not Out?
Trumpcare Down But Not Out? by Stephen Lendman On Friday, one of
Trump’s signature domestic programs was defeated, at least for now.
Acknowledging defeat, House Speaker Paul Ryan said “Obamacare is the law
of the land.” It’ll remain so “for the foreseeable future…until it’s
replaced,” suggesting AHCA’s Friday defeat isn’t the end of the story,
what’s next yet to be decided. A scheduled Friday Hou
Millions in US War Theaters Face Starvation
Millions in US War Theaters Face Starvation by Stephen Lendman
According to the ICRC , about 20 million people in Yemen and Somalia
face starvation without vitally needed food aid, mostly not forthcoming,
saying: “This is not business as usual.” Crisis conditions in both
countries need to be addressed “now.” Cholera “on the rise in Somalia
(alone is killing about) 20 people…each day.” US drone wa
Marine Le Pen in Moscow
Marine Le Pen in Moscow by Stephen Lendman French presidential
candidate Le Pen’s far-right agenda warrants plenty of criticism. So
does the deplorable way France is now run. The same goes for America and
other Western countries - responsible for enormous harm to millions
domestically and abroad, a nightmarish assault on humanity. Le Pen’s
meeting with Putin in Moscow deserves praise, not critici
Inventing Reasons to Bash Russia
Inventing Reasons to Bash Russia by Stephen Lendman Washington remains
hostile toward Russia for its sovereign independence. Along with China,
it’s an obstacle to America’s aim for unchallenged global dominance.
Both countries are formidable nuclear powers, giving bipartisan US hawks
pause about engaging either militarily. It doesn’t stop them from
fabricating reasons to bash them, America’s fail
Mar 24
Bipartisan US Senators Introduce New Illegal Sanctions on Iran
Bipartisan US Senators Introduce New Illegal Sanctions on Iran by
Stephen Lendman A rogue’s gallery of bipartisan Zionist neocons
infesting Congress want hardened adversarial relations with Iran -
inching toward direct confrontation, wanting the Islamic Republic
toppled, pro-Western puppet rule replacing it. On Thursday, the
Orwellian-named “Countering Iran’s Destabilization Activities Act of 201
Israel's Oppressive Apartheid Regime
Israel’s Oppressive Apartheid Regime by Stephen Lendman Israel was
created as an apartheid regime - masquerading as democratic, in name
only. Palestinians are viciously persecuted, Israeli Arabs denied rights
afforded Jews alone. Last Sunday, BDS co-founder Omar Barghouti and his
wife were lawlessly arrested, detained and interrogated for hours - an
effort to harass and intimidate them. After rel
Mosul Operation: A Medieval Massacre
Mosul Operation: A Medieval Massacre by Stephen Lendman Russian Foreign
Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described it this way weeks after
US-led terror-bombing and Iraqi ground operations began last October -
long before the worst horrors ongoing now. US-orchestrated operations
are being conducted under “conditions of absolute information blockade,”
Zakharova explained. Nothing was done to p
Trump Demands Friday Healthcare Plan Vote
Trump Demands Friday Healthcare Plan Vote by Stephen Lendman Late
Thursday, White House budget director Mick Mulvaney told GOP House
members Trump is done negotiating. He wants a Friday vote. If his
American Health Care Act (AHCA) is defeated, he’ll move on to other
issues, leaving Obamacare in place. Is he bluffing? We’ll see. As far as
publicly known, House GOP support is short of enough votes
NYT Editors Support White House Regime Change
NYT Editors Support White House Regime Change by Stephen Lendman Times
editors refuse to accept Hillary’s defeat, continuing a relentless
anti-Trump campaign. They consider his main offenses triumphing last
November, challenging Obama’s deplorable legacy, and rhetorically
wanting improved relations with Russia - reasons enough to want him
weakened or removed from office, a shocking indictment of
Michael Moore: Anti-Trump Coup Supporter
Michael Moore: Anti-Trump Coup Supporter by Stephen Lendman His
irrational anti-Trump rage lost him credibility months ago. He’s either
deranged, a Democrat party plant, funded by Trump-hating extremists like
Soros, prematurely senile, or all of the above. Throughout last year’s
presidential campaign, he openly supported war criminal, racketeer,
perjurer Hillary. After her defeat, he called for h
Mar 23
GOP Hardliners Want Third-World Healthcare for America's Most Vulnerable
GOP Hardliners Want Third-World Healthcare for America’s Most
Vulnerable by Stephen Lendman House GOP leaders scheduled a March 23
Trumpcare vote. Democrats unanimously reject it. So do enough Republican
hardliners to defeat it unless 11th hour arm-twisting turns things
around. Or perhaps this evening’s vote will be postponed. Trumpcare as
introduced is abominable, more nightmarish than Obamacare
GOP Hardliners Want Third-World Healthcare for America's Most Vulnerable
GOP Hardliners Want Third-World Healthcare for America’s Most
Vulnerable by Stephen Lendman House GOP leaders scheduled a March 23
Trumpcare vote. Democrats unanimously reject it. So do enough Republican
hardliners to defeat it unless 11th hour arm-twisting turns things
around. Or perhaps this evening’s vote will be postponed. Trumpcare as
introduced is abominable, more nightmarish than Obamacare
US Intends Illegal Safe Zones in Imperial War Theaters
US Intends Illegal Safe Zones in Imperial War Theaters by Stephen
Lendman Addressing members of America’s imperial war coalition in
Washington Wednesday, Rex Tillerson said Washington intends establishing
“interim zones of stability” in Syria and Iraq - without further
elaboration. US-installed Iraqi puppet leader Haider al-Abadi was
pressured to let US forces operate in Iraqi territory. He’s sil
London Attack: Terrorism, Other Type Street Violence of False Flag?
London Attack: Terrorism, Other Type Street Violence or False Flag? by
Stephen Lendman Each time violent incidents occur in Europe or America,
they’re automatically called terrorism - despite no credible evidence
proving it. Wednesday’s incident in London left five dead, numerous
others injured. Police lethally shot the alleged attacker. Dead men tell
no tales. Weeks earlier, Britain’s senior cou
Tillerson Promises Endless Imperial Wars
Tillerson Promises Endless Imperial Wars by Stephen Lendman No US
enemies existed anywhere since Nazi Germany, fascist Italy and imperial
Japan were defeated in WW II. Yet imperial wars rage endlessly, enemies
invented to justify them. Fear-mongering enlists public support. Vital
homeland needs go begging to feed America’s war machine - benefitting
profiteers at the expense of social justice. Ear
Trump and Transition Team Spied On
Trump and Transition Team Spied On by Stephen Lendman On Wednesday,
House Select Committee on Intelligence chair Devin Nunez (R. CA) issued a
statement, saying “on numerous occasions, the Intelligence Community
incidentally collected information about US citizens involved in the
Trump transition.” “Details about US persons associated with the
incoming administration - details with little or no ap
John Podesta Linked to State-Run Russian Company
John Podesta Linked to State-Run Russian Company by Stephen Lendman It
should be a non-issue. Doing business in Russia and most other countries
is legal, nothing out-of-the-ordinary about it unless laws are broken.
It matters for Podesta because Trump is irresponsibly bashed for alleged
ties to Russian investors, banks and officials - besides fabricated
claims of Moscow US election hacking, helpi
Mar 22
US Terror-Bombing Massacres Civilians
US Terror-Bombing Massacres Civilians by Stephen Lendman US
terror-bombing in the battle for Mosul has nothing to do with liberating
the city, everything to with destroying it. A similar strategy is
employed in Syria, smashing vital infrastructure on the phony pretext of
combating ISIS. America created and/or supports terrorist groups in
both countries and elsewhere - waging war OF terror, not on
Master Spider David Rockefeller Passes
Master Spider David Rockefeller Passes by Stephen Lendman On March 20,
billionaire predatory banker David Rockefeller died in his sleep at age
101. Financial commentator Hans Schicht earlier said “(w)hat has been
good for (David) Rockefeller has been a curse for the United States. Its
citizens, government and country are indebted to the hilt, enslaved to
his banks.” “The country’s industrial forc
America and Israel Threaten World Peace
America and Israel Threaten World Peace by Stephen Lendman Multiple
global flashpoints should terrify everyone. They’re hugely dangerous
along Russia’s border with Eastern European countries, in the South
China Sea, in Ukraine, in Syria, Iraq, and other US war theaters, and
possible Israeli war on Lebanon and/or Gaza. America and Israel
perpetuate endless wars, related violence, chaos and repress
Netanyahu Vows Continued War on Syria
Netanyahu Vows Continued War on Syria by Stephen Lendman War in Syria
isn’t civil as falsely reported. It’s US launched aggression, aided by
NATO, Israel and other rogue regional allies. Its aim is regime change.
Washington wants another imperial trophy. It wants Iran’s government
toppled. It wants regional control along with Israel, weakening or
eliminating Russian and Chinese influence in the M
Washington's Little Known Spy Agency
Washington’s Little Known Spy Agency by Stephen Lendman US spying is
institutionalized - on anyone, anywhere for any reason or none at all.
Invented national security threats, targeting dissent and
whistleblowers, along with challenging press freedom undermine
fundamental rights. In Palko v. Connecticut (1937), the Supreme Court
called "(f)reedom of thought the matrix, the indispensable condition
Fox News Legal Analyst Silenced
Fox News Legal Analyst Silenced by Stephen Lendman Former law
professor, New Jersey Superior Court Judge Andrew Napolitano was legal
analyst for Fox News until silenced over allegations of Obama using
Britain’s GCHQ spy agency (its NSA equivalent) to monitor Trump -
meaning his phone and online communications. Whether true or not, it’s
possible, arguably likely. London’s Guardian earlier reported
Fox New Legal Analyst Silenced
Fox News Legal Analyst Silenced by Stephen Lendman Former law
professor, New Jersey Superior Court Judge Andrew Napolitano was legal
analyst for Fox News until silenced over allegations of Obama using
Britain’s GCHQ spy agency (its NSA equivalent) to monitor Trump -
meaning his phone and online communications. Whether true or not, it’s
possible. London’s Guardian earlier reported GCHQ “secretly g
Mar 21
Russia Combats Terrorists America Supports
Russia Combats Terrorists America Supports by Stephen Lendman Russia’s
agenda is polar opposite America’s. It’s effectively combating
terrorists in Syria. The dynamic on the ground dramatically changed
after it intervened in September 2015 at Assad’s request. America
created and supports ISIS, al-Nusra and other terrorist groups - why
they exist. Washington feeds the monster it claims to oppose.
Lying Machine NYT Calls Trump a Liar
Lying Machine NYT Calls Trump a Liar by Stephen Lendman In hurling
pejoratives around like manhole covers against targeted nations, groups
and individuals, The Times notoriously lies - especially in vilifying
Russia and Trump, its two favorite targets. All politicians lie. It goes
with the territory - not according to The NYT , outrageously claiming
“George W. Bush didn’t lie when he said Iraq ha
Trump v. Televised Congressional Hysteria
Trump v. Televised Congressional Hysteria by Stephen Lendman Americans
are ill-governed and ill-served by officials at all levels of government
- federal, state and local. On Monday, clear evidence showed it.
Disgraceful witch-hunt McCarthyism was on display for viewers tuning in
to see. Hysterical House Select Committee on Intelligence members
disgraced themselves during tediously long testimony
Deplorable Trumpcare
Deplorable Trumpcare by Stephen Lendman On March 23, House members will
vote on the so-called American Health Care Act of 2017 (AHCA) -
Trumpcare, the proposed Obamacare replacement measure with little
debate. Instead of providing healthcare on the basis of need,
politicized Trumpcare makes it dependent on the ability to pay,
legislating enormous harm on the nation’s most vulnerable if enacted in
Bernie Sanders: America's Most Popular Con Man
Bernie Sanders: America’s Most Popular Con Man by Stephen Lendman He’s
been saying one thing and doing another for over 30 years in public
life, proving he’s a self-serving dirty politician like virtually all
others. Rare exceptions prove the rule. His revolutionary,
man-of-the-people rhetoric is empty, his soul for sale at the right
price. He’s more demagogic rabble rouser than straight talk pub
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