In the days of the long war in Northern Ireland, Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness for years used the same response when asked to condemn IRA bombings and killings. They would say 'we are not going to indulge in the politics of condemnation'. Since the Good Friday Agreement the phraseology had become redundant. But Tony Blair, US Middle East Puppet 'Peace Envoy' (God help us) courtesy of George Bush, dusted it off and trotted it out as his weasel worded whitewash for the phosphorous bombing of civilians in Gaza in 2009 by his Israeli friends. Within hours his New Labour acolytes were trotting it out on the BBC and Channel 4 news. The same, exact phrase. Where is the 'Peace Envoy' now that his chums have innocent blood on their hands once again? A deafening and eloquent silence. Surely it merits at least a quote for the Murdoch media along the lines that we shouldn't indulge in the 'politics of...........' Well, you know the rest.
LOL Excellent. From London Town to D.C. to Tel Aviv. All roads lead to Tel Aviv.
ReplyDeleteThese last 4 days have been shameful, and amazing at the same time.To say the least. I can not wait to hear what nonsensical dribble they will come up with next.
Have they finally over-reached? Will the world community hold them accountable. America's veto power in the U.N. only goes so far. Other nations can demand accountability with out the U.N. Israel never obeys any U.N. resolutions any way.
BEWARE OF FALSE FLAGS ! ! !
Yes, Rz, it's some kind of consolation that their true colours are there for the world to see again. Not the false flag but a blood-soaked skull and crossbones as is their way.
ReplyDeleteI am expecting a false flag to appear shortly. Deception, dis-information, and diversions are their tools. They will want to avert attention else where.
ReplyDeleteIsrael can hide behind the cloak of the American flag. But they can not runaway from the world.
I do not know if you are familiar with this.
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Tony, I was watching a British series recently that made the case that Mo Mowlam (R.I.P.) had a lot more to do with the N. Ireland peace process than she was given credit for. Blair then blew in at the last minute and took all the glory. Why doesn't that surprise me?
ReplyDeleteAlso, my apologies for subjecting your country to the visit by Stephen Harper. His comment, that "losers don't get to govern", or some such tripe, is completely contradicted by a quick look around the world at who holds the reins of power. Canada is one case that disproves Harper's statement.
I remember Canada as a liberal, enlightened country, Filo. I first came over to Ontario, where I have family, in the 80s and loved it. Two years ago on my most recent visit (to Brampton) it had changed radically. What has happened? How can this multi-cultural, cosmopolitan people have ended up with a neocon government? We were all well and truly conned by Blair (I voted for him, god help me). And yes he did pull the carpet from under Mo Mowlam, a great lady. But after him and Bush how can anyone be a conservative?
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ReplyDeletere:"But after him and Bush how can anyone be a conservative?"
That is the problem, this is not a conservative vs liberal agenda. This is a mind set put upon them by the powers that be [TPTB]. Most of the people that voted for Obama thought he would be the opposite. Especially because he ran as a dem. Well he sure is proving them wrong. At the rate Obama is going he will make W and the Neocons look like Disneyland. The Neolibs are now in charge. They use brain and brawn power. A true liberal will never get into any king of significant office.
What you say holds true for the US, I believe Rz. Liberal is not a term of abuse in most countries, though. It almost equates to 'communist' in 50s America in the present America in some contexts. The lines are blurred in the US more than in Europe. A lot of Dems are warmongers without knowing it, I think. They talk about 'the enemy' as if Osama, Iraqi and Afghan nationalists, Sadrists, Baathists, Somali muslims, the Taliban etc.etc. are all the one party. If you are a neocolonialist at all you are wrong. A lot of ostensibly 'liberal' Americans, Obama is one, are neocolonialists almost without knowing it. There are no excuses. The French debacle in Algeria illustrated the full gamut of the issues (and blunders) half a century ago. Why look in the chrystal ball when you can read the book?
ReplyDeleteOf course they grouped them all together. The Neocons told us that it was a Global war on terror. This is their justification to attack any where they wish. It worked in the past, and it will work again for the Neolibs.
ReplyDeleteThe Neolibs should maybe group all the conservatives together. A bit like trying to glue feathers together, hoping for a duck.
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