Catch 22 by Joseph Heller On the Italian island of Pianosa, close to the end of the Second World War, US air-force captain Yossarian is desperate to be grounded. He’s become convinced that the next bomb raid he undertakes will be the one that kills him. He’s not alone in this. Most of the saner […]
There has much discussion of late concerning the emergence of the far right in the USA as a force to be reckoned with. Sadly, it would appear that this political position has always been to the fore in US politics, but under various guises that made it less noticeable. The US military and agencies such […]
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There should be no doubts, at least among those with a clear understanding of global politics, that the United States of America is an Empire. It has every indicator of this political state and shows no signs of stopping its current path of attempted global domination. Many analysts and commentators…
On Wednesday the man regarded as the founder of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement targeting Israel (BDS), Palestinian activist Omar Barghouti, headed to the airport outside of Tel Aviv intending to embark on a U.S. speaking tour and attend the wedding of a relative. Despite possessing a valid visa through 2021, he was prevented… via […]
Julian Assange has been arrested by the UK Metropolitan Police today, Thursday, 11th April. This action was carried out at the invitation of the government of Ecuador who removed his immunity. The President of Ecuador, Lenín Moreno, is widely considered to be a puppet of the US Federal regime. He revoked Assange‘s diplomatic protection stating […]
It’s unfortunate that Rebel Voice feels it necessary to highlight the growing but consistent imperialism as perpetrated by the US Empire. Although the US got off to a bad start as a nation, built upon ethnic cleansing and genocide as it was, it could eventually have proved a role model for democracy and progressive society. […]
Dick Gaughan is not only a Scottish folk hero, he’s a global folk sensation. His performances will send shivers of the best kind down your spine. The lyrics to his songs speak of everyday trials and dreams. The Father’s Song is a beautiful critique of the world as it really is. This is a true […]
When nations conduct military drills, they are not just testing their own capabilities and improving unit cohesion, they are also sending out a message to those who might challenge them. Russia has just held a large-scale military drill which was designed to proclaim their readiness to take on the United States of America. This comes […]
Here’s an interesting and informative article from Middle East Monitor on the current crisis surrounding the Golan Heights. Is Trump trying to create a precedent for furthering the US policy of Manifest Destiny, or is he just a clueless idiot? The Balfour Declaration was issued in 1917 by the then British Foreign Secretary, Arthur Balfour, […]
The current attacks on the democratically elected government of Venezuela by the US Empire, and its puppets, stand in clear contravention of all internationally accepted standards of official conduct. Although this is not the first time that the Empire has tried to take back control of Venezuela and its massive oil reserves, it is the […]
By Philip Giraldi Source A recent article by Andrew Sullivan in the New York magazine considers how one might discuss the issue of Israel and its powerful domestic lobby without being accused of anti-Semitism. Sullivan is a keen observer of the dynamics of American political power and the article pretty clearly lays out why the […]
The conflict in Syria has been a long and bloody affair. At first glance, it appears to be drawing to a close, but is it? As ISIS have been effectively defeated, and the mopping up of the ragged remains of their army continues, various players are moving to further their own agendas in the beleaguered […]
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