The Iraq Insurgency: Advantage Ba'athists
The link above leads to an in-depth article at AlterNet written by the former weapons inspector, Scott Ritter. It warns that in the context of the new civil war, Amerika is walking blindly into a trap that will have far-reaching consequences for the entire region and what is left of US credibility. A must read.
Britain's queen celebrates her 80th birthday shortly, at which time she plans to reduce her workload to a three-day-week. Expect the mainstream media obsession accordingly. The question is surely whether this move will result in a shifting of additional duties to that most regal of "dissidents" - Prince Charlie.
British Gas raised their energy prices today as announced, so Powergen report they are following the trend. With the increases at an astonishing 25% (give or take), you may find this background of interest.
As the Ape Emperor takes passage to India (via Afghanistan this morning), Slate has some musings on the trip as Dubya's Indian Fantasy. In a land plagued by child labour, starvation and poverty he looks to the elite as a "new best friend".
Op Ed now have a pretty exhaustive listing of subjects. Click here. Also, George Monbiot on "Flying as Dying" and in Alternet "How the republicans sell Amerika's ass for corporate profits".
Later.
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