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1) This certainly jives with the experience of one of our list readers in Istanbul…: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uselections2004/salon/0,14779,1335573,00.html ——- Suppressing the overseas vote Record numbers of Americans abroad have registered, but bureaucratic snafus may prevent many from actually voting. Alix Christie Monday … Continue reading →

1) Middle East Economic Survey VOL. XLVII No 42 18-October-2004 Carlyle Group Proposes To Collect Iraqi Debt For Kuwait, Says The Nation An article published in the latest edition of The Nation examines the conflict of interest confronting former US … Continue reading →

1) Due immediately after 2 Nov, and the reason that the British troops were requested to support US ops south of Baghdad. It’s the blitzkrieg and war crimes to come — don’t say you weren’t warned. This will happen no … Continue reading →

I worked with Margaret Hassan in Iraq in 91-92, and last saw her during my visit there in May 2003. This is a strong, admirable, critical, and compassionate person who first went to Iraq over 30 years ago. I sincerely … Continue reading →

2) On the Frontlines of Globalization, Again: “The US has been imposing patents on life around the world through trade deals. In this case, they invaded the country first, then imposed their patents. This is both immoral and unacceptable”, said … Continue reading →

Nabil’s postings from Sunday….. 1) Remember that little mortar exchange last week? This is a second completely unverifiable story, planted in the media as a trial balloon for later use. I am growing more certain that if Bush takes this … Continue reading →

1) “In an attempt to avoid more foul-ups this year, the state of Florida has instituted online voting. The link below will take you to the instruction and demo page on the Florida Election Commision’s website”: http://wearabledissent.com/101/floridaballot.html 2) The source … Continue reading →

TruthTalkz

1) Hersh on Iraq Massacre: HERSH: I got a call last week from a soldier — it’s different now, a lot of communication, 800 numbers. He’s an American officer and he was in a unit halfway between Baghdad and the … Continue reading →

Reality on the ground in Iraq (for women especially); Zeena’s story by Zainab [source unknown to me — Nabil] Dear Board of Directors, I just returned from Baghdad two days ago. With the recent beheading of Ken Bigley now more … Continue reading →