2011 October | American Pendulum

Misrata Rebels Still Burning, Looting Villages

Posted by admin World Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Reports have fighters hurling grenades into abandoned homes, looting anything of value, shooting animals and burning buildings. The attacks have even given other rebel fighters pause.

Obama’s Death Panel: It's not what you think

Posted by admin World Thursday, October 6th, 2011

By Justin Raimondo – “American militants like Anwar al-Awlaki are placed on a kill or capture list by a secretive panel of senior government officials, which then informs the president of its decisions, according to officials. “There is no public record of the operations or decisions of the panel, which is a subset of the White House’s National Security Council, several current and former officials said. Neither is there any law establishing its existence or setting out the rules by which it is supposed to operate.”

Syria Escapes Libya’s Fate

Posted by admin World Thursday, October 6th, 2011

The defeat of the European-drafted resolution against Syria has come as no surprise because the Security Council stands sharply divided over the blatant abuse by the US-led western coalition of a UN resolution to effect a regime change in Libya on the pretext of protecting civilians in that country.

Panetta Praises NATO “Success” In Afghanistan And Libya, Pushes Missile Shield

Posted by admin World Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Lest we forget amid the continuous stream of breaking news on Occupy Wall Street, Steve Jobs, and Amanda Knox: the military industrial complex is alive and well and still plotting wars….Keep one eye on the war issues and don’t forget…

Ron Paul on MSNBC The Dylan Ratigan Show 10/05/2011

Posted by admin National News/Opinion Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Occupy Wall Street AND Ron Paul on MSNBC The Dylan Ratigan Show 10/05/2011

OCCUPY Your City

Posted by admin Featured Media Thursday, October 6th, 2011

People young and old are taking the streets to let our government and corporations know that we are a democracy that’s not for sale. Take action:http://bravenewfoundation.org/occupy

Can Resurrection City Be Reborn?

Posted by admin National News/Opinion Thursday, October 6th, 2011

by David Swanson – Day 1 was largely speeches and music, but energized by the sense that something new is building. We went over to the Chamber of Commerce and shut that criminal operation down for a while, and as we marched through the streets, including K Street, cars honked not in complaint at the traffic jam but in support of what we were doing.