How to deal with undemocratic regimes: Israel

The UN decision to intervene in Libya was taken to protect Libyan citizens and champion democracy. At least that's what the worlds media is busy trying to convince you.

The worlds media machine will do its best to convince you that the UN took these decisions with only the noblest of intentions at heart, and that the roots of its very existence prevents it from any corruption or wrong doing. The original aims of the United Nations are "to keep peace throughout the world, to develop friendly relations between nations, to work together to help people live better lives, to eliminate poverty, disease and illiteracy in the world, to stop environmental destruction and to encourage respect for each other's rights and freedoms."

To encourage respect for each others rights and freedoms.

While the UN sponsored bombing of Libya continues, the Israeli military are launching missile attacks against the condensed civilian population of the Gaza strip. Over 10,000 Palestinians are held in detention by Israel. That's more political prisoners than China or Iran. Israel has the largest number of apartheid laws and regulations. It has one of the longest imposition of emergency laws and regulations that rob citizens of their most basic human and civil rights. Israel has imposed laws upon Palestinian citizens that prevent them from building new homes, from cultivating their land and from travelling to work or to a hospital. Israel completely bans the Palestinians from commemorating their history and culture.

The UN seems unconcerned with encouraging respect for Palestinians rights and freedoms. The UN seems unwilling to deal with a rogue nation who's insane leaders are endangering the lives of its civilian population. That rogue state is Israel, and its immunity is another clear indicator of the shameful double standards being used to justify the rape of Libya.

When Enda met Jesse...

This meeting of the minds was picked up on tape by CNN. American civil rights activist and former Presidential hopeful, Jesse Jackson was keen to meet the new leader of Ireland. Its a pity that Enda Kenny had no idea who he was...

JESSE: "Ah Mr Kenny I presume?"

ENDA: "yes, thats right. I already gave the keys to the other fella."

JESSE: "Im sorry sir?"

ENDA: "The keys of the car. I gave them to other black fella outside. Thanks all the same."

JESSE: "Do you think that I am a valet?"

ENDA: "Jaysus no, I thought you wanted to park my car. Listen if your not working here, I dont think you should be in here. This is a private function for me. Im a VIP from Ireland."

JESSE: "I know who you are Mr Kenny"

ENDA: "Oh I see, its an autograph your after is it? I cant blame you, you probably dont meet many important foreign dignatories. Give me a pen will ya, this'll be worth money in a few years ha ha."

JESSE: "Sir, Im Jesse Jackson."

ENDA: "Oh Jesse Jackson."

JESSE: "Do you know who I am sir?"

ENDA: "Oh of course Jesse, (whispers) but Im not sure this is the place for a hardcore porn star."

JESSE: "What?"

ENDA: "Now dont get me wrong...I personally admire you and your movies. Myself and Fionnula have spent many a good night watching one your films. What was that one you done? Megawhores from Harlem 3"

JESSE: "Megawhores from Harlem? Are you insulting me sir?"

ENDA: "Of course not Jesse. I mean the acting left alot to be desired but you made up for it with the size of your coc..."

JESSE: "Excuse me Mr Kenny, I am not a porn star, you son of a bitch."

ENDA: "Now Jesse, theres no need for that language. I dont think you should be calling attention to yourself here."

JESSE: "Why? Because Im black?"

ENDA: "No of course not, because your black and here. I dont think you were invited after all."

JESSE: "I was a personal friend of Dr Martin Luther King"

ENDA: "Who?"

JESSE: "Doctor King"

ENDA: "Did he have a hit with Sylvias Mother?"

JESSE: "You imbecile! I ran for the Presidency"

ENDA: "Oh I get it now. Your like the Dana of the states are you? Used to hang around the music scene and now you run for president knowing you'll never get in"

JESSE: "How dare you. I had hoped to raise the issue of Irish travellers with you sir but I see its useless."

ENDA: "Are you getting hardship from them Jesse? Are they wanting to tarmac your drive?"

JESSE: "What?"

ENDA: "Listen, dont pay them cause they'll make a balls of it. And theyll come back and set up a bloody halting site on your front lawn if you so much as make eye contact."

JESSE: "You are mistaken. Im am worried about the future of this minority.."

ENDA: "Dont be worrying, Once I have the concentration camps ready.."

JESSE: "Concentration camps!!!"

ENDA: "Sorry...I mean...relocation camps...once there up and running everything will be ok"

JESSE: "You sir are a bigot and a damn fool. God save Ireland. I bid you farewell"

ENDA: "Good luck with the porn Jesse"

Whos this fecker?

Double Standards: Why is Libya targeted while Saudi Dictatorship remains in place?

UN resolution 1970 gave authorisation to the Western Nations to use air strikes against Libyan forces in an effort to protect civilians. But is this International Intervention about protecting citizens, or something else?

Declarations from western powers that the military strike against Libya is motivated solely by a desire to protect the civilian population cannot be taken seriously. In Yemen, protesters have been massacred on the street, in full view of the world and the Wests "Philanthropy". No intervention has been taken in Yemen. Yemen is one of the poorest and least developed nations in the Arab world, with no valuable natural resources.

Last week, one of the richest dictatorships in the world, Saudi Arabia, invaded the small nation of Bahrain, following pro democracy demonstrations there. No action was taken against the Saudis. No Intervention was announced. The UN passed no resolution to deal with this stamping out of fledgling democracy. Saudi Arabia is an oil rich nation, and one of the West's closest allies in the Arab world. The Saudi regime bans political parties, has declared protests ‘un-Islamic’ and continues to incarcerate almost 8,000 political prisoners.

It is clear for the world to see that the "Intervention" in Libya is not about protecting the Libyan people, but rather about insuring the ready supply of oil. In 2005, Shell reached an agreement with the Libyan state oil company to explore for gas in the Sirte Basin. It is obvious that this giant multinational company will not see its investment lost, should rebels take control of Libya. Only four years ago, the British government were happy to sell missiles to the Libyan government. Hardly the actions of a nation that puts democracy and civilians safety first!



Operation Odyssey Dawn. Whos the target in Libya?

Operation Odyssey Dawn is the code name given to the military action against Libya. The reference appears to be to the Odyssey, and the long war in which the main character was fighting for ten years, before taking another ten years to get home. Why the American military would attach such a name to an operation which is supposed to be a temporary intervention is unclear, and certainly at odds with what the leaders of the Western Nations say their main aims are for Libya.

Yesterday,

British Prime Minister David Cameron secured comprehensive support from MPs for the military intervention in Libya – despite signs of friction in the Government over how to tackle Gaddafi. It emerged from yesterdays debate in the commons that the leader of Libya was not a target and that the UN had "not allowed" the removal of the leader by the Allied Nations. This leaves us with an incredible question; Just how does the United Nations justify green lighting the bombing of civilian areas but refuses to target the man who they claim is the problem in Libya?

Yesterday, David Cameron stated that the Western Nations missile bombardment had

“largely neutralised” the Libyan air defences, effectively securing a no-fly zone over the country. However last night the bombing resumed. Just what are the Western Powers bombing now?

The human cost of "democracy". Invasion of Libya continues...

Three days ago the UN passed resolution 1970, which in their own words was designed to "impose immediate measures to stop the violence, ensure accountability and facilitate humanitarian aid" in Libya.

Almost immediately, Western warplanes began bombing targets in the oil rich North African nation.

Despite the nonsense spouted by spokespeople for the Western Alliance arguing otherwise, there is absolutely no doubt that Libyan civilians have been killed in these air strikes, and more will die if the bombing is not brought to an end immediately.

The worlds media proudly announced that the passing of resolution 1970 was about setting up a No-Fly Zone over Libya to protect citizens. They did not mention that the No-Fly Zone would only apply to native aircraft, while western warplanes would be free to fly over and bomb any targets they wanted. Maybe this is why the Arab League and Russia are now have serious second thoughts about their initial support for the "Intervention".

Intervention.... or Invasion?

The only thing resolution 1970 bans the West from doing is permanently occupying Libya. They don't have the resources to do so anyway. Better that they be given the time and power to set up a friendly puppet regime to insure regional stability and ready oil supply. Forget the people of Libya who must now face the fire power of "western democracy".

I received this message from a woman who's Libyan partner is back in his homeland. I think it speaks for itself and should be a wake up call for those people who believe the UN are acting for the interests of the Libyan people;

"Throughout these 31 days of uncertainty I have never felt more afraid for my family than today.Every hour counts now,it will not be a matter of pro or anti government anymore,no one is safe.The consensus is that people who are not part of the so called 'non western society' do not feel pain,emotions,they do not feel the pain of loss of family and friends like 'us westeners' do.
Worldwide people are condemning this action.I pray that this will be the first day our voices will be heard"

These Libyan kids face the firepower of "Western Democracy"