World-News

http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2012/01/12-5

Iran and the Terrorism Game
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/01/12-2

On the Momentum of Cynicism (and War)
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/01/12

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The Next War on Washington s Agenda
http://lewrockwell.com/roberts/roberts336.html

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What war with Iran might look like

Antiwar.com
by Philip Giraldi

01/12/12

The sanctions that recently took effect against the Iranian banking system can be construed as an act of war, particularly as Iran has not provided any casus belli. Further sanctions that will restrict energy imports are impending and will bring the country s economy to a halt. There are already signs that the Iranian government feels itself compelled to demonstrate to its people that it is doing something about the situation. That 'something' might well be a confrontation with the U.S. Navy that will have unfortunate results...

http://bit.ly/zrniw1


Informant: Thomas L. Knapp

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Herding Americans to War with Iran

By Robert Parry

For many Americans the progression toward war with Iran has the feel of cattle being herded from the stockyard into the slaughterhouse, pressed steadily forward with no turning back,...

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article30234.htm



Bolton Calls Iran Assassination And Sanctions 'Half-Measures,' Calls For 'Attack' On Iran

Openly contemptuous of international law and a longtime proponent of war with Iran, Bolton s only objection to the killing of Iranian scientists seems to be that it s not enough for him.

http://bit.ly/zQv2yk


From Information Clearing House

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US 'increasingly concerned Israel preparing military action against Iran'
http://www.ufppc.org/us-a-world-news-mainmenu-35/10824/

'FP' says anti-Iran false flag operation saw Israelis pose as Americans
http://www.ufppc.org/us-a-world-news-mainmenu-35/10823/

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Americans Are Less Nationalistic Than Flag-Waving Politicians Think

Lawrence S. Wittner, History News Network: ''Are American politicians out of sync with the public when it comes to foreign policy? There is considerable reason to believe so.... In a World Public Opinion poll of sixteen nations in 2009, 69 percent of Americans supported the view that nations are obliged to abide by international law even when doing so is at odds with their national interest.''

http://www.truth-out.org/americans-are-less-nationalistic-flag-waving-politicians-think/1327242308



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