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VCS Releases Updated War Statistics
In an effort tdocument the severe and escalating human and financial consequences of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, Veterans for Common Sense (VCS) summarizes several government reports about U.S. military service members and veterans whdeployed tthe Iraq - Afghanistan war zone since September 11, 2011.
Israel’s Republicans
There is an interesting article over at the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) called "How The GOP Has Learned to Love Israel Unconditionally."
Obama Called on to Save America’s Veterans
Over the past few months, politicians and veterans groups have filed lawsuits against the Department of Veterans Affairs to force it to provide needed housing for homeless veterans.
Koch Brothers, Top Tea Party Funders, in Bed With Iran
Koch Industries Inc., one of the world’s largest privately held companies, sent Ludmila Egorova-Farines, its newly hired compliance officer and ethics manager, to investigate the management of a subsidiary in Arles in southern France.
Herman Cain is the Uncle Tom of the Federal Reserve
The drama being milked from the surprise Florida straw poll, that has Herman Cain on top, is just part of the media’s attempt to create another phony conservative to pacify mentally challenged GOP voters.
America’s “Ready, Fire…Aim” Government
Some may remember the horrific wild fires that burned in Pinal Mountains of eastern Arizona near Globe, from August 28th to mid-September. They became known as The Frio Fire, which was cause by lightening.
We Can’t Make It Here Anymore (Occupy Wall Street)
In a tense showdown above the East River, the police arrested more than 700 demonstrators from the Occupy Wall Street protests who took to the roadway as they tried to cross the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday afternoon.
Notes Taken From VT Reader Responses
A lazy column, but interesting to see the varied responses to serious questions: I am reminded of a handbill posted above my desk.
EPA Rules Lejeune Water Contaminant Causes Cancer
A long-anticipated report by the Environmental Protection Agency determined this week that exposure to the chemical degreaser TCE causes cancer in humans.
USS Jimmie Carter: “Conspiracy Theory” Cover Up – Stealth Sub Causes Tsunami
"You're just another f__king Boy Scout...You're insufficiently compliant." ...Navy Sec. John Lehman
May vs. Salah
Sheikh Raed Salah won a great victory in Britain High Court yesterday.
October Notes: A Few Painful Disclosures
A flood of quality "intel" comes through VT. I will try to put out a mix of what is going around this week, certainly not out of the alternative press or as Kevin Barrett and I are beginning to look on it, "the controlled alternative press."
Fatty Bin Laden “Confession Video” : Fake or Bogus?
I think the "Fatty Bin Laden smoking gun confession video" is fake.
Modern Barbarism : A Malodorous Umbrella Concept
Mistaking the Particular for the General. Modern barbarism is a malodorous umbrella concept.
Assassinations of Al Qaeda Leaders Designed To Keep Americans In Dark
It is hardly surprising that President Obama ordered the assassinations of Osama bin Laden and Anwar al-Awlaki since the last thing he wants is to bring any leader of al-Qaeda to trial.
Heckling Becomes a Crime
Since when has heckling become a crime? Instead of supporting prosecution of the Irvine 11, Oren should at least have been expected to learn how to deal with hecklers.
Book Review: The Invention of the Jewish People by Shlomo Sand
Justification for the Zionist venture that has displaced Palestinians and resulted in the nation of Israel hinges on the story of a Semitic ethnic group exiled from its homeland in 70 CE, thereafter to wander during a two-millennium "Diaspora".
Chomsky on “Occupy Wall Street” and Israel Imminent Collapse
In an interview with RT’s Marina Portnaya, prominent scholar Professor Noam Chomsky gives his take on some of the world’s political hot topics.
SDVOSB Business Alert
The “Small Business Contracting Fraud Prevention Act of 2011” (S. 633) was passed by the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship with unanimous consent on September 21.
The Best Among Us
Choose. But choose fast. The state and corporate forces are determined to crush this. They are not going to wait for you. They are terrified this will spread.
US – Pakistan Playing Blame Game Over Haqqani Network
Tensions between Pakistan and the USA are escalating as the two sides are blatantly playing a blame game over the terror love child neither party wishes to acknowledge.
Keith Olbermann and Amy Goodman Call out Wall Street Protests Media Blackout
Occupy Wall Street Protest Enters Second Week. It's A War Going On! It's A Struggle.
The Whole World Is Watching: Nonviolence at Liberty Plaza — VIDEOS AND PHOTOS
So what occasioned the media’s sudden interest? Police violence, of course.
Occupy Wall Street- MSNBC Reporter SLAMS NYC Police Brutality!
Part two: Why Folks Believe; Also the Most Obvious Zionist Scheme
The thing that grabs thinking people and propels them toward a belief in the Bible is Prophecy. Folks love psychic phenomena and accurate predictions are captivating. Even a skeptical, critical, cynical mind can be opened when all the factors line up.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Challenges to Faith in Age of Internet
With all the information about the Talmudic hubris tainting the Old Testament, and all the religious hypocrisy emanating from televangelism, how does a reasoning, devoted, Scripture-only Christian sustain his faith?
U.S. Department of Defense Contract Awards for Sept. 30, 2011
Crowley Petroleum Distribution, Inc., Anchorage, Alaska was awarded contract SP0600-11-D-4004The award is a fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for a maximum $142,696,631 for the delivery of diesel fuel, jet fuel and regular gasolineOther locations of performance vary throughout AlaskaUsing services are Army, Air Force and federal civilian agenciesThe date of performance completion is Sept. 30, 2015.
Republican Debates – Roman Games or Death Duel
While briefly watching the Republican so-called debate, I felt I was watching the Roman games or a death duel ~ with the crowd giving a thumbs up or thumbs down to various talking points between Romney and Perry along with six other participants who will most likely never be president.
Breaking: J Post Reports Israeli Move on Sinai
Egyptian Ambassador to the Palestinian Authority, Yasser Othman believes Israel is plotting to retake control of the Sinai peninsula, he said in an interview with Palestinian news agency Ma'an published on Friday.
Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – September 30, 2011
Here is your chance to see how VA cares for the some of the most severely wounded and injured Service members and Veterans returning from war.
The 3rd of this October and Vanunu Mordechai
Unless Israel changes the date again, Mordechai Vanunu will learn the Court's decision on October 3, 2011 if he will be allowed his inalienable right to leave the state. Here's hoping what Vanunu said in 2006 will not be a self-fulfilling prophecy.....
The Wonderful World of Tony Blair
Tony Blairs' controversial deals as Businessman in his role as a Peace Envoy in the Middle East draws International Curiosity.
Sean Penn takes part in Egypt's Tahrir demo
"Two-time Oscar winner Sean Penn makes surprise appearance at today's Tahrir Square protest"
The 50-year “Hangover”
The remedy for the Agent Orange Hangover is more nails in the coffin
“9/11 Was Good For Us.” — The Case Against Israel
The Zionist/Globalist bogey man, ridiculed as Al-CIA-duh by the free-thinking Internet Intelligentsia, remains the gang that not only can't shoot straight, but that inevitably shoots the Muslim world in the back. As a former Army Opposing Force's (OPFOR) Controller, I view Al-Qaeda as a nominally red (enemy) force that inevitably acts in support of blue (allied) strategic objectives. If there were no Al-Qaeda, then we would have to create one to keep the Global War going.
Thinking about Revolution
Once again the time has come for revolution in America. Instead of a British king we have a ruling class of bankers and billionaires who control the government and all the important institutions of society.
U.S. Department of Defense Contract Awards for Sept. 29, 2011
The Ross Group Construction Corp., Tulsa, Okla. (W912HN-11-D-0034); Absher Construction Co., Puyallup, Wash. (W912HN-11-D-0032); Garco Construction, Inc., Spokane, Wash. (W912HN-11-D-0031); and S&P - Mason & Hanger, J.V., Houston, Texas (W912HN-11-D-0033), were awarded a $499,000,000 firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple-award-task-order contract.
Thought Crime and the French State – Sott.net Investigated For Being a “Cult” by...
For those of you who don't know the back-story: while Sott.net is a web-site with editors and contributors spread across the globe, our physical 'headquarters' are in the South of France, near Toulouse.
VT At Vinexpo Bordeaux 2011
Every two years, Vinexpo, the world’s largest professional wine and spirits show attracts international buyers and sellers at the Bordeaux Exhibition Centre in Bordeaux, France.
VA Home Loan News | UNIFORM APPRAISAL DATASET (UAD)
Veterans Benefits Administration Circular 26-11-14
Department of Veterans Affairs September 26, 2011
Washington, DC 20420
UNIFORM APPRAISAL DATASET (UAD)
1. Purpose. The purpose of this circular is to...
Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – September 29, 2011
The Cincinnati VA Medical Center’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program for COPD recently received certification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, making it the second VA program of its kind to receive this certification.
Agent Orange Update
Information about Agent Orange, possible health-related problems and VA benefits