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Evil, Madness, and Blind Spots: Two New Books on Psychopathy Leave their Selective Empathy...

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So let us ask Dr. Baron-Cohen: What part of the Jewish brain is malfunctioning to produce this widespread empathy-deficit disorder?

US House Stealthily Passes Extreme Pro-Israel Legislation

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The scariest bit of the bill is its call for “an expanded role for Israel within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), including an enhanced presence at NATO headquarters and exercises.”

Mr. President, We Have Had Enough

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Mr. President, here is my statement of purpose. I am just a writer, not even by decent standards an "activist." We supported you four years ago, my estimate producing about 50,000 votes. We are much more than ten times that now.

The 21st Century Fake War Syndrome

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The end of the Cold War sparked this new Fake War Syndrome (FWS) and there is NO cure in sight.

Late May U.S. False Flag Likely

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Starting with the premise that a false flag attack by the end of May is more likely than not, I'll present the odds for the top targets and most dangerous days, then evaluate the various entities and individuals likely to be involved.

Mindless Masses

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The danger to humanity is in the nuclear button briefcase in the Oval Office and in the brainwashed and militant American (sic) population, the most totally disinformed and ignorant people on earth."

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News May 19, 2012

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It is the solemn 24-note military bugle call that launched a thousand handkerchiefs and became an American musical icon.

DOD to Host Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony at Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta will host a ceremony on Monday, May 28, 2012, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to thank and honor America's Vietnam Veterans on behalf of a grateful nation.

An Armed Forces Day Message from Veterans For Peace

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Armed Forces Day was created in 1949 to honor Americans serving in the 5 branches of the U.S. military. Then in 1962 President Kennedy designated the 3rd Saturday of May to recognize Armed Forces Day as an official holiday.

Israel to Rule on Nuclear Whistle Blower’s Appeal to Revoke Citizenship

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Mordechai Vanunu wrote, "The court hearing [cancel Israel citizenship] is June 6th." In a separate email, he added...

The Incompatibility of Nakba and Neutrality

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Together with thousands of people I took to the streets of Ramallah, joined by a group of amazing women and their children.

Intel Dump, May 18, 2012

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Not sure where to start with this. "Blabbing" by government intel operatives has become such a huge habit, perhaps I am seen as amusing, that operational common sense goes out the window.

There are Non-Taliban Poets in The ‘Poetry of The Taliban’

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It is truly a matter of controversy as it appears that non-Taliban Afghan poets are presented as Taliban.

Agent Orange ‘tested in Okinawa’

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Recently uncovered documents show that the United States conducted top-secret tests of Agent Orange in Okinawa in 1962, according to a veterans services employee.

Target Iran: America and Israel to Officially Unleash MEK Terrorist Cult

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A couple of months ago, one of those dubious leaks made by “unnamed US officials” caught my eye. US media did something it doesn’t often do; it publicized ‘secret’ Israeli government policy.

The History Behind VA Guaranteed Home Loans

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The VA guaranteed home loan is a beneficial program guaranteed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enable qualifying veterans to obtain a new mortgage or refinance an existing one.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News May 18, 2012

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A disabled veteran has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to consider anew whether states violate federal law when they allow divorce courts to count a veteran’s disability compensation in calculating spousal support.

Postcolonial Theory, Whiteness & Palestine

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At the end of the day, with 50 million Americans living in deep poverty watching 30.000 drones fly over their heads, Gaza is now in Detroit, Newark and Philadelphia.

Excuse Me, But Israel Has No Right To Exist

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Grow a new vocabulary of possibilities – the new state will be the dawn of humanity’s great reconciliation. Muslims, Christians and Jews living together in Palestine as they once did.

U.S. Department of Defense Contract Awards for May 17, 2012

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CIWS is a fast-reaction terminal defense against low- and high-flying, high-speed maneuvering anti-ship missile threats that have penetrated all other defenses.

Israel as Popular as North Korea According to BBC Poll

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Haaretz reported yesterday that, “Israel, Iran, Pakistan and North Korea were ranked most negatively by 24,000 people surveyed in an annual BBC poll.”

The New World Order: Ben Gurion’s “One True Zion” ?

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Did Joe Vialls explain - back in 2003 - why DHS needs 450 million hollow-point bullets?

The Debasement of American Intel–Step By Step

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This opinion piece is the story of how American Intel was debased step by step, and how many great American intel heroes have been ignored, suppressed, abused, harassed and driven out of intel (or worse).

Navy Shutters and Seals El Toro Hangar

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California Department of Public Health holds-up release of old hangar. Navy requried to do more work.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News May 16, 2012

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The Department of Veterans Affairs’ task force on women veterans this month offered its plans for making the health and benefits system more female friendly.

Power of and To: Nonviolent Political Prisoners and People of Conscience

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Out of the 2,000 Palestinian political prisoners on the hunger strike, two have not eaten for 78 days and have said they will not start eating again until their administrative detentions are lifted.

Officer Says Military Courts Should Learn From Civilian Counterparts in PTSD-Related Cases

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Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Miller knew that deserting his post was a serious crime. But, by then, he had a lot more on his mind and heart than his job.

Joint VA/DOL Program Launches to Retrain 99,000 Unemployed Veterans

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Starting May 15, unemployed Veterans between the ages of 35 and 60 can now apply for new benefits to cover education costs for up to one year through a joint Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Labor (DOL) program that focuses on retraining 99,000 Veterans for high-demand jobs.

Did You Serve in Iraq or Afghanistan?

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OEF/OIF/OND combat Veterans can receive cost free medical care for any condition related to your service in your theater of operation for five years after the date of your discharge or release.

Women Veterans Task Force Draft Plan Released

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is releasing for public comment a draft of its strategic report to address key issues facing women Veterans.

Vietnam Wall Turns 30

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Just like during the war, the names of the dead slowly appeared as I descended the gentle slope to the black granite wall and then suddenly the scope of the carnage overcame me as scores of names became hundreds and then thousands and finally over 50,000 and the brutal truth of this unnecessary tragedy overwhelmed me as I slowly and somberly climbed back into the sunlight.

Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. starts seed fund with VETransfer

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WEDC has put $150,000 into a seed grant fund aimed at seeding start-up companies run by Wisconsin military veterans and helping them to hit...

U.S. Department of Defense Contract Awards for May 15, 2012

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Science Application International Corp., Fairfield, N.J., was issued a modification exercising the seventh option year on contract SPM500-04-D-BP08/P00026.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News May 15, 2012

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VA partnered with Blue Star Families and Facebook to create an online safety net for active duty troops, Veterans, and their families.

See, I Told You So!

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Last year in the heat of the government budget debate once again our government wimped-out.
2 year old Palestinian victim of Israeli drone

Israeli Company Has FAA Permission to Fly Drones in U.S. Airspace!

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The Israeli company Stark Aerospace of Mississippi is not so much from Mississippi as it is from Israel. Stark Aerospace of Mississippi is a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries! And the Federal Aviation Administration has given them permission to fly their drones in American airspace!

Never Ending Nakba

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As Ilan Pappe has said, most Israeli Jews have no idea of what they did to the Palestinians in 1948. (He also said that those who do know don’t think that what was done was wrong). But that’s only the tip of an iceberg of ignorance.

Election Fraud, Media Deception and the Crisis of Conservatism (Part II)

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The Treatment of Ron Paul and Stephen Harper in Engineering the Political Economy of North America.

Chicago’s First False Flag “Barack Attack”

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Speculation continues to build that the Obama administration and its Israel Lobby handlers will use the 25th NATO Summit to carry out a false flag attack, and according to a recent Canada Free Press article, the Department of Homeland Security intends to strong-arm Americans soon.

Nationwide 2K Event Will Support Homeless Veterans and Promote Employee Wellness

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is once again hosting a nationwide 2K “Walk and Roll” event at more than 130 VA facilities on May 16 to coincide with National Employee Health and Fitness Day. The event will also encourage employee and local community support of homeless Veterans.

Sins of Our Fathers : al-Nakba

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Victors’ celebrations harbor shadows that lurk in the soul as revelers dance in remembrance, burying in laughter the suffering screams of those displaced and destroyed, furiously hiding forgotten faces framed in fear from mocking the glorious dance should they be awakened once more by the reverie.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News May 14, 2012

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For Mothers Day, VA honors the sacrifice and commitment of mothers who both wore the uniform and supported those who did. Read how one mother inspired an Iraq Veteran to serve at VAntage Point.