Monthly Archives: August 2011

So, who’re ya gonna believe?

Posted on August 28, 2011 by jfl

Bogus and transparent ‘strategy’ of the Thai ‘elite’ when caught with their pants down : Step number 1 : change the subject ‘ He denied speculation that he exposed the alleged casinos as a favour to someone who desperately wanted … Continue reading →

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Our humanity demands that we who recognize evil in its own time act against it

Posted on August 27, 2011 by jfl

4 September Turkey to take Israel to ICJ Turkey has said it will apply next week for an investigation by the International Court of Justice into the legality of Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. Speaking to Turkish state-run television during … Continue reading →

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A time to break silence

Posted on August 26, 2011 by jfl

Martin Luther King and the fate of the civil rights movement In his courageous public denunciation of the war in Vietnam, King said, “We are criminals in that war” and “have committed more war crimes almost than any nation in … Continue reading →

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In any case Thailand needs a strong people’s party, organized bottom up

Posted on August 25, 2011 by jfl

19 September PPT delivers Mark Teufel interviews Ji Ungpakorn on the UPD and other issues. 12 September PPT delivers an Interview with Junya Yimprasert on the UPD and other issues. PPT delivers the news… Union for People’s Democracy (UPD) formed. … Continue reading →

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Those outside are also restricted in their freedom

Posted on August 22, 2011 by jfl

‘Why should I flee? Never mind. Being jailed is another form of fighting. Actually I did not expect [to be arrested]. But if those in power want me locked up, what can I do? ‘They think that locking up Surachai, … Continue reading →

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The time for understanding… is over

Posted on August 21, 2011 by jfl

Haim Bresheeth “Most of my family was destroyed in the holocaust – in different concentration camps and in the Warsaw ghetto and I was born in a refugee camp in Italy immediately after the war… I’m not saying this in … Continue reading →

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So, how exactly can we bring democracy to the United States?

Posted on August 20, 2011 by jfl

So, how exactly can we bring democracy to the United States? Many Americans have developed what Bob Marley — the poet laureate of oppressed people around the world — called “mental slavery.” Social scientists have also recognized this phenomenon of … Continue reading →

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Dear PM Yinglak

Posted on August 14, 2011 by jfl

19 August Measures to restore justice for people affected by the April–May 2010 crackdown You’re the politician. You spoke in equivocal terms about the Kaeng Sua Ten Dam to the government flunkies and MSM in Sukhotai. Ok. The only thing … Continue reading →

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Any information on Giles’ assertion?

Posted on August 14, 2011 by jfl

Yeah, as a matter of fact… 22 August The Democrats celebrate Phue Thais’ betrayal of their core… the redshirts Deputy Democrat Spokesperson Ms. Jitpas Pirompakdi has expressed her gratitude towards [Democrat?] ICT Minister [Royal Thai Air Force] Group Captain Anudith … Continue reading →

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Was Anders Breivik on that Nobel Peace Prize Committee?

Posted on August 13, 2011 by jfl

Liar. Murderer. War Criminal. Just like George Bush… but worse, both quantitatively – 4 wars of aggression to 2, and qualitatively – he is a Harvard Law School Professor of Constitutional Law, not a dry drunk and reformed cokehead. Collateral … Continue reading →

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