the lebanese people want to topple the sectarin regime NOW

I just came back from a march to topple the sectarian regime in Lebanon. There was a big crowd, over a 1000, under the pouring rain that did not seem to matter. The spirit was high and the chants hit the sky “the people want to topple the sectarian regime”, “thawra thawra thawra” (revolution) “eja dawrak ya libnen” (Lebanon its your turn now) they called … Continue reading the lebanese people want to topple the sectarin regime NOW

Roundup from the ground in Bahrain

Wednesday (Feb16) … Almost forgetting the violence of the previous two days, Wednesday night ended with scenes of jubilation at a camp set up at Pearl Roundabout (described as ‘Bahrain’s Tahrir Square’ or ‘Pearl Square’), and also, like ‘Tahrir Square’ is in fact a landmark roundabout at a central intersection in Manama. After two days of demonstrations, two protesters killed by riot police, and a … Continue reading Roundup from the ground in Bahrain

GLOBAL STRIKE 2011

There IS a way we can collectively fight back against environmentally destructive multinational corporations. A coordinated global general strike and boycott, combined with personal preparedness, in sufficient numbers, can cause a great deal of economic disruption. The best tactic? Non-participation. A multi pronged strategy will be most effective: 1. BOYCOTT: All corporate products, beginning with Coke, McDonalds, ADM, and Monsanto. Reduce to eliminate your consumption … Continue reading GLOBAL STRIKE 2011

Police attacking protesters here at hospital in Bahrain. Tear gas inside. Panic.

-BREAKING: Twitter is blowing up right now with reports that Bahrain authorities are firing into a crowd of thousands that is assembled for the funeral of those killed in yesterday’s crackdown. This could be a massacre underway<a href=".http://www.undispatch.com/bahrain-massacr“&gt; -Bahraini doctor on AJEnglish calls situation there “awful,” an “unbelievable scene.” The hospital is full of casualties. ‘Like a war.” AJEnglish: Bahrain doctors in Salmaniya Hospital confirm … Continue reading Police attacking protesters here at hospital in Bahrain. Tear gas inside. Panic.

a day of oppression in Bahrain

Hospital was chaotic, protesters chanting outside, dozens bleeding from head, broken limbs, exhibit birdshot wounds #bahrain hundreds of police in full riot gear stormed a mass demonstration in the country’s capital. At least four people are confirmed dead and some estimates put wounded between 150 and 300. King of Bahrain will never regain credibility after attacking peaceful protesters as they slept. Blood on his hands. … Continue reading a day of oppression in Bahrain

more on the hypocrisies of the west

The west supports democracy when democracy supports the west. But Egypt further proves that, for the west, freedom is a question of strategy not principle. That’s why, while most of the world looked on at the throngs in Cairo with awe and admiration, western leaders eyed them with fear and suspicion. They know that if the Arab world gets to choose its own leaders, those … Continue reading more on the hypocrisies of the west

news about the protests in Bahrain

this was sent to me yesterday from a friend who lives in Bahrain he/she prefers to stay anonymous: One demonstrator killed already, Ali Abdulhadi Al Mushaima in his 20s has died in hospital as a result of being shot being in the back http://yfr​og.com/h4k​6gqtj, and Mohammed, both from Sitra critically injured http://yfr​og.com/h3g​yerrj.   Woke up this morning to the sound of helicopters; driving to work there were massive … Continue reading news about the protests in Bahrain