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U.S. Playing the Saudi Envoy Game

Washington, once again, went on a labeling spree and called Iran “the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism.”

(TEHRAN) - In a 'united against Iran campaign,' the US government has accused Tehran of orchestrating an assassination plot against the Saudi envoy in Washington, a move which is to be seen as part of a US stratagem to carry on with its plan of demonizing and isolating the Islamic Republic of Iran.

US Vice President Joe Biden said on "The Early Show" on Wednesday that "It's critically important that we unite the world in the isolation of and dealing with the Iranians. That's the surest way to be able to get results."

Ask your Congressman Who is Waging Class Warfare?

And while you’re at it, also ask your Congressman for a list of individuals, corporations, and foreign nations who own a million dollars or more of your national debt.

(LAGUNA BEACH) - Most people assume the Republican Party is opposed to welfare and other forms of social spending. Various reasons are given including social programs being a form of class warfare redistributing wealth downward from the hardworking rich to the lazy poor.

Are Republicans and their Dixiecrat/Blue Dog/DLC Democrat brethren really opposed to welfare? The facts are in the Federal Budget.

Warmongers Fabricate the `Big One`

One must ask why are these warmongers so desperate for war with Iran?

(Jamestown, RI) - The war mongers are at it once again in their attempt to bring the US to war with Iran, this time with a laughable exotic plot, blaming Iran for an alleged attack on a Saudi Ambassador.

Naturally the warmongers immediately call for war, which is just what this country needs, another endless war.

Reactor Reax Top Stories - Why Go Nuclear When Efficiency, Renewables Fit the Bill?

Latest new from about our nuclear powered world.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - In this latest roundup of stories by the group Physicians for Social Responsibility, we learn the startling news that U.S. Labs Not Equipped to Handle Radiation Disasters, and the question is posed: Why go nuclear when efficiency, renewables fit the bill?

One story examines whether a Japan-level nuclear crisis is possible at the San Onofre nuclear plant in Southern California, and we discover that cleaning up a DIY repair on Crystal River nuclear plant could cost $2.5 billion.

Maryland Health Officials at Odds Over Cancer Danger at Fort Detrick

Includes Maryland's Summary Report of Frederick County Cancer Investigation Involves Fort Detrick.

(FREDERICK, Md.) - The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in Baltimore seems to be at odds with itself over cancer rates showing up near an Army base, Fort Detrick, which is located in Frederick County.

The agency admits that the statistics are enough to press continued monitoring of the Fort Detrick neighborhoods.

End US Denial of Role in Vietnam`s Agent Orange Crisis

Despite the declassification of Operation Ranch Hand documents, exposing America’s use of Agent Orange, the United States has yet to accept blame or apologize for its conduct during the Vietnam War.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The goal of a current petition effort regarding Agent Orange contamination, involves obtaining a formal apology from the U.S. to Vietnam for the use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.

After nearly 40 years and 2 failed Supreme Court cases, the United States still refuses to accept blame for the 3-4 million Agent Orange victims in Vietnam.

Obama, Holder, and the `Betrayal` of Mexico`s Drug Fighters

Mexico's Attorney General Marisela Morales, went public late last month, venting her country's frustration over the secret U.S. programs that arm the Mexican government's enemies.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Just days ago during a news conference, Obama proclaimed to the nation that the United States was making progress working with the Mexican government in the fight against drug-based cartels.

He also defended his attorney general, Eric Holder...

Israel and Libya: Preparing Africa for the `Clash of Civilizations`

What has changed about the imperialist design of the United States, Britain, France, and Germany, is the pretext and justification for waging their neo-colonial wars of conquest.

(ROME) - Under the Obama Administration the United States has expanded the "long war" into Africa.

Barack Hussein Obama, the so-called "Son of Africa" has actually become one of Africa’s worst enemies. Aside from his continued support of dictators in Africa, the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) was unhinged under his watch.

Two US drones crash in south Somalia

Two unmanned aerial vehicles operated by the US military have crashed in southern Somalia near the border with Kenya, Press TV reports.

(TEHRAN) - A Somali government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Press TV that the American remote-controlled drones went down in close proximity to Dhoobley town late Tuesday.

This is situated 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the Kenyan border and about 500 kilometers (312 miles) southwest of the Somali capital Mogadishu.

Reefer Madness Against Medical Marijuana in State Legislatures

Drug testing patients on welfare is a sorry way to save the government money.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - I presume I’m preaching to the choir, but I will be preaching anyhow. The New York Times, my favorite source of subject material, is a gold mine of really weird stuff.