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Saint Patrick`s Day

SAINT PATRICK'S DAY By Ralph E. Stone

(SAN FRANCISCO) - On March 17th, the Irish, the more than 70 million world-wide who claim Irish heritage, and the Irish-for-a-day, will be lifting a pint of Guinness, or something stronger, to toast Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. I bet corn beef and cabbage will be on many a menu. And many will be wearin' the green.

Counter the Right Wing Revolution`s Ability to Buy Success

At Salem-News.com, we published our 18,247th article today.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The guys who have the money are spending it. The folks who brought you things like nuclear power plants are on a spending campaign hoping to swallow up pockets of resistance along the way.

The governor of Wisconsin strips educators of their right to collective bargaining while he and every one of his cronies; from the media to his fellow Republicans, all root for his success. Walker made the move with Democrats absent; holding out in a neighboring state in protest of the seemingly fascist move.

An Informed Citizenry is our Best Tool to Fight Corruption

You are the true strength of our country... not a corrupt Congress.

(HARRISVILLE, N.H.) - Do you know how your Senators and Congressional Representatives voted? Are you aware of all issues coming-up for a vote? You should be . . . and you can be!

As conscientious U.S. citizens, it is our duty to exercise our right to vote for those individuals who would represent us in government. All too often, the voters of our country simply cast their vote for the incumbent believing that they have experience in the position and consequently will represent our values and beliefs better.

Security Forces Raid Gaza Protest

One student said there would be no unity unless the politicians decided to give up their entrenched positions.

(GAZA CITY Ma'an) - Security forces forcefully dispersed protesters from a square in central Gaza City late Tuesday, witnesses said.

Protesters in Gaza said security forces set up hundreds of barriers around the main square of demonstrations and were patrolling the area. They beat people with batons and set fire to tents that were set up by the demonstrators, according to activists in Gaza City.

Clearing Up Myths and Misconceptions about Gaddafi and the Libyan Uprising

Reviewing some of the myths and misconceptions that are used by Gaddafi’s backers to justify support of his murderous regime.

(LONDON) - Despite all the reports of mass murder and destruction wreaked on innocent civilians in Libya by dictator Mu’ammar Gaddafi’s home-grown thugs and foreign mercenaries, one cannot but be shocked by the fact that this criminal and thief still manages to delude some people who are fooled by his cheap tricks.

When you think of clever public relations and subtle propaganda, probably the last people who would come to mind are Gaddafi and his offspring.

Netanyahu`s Exploitation of the Murders at Itamar

To right-wing politicos, cabinet ministers, Knesset members and West Bank rabbis, the five murdered members of the Fogel family are a catalyst for realizing the great dream: the dream of messianic redemption, of the Greater Land of Israel.

(TEL AVIV Ha'aretz) - The horrific murders in Itamar were a crime against humanity. Entering a home in that manner and slaughtering five people in their sleep is a base, cowardly act, and it makes no difference whether the victim is an adult or an infant. Murder is murder is murder.

Motti Fogel, brother of Udi Fogel, said at the Har Hamenuhot cemetery on Sunday that the funeral should have been a private affair.

From Hiroshima to Fukushima to US!

And one fine day the lion may just will lie down with The Lamb and man will indeed abolish nuclear everything and thus make war no more; and that will create the Kingdom of God on this tiny planet we call earth.

(CLERMONT, Fla.) - Japan's quake-damaged northeast has helped recall the fact that sixty-six years ago Hiroshima and Nagasaki’s razed villages and burning shells of buildings were MADE IN THE USA! Japan has 54 nuclear power plants and about one-third of its nationwide electricity comes from nuclear energy.

There are 104 nuclear power plants in the United States!

Israel Intervenes in Libya... for Gaddafi

50,000 mercenaries to be deployed against rebels; Al Qaeda Fighters Included in Israeli Force.

(CINCINNATI) - n a move that surprises all but Middle East experts, Israel has promised Libya’s dictator of over 40 years, Colonel Gaddafi, 50,000 troops to aid in crushing rebels set on overthrowing his his murderous rule.

According to news sources inside Israel, “troops” are being hired across Africa, Uganda, Sudan, Chad and the Central Africa Republic, including Al Qaeda fighters, to be deployed against demonstrators and rebel forces currently involved in heavy fighting in a two week old attempt to overthrow the Libyan ruler that has left thousands dead.

Portland Rockers Shocked as KUFO 101.1 FM is No More

For over two decades, people have depended on KUFO for good, solid rock.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The rockin clock has stopped ticking for KUFO 101.1 FM in Portland Oregon. A standard for 21 years, the loyal northwest rockers will be on their way to another place on the dial to find their favorite morning show jocks, Kidd Chris and Porkchop who have been replaced with The Glenn Beck Program and The Lars Larson Show.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant. Our commitment to one another, to human rights, and the ability to learn should always keep us connected no matter the severity and complexity of problems.