from William Hughes

On Sunday morning, June 13, 2010, the Network of Spiritual Progressives (NSP), held a rally in Lafayette Park, opposite the White House. Their stated objective: “Prevent the corporate takeover of America.” Speaking at the rally were, among others: Rabbi Michael Lerner, Peter Gabel and Bill McKibben. Each of them shared their deep frustrations about President Barack Obama and his failure to come through on the changes, on a variety of issues, such as: symbolizing hope, working for peace and justice, and effectively addressing the matter of climate change, that he had promised that he would make, once elected, during the campaign. See: http://www.spiritualprogressives.org/

from: William Hughes

On Sunday morning, June 13, 2010, Father John Dear, S.J., was one of the speakers at a rally “to prevent the corporate takeover of America.” It was held in Lafayette Park, opposite the White House. He is the author of “A Persistent Peace,” and a longtime Peace and Justice activist. Check out: http://www.fatherjohndear.org/ The event was sponsored by the Network of Spiritual Progressives (NSP). Father Dear was introduced by Rabbi Michael Lerner. See: http://www.spiritualprogressives.org/

from: William Hughes

On Sunday morning, June 13, 2010, Dr. Margaret Flowers was one of the speakers at a rally “to prevent the corporate takeover of America.” It was held in Lafayette Park, opposite the White House. She is associated with Physicians for a National Health Program, check out for more information: http://www.pnhp.org/ Dr. Flowers champions a Single Payer, Medicare for All Healthcare system. She underscored: “Healthcare is a fundamental right!” The event was sponsored by the Network of Spiritual Progressives (NSP). Dr. Flowers was introduced by Rabbi Michael Lerner. See: http://www.spiritualprogressives.org/ ©2010,Bill Hughes

from William Hughes

On Saturday afternoon, June 12, 2010, Brian Becker spoke at an event in West Baltimore, sponsored by the Party for Socialism and Liberation. It was held at the “Peace and a Cup of Joe” coffee shop. Activist Crystal Kim introduced Mr. Becker. He is the National Coordinator of the ANSWER Coalition. His remarks initially focused on the Israelis’ lethal military assault, in international waters, on May 31, 2010, on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla. Then, Mr. Becker gave a broader, historical overview of the U.S./Israeli relationship, and its impact on Occupied Palestine, particularly Gaza. Gaza has been under an Israeli Blockade, since June, 2007. He spoke for about 50 minutes. This video contains only excerpts from Mr. Becker’s talk. For some recent background on the issue presented, see: http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE53A0OC20090411 and http://www.goldstone-report.org/ and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqn_ce1XMLg and
https://secure2.convio.net/pep/site/SPageServer?JServSessionIdr004=kzhj68oy53.app210a&pagename=ANS_homepage

from Morris

108morris108 — June 12, 2010 — Almost every defense the Israelis offered has been shattered by the internet. Smuggled footage, survivors interviews.

from: William Hughes

Peace activists, led by CODEPINK’s Medea Benjamin, convened in front of the Turkish Embassy, in Washington, D.C., on Friday, June 4, 2010. They were there to express their condolences for the “deaths of the Turkish citizens,” as a result of Israel’s lethal attack, in international waters, “on the nonviolent Gaza Freedom Flotilla.” For more details, go to: http://www.codepink4peace.org/
and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqn_ce1XMLg

from Gilad Atzmon

http://rt.com/Top_News/2010-06-03/gaza-flotillia-israel-debate.html

"Gilad Atzmon, a British writer and musician who was born in Israel and served in the Israeli army, believes that the raid will lead the world to see what Israel is all about”.

“They are convinced that the more people they kill, the more people will be deterred to jeopardise what they regard as their security,” Atzmon told RT.

http://www.gilad.co.uk:80/
writings/gilad-atzmon-on-israeli-
collective-madness-rt.html

This is what fascism looks like, this is what it is to live in a corporate police state. Total control, no freedom of speech no freedom of information and no constitutional rights. Better get used to it because this is just the beginning.

EXCLUSIVE: New Video Smuggled Out from Mavi Marmara of Israel’s Deadly Assault on Gaza Aid Flotilla
In a Democracy Now! exclusive, we bring you a sneak preview of previously unseen raw footage from the Mavi Marmara that will be formally released at a press conference at the United Nations later in the day. The footage shows the mood and the activities onboard the Mavi Marmara in the time leading up to the attack, and the immediate reaction of the passengers during the attack. We are joined by filmmaker and activist Iara Lee, one of the few Americans on the Mavi Marmara ship. Her equipment was confiscated, but she managed to smuggle out an hour’s worth of footage. [includes rush transcript] democracynow.org