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Capitalists, Technocrats and Fanatics: The Ascent of a New Power Bloc
James Petras
Introduction
The sweeping electoral victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India is the latest expression of the world-wide advance of a new power bloc which promises to impose a New World Order harnessing ethno-religious fanaticism and narrowly trained technocrats to capitalist absolutism.
The far-right is no longer at the margins of western political discourse. It is center-stage. It is no longer dependent on contributions by local militants; it receives financing from the biggest global corporations. It is no longer dismissed by the mass media. It receives feature coverage, highlighting its ‘dynamic and transformative’ leadership.
Punishing Palestinians Ruthlessly
by Stephen Lendman
Occupation harshness continues unabated. Gaza remains besieged. Multiple West Bank communities are targeted daily.
East Jerusalemites suffer horrifically. Rogue states operate this way. Israel is one of the world's worst.
It's punishing Palestinians ruthlessly. Rule of law principles don't matter. Democracy is pure fantasy. None whatever exists.
Sham Ukrainian Presidential Election
by Stephen Lendman
Presidential aspirants were all putschist-approved. They're fascists. Ballot choices excluded democrats.
Several legitimate candidates dropped out. They were threatened. They feared for their lives.
Ukrainians chose a president, Kiev mayor, Kiev Council deputies and six regional center mayors - in Mykolaiv, Odessa, Sumy, Kherson, Cherkasy and Chernivtsi.
Media Scoundrels on Sham Ukrainian Elections
by Stephen Lendman
Their comments didn't surprise. They supported sham Ukrainian elections. Throughout the run-up, voting and aftermath.
They endorse sham US ones. They pretend fantasy democracy is real. They do it every time. Unapologetically. With a straight face.
US-Led NATO's War on Humanity
by Stephen Lendman
US-led NATO threatens humanity. It's an imperial tool. It's a global killing machine.
It prioritizes war. It deplores peace. Humanity's survival hangs in the balance.
It includes 28 member nations, 22 Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC) ones, seven Mediterranean Dialogue countries, and four Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) states.
They comprise nearly one-third of world nations. NATO plans exponential expansion. It wants new members and partners.
Putin on Ukraine's Sham Election
by Stephen Lendman
He's a master chess player. He's a world-class geopolitical leader.
He shames his Western counterparts. He makes them look amateurish by comparison.
He thanked St. Peterburg Economic Forum participants. He thanked everyone attending.
"We established good rapport with our partners in all areas of production, from all sectors of the economy," he said.
"(W)e are very pleased with how cooperation with our partners" went, he added.
I'm impressed with "this year's attendance," he said. Elements involved included "80% of the global information flow," he explained.
Their influence on "global and national news cannot be overstated." He requested they disseminate their message widely.
Putin in St. Petersburg
by Stephen Lendman
He addressed its 18th Economic Forum. Heads of state attended.
So did other political officials, business leaders, academic and scientific community members, as well as media and numerous others.
Putin was warmly received. He welcomed "traditional old friends and new guests." He welcomed everyone sharing "long-term strategic priorities with Russia."
Who partner for "global development." Who desire "cooperation and dialogue." Who do so independently. "(F)ree from short-term considerations of the moment," he said.
"Consistency and openness are always met with reciprocal steps and mutual trust." "Trust is above all about finding compromises, mutually acceptable solutions, and working and acting together."
"This idea is the main theme of this year's Forum - Sustaining Confidence in a World Undergoing Transformation."
Things are fast-moving, he said. "We are witnessing colossal geopolitical, technological and structural shifts."
Wall Street Journal Supports Putschist Oligarch Ukrainian Rule
by Stephen Lendman
Sham elections approach. They'll be held Sunday, May 25. They're illegitimate. They have no legal standing.
Coup-appointed putschists are running them. Washington supports what demands rejection. So does the Wall Street Journal.
It's in lockstep with putschist rule. Murdoch's world reflects presstitute power.
It features demagoguery, propaganda, pseudo-journalism, corporate power, and warmongering. It supports wrong over right.
It turns truth on its head. It lacks ethical and moral standards. Its poisonous influence debauches whatever it touches. It endorses Wall Street grand theft.
It favors hard right billionaire bandits running Ukraine. On May 22, it headlined "A Pragmatic Favorite to Lead a Shaky Ukraine," saying:
Candidates reflect "few policy differences." Their "backgrounds are similar…The only issue in the Ukrainian presidential vote on Sunday is the country's survival."
Irresponsible Syria Bashing
by Stephen Lendman
Syria's June 3 presidential election approaches. It's historic. It's the Syrian Arab Republic's first ever free, fair, open presidential process.
Twenty-four aspirants registered to compete. Parliamentarians Hassan al-Nouri and Maher Hajjar were approved. So was Assad.
He's overwhelmingly popular. He's expected to win easily. Syrians want no one else leading them. He's especially trusted now. He's defeating foreign invaders.
He's doing it responsibly. He's fighting for Syrian freedom. For its independent sovereign rights. He's up to the challenge. He's winning. He's defeating Obama's dirty game. He deserves universal support.
Kiev's War on Freedom
by Stephen Lendman
Western-supported coup-appointed putschists have no legitimacy. Waging war on freedom reflects official Kiev policy.
Washington endorses it. Upcoming sham May 25 elections exclude democracy from ballot choices.
They're at the same time as Kiev aggression continues. They're attacking Eastern Ukrainians.
They're murdering them in cold blood. So-called "anti-terrorist operation(s)" reflect state terrorism writ large.
Fascist regimes operate this way. They reemerged in Europe. Coup-appointed Kiev thugs represent its epicenter.
Upcoming elections are rigged. Democracy is pure fantasy. Results are largely pre-determined.
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