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international / anti-war / imperialism Wednesday February 25, 2009 - 12:57 by TruthWillOut
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Amnesty's report on weapons used by both sides in Gaza finds much to condemn. http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/MDE15/012/2009/....html The group is particularly hard on the U.S., having found numerous remains of American munitions -- including white phosphorus shells from Pine Bluff Arsenal, and a Hellfire missile made in Orlando. Another weapon which bothers Amnesty is a mysterious munition, filled with cubic particles. This type of ultra-precise strike capability is supposed to limit collateral damage and civilian casualties. So we turn once again to Garlasco's comment, from an earlier conflict: "It is unfortunate that these weapons are being developed specifically for use in densely populated areas which may negate the intended effect." ... read full story / add a comment 
national / anti-capitalism Tuesday February 24, 2009 - 11:58 by Etain
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“People who got mortgages they can’t afford to pay back were greedy and foolish and should suffer the consequences…They signed a free contract, they’re adults and they have to take responsibility for their actions”. This is the kind of thing that gets thrown around a lot in recessions. It conveniently ignores a few things. ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism Sunday February 22, 2009 - 22:08 by Dermot O'Byrne
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Is the Labour Party led by Eamon Gilmore on the side of the working class? ... read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests Sunday February 22, 2009 - 15:22 by Gregor Kerr
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From late morning yesterday (Sat. 21st February) it was clear that the Irish Congress of Trade Unions’ National Demonstration was going to be huge. It was also clear that those marching were from all over the country and from all types of employment – both public and private sector. ... read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests Friday February 20, 2009 - 16:32 by pat c
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All are strongly urged to turn out with their unions on the ICTU March to-morrow. March begins at 2 pm from Parnell Sq. Leaflets can be collected at Royal Dublin Hotel, O Connell St, from 1pm on Saturday for distribution in your section of ICTU March. Text of leaflet (not laid out) is set out below. Next General Meeting of Public Service Alliance, Thursday Feb 26, 8.15PM, Teachers Club, Parnell Sq, Dublin. All are welcome. Keep up the "grassroots" pressure ... read full story / add a comment |
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