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Born in Phila, I spent most of my adolescent and adult years in Europe, resulting over time in several unique books, my latest being Russia's Americans.
CUBA: Diary of a Revolution, Inside the Cuban Revolution with Fidel, Raul, Che, and Celia Sanchez
America Revealed to a Honey-Colored World
A Taoist Politics: The Case For Sacredness
I began my journalistic career at the French News Agency in Rome, spent two years in Cuba finding out whether the Barbados were Communists before they made the revolution ('Cuba 1964: When the Revolution was Young'). After spending half a decade in Eastern Europe, and a decade in the U.S., studying Global Survival and writing speeches in the Carter State Department, I wrote the only book that foresaw the fall of the Berlin Wall AND the dissolution of the Soviet Union ("Une autre Europe, un autre Monde'). My memoir, 'Lunch with Fellini, Dinner with Fidel', tells it all. 'A Taoist Politics: The Case for Sacredness', which examines the similarities between ancient wisdom and modern science and what this implies for political activism; and 'America Revealed to a Honey-Colored World" is a pamphlet about how the U.S. came down from the City on a Hill'.
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Sunday, September 3, 2017
The Korean Spiderweb SHARE
America's traditional end-of-summer long weekend is marred by North Korea's most powerful nuclear test yet, forcing the Trump Administration to hold an emergency meeting of its top generals -- who also head the National Security Council and the White House -- to make threatening noises toward the tiny nation that has not been recognized by the West since the Korean War.
The Korean Spiderweb SHARE
America's traditional end-of-summer long weekend is marred by North Korea's most powerful nuclear test yet, forcing the Trump Administration to hold an emergency meeting of its top generals -- who also head the National Security Council and the White House -- to make threatening noises toward the tiny nation that has not been recognized by the West since the Korean War.
Friday, July 7, 2017
What Putin Will Tell Trump SHARE
The true content of the Putin/Trump meeting is unlikely to be reported, and it will not be about the issue of so-called election hacking, regarding which Trump is likely to say: as 'You got me into a lot of hot water.' What Putin tells Trump is what is going to matter.
What Putin Will Tell Trump SHARE
The true content of the Putin/Trump meeting is unlikely to be reported, and it will not be about the issue of so-called election hacking, regarding which Trump is likely to say: as 'You got me into a lot of hot water.' What Putin tells Trump is what is going to matter.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
France is eating stolen croissants - Founders of ISIS sunbathing on French Riviera - American Herald Tribune SHARE
An unusual but arresting take on the war in Syria but a US/Syrian resident, originally published in the American Herald Tribune, an independent website. It is the first of two articles, both of which deserve our attention, amidst the flowing of so-called information on this tragedy.
France is eating stolen croissants - Founders of ISIS sunbathing on French Riviera - American Herald Tribune SHARE
An unusual but arresting take on the war in Syria but a US/Syrian resident, originally published in the American Herald Tribune, an independent website. It is the first of two articles, both of which deserve our attention, amidst the flowing of so-called information on this tragedy.
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Russia strikes over $15bn worth of deals despite sanctions at SPIEF 2016 SHARE
If after hearing Fareed Zakaria report from the Russian economic summit in St Petersburg today you want to know more about this yearly event, this is one of several articles on RT, including a stunningly illustrated report on the nineteen kilometers bridge being built to join Crimea with Russia.
Russia strikes over $15bn worth of deals despite sanctions at SPIEF 2016 SHARE
If after hearing Fareed Zakaria report from the Russian economic summit in St Petersburg today you want to know more about this yearly event, this is one of several articles on RT, including a stunningly illustrated report on the nineteen kilometers bridge being built to join Crimea with Russia.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2016
What Russia Wants, Straight from Horse's Mouth SHARE
Vladimir Putin's speeches are not covered in the MSM, much less are high-level meetings with foreign leaders - or even discussion groups involving foreign political and academic figures. Ceaselessly bombarded by accusaitons of Russian agression (with no supporting documentation), even open-minded Americans probably assume there's no smoke without a fire. That's why it's important for OEN to provide access to documents like this one, in which Russia's worldview is clearly and unequivocally spelled out. Compared to just about any news article or oped on the US's worldview, the difference is nothing short of stunning.
What Russia Wants, Straight from Horse's Mouth SHARE
Vladimir Putin's speeches are not covered in the MSM, much less are high-level meetings with foreign leaders - or even discussion groups involving foreign political and academic figures. Ceaselessly bombarded by accusaitons of Russian agression (with no supporting documentation), even open-minded Americans probably assume there's no smoke without a fire. That's why it's important for OEN to provide access to documents like this one, in which Russia's worldview is clearly and unequivocally spelled out. Compared to just about any news article or oped on the US's worldview, the difference is nothing short of stunning.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Is the NYT Competing with Progressive Media? SHARE
“If this is purely a conversation about counterterrorism cooperation, and if the Saudis are a big part of the problem in creating terrorism in the first place, then how persuasive of an argument is it?”Who would ever has expected an article in the NYT to include a sentence like this one! For readers who wouldn't be caught dead reading the Times, here's a very interesting article that confirms what the progressive press has been saying for years. It's nice to be recognized, even belatedly!
Is the NYT Competing with Progressive Media? SHARE
“If this is purely a conversation about counterterrorism cooperation, and if the Saudis are a big part of the problem in creating terrorism in the first place, then how persuasive of an argument is it?”Who would ever has expected an article in the NYT to include a sentence like this one! For readers who wouldn't be caught dead reading the Times, here's a very interesting article that confirms what the progressive press has been saying for years. It's nice to be recognized, even belatedly!
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Thursday, February 11, 2016
Message to Bernie Sanders' Supporters SHARE
The struggle between “socialist” Bernie Sanders and “New Democrat” Hillary Clinton points out an old conflict underlying the nature of Democratic Party politics which could be regarded as “the love that dare not speak its name.” That "love" is the Democratic Party's relationship with the "real" left of yesteryear, and what it represents to today's politically-transgendered Democratic Party. The real left, as in the "Communist" left and the Democratic Party, at one time had a lot in common.
Message to Bernie Sanders' Supporters SHARE
The struggle between “socialist” Bernie Sanders and “New Democrat” Hillary Clinton points out an old conflict underlying the nature of Democratic Party politics which could be regarded as “the love that dare not speak its name.” That "love" is the Democratic Party's relationship with the "real" left of yesteryear, and what it represents to today's politically-transgendered Democratic Party. The real left, as in the "Communist" left and the Democratic Party, at one time had a lot in common.
Monday, January 25, 2016
A Meaningful Roadmap for Syria SHARE
The Transnational Foundation for Peace & Future in Sweden posted this in-depth analysis of the problems facing peace-makers in Syria. A document against which to measure future progress as negotiations finally get under say - hopefully! The author, Jan Oberg is a Danish-born peace activist who lives in Sweden and is also a 'peace photographer'.
A Meaningful Roadmap for Syria SHARE
The Transnational Foundation for Peace & Future in Sweden posted this in-depth analysis of the problems facing peace-makers in Syria. A document against which to measure future progress as negotiations finally get under say - hopefully! The author, Jan Oberg is a Danish-born peace activist who lives in Sweden and is also a 'peace photographer'.
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Monday, November 23, 2015
Terrorist Passports found in Putin's Garage! SHARE
In these dreary times, when nothing seems to go right for the world and so much goes wrong, don't miss this German riff on the media's penchant for sensational news. Take a minute to read it before you go on to the next horror story, knowing it might be your last chance to laugh for a good long time.
Terrorist Passports found in Putin's Garage! SHARE
In these dreary times, when nothing seems to go right for the world and so much goes wrong, don't miss this German riff on the media's penchant for sensational news. Take a minute to read it before you go on to the next horror story, knowing it might be your last chance to laugh for a good long time.
Monday, November 16, 2015
Paris Attack Seen from the Heartland SHARE
A classy, well-written reflection on why Americans still think they should only shed tears when certain others are targeted by terrorists. Americans immediately resort to their highschool French when Paris is hit, but when it's Beirut or Syria, it's not because they don't know Arabic that they only acknowledge human suffering in passing: it's because they still can't face the idea that American aggressions are behind much of the world's suffering today.
Paris Attack Seen from the Heartland SHARE
A classy, well-written reflection on why Americans still think they should only shed tears when certain others are targeted by terrorists. Americans immediately resort to their highschool French when Paris is hit, but when it's Beirut or Syria, it's not because they don't know Arabic that they only acknowledge human suffering in passing: it's because they still can't face the idea that American aggressions are behind much of the world's suffering today.
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Thursday, October 29, 2015
What's the Backstory to Mass Emigration? SHARE
Ever since the massive refugee crisis began in Europe earlier this year I have been wondering 'whey now'? I've had the niggling feeling that this cannot simply be a 'mass phenomenon' where you see your neighbors leaving one by one either because of civil war, poor governance, or terrorism and you finally decide to follow them. It's just too sudden, and too massive. This article provides answers that make sense and should make us wary.
What's the Backstory to Mass Emigration? SHARE
Ever since the massive refugee crisis began in Europe earlier this year I have been wondering 'whey now'? I've had the niggling feeling that this cannot simply be a 'mass phenomenon' where you see your neighbors leaving one by one either because of civil war, poor governance, or terrorism and you finally decide to follow them. It's just too sudden, and too massive. This article provides answers that make sense and should make us wary.
Sunday, October 18, 2015
US Demonization of Russia via the Press and the Pentagon SHARE
James Petras provides the most comprehensive overview and analysis (both!) of American policy toward Russia seen in a long time. He takes us step by step through press demonization of Vladimir Putin to what is ultimately a f(l)ailing posture in Syria and the wider Middle East, fourteen years after the US set out to conquer this vital region of the world, with implications for the future.
US Demonization of Russia via the Press and the Pentagon SHARE
James Petras provides the most comprehensive overview and analysis (both!) of American policy toward Russia seen in a long time. He takes us step by step through press demonization of Vladimir Putin to what is ultimately a f(l)ailing posture in Syria and the wider Middle East, fourteen years after the US set out to conquer this vital region of the world, with implications for the future.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Paris Was Pressured Into Scrapping Mistral Sale...by Poland and the Balts SHARE
Recently released transcripts from the French Senate's International Affairs Committee revealed that Paris was placed under “significant pressure” from a number of eastern European and Baltic states to scrap the deal with Russia, despite the fact that it would cost France financially.During a Senate debate on the issue on September 23, the Committee's spokesman Robert del Picchia said.
Paris Was Pressured Into Scrapping Mistral Sale...by Poland and the Balts SHARE
Recently released transcripts from the French Senate's International Affairs Committee revealed that Paris was placed under “significant pressure” from a number of eastern European and Baltic states to scrap the deal with Russia, despite the fact that it would cost France financially.During a Senate debate on the issue on September 23, the Committee's spokesman Robert del Picchia said.
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Sunday, October 4, 2015
If You Think Islamic Fundamentalism is Unique, See This! SHARE
As Russia, the US and Turkey clash over efforts to take down the Islamic State, here is a startling report on its Jewish equivalent. It turns out that the Muslim Prophet Mohammed was not the only one to demand that followers of other religions adhere to his laws, handed down by God. The philosopher Maimonides would have had similar demands.
If You Think Islamic Fundamentalism is Unique, See This! SHARE
As Russia, the US and Turkey clash over efforts to take down the Islamic State, here is a startling report on its Jewish equivalent. It turns out that the Muslim Prophet Mohammed was not the only one to demand that followers of other religions adhere to his laws, handed down by God. The philosopher Maimonides would have had similar demands.
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Setting the Russian Record Straight SHARE
This witty article from Russia Insider nails the Western media's coverage of all things Russian and Putinesque. A great read plus some interesting information that not even most OEN readers will already have. If you've often wondered why Russia is depicted as a backward, dull yet violent country whose president has ratings in the eighties because he rides bareback, read on.
Setting the Russian Record Straight SHARE
This witty article from Russia Insider nails the Western media's coverage of all things Russian and Putinesque. A great read plus some interesting information that not even most OEN readers will already have. If you've often wondered why Russia is depicted as a backward, dull yet violent country whose president has ratings in the eighties because he rides bareback, read on.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
About Russia's So Called Military Threats SHARE
This point by point analysis of the military carryings-on on both sides of the Russia/Ukraine border is worth reading. Western accusations of a Russian build-up are compared in comparable terms with NATO's increasingly militarized presence in the Baltics, as well as in Poland, which cries the loudest about a Russia threat.[tag]
About Russia's So Called Military Threats SHARE
This point by point analysis of the military carryings-on on both sides of the Russia/Ukraine border is worth reading. Western accusations of a Russian build-up are compared in comparable terms with NATO's increasingly militarized presence in the Baltics, as well as in Poland, which cries the loudest about a Russia threat.[tag]
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Saturday, August 15, 2015
The Truth About US in Syria SHARE
A fascinating detailed report on the extent and nature of US involvement in the Syrian conflict, starting with the admission by US Secretary of Defense to a congressional committee, that we have only trained 60 fighters, at a cost of $500 million.[tag]
The Truth About US in Syria SHARE
A fascinating detailed report on the extent and nature of US involvement in the Syrian conflict, starting with the admission by US Secretary of Defense to a congressional committee, that we have only trained 60 fighters, at a cost of $500 million.[tag]
Friday, August 14, 2015
Carter: Zero Chance for Two-state Solution SHARE
Just before revealing that he has a generalized cancer, former President Jimmy Carter gave an interview to the Israeli daily, Haaretz, in which he declares that Prime Minsiter Netanyahu, with whom he has mad many conversations never intended for there to be two equal states on the former Britsh Mandate of Palestine.[tag]
Carter: Zero Chance for Two-state Solution SHARE
Just before revealing that he has a generalized cancer, former President Jimmy Carter gave an interview to the Israeli daily, Haaretz, in which he declares that Prime Minsiter Netanyahu, with whom he has mad many conversations never intended for there to be two equal states on the former Britsh Mandate of Palestine.[tag]
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Che Guevara in Gaza: Palestine Becomes a Global Cause - Palestine Chronicle SHARE
Yesterday Cuba and the US opened embassies in each others' capitals after fifty-four years without diplomatic relations and with much strife. [tag]Today, the Palestine Chronicle publishes a memo about Che Guevara's visit to Gaza in 1959, following the first meeting of the non-aligned movement. A number of third world organizations grew out of that movement, leading, ultimately, to the most powerful, the BRICS, which groups Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. A moving document, at a time when the PLO makes plans to haul Israel in front of an international tribunal for its continued Gaza brutalities.
Che Guevara in Gaza: Palestine Becomes a Global Cause - Palestine Chronicle SHARE
Yesterday Cuba and the US opened embassies in each others' capitals after fifty-four years without diplomatic relations and with much strife. [tag]Today, the Palestine Chronicle publishes a memo about Che Guevara's visit to Gaza in 1959, following the first meeting of the non-aligned movement. A number of third world organizations grew out of that movement, leading, ultimately, to the most powerful, the BRICS, which groups Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. A moving document, at a time when the PLO makes plans to haul Israel in front of an international tribunal for its continued Gaza brutalities.
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Things Turn Sour in Ukraine SHARE
As many contributors to OEN have been warning for the last year and a half, the Neo-Nazi muscle behind the Neo-Con coup in Ukraine is now openly vying for power against a regime fabricated by the US State Department. The EU is realizing it assisted at the birth of a monster.
Things Turn Sour in Ukraine SHARE
As many contributors to OEN have been warning for the last year and a half, the Neo-Nazi muscle behind the Neo-Con coup in Ukraine is now openly vying for power against a regime fabricated by the US State Department. The EU is realizing it assisted at the birth of a monster.
