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Martin Zehr is an American political writer in the San Francisco area. He spent 8 years working as a volunteer water planner for the Middle Rio Grande region. http://www.waterassembly.org His article on the Kirkuk Referendum has been printed by the Kurdish Regional Government, http://www.moera-krg.org/articles/detail.asp?smap=01030000&lngnr=12&anr=12121&rnr=140 Another article was reprinted in its entirety by the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) http://www.puk.org/web/htm/news/nws/news070514.html He is a Contributing Writer to Kurdish Aspect www.kurdishaspect.com/AboutUs.html where his articles have appeared on line and in print. URL links to articles on OPEDNEWS.com can be found at: http://gregg-jocoy.blogspot.com/2007/04/mato-ska-builds-libraries-at.html
His articles have been posted widely http://www.countercurrents.org/zehr060607.htm http://rojtv.blogspot.com/2007/05/turkish-media-ramps-up-anti-kurdish.html http://greekturkish.18.forumer.com/a/nationbuilding-strategy-kurdistan_post1569.html http://asoxandan.com/Direje_E.asp?Babet=Raport&Jimare=123 http://www.balochpeople.org/eng/2007/mar/opinions2.htm http://www.kurdistantv.net/encamek.asp?ser=20&cep=1&nnimre=4643&gerbeje=Martin
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Monday, September 15, 2008
Sarah Palin and Alaska Natives Part 1 A recent web article is worthy of some review and discussion in regards to Governor Palin's "Record on Alaska Native and Tribal Issues". It is good when substantive policy issues are referenced in the discussion of Palin.
Monday, September 15, 2008Sarah Palin and Alaska Natives Part 1 A recent web article is worthy of some review and discussion in regards to Governor Palin's "Record on Alaska Native and Tribal Issues". It is good when substantive policy issues are referenced in the discussion of Palin.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Sarah Palin and Alaska Natives- Part 2 "Despite strong Indian support at the convention, Palin has drawn concern from some Alaska Natives, especially on issues surrounding an initiative to stop development of the Pebble Mine adjacent to the Bristol Bay fishing grounds, which is a prime area for both commercial and subsistence salmon fishing."
Tuesday, September 16, 2008Sarah Palin and Alaska Natives- Part 2 "Despite strong Indian support at the convention, Palin has drawn concern from some Alaska Natives, especially on issues surrounding an initiative to stop development of the Pebble Mine adjacent to the Bristol Bay fishing grounds, which is a prime area for both commercial and subsistence salmon fishing."
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Friday, March 23, 2007
The Transition to Renewable Energy For all the hoopla about Al Gore's movie "An Inconvenient Truth" and given Senator Gore's own background in the Executive and Legislative branches of the Federal Government, there is little in the way of concrete policy proposals that have been introduced as a cornerstone of a new energy policy.
Friday, March 23, 2007The Transition to Renewable Energy For all the hoopla about Al Gore's movie "An Inconvenient Truth" and given Senator Gore's own background in the Executive and Legislative branches of the Federal Government, there is little in the way of concrete policy proposals that have been introduced as a cornerstone of a new energy policy.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Public Education: Reform -- or Revolution? Have American public schools passed the point of no return?
Tuesday, January 30, 2007Public Education: Reform -- or Revolution? Have American public schools passed the point of no return?
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Monday, December 17, 2007
Democratic Challengers or Third Party Alternatives I for one cannot agree either that the Democratic Party is capable of presenting significant policy changes and structural reforms before the American people or that the Democratic primary system and candidates lie at the root of the failure to redefine the opposition in a manner to make it more relevant to the American people.
Monday, December 17, 2007Democratic Challengers or Third Party Alternatives I for one cannot agree either that the Democratic Party is capable of presenting significant policy changes and structural reforms before the American people or that the Democratic primary system and candidates lie at the root of the failure to redefine the opposition in a manner to make it more relevant to the American people.
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Friday, January 26, 2007
The Third Party Project Third parties arise because the two-party system isn't up to the task of providing representation for the people.
Friday, January 26, 2007The Third Party Project Third parties arise because the two-party system isn't up to the task of providing representation for the people.
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Friday, January 5, 2007
Water Planning in the South West In the Middle Rio Grande region of New Mexico water planning is taking on a significant character that is open and inclusive. Proposals dealing with issues ranging from water quality to conjunctive management of surface and ground waters, and from establishing funding sources for water programs to increasing water supply and decreasing water demand have all been incorporated into the recommendations.
Friday, January 5, 2007Water Planning in the South West In the Middle Rio Grande region of New Mexico water planning is taking on a significant character that is open and inclusive. Proposals dealing with issues ranging from water quality to conjunctive management of surface and ground waters, and from establishing funding sources for water programs to increasing water supply and decreasing water demand have all been incorporated into the recommendations.
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Sunday, March 25, 2007
A Successful Nation-Building Strategy Under Construction in Kurdistan There are many peoples in the region of South West Asia that have been relegated to the status of national minorities due to the partitioning of the region after the dismantling of the Ottoman Empire after its defeat in World War One. But, no people have been so systematically abused by the nations in which they inhabited as the Kurds.
Sunday, March 25, 2007A Successful Nation-Building Strategy Under Construction in Kurdistan There are many peoples in the region of South West Asia that have been relegated to the status of national minorities due to the partitioning of the region after the dismantling of the Ottoman Empire after its defeat in World War One. But, no people have been so systematically abused by the nations in which they inhabited as the Kurds.
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Monday, July 16, 2007
The Building Blocs for Peace for Kurdistan The construction of the Kurdish nation is in its first stages. It has come remarkably far in a remarkably short period of time. Every step forward is a new step and every action becomes a precedent upon which the next action can be based.
Monday, July 16, 2007The Building Blocs for Peace for Kurdistan The construction of the Kurdish nation is in its first stages. It has come remarkably far in a remarkably short period of time. Every step forward is a new step and every action becomes a precedent upon which the next action can be based.
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Thursday, March 1, 2007
The Need for Change in Iran Versus War We stand unequivocally united in moving forward together and seeking a better future for our children, so that all might live in peace and provide mutual support for all the citizens of the world.
Thursday, March 1, 2007The Need for Change in Iran Versus War We stand unequivocally united in moving forward together and seeking a better future for our children, so that all might live in peace and provide mutual support for all the citizens of the world.
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Thursday, June 7, 2007
Are the Turks and Kurds Now Fighting in Iraq? News has begun to filter in regarding a Turkish incursion into southern Kurdistan in violation of the UN Charter and in violation of the sovereignty of the Kurdish people and the Kurdish nation.
Thursday, June 7, 2007Are the Turks and Kurds Now Fighting in Iraq? News has begun to filter in regarding a Turkish incursion into southern Kurdistan in violation of the UN Charter and in violation of the sovereignty of the Kurdish people and the Kurdish nation.
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Thursday, July 3, 2008
A Water Resolution for America In a resolution intended to focus attention on the national and international issues surrounding water, the EcoAction Committee of the Green Party of the United States has raised the concerns of Greens and provided a template for further internal discussion, public education and candidate consideration.
Thursday, July 3, 2008A Water Resolution for America In a resolution intended to focus attention on the national and international issues surrounding water, the EcoAction Committee of the Green Party of the United States has raised the concerns of Greens and provided a template for further internal discussion, public education and candidate consideration.
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Saturday, July 28, 2007
Kurdistan, Not Iraq, is the Success Story (Part 2) For the Kurdish nation and peoples there is no retreating to prior historical strategies to achieve victory. These options have been tried for the past 30 years in Turkey. There is no gain if this moment is allowed to pass in history without decisive leadership and precise action.
Saturday, July 28, 2007Kurdistan, Not Iraq, is the Success Story (Part 2) For the Kurdish nation and peoples there is no retreating to prior historical strategies to achieve victory. These options have been tried for the past 30 years in Turkey. There is no gain if this moment is allowed to pass in history without decisive leadership and precise action.
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Thursday, February 15, 2007
DRAFT PEACE PLAN FOR SOUTH WEST ASIA The foreign policy of the US Government ought to be focused on facilitating peacemaking and ending its military actions against the nations and peoples of the region.
Thursday, February 15, 2007DRAFT PEACE PLAN FOR SOUTH WEST ASIA The foreign policy of the US Government ought to be focused on facilitating peacemaking and ending its military actions against the nations and peoples of the region.
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Friday, January 5, 2007
Are Third Parties the Answer? "Power concedes nothing without a struggle." -- Frederick Douglass.
Friday, January 5, 2007Are Third Parties the Answer? "Power concedes nothing without a struggle." -- Frederick Douglass.
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Sunday, April 20, 2008
Longshoremen Up the Ante Against the War Without real change the "Hope" that is so bandied about by the Democrats and Republicans will be an illusion that disappears after election day.
Sunday, April 20, 2008Longshoremen Up the Ante Against the War Without real change the "Hope" that is so bandied about by the Democrats and Republicans will be an illusion that disappears after election day.
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Monday, June 2, 2008
India, Shiva and Water The issue of public infrastructure investment impacts on the issue of water management and the political tasks required to influence and elect policy makers. Unless we formulate a political strategy that promotes structural reforms by integrating regional stakeholders into the decision-making process, the issue of privatization will continue to dominate the debate.
Monday, June 2, 2008India, Shiva and Water The issue of public infrastructure investment impacts on the issue of water management and the political tasks required to influence and elect policy makers. Unless we formulate a political strategy that promotes structural reforms by integrating regional stakeholders into the decision-making process, the issue of privatization will continue to dominate the debate.
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Monday, May 14, 2007
Kurdish Disagreements Within the Autonomous Region The maintenance of a strong centralized Baghdad government appears to be the underlying motivation of Baker and Gunter. Continuing to bank on this proposition is a no-gainer and is a policy that is fraught with its own consequences in the region.
Monday, May 14, 2007Kurdish Disagreements Within the Autonomous Region The maintenance of a strong centralized Baghdad government appears to be the underlying motivation of Baker and Gunter. Continuing to bank on this proposition is a no-gainer and is a policy that is fraught with its own consequences in the region.
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Saturday, February 10, 2007
The Kirkuk Referendum Is there any more just solution for a people who have endured so much suffering at the hands of both the Sunni and Shi'a? Is there a people who have endured a more oppressive occupation by the Syrians, the Turks, the Persians and the Arabs for so long?
Saturday, February 10, 2007The Kirkuk Referendum Is there any more just solution for a people who have endured so much suffering at the hands of both the Sunni and Shi'a? Is there a people who have endured a more oppressive occupation by the Syrians, the Turks, the Persians and the Arabs for so long?
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Monday, October 22, 2007
Defending Southern Kurdistan The issue at stake remains the sovereignty of the Kurdish Autonomous Region and its right to implement Article 140 of the Iraqi Constitution through the Kirkuk Referendum.
Monday, October 22, 2007Defending Southern Kurdistan The issue at stake remains the sovereignty of the Kurdish Autonomous Region and its right to implement Article 140 of the Iraqi Constitution through the Kirkuk Referendum.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Supporting Palestine, Opposing Jihadists The definition of Islamists as anti-imperialist lies at the root of the continued efforts to promote their political organizations as revolutionary or progressive or better then others. We cannot continue to obscure the analyses regarding the strategies of people in the region for liberation.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007Supporting Palestine, Opposing Jihadists The definition of Islamists as anti-imperialist lies at the root of the continued efforts to promote their political organizations as revolutionary or progressive or better then others. We cannot continue to obscure the analyses regarding the strategies of people in the region for liberation.
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Saturday, September 8, 2007
Kurdistan Moving Forward Toward the Kirkuk Referendum The Kurdish Regional Government has worked within the institutional framework of the Iraqi Constitutional process from the beginning. It has neither provoked any particular sect or political organization of Iraq nor has it attempted to undermine the sovereignty of the existing government. The promise of the Kurdish Regional Government is stated unequivocally:
Saturday, September 8, 2007Kurdistan Moving Forward Toward the Kirkuk Referendum The Kurdish Regional Government has worked within the institutional framework of the Iraqi Constitutional process from the beginning. It has neither provoked any particular sect or political organization of Iraq nor has it attempted to undermine the sovereignty of the existing government. The promise of the Kurdish Regional Government is stated unequivocally:
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Sunday, August 19, 2007
Let no one say Kurds are dead; Kurds Are Living To the Kurdish nation, a new sense of shared sacrifice. To Kurdistan, a determination to never allow the next generation to be forced to endure such a sight again. To the world an irrefutable historical document announcing the message of Kurdistan.
Sunday, August 19, 2007Let no one say Kurds are dead; Kurds Are Living To the Kurdish nation, a new sense of shared sacrifice. To Kurdistan, a determination to never allow the next generation to be forced to endure such a sight again. To the world an irrefutable historical document announcing the message of Kurdistan.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Kurdish Civil War Warning The response from President Barzani is a singular notification to the US government of the intentions of the Kurdish Regional Government and the armed forces under its control. It also is a warning to Turkey and the current Iraqi government of the position of Kurdish peoples. There is nothing in this interview that might be misconstrued.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007Kurdish Civil War Warning The response from President Barzani is a singular notification to the US government of the intentions of the Kurdish Regional Government and the armed forces under its control. It also is a warning to Turkey and the current Iraqi government of the position of Kurdish peoples. There is nothing in this interview that might be misconstrued.
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Friday, January 19, 2007
THE ROAD IS FORWARD WE LEARN AS WE GROW We travel the road less traveled to gain the victories that are more difficult to accomplish. The road to victory is forward. The Democrats have no leadership, the Republicans have only mis-leadership. It's past time to build our own ship.
Friday, January 19, 2007THE ROAD IS FORWARD WE LEARN AS WE GROW We travel the road less traveled to gain the victories that are more difficult to accomplish. The road to victory is forward. The Democrats have no leadership, the Republicans have only mis-leadership. It's past time to build our own ship.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2007
The Missing Conversation and the Road Forward- a Green Perspective There remains a future to define that is just now emerging and becoming evident. But, if we go back and try to resurrect old models, we will surely miss our opportunity to have influence. The road is forward.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007The Missing Conversation and the Road Forward- a Green Perspective There remains a future to define that is just now emerging and becoming evident. But, if we go back and try to resurrect old models, we will surely miss our opportunity to have influence. The road is forward.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Nader and the Dead-enders The debate for reformists is not who to elect, but how to elect. The changes needed are already transparent, but the political leadership is lacking. Like an old general who is still fighting the battles of the past war, liberals and progressives continue to lead a cavalry charge against the armoured division and still have no clue about what happened.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007Nader and the Dead-enders The debate for reformists is not who to elect, but how to elect. The changes needed are already transparent, but the political leadership is lacking. Like an old general who is still fighting the battles of the past war, liberals and progressives continue to lead a cavalry charge against the armoured division and still have no clue about what happened.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Time for Kurdish Rights Who is being unrealistic here? Is it the Kurds who confront the power of the largest military states of Turkey and Iran in the region that have demonstrated a hostile intent towards Kurdish people or the KRG that acts to establish the needed economic, political and military infrastructure that can build for the future without the shadow of genocide looming over them?
Wednesday, February 13, 2008Time for Kurdish Rights Who is being unrealistic here? Is it the Kurds who confront the power of the largest military states of Turkey and Iran in the region that have demonstrated a hostile intent towards Kurdish people or the KRG that acts to establish the needed economic, political and military infrastructure that can build for the future without the shadow of genocide looming over them?
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Saturday, June 16, 2007
The News of Wars and Rumors of Wars Let's begin with the primary goals: Demilitarization of the region, Withdraw from Occupied Territories, Recognition of Nation-Building Projects, Accountability for Human Rights and War Crimes, Accountability Within the US Government and Regional Oversight. There are many facets and projects that fall underneath each of these overall objectives. There are many mechanisms that need to be enhanced and developed.
Saturday, June 16, 2007The News of Wars and Rumors of Wars Let's begin with the primary goals: Demilitarization of the region, Withdraw from Occupied Territories, Recognition of Nation-Building Projects, Accountability for Human Rights and War Crimes, Accountability Within the US Government and Regional Oversight. There are many facets and projects that fall underneath each of these overall objectives. There are many mechanisms that need to be enhanced and developed.
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Friday, June 15, 2007
The Costs of Unchecked Migration There are really two major alternatives that we face in addressing these costs, not three. One is to increase public revenues to address the increased needs on the infrastructure. For those born after Proposition 13, this means higher taxes. The other is to refuse to invest in any of the basic public services that have long been funded by state and local governments and force those institutions to respond as they must in order
Friday, June 15, 2007The Costs of Unchecked Migration There are really two major alternatives that we face in addressing these costs, not three. One is to increase public revenues to address the increased needs on the infrastructure. For those born after Proposition 13, this means higher taxes. The other is to refuse to invest in any of the basic public services that have long been funded by state and local governments and force those institutions to respond as they must in order
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Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Saladin Lives! What is happening in the Middle East is not merely sectarian strife, but an expression of the conflict between different national forces.
Wednesday, December 27, 2006Saladin Lives! What is happening in the Middle East is not merely sectarian strife, but an expression of the conflict between different national forces.
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Sunday, January 14, 2007
There is No Peace in Escalation As Americans whose government is currently engaged in a ruthless and reckless exercise in Iraq, it is time for us to begin the process of formulating a package of policies that lead in the direction of peace.
Sunday, January 14, 2007There is No Peace in Escalation As Americans whose government is currently engaged in a ruthless and reckless exercise in Iraq, it is time for us to begin the process of formulating a package of policies that lead in the direction of peace.
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Thursday, July 5, 2007
SENATOR CLINTON WRITES KURDS OUT OF HER SCRIPT There has also been some distinct positions developed by particular candidates and parties. What has been missing is a separate conversation regarding future American policy vis-a-vis the emerging Kurdish nation.
Thursday, July 5, 2007SENATOR CLINTON WRITES KURDS OUT OF HER SCRIPT There has also been some distinct positions developed by particular candidates and parties. What has been missing is a separate conversation regarding future American policy vis-a-vis the emerging Kurdish nation.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Kurdish National Claims Disputed and Compared to Israel Without getting pulled into the discussion of Israel, it is incumbent that the political rights of Kurdish people not be defined outside of political entities that do not represent them. States exist to empower people into forging a common national direction and building a common economical structure that is stable and empowers people in their day-to-day lives.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007Kurdish National Claims Disputed and Compared to Israel Without getting pulled into the discussion of Israel, it is incumbent that the political rights of Kurdish people not be defined outside of political entities that do not represent them. States exist to empower people into forging a common national direction and building a common economical structure that is stable and empowers people in their day-to-day lives.
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Thursday, January 11, 2007
Paging Oliver Cromwell This is a legal and Constitutional crisis that must be fought first and foremost in that arena. Through the courts and in the COngress will be the appropriate arenas for action. That doesn't mean back off. That means move forward with audacity. Tourjour l'audace!
Thursday, January 11, 2007Paging Oliver Cromwell This is a legal and Constitutional crisis that must be fought first and foremost in that arena. Through the courts and in the COngress will be the appropriate arenas for action. That doesn't mean back off. That means move forward with audacity. Tourjour l'audace!
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007
The American Case Against Turkish Invasion We have no right to impose on the Kurdish people, given the actions of Saddam Hussein, the requirement to support any subjugation of the Kurdish nation.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007The American Case Against Turkish Invasion We have no right to impose on the Kurdish people, given the actions of Saddam Hussein, the requirement to support any subjugation of the Kurdish nation.
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Monday, November 12, 2007
Turkish Military Looks for US "Sincerity" Along with the carrot came a decisive declaration by the Turkish Prime Minister in the same issue of the paper. He stated unequivocally before the : "The enemy is an element that must be eliminated, and to do this we have to be united." Unity with Turkey remains pre-conditioned with sanctioning its present military actions against Kurds. History repeats itself.
Monday, November 12, 2007Turkish Military Looks for US "Sincerity" Along with the carrot came a decisive declaration by the Turkish Prime Minister in the same issue of the paper. He stated unequivocally before the : "The enemy is an element that must be eliminated, and to do this we have to be united." Unity with Turkey remains pre-conditioned with sanctioning its present military actions against Kurds. History repeats itself.