Israel and United States against Iran – World War III
January 20, 2012
By Padmini Arhant
The covert war against Iran through crippling economic sanctions and nuclear scientists killings is an invitation for cataclysmic consequences in the pre-emptive mission.
Israel and United States provocation against Iran under nuclear program pretext is a premise to engage the world in confrontation possibly evolving into nuclear meltdown.
The masterminds behind potential global involvement refuse to recognize the magnitude of disaster in the fundamentally flawed strategy to attack Iran inciting international conflict.
Despite several warnings in opposition to belligerence in the volatile Middle East, the recent isolation of Iran is intimidation exacerbating population frustration and anxiety on looming warfare.
The taunting with various trade restrictions and financial flow disruptions towards Iran constitutes persecution of Iranian citizens in the misguided regime change agenda.
Obsession with Iran is fatal attraction for the provocateurs underestimating the irreversible outcome.
The nuclear states – Israel and United States intrusion in Iran via intelligence agencies CIA and Mossad to deter alleged Iranian advanced nuclear status based on speculations is counterproductive especially,
When IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) – western powers trusted organization has verified and reiterated Iran’s non-proliferation record in accordance with the accused NPT membership as non-nuclear state.
On the contrary both Israel and United States being nuclear nations are neither NPT (Non Proliferation Treaty) signatories nor maintained restraints in nuclear development.
Besides, the strike against Iran in any proportion directly endangers U.S. troop deployment in the Persian Gulf notwithstanding Hormuz strait shut down leading to energy crisis.
Unites States volunteering troop sacrifice for Israel’s misconception on Iran’s nuclear situation,
In addition to burdening U.S. taxpayers with war expenditure confirms misplaced preferences particularly in the backdrop of skyrocketing U.S. debt at $15.3 trillion accompanied by escalated war spending juxtaposed severe austerity proposals on citizens life dependent programs.
Not to mention absence of revenue due to forbidden tax hikes on 1% wealthiest in the society and U.S. monetary aid continuation to affluent nations like Israel increases national deficit.
Ideology driven policy and protecting pentagon budget on protracted warfare is dominant in Washington.
Otherwise taxpayers funded Congress would not have tried prohibiting free speech with controversial SOPA and PIPA bills targeting truth and facts in public domain.
Electorate granted authority is used against them at their expense.
In a real democracy elected representatives would heed and not drown republic voice -prevalent in contemporary politics.
Expecting wars to stimulate economy and boost political rating is a misnomer considering Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan debacle.
Humility is revealed in learning from past and present mistakes unlike the status quo defiance in preventing imminent catastrophes from military and economic aggression against Iran.
United States imposed ban on EU crude oil imports from Iran would be devastating for fragile European economy amid euro zone crisis.
European and United States economic recovery with viable solutions is entirely dependent on checks and balances in foreign policy determining political and economic conditions from global perspective.
There are remedies to the political and military standoff between Israel and Iran.
First and foremost, lifting economic sanctions against Iran and retracting military position in Persian Gulf is imperative in easing tensions for multilateral meeting initiating constructive dialogue agreed to by Iran.
Upon creating conducive environment with mutual hospitality rather than hostility,
The prospects for peaceful negotiations could emerge with necessary trust and credibility in moving forward on many contentious issues concerning Israel and Iran.
Most importantly such exchange would categorically win public empathy on both sides alleviating legitimate trepidation from existing scenario – i.e. strike against Iran resulting in regional retaliation with Israel Mideast policy regarded more adversarial than perceived threats from Iran.
For any positive results – the negotiating partners and participants genuine commitment towards peace and diplomacy is required to defuse stalemate.
Mass movement engineered political transformations are authentic and democratic in nature contrasting foreign powers intervention with vested interests serving as spoilers evident in Egypt, Libya, Syria, Bahrain, Yemen…and now in Iran.
Egypt military is allowed to remain in power with substantial U.S. military aid prolonging iron fist rule and elections proving to be farcical facilitating fundamentalists victory inevitably dissolved reinstating foreign power appointed dictatorial government.
Similarly in Libya – the peaceful and non-violent revolution converted into civil war with foreign powers candid endorsement of Gaddafi rule extended through hegemonic choice Saif Al Islam Gaddafi – still remaining the preferred candidate in reserve for possible return signified in the call for fair trial on war crimes against Saif Al Islam in spite of the heir apparent authorization and engagement in civilian massacre.
Meanwhile the U.S. State department primary contacts – non- revolutionary Libyan expatriates from western shores arrival in Libya enabled them in gaining power in the new government and ironically introduced Sharia Law – depriving meaningful democracy espousing political rights, economic progress and poignantly social equality.
The foreign power policy – Control over Middle East resources with proxy authoritarianism is intact.
Local revolutions without foreign powers clandestine complicity with autocratic regimes could be far more successful in achieving democracy.
Further more they would be a formidable challenge to hegemony nominated authorities in any political system.
Shifting focus on the brewing storm in Persian Gulf – The clear distinction between Iran and Iraq could perhaps motivate leaderships in refraining from military action and,
Instead pursue harmony in resolving the burgeoning security matter.
Abandoning untenable ambitions from all sides would save life and provide an opportunity for peaceful reconciliation in the embattled zone.
The immediate priority is improving the global economy and political freedom for the oppressed around the world with equal attention towards environment goals.
Conforming to democratic values and principles in policies would enunciate peace.
Wishing Israel, United States and Iran peaceful settlement on all issues.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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January 6, 2012
By Padmini Arhant
The simmering tension between western powers (Israel, U.S. and E.U) and Iran leading to extensive military activities on both sides in the Persian Gulf is counter-productive with catastrophic consequences upon antagonistic engagement.
United States at Israel and neo-con behest maintaining pre-emptive war strategy is heading towards self-inflicting destructive mode although preventable at this point in time.
Furthermore, EU appeasement through compliance of U.S demands might boost military representation,
However, the entire operation would backfire on provocateurs blindside against opponents under nuclear standoff pretext.
Underestimating retaliatory capabilities and formidable powers potential overt or covert involvement to curtail protracted warfare is naiveté in the least and presumptuous at worst.
Iran nuclear power program initiated by bellicose rhetoric from Washington and allies since the beginning of twenty first century prominently exhibited during 2008 Presidential race confirmed the pre-meditated Middle East destabilization on the horizon.
The candidacies regardless vying for AIPAC and hegemony approval laid plans in unique style nonetheless converging on the common goal.
The sensational catchphrase ranging from –
‘Obliterate Iran with nuclear weapons’
“Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran” to,
Nuclear threat in “all options are on the table” – desperately pushed forward escalating Iran’s unambitious nuclear phase into future proliferation category.
Using the prototype – manufacture crisis for premise to implement policy aimed at regional dominance securing economic and strategic interest,
The lessons from wars are not heeded despite toll on life, economy and environment evident in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq…and proxy wars around the world.
Expecting different results from obsolete experiments is self-defeating indulgence at national and taxpayers detriment in dire economy.
The economic sanctions against Iran with latest imposition to prove tough stance for political scores impact Iran’s population strengthening nationalism against foreign persecution.
Not to mention the crippling economic measure fomenting anti-western sentiments in the genuine pro-western society.
Western eagerness and impatience to drive the world towards full-scale confrontation not barring nuclear exchange in the Iran conflict is extremism with serious repercussions and irreversible outcome especially for those advancing the agenda.
Contrary to the ideology – wars stimulate economy proved otherwise in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq…and military bases around the world.
The stakes are much higher for U.S, E.U. and the global economy.
Oil prices on the rise with Persian Gulf troop deployment triggering Iranian response –
Possible shut down of Hormuz strait – facilitating significant crude oil shipping worldwide is the tip of the iceberg in the brewing Mideast incursion.
U.S. and EU economic meltdown in the absence of result-oriented methods adopting aggression for deflection would exacerbate conditions with mounting debt, credit downgrade and severe austerity contributing to mainstream frustration against governments’ misplaced priority.
Israel – the catalyst in the beleaguered region applying pressure on the United States to strike Iran and U.S. procrastination challenged with Israel’s unilateral proposal isolates the U.S. ally – in defiance of international dissent against military action.
Besides, Israel as the largest U.S. monetary aid recipient irrespective of economic downturn depriving 99% average Americans normal existence could perhaps exercise restraint to alleviate debt burden on U.S. taxpayers ultimately footing the bill in the overwhelmingly opposed warfare based on mere speculation about Iran’s nuclear dilemma.
Globally – oil price increase from the Persian Gulf stalemate could adversely affect world economies – the industrialized and emerging economies in particular due to extraordinary energy consumption with the flip side necessitating the urgency on clean and natural source development.
Iran – the target in the ongoing military offense could avert the looming danger in adhering to transparency and accountability on uranium enrichment retaining non-nuclear proliferation treaty membership.
Meanwhile the U.S prolific arms trade to the region viz. Saudi Arabia estimated around $23 billion and expansive military presence in the Persian Gulf is antithesis to global citizens aspired peace and diplomacy in the politically oppressed and internationally controlled oil rich territory.
Neither United States nor EU as NATO partner can afford extravagant military pursuits in the Persian Gulf or anywhere given the declining economic reality.
Instead the western powers commitment in terminating ammunition supply including intelligence services refraining from toppling popular governments in Middle East and elsewhere would be a refreshing change ending violence in the world.
The illegal arms trade and defense industry contracts with repressive regimes have wiped out generations in the perpetual war zones and,
Western governments as democratic societies bear responsibility in troop withdrawal from around the world through legislative process diverting funds from relentless wars to domestic economy and nation building of the invaded lands.
U.S. military and NATO prolonged occupation in Middle East along with State department as well as intelligence agencies constant intervention in overseas government appointments undermine democratic system in the respective domain and subvert foreign national sovereignty.
Freedom is the natural right and free will determine political independence allowing republic governed democracy to prevail over burgeoning global supremacy.
Hormuz strait is the crucial supply route for international trade and commerce. Any disruption would be a huge economic loss to all warring factions in the current international dispute.
The leaderships are urged to resolve issues through peaceful negotiations and abandon military options.
Wishing truce among embattled nations – Israel, U.S, EU and Iran with permanent resolutions on nuclear and economic matter.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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December 31, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
The year 2011 has been eventful with earth shattering effects in politics, economics, social justice and environment.
People power emerged a formidable force in Tahrir, Pearl and Times Square spreading world over as the new wave against oligarchy run global empire.
The mainstream population on center stage demanding revolutionary changes in political, economic, judiciary, social and environmental policies valiantly braved violent crackdown in the so-called democracies and other societies abusing power to quell dissent in direct violation of human and constitutional rights asserting authoritarian rule.
From Arab Spring across Middle East to Occupy Wall Street evolving into Occupy global protest –
The developments in 2011 is a stark reminder to autocratic regimes using violence against citizens prolonging oppression and corruption…to step down from power avoiding the fate shared by Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Italy leaderships during the year.
Citizens defying authorities’deadly ammunitions in hegemony facilitated firepower chose martyrdom over capitulation in Tunisia, Egypt, Algiers, Morocco, Libya, Bahrain, Yemen, Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar…and elsewhere.
Impact now felt in Moscow, Damascus and perhaps in Beijing.
Tibetan monks self-immolation in mainland occupied territory confirms dire situation beyond endurance seeking world attention to Tibet independence struggle.
Such incident could no longer be slighted with imminent emancipation for Tibet as part of the sweeping change on the horizon.
Similarly Palestinian statehood at the United Nations derided by Israel and strong ally United States – a hypocritical stance given the identical approach in the declaration of Israeli state on May 14, 1948.
With frustration reaching tipping point from decadent policies denying political liberation, corruption free society, economic freedom and social justice,
The establishments in the respective domains are challenged to deliver promises leading governance on defense in the system without checks and balances contributing to status quo.
Europe and United States dealing with economic woes experience budget and debt crisis, declining credit rating and European contagion attributed to stagnant economy affecting global markets.
Warfare – Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, amid permanent military bases all over,
The focus is primarily on Iran with crippling economic sanctions provoking oil blockade threats followed by retaliation warnings in preparation for pre-meditated and pre-emptive full-scale confrontation possibly involving nuclear arsenal.
Meanwhile, the arms supply in Syria adapting to Libyan civil war scenario cannot be ignored in the context.
The civilian movement expedited undemocratic leaderships demise and departure poignantly marking 2011 – the revolution year in history.
On the environmental front – 2011 has been devastating with earthquake in New Zealand and Turkey,
Japan earthquake and Tsunami resulting in nuclear disaster,
Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines bracing ravaging floods and
India hit with cyclone…confirms global warming effects on nature.
Notwithstanding catastrophic environmental damages exacerbating economic liabilities for nations – victims of the worst natural calamity.
Trials and tribulations provide opportunity for review and reform at individual discretion.
Procrastination on strong environmental policy would decelerate economic growth with current rapid resource depletion endangering life.
Evidently 2011 recognized as the year of significant transformations terminating destructive courses responsible for human suffering –
Setting precedence for universal change redeeming humanity from degradation.
The world bids farewell to 2011 and,
Welcomes 2012 – ushering in new era with peace, progress and prosperity for all.
Happy New Year and Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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Global Reality Check – Power, Pride and Prejudice
November 19, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
Humanity plight is largely attributed to shadow governance wielding power over politics, economics, religion, and social justice.
The military prowess and nuclear status is predominant threatening force subjugating nations to prioritize defense spending against citizens’ needs and nation building.
Any pre-emptive wars and preparation to strike targeted adversaries would be self-destructive with serious repercussions for eager participants in the world carnage.
Mideast naval fleet in the territory along with troop deployment from Iraq diverted to other closer borders viz. Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and UAE boosting pre-existing military presence is kamikaze operation doomed for failure.
The false propaganda to wage war at irreversible loss of precious lives and scarce economic resources after major debacles in Iraq and Afghanistan is yet another wake up call for citizens around the world to demand the end of illegal warfare and foreign occupation with troop return from the global base.
Current posturing in the Middle East and Asia Pacific to disrupt emerging freedom and economic growth plunging the region into chaos and catastrophe is detrimental to the source underestimating dire consequences beyond salvation.
Indian sub-continent – Pakistan in particular ever remaining the terror haven is convenient for defense industry considering the arms race to the nuclear neighbors incited against each other as nuclear rivals for strategic control.
Amazingly the worlds’ super power boasting sophisticated artillery and military together with NATO fighting the presumed war on terror previously against self-founded Al Qaeda and,
Presently Haqqani network – US State department admittedly having held meeting with them but somehow unable to terminate terrorism from the group consisting barely hundred renegades confirms the military industrial complex real mission – profitability through eternal violence claiming innocent lives all around.
Meanwhile nuclear armament in India at the White House behest prompting the subservient government in New Delhi sworn allegiance to global conglomerate in rejecting citizens’ dissent on nuclear proliferation under nuclear power pretext compounds volatility to the fragile regional relations.
Again utilizing certain disloyal and unscrupulous local elements in society,
The nexus influence on all matter especially economics, politics, nuclear and media is prominent undermining sovereignty,
To capitalize on globalization premised on collective productivity and selective income distribution – depriving the vast majority decent living standard reflecting the global power designated ‘third world’ category.
Furthermore, from Asia Pacific, Down under – Australia is the chief exporter of fossil fuel viz. coal to China.
With Labor leadership recent declaration to lift ban on uranium shipment to India amid compliance to U.S led military aggression in every frontier details the anti-environment and anti-peace adaptation to appease the apex authority.
Africa and Latin America marred with civil wars, drug wars and political instability due to U.S and foreign intervention via coup d’état as well as arms supply suppress the respective continents’ ability to overcome challenges exacerbated in corporate driven globalization for exclusive interests.
Island nations regardless of size and economic output plea to the powerful players on global warming – averting cataclysmic 2 degree Centigrade temperature rise by Kyoto Treaty ratification and COP16 implementation is unheeded with resistance from energy industry backed political leaderships representing key polluting states.
Europe grappling with contagion factor on solvency is determined to impose drastic cuts in vital programs – education, health, retirement and housing…hurting the youth, working families and senior citizens – the vulnerable in the society.
Contrarily no tax reform in taxing the super rich or,
Closing financial institutions that allow legal deposits of illegal funds from tax evasions, national treasury embezzlement such as kickbacks on government contracts, corruption deals, arms sales, extortion, human trafficking and narcotic trade…
Comprising varied remittances draining the originating country’s financial capacity with no accountability and transparency to uphold justice in a functional democracy –
None are above the law.
The investigation formality stops at expendable members while real beneficiaries under privileged status granted impunity from treason and significant crimes compromising national image, wealth and credibility.
United States – Treading on Europe’s path experiencing rising national debt at $14.6 trillion with,
No agreement on balanced budget, jobs bill, infra structure improvement to spur growth and,
Free trade instead of fair trade practice declined by the people in the partner nations viz. South Korea, Colombia and Panama.
Clean Energy Obstructionism – Congressional examination of Solyndra insolvency involving the White House with taxpayer dollar investment $528 million in solar energy company is legitimate for fact finding purpose and future guidelines.
Solyndra with inherent deficiencies from inception receiving federal funding to a tune of half billion dollars creates a perception – eluding to discredit renewable energy options counteracted by none other than big oil companies generously financing both political party candidates throughout congressional and Presidential race.
Likewise the exercise conducted on taxpayer dollars squandered in illegal invasion and occupation of foreign land specifically Iraq benefitting Halliburton and then subsidiary KBR Inc.( Kellog, Brown and Root) would eliminate partisan politics stigma in truth exploration and justification on taxpayer fund investments.
On the warfront – Troop withdrawal from Iraq would be genuine upon troops returning back to United States and not deployed on Iraq’s periphery or around Persian Gulf prevalent in the growing tension against Iran.
U.S and Allies double standards: Arab Spring effect in the Middle East is addressed differently and entirely dependent on political ties with U.S. and favored ally – Israel.
Syrian violent crackdown is reprehensible and assault on unarmed civilians with firearms seemingly a pattern among autocratic regimes ignoring the equally devastating conclusion witnessed particularly in Egypt and Libya.
The situation in Syria could be prevented from becoming Libya in terms of civil war had there not been arms delivery to dictatorial governments from democratic nations.
Military hardware disarmament through diplomatic channel viz. Arab League and GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) rigorous actions against leadership Bashar al-Assad and loyalists unlike U.S. and NATO dismantling in Libya would save many lives and contain violence.
There has been many hearings on Syria at the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington D.C.
However, same response and committee sessions are missing for other nations in the Middle East beginning with Palestinian statehood at the UN like Israeli state establishment in 1947.
Saudi army attacks against Bahrain citizens after former Defense Secretary Robert Gates visit to the Gulf State,
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh approved merciless shooting of citizens in the non-violent dissent.
Egypt’s Supreme Council of the Armed Forces pledged to hold elections early November 2011 for civilian rule.
Instead Egyptian authorities brutality against dissenters in Tahrir Square and clashes with Coptic Christians followed by the latest row with Islamists is the trend repeating Mubarak era and could perhaps exit the same way.
Kuwait citizens have joined the Arab revolution with the discord in Kuwaiti Parliament and the stakes are much higher given,
The Al Sabah dynasty strong military alliance with United States represented by 25,000 U.S troops and more relocated from Iraq in the so-called troop withdrawal.
Saudi Arabia and Jordan as the western partners escape media attention and political leaderships scrutiny on the relevant political sea change in order.
Nuclear wise reiterating the earlier facts – The western powers vying to supply uranium to India and concurrent condemnation of Iran’s nuclear program is contradictory generating nuclear competitiveness and non-proliferation default in the expansive nuclear power aspiration.
Attempts or the lack thereof to resolve manufactured crises from economy to environment is losing authenticity with people frustration demonstrated in peaceful protests like ‘Occupy all over.’
The bipartisan Super Committee proposals on deficit control are more directed at Medicare, Medicaid and Social security – the American family lifeline.
Divestments from Pentagon unaudited expenditure and extravagant military ambitions drowning the U.S. and global economies in debts could aid economic stimulus through job creation and investments to broaden prospects in education, research, health and clean energy pursuits for healthy environment.
Occupy protesters were evacuated from zuccoti park during the week on community hazard basis and elsewhere the approach was aimed at crowd dispersal to discourage constitutional right for peaceful assembly.
Nonetheless, the Occupy movement is resilient in exhibiting strength from coast to coast devoid of media coverage.
The 99% bearing the brunt of 1% blunders in economic, political, social and environmental policies at home and globally is one voice unified in bringing about the long overdue change –
Republic governed democratic system principled in fairness and equality for all.
Greed motivated global dominance showing no respect for life anywhere is the root cause of humanity suffering.
Mighty, powerful and the privileged are exempt from tax and judicial probe on general to monumental crimes that is otherwise enforced upon ordinary citizens with inhumane and extraordinary conditions.
Judicial inquiry and investigative process effectively transformed into political gimmicks with guilty either set free or shielded from public exposure.
Selective corporate media and communication outlets in cohort with politics obsessed with truth subversion, perversion, and profanity in certain segments deteriorating in moral and ethical standards – the fundamentals of civilized society.
Not to mention the deviation from substance and solutions for global problems ascribed to flawed strategies and presumptuous decisions ignoring grievous outcome.
Peace and diplomacy discarded for war and belligerence to promote misguided agenda at life and planet peril.
The status quo dictated by few is unsustainable and arguably engaged in losing battle against worldwide people power.
Mass consciousness dedicated to peace and non-violence could gain momentum expediting inevitable change and turning hope into reality for seven billion –
Seeking political freedom, economic progress, social equality and environment protection.
Humility is the virtuous trail leading to profound values that enrich human character for inner peace and happiness.
Inaction and tolerance to injustice make the powerful become powerless reversing the course in human development.
Individuals possess the power to produce positive results in life.
Will power without compromising honesty and integrity to succeed against all odds would enable reaching the mountain peak.
The vibrant youth energy in every society is resourceful and could be optimally used in self and national empowerment committed to saving habitat and humanity.
On that optimistic note – Wishing Good Luck and Best Wishes to Global movement in solidarity for peace, liberty and prosperity for all.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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United States – Fourth of July (Independence Day) 2011
July 4, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
United States celebrates declaration of independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776.
Independence day marks the value of freedom, the inalienable human right conforming to natural law that all are born to be free.
Nations across the world have fought for sovereignty since civilization and the battle continues now in the modern age.
Previously the countries were seeking emancipation from foreign invaders on their soil and presently the struggle remains the same but made complex with the people fighting against the respective heads of state or governments appointed by external powers for political and economic dominance.
Land invasions are prevalent at extreme human suffering in the relevant domain denying them an opportunity to survive without violence.
Exerting authority by use of force through armed personnel traditionally recruited for national defense and public security is exclusively used for advancing personal agenda.
Freedom oppression is not restricted to political rights although the representation would grant equal access to the marginalized segments in the society drawing attention with funding for various problems related to social, economic and environment cause.
Economic freedom is increasingly deprived with governments under corporate control in the globalization era focused on remaining in power while special interests draft legislation to suit their immediate and long-term goals leaving the main street vulnerable to fiscal woes stemming from various industries assertive role in policy matter.
From taxation to toxic assets, the decisions favor the wealthiest and corporate interests with financial burden on the average citizens escalating beyond realistic means exacerbating national debt settlement.
The deficit contributed by unsubstantiated expansive warfare, corporate indulgence in activities producing unmitigated losses and inherent corruption within political class are addressed imposing severe austerities to the detriment of mainstream population despite them being the victims in the willful economic mismanagement.
Instead the quasi functionality sharing the public and private sector attributes directed at job oriented economic growth, environmental protection and social development in bridging the gap between the haves and have-nots could be nationally beneficial accelerating productivity and required efficiency at all levels.
In the contemporary period, freedom is determined by influential political powers discretionary actions executed under national security pretext defying international law on human rights and warfare.
Meanwhile political representatives elected to office in a democracy to curb misuse of power at the executive and legislative branch seemingly positioned at defending or objecting similar policies based on party affiliations rather than implications on humanity at large allowing individual sentiments override rationality.
The Superpower syndrome is exhibited in maintaining large military presence via combat forces and/or utilizing sophisticated technology to circumvent the contentious ‘boots on the ground’ factor,
Besides holding the so-called terror suspects in detention indefinitely without due process showing little or no concern for others rights and their freedom aspirations.
Patriot Act targeting citizens for political reasons is an affirmation of discriminatory law fostering isolation and polarization within diverse society.
United States freedom is rejoiced every year with fanfare and justified in commemorating hard fought independence.
Simultaneously being instrumental, as honest brokers barring preferential treatment in the establishment of independent states would further signify the prominent image as the land of the free and home of the brave.
For instance in the Middle East peace process – according to the latest reports on June 29, 2011:
“Military cooperation with Israel is at an all-time high;
President Barack Obama has supplied Israel with a key missile defense system;
The U.S. boycotted an anti-racism conference seen as anti-Israel; and
America is set to spend valuable international political capital beating back a Palestinian independence declaration at the United Nations in September.”
U.S. involvement behind the scenes with respect to Libya, Egypt, and constantly against Palestine favoring the strongest ally Israel has been counterproductive derailing the six decades old conflict resolution.
Whether it is Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and poignantly Palestine among Islamic nations or North Korea, Tibet, Burma…in Asia,
Likewise in Africa and Latin America in the absence of vested interests,
United States and U.N. permanent Security Council members’ procrastination in extending unequivocal support and solidarity to the persecuted citizens’ liberation movement has consistently disrupted long overdue political liberty and republic rule free of foreign influence.
U.N. Security Council permanent membership reconfiguration request with members representing the economic and geopolitical status reflecting twenty first century progress and constraints is rejected excepting false promises to certain aspirants in order to secure trade agreements – confirms the lack of commitment for genuine world peace.
United States is at the helm to be the wind beneath the wings for the nations in rising like a phoenix.
Freedom cherished at home is dedicated to those who sacrificed their precious life,
Notwithstanding the courageous patriots for their ingenuity and thoughtful framework to guide the nation on the path to glory upholding democratic principles, national sovereignty through republic governance and honoring civil rights.
Happy Fourth of July!
Peace on earth.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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May 14, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
When the political establishment in the so-called democracy is protected with impunity and exempted from any accountability, the political system could no longer be identified as the republic rule.
The mainstream press and media as well as certain networks in cohort with political power decision to defy public demand in bringing the culprits behind 9/11 to justice,
Illegal invasion of Iraq under false pretext that has claimed thousands of U.S and coalition troops’ lives not to mention the millions of innocent civilian deaths and displacement.
Similarly Osama Bin Laden died a decade ago and the recent alleged elimination through extrajudicial execution in a unilateral decision without any evidences,
Hence severely lacking in credibility is slighted making a mockery of democracy.
New World Order sworn to secrecy convene meetings in secret locations barring journalists and press corps from the public domain with the NWO media personnel to cover the event and,
The members representing the powerful wings of political, economic, mass media, military, intelligence, royalty…formulate policies on global matter without the world population knowledge or consent.
The premium membership provides exclusive privileges like high profile and key positions in the international organizations such as IMF, World Bank and United Nations.
Notwithstanding government leaderships regardless of the political system represented in the United States, EU, Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Most importantly the value added benefit from NWO membership is derived from –
Authorization to illegal invasion and occupation of foreign land,
Reserve the right to kill in a underworld style,
Toppling democratically elected governments for political and strategic advantage with IMMUNITY as these actions are never even recognized a crime.
NWO is a conglomerate comprising powerful forces thus far responsible for the status quo.
Obviously the objectives being dominate the world as a shadow government undermining and depriving citizens meaningful democracy across the globe.
NWO aim evidenced in the surreptitious and blatant attacks to amass world resources for distribution among the few amid causing death, chaos and carnage is tolerated by those complacent and apathetic to the vast majority plight.
It is poignant to highlight the United States and allies’ role in the systematic military aggression and use of force in various parts of the world under NWO chartered course to establish one world controlled by the nexus group having successfully derailed economic prospects, political stability and suppressing social equality through unpopular governments appointed against electoral mandate and virtue of royalty viz.
Afghanistan, Iraq, Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan …to name a few.
New World Order economic pursuit is diversified and reflected in energy, finance, agriculture, health, education etc.
Health insurance and health care industry reining control over the health care legislation in the IUnited States unfolded during the health care deal between the industry and the White House that guarantees 30 million mandatory subscribers to the health insurers facilitating exploitative incentives with no premium caps on the subscription.
Social Security privatization as seen in France Pension plan with extended retirement age much against public revolt is already making its way through in the U.S. Congress.
Energy policy designed and developed by the energy behemoths in the oil, mining and nuclear industry much to the environment disaster are granted unlimited access to conduct offshore deep and shallow water drilling including hydrofracking, mountaintop removal for mining, nuclear power plants without safe disposal of nuclear waste – despite catastrophic impact on life and the habitat.
In the United States, the energy industry especially the oil companies, coal and nuclear sectors are currently in the process of receiving tax subsidies per the latest Congressional hearing.
Elsewhere the energy minister is erroneously the environment minister strongly defending the coal, oil and nuclear industry.
Challenging the energy industry against planet destruction has been a daunting task for the environmental groups.
In fact the environment organizations coming together as a single indomitable force is necessary to save the planet from ruin.
The fragmented environment organizations unified measures would be formidable in achieving the desired goals than otherwise.
With respect to foreign policy – The U.S. State department has conspicuously moved away from the real purpose of restoring peace, diplomacy and democracy.
On the contrary the track record exemplified in espionage, coup d’état, illegal wiretapping and advice to conceal evidences in national and international issue viz. Osama Bin Laden alleged killing in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
The Defense department and Intelligence agencies maintaining synonymous trajectory worldwide in the supposed war on terror and violation of civil liberties with utter disregard for life and international law exhibited in the prolonged detentions without due process in Guantanamo bay, torture, renditions, mercenary operatives in occupied territories overseas resulting in the local population calamity and embarrassment for the nation.
Congressional lawmakers and judiciary alike until now have not taken any initiative to inquire, investigate and indict anyone with the justice department under White House concerted declaration to extend ‘classified’ information indefinitely claiming redemption and not retribution in the matter to absolve them on prevalent wrongdoings.
The pattern continues with the political class particularly the executive branch systemic abuse of power on national and global issues refuting ground reality and rejecting the request for transparency.
Former President George W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, White House political adviser and Confidante Karl Rove, Former CIA Director George Tenet, Former U.S. Secretaries of State Gen. Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Attorney Generals John Ashcroft and Alberto Gonsalez…
Not excluding the Military Commanders and Intelligence officials serving at that time are –
Required to stand trial for 9/11 truth behind horrific attacks.
Prolonging Afghanistan war under the pretext “Hunt for Osama Bin Laden” after knowing and admitting that CIA aided leader Osama Bin Laden was dead in Dec 2001.
Illegal invasion of Iraq under false premise.
Vice President Dick Cheney for Halliburton related various corporate and war crimes.
Bankrupting the U.S. economy generating global economic depression.
Ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair – a staunch advocate for Iraq war promoting the agenda that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction proved not to be true.
Abu Ghraib, Guantanamo bay, torture, renditions – the torture authors Professor John Yoo, Judge Jay Bybee for their contribution in the treatment of combat and non-combat prisoners held in different detention cells in the United States and foreign soil.
NSA wiretapping, surveillance and private citizens personal data infiltration through Patriot Act.
Ironically, the crimes have been consistently committed by authorities at the helm posing a major security threat to citizens world over.
International Court of Justice is selectively utilized at NWO will. If not, justice would have been served to the millions victimized in the absolute authoritarianism disguised in myriad format.
In the present administration – Beginning with the Office of Presidency,
President Barack Obama for Health Care Scandal and dismissal of the public plea to clarify on the pact with Health Insurance industry – 30 million mandatory subscribers with penalty imposed on Health Care law non-compliance to become effective partially in 2012 and entirely in 2014. At the same time no restrictions on premium hikes against health insurance industry.
Expanding wars and troops deployment in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Yemen and now Libya on unsubstantiated grounds.
Refusal to ban landmines and unwilling to ratify the international treaty.
Collusion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for permanent troops presence in the Palestinian State of West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem thereby halting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Bush-Cheney doctrine confirming NWO motto continued on economy, environment, foreign policy and warfare.
Skyrocketing national debt at $14.3 trillion burdened on middle class and lower income America.
Yet unwillingness to contain extravagant defense expenditure and coherence with opposition to Bush tax cuts extension for the wealthy.
Corporations exporting jobs overseas rewarded with consul positions at the White House.
Coup d’état against democratic governments – Honduras, Ecuador, Lebanon…
North Korea peace talks conveyed through former U.S. President Jimmy Carter ignored and instead approved provocative military exercise with South Korea on the Yellow Sea escalating tension with the nuclear nation.
Turkey threatened with possible coup during the Flotilla crisis involving Palestine.
Iraq – Permanent military base contemplated with the appointment of pro-Iranian government headed by Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki leading the nation to bloodbath and sectarian violence.
Iran facing potential nuclear attack in the emphatic Presidential statement underscoring all options considered to desist Iran’s nuclear ambition rather than addressing nuclear proliferation predominantly emanating from the hierarchical nuclear proliferation treaty affecting the nuclear and non-nuclear states.
Proposal on U.N. Security Council reconfiguration with memberships from Brazil, Japan, India, South Africa, Norway, Germany, United Arab Emirates and Turkey in addition to the existing five-member panel abandoned.
Enabling military rule as opposed to civilian government in the post Mubarak Egypt.
Bahrain, Yemen and Saudi Arabia – Reservations on political uprisings compared with overwhelming anticipation in Syria fostering rumors on CIA intrusion rather than upholding a uniform policy in the region.
Libya – deliberation and procrastination to recognize citizens represented Transition Council in Benghazi emboldened Libyan dictatorship with the situation evolving into NWO long time aspiration – military invasion of Libya to sustain direct ownership on oil fields.
Osama Bin Laden resurrection to life and the purported killing in the no-evidence necessary entitlement proclaiming Presidential discretion as the rule of law.
Vice President Joe Biden – alliance with White House on Health Care, Foreign Policy and environment issues.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton – The U.S State Department prominently engaged as the espionage epicenter and,
Incidentally availing Wikileaks as the tool to create drifts and confusion in foreign government rule per covert arrangement in the extradition charges repeal against the founder Julian Assange.
Orchestrating coup d’état in Honduras, Ecuador and Lebanon, launching NWO preferred leaderships in the regions regarded economically and politically vital for dominance.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates – in the implementation of NWO warfare across the Middle East and Islamic nations.
Attorney General Eric Holder – Diligently administering the White House policy on reprieving Bush-Cheney administration litany of evidence supported charges.
Intervention and influencing judgments in civil matter at the White House behest.
Military Commander Gen. David Petraeus for protracted wars in the absence of reasonable justification.
Unless these entities actions and decisions attributed to pervasive humanitarian crises are investigated in a judicial and Congressional impartial hearing in public view with appropriate findings typical to the application of law against ordinary citizens,
The judiciary and Congress are rendered ineffective for failing to exercise the checks and balances in reinstating republic rule.
Their complacency and to a great extent complicity in the reluctance to restitute democratic values by allowing extraordinary executive power until now is expediting democracy’s decline.
The seemingly democratic representation at the executive and other branches effectively serving as the NWO leaderships for global monopoly through parallel government set up to function as single indomitable force to reckon with.
If the twentieth century witnessed the fall of iron curtain in the former Soviet Union and the Berlin wall in the then Communist East Germany,
It’s time to peacefully and non-violently demolish undemocratic proxy empire New World Order and the Council on foreign relations (CFR), the counterparts in Europe and elsewhere in the twenty first century with worldwide protest to cease clandestine activities and insist the members – the governments and the rest to disavow allegiance to secret society.
Hesitation in honoring the legitimate terms would categorically reveal the facade.
The conglomerate having successfully revived pre-World War II repressive era through violence, oppression, persecution and most relevantly endangering civil rights and political freedom in the perceived democratic but realistically non-democratic governance.
Since the call to dismantle New World Order largely discarded and possibly smirked,
It is incumbent upon the citizens in civil society to rise against double standards delineating the privileged political class with special protection from interrogation or prosecution while the average mainstream population subject to the maximum culpability.
Global revolution is paramount to abolish the paradox system favoring the perpetrators of crimes against humanity and punishing the innocent as ‘collateral damage,’ causing widespread poverty, hunger, disease and,
Economic despair triggering political upheavals heightened by social injustice.
New World Order existence is conclusively harmful to peace and harmony due to the discreet society’s pledge to wage wars and maintain universal discord for individual gains.
The international community cannot afford to remain dormant with the mushroom cloud about to permeate across the sky.
Therefore bringing down the New World Order responsible for global misery is a priority and preliminary step towards democracy revival.
It is incumbent upon every citizen to safeguard democracy with liberty and justice for all.
Please remember the planet survival is dependent upon the inhabitants’ dedication and commitment to steer the respective nations’ future in a positive direction contradictory to the present time – diminishing to the point of no return.
Citizens’ active participation in policy-making is quintessential much to the governments’ dissent.
Considering significant percentage of policy makers as elected representatives trend periodically demonstrated in their misplaced loyalty to special interests, unscrupulous internal and external sources for assorted reasons excepting national and republic interest.
Please act now and preserve your rights – born to be free and not in bondage by deterring the forces against humanitarian and environmental cause.
Silence and inaction are the worst foes to democracy.
Solidarity movement around the world for common good is vital to realize political independence that would eventually deliver economic prosperity, social equality and global peace.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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February 20, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
The Arab world is rocked by the peaceful and non-violent protests determined to end autocratic rule in the region.
According to the news reports – the governments in Libya, Bahrain and Yemen are using firearms against their citizens in the violent crackdowns to quell pro-democracy peace rally.
From Libya – The peaceful protester account to CNN on Saturday February 19, 2011 while pleading for help clarified that the Libyan Army lied to the crowd by posing as their sympathizers then turned around and fired at the unarmed civilians in a reproachable response to anti-government peaceful assembly.
Earlier on the news reports revealed the aerial shooting from the helicopters resulting in more casualties thus far.
The governments’ deceitful tactics is a cowardly act deserving worldwide indignation.
International community can no longer be silent spectators to the government brutal attacks against peaceful dissent.
It is clear from the ground activities in the capital city Tripoli and other metropolitan areas like Benghazi that –
Libya’s Muammar Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi and Brigadier General Salih Rajab al-Mismari currently serving as Secretary of the General People’s Committee of Libya for Public Security are directly responsible for the merciless killing of more than 300 people with at least 15 others fatally shot at the funeral in the latest government violence against the citizens.
Muammar Gaddafi like most dictatorships assumed power in a coup d’état and has remained in office against republic will for nearly 42 years and the leader is quoted to have stated the following:
• “I am an international leader, the dean of the Arab rulers, the king of kings of Africa and the imam (leader) of Muslims, and my international status does not allow me to descend to a lower level.”
• “There are signs that Allah will grant Islam victory without swords, without guns, without conquests.”
The Libyan leader is fairly accurate on the latter recognition of victory to peace and non-violence.
It is evident from the latest developments across West Asia that despotism displayed with military might and backed by economic supremacy heading for a major downfall despite causing innocent beings’ bloodshed to salvage the ruthless rule.
It is an ominous warning for the presumptuous powers having persecuted their citizens for decades and the public pledge to terminate totalitarianism in any format represents the reality.
The autocracy in Libya, Bahrain, Yemen and the Egyptian military rule operating under global powers’ influence are challenged with their imminent decline.
Hence the use of force against peaceful and non-violent movement for political transformation would only precipitate their departure faced with public humiliation against the choice to honor the citizens’ call to step down in dignity in spite of the atrocity towards the people.
As stated earlier the Tunisian as well as Egyptian overthrow of dictatorial powers are the beginning of the end to authoritarianism that has been too convenient for the disguised terror groups with individual agenda to dominate the domains through permanent oppression.
The domino effects across the Middle East has indeed upset the apple cart for the existing monopoly of power misguided by the illusory status leading to the long overdue fundamental change coming to fruition via people power.
Therefore the heads of the state in Libya, Bahrain, Yemen, Iran, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and their allies are cautioned to refrain from physical assaults using live ammunitions, metal plated rubber bullets, truncheons or tear gas against peaceful and non-violent revolution.
Every blow to an unprotected civilian means accumulating the self-burden of crimes against humanity prompting appropriate expulsion of the perpetrators not to mention the devastating impact upon the last judgment.
Meanwhile, the people across the Middle East – Libya, Bahrain, Yemen, Egypt, Algeria, Iran, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and,
Palestinians in besieged Gaza, West Bank and East Jerusalem considering the recent U.S. veto on the condemnation of illegal settlements in Palestinian territories are –
Requested to continue the peaceful and non-violent demonstration progressing to takeover the state controlled communication media center, key government buildings and the undemocratic authorities’ residential palace.
Please remember to exercise restraint and never to resort to anarchy for the positive outcome possible only with peace and non-violence.
Again the brave patriots’ sacrifice and the revolutions’ remarkable resilience would not be in vain due to inevitable success to people power.
The embattled powers’ unscrupulous methods are guaranteed to backfire at them.
It is important to galvanize national support among citizens and gain momentum to expedite the drastic political evolution.
Military and security personnel abused by dictatorships as mindless servitudes are urged to lay down their arms and defend the people instead of attacking them.
Solidarity within society including the military loyalty to the nation rather than the authoritarian power would be effective in rising against the repressive regimes.
Civilians fighting for their natural rights and economic progress are close to prevailing over the decadent powers.
It is essential to maintain a unified voice firmly committed to seize power from the reluctant authorities dealing with incredible trepidation on the nearing conclusion of the oppressive era.
Please do not relent to any pressure from the belligerent authority or their agents.
Libyans, Yemenis, Bahrainis, Iranians, Egyptians… would benefit from rejecting false assurances and government procrastination in the transfer of power to civilian rule.
Please March forward and claim what is rightfully yours – respectful existence with political rights, civil liberty, social equality and economic opportunity.
On that inspirational note signing off – Wishing steel resolve and indomitable spirit for the revolutions’ triumph throughout Middle East and North Africa.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Bahrain Army Violence Against Peaceful Dissent
February 18, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
Yet another strongest U.S. ally and dynasty in the Middle East unleashes violence against unarmed civilians during the plea for political freedom.
According to the latest news reports – Bahrain army and security personnel under the direct order from the royal authority violently attacked the pro-democracy participants camping on the site.
The crime was committed pre-dawn when the people were sleeping in the tents and had to scram for their life. The government’s cowardly act has claimed four innocent lives and several injured in the ambush against citizens caught off guard by the brutal use of force.
Bahrain is the United States’ key strategic partner having never refused any requests from the U.S. military with President as the commander-in-chief and the location being the ideal naval base for the U.S operations in the ongoing Iraq war.
The Kingdom rulers in their effort to continue the medieval tradition of monarchy treating citizens as subjects and slaves in the extreme environment like in Saudi Arabia are western allies resisting republic governed democracy.
Bahraini government aggressive response towards peaceful and non-violent protesters deserves worldwide condemnation legitimizing citizens’ demand for the authoritarianism removal.
It is evident that these puppet regimes are following the conglomerate instructions in the aggression against demonstrators seeking end to oppression.
The apex power has been unable to masquerade the pretentious act in the rebuke of the incident while having authorized the army intervention in the peaceful gathering for political rights.
As seen in Egypt, the transfer of power has shifted from dictatorship to military rule at the foreign helm unwilling to honor the Egyptian democratic rights for self-governance.
However, the Egyptian army could exercise their discretionary power rejecting foreign influence regardless of stature and empower the people they pledged to defend at all times.
Similarly, in Bahrain, Yemen, Iran and throughout Middle East it is the military and security guards’ national duty to protect citizens especially the non-combatants against domestic and foreign assault.
Instead the army and police offensive methods to curb civilian protest is in breach of conduct and military code of honor.
People are being subject to harsh treatment with metal plated rubber bullets, truncheons and tear gas used against defenseless public resulting in more casualties that are completely unacceptable in the civilized world.
If the motive is to suppress uprising through undemocratic tactics then the citizens’ call to eliminate such powers needs to be expedited in a unified manner within the society.
It’s important for the people in Bahrain and across Middle East striving to liberate them not to relent until they achieve their goals i.e. declining political rule other than meaningful democracy in the region.
Army crackdown on non-violent civilians is deplorable and accounting for it as mishaps does not bode well given the ground reality.
Besides pictures are worth thousand words.
Hence, Bahrain nationals are encouraged to stand up for their natural rights and fair economic opportunity rather than wealth distribution among the regal entities.
Without social justice and equality the economic benefits will not reach the main stream worst affected in any form of government.
Bahrain can emerge victorious in their political fight for republic rule.
Reiterating the earlier message – perseverance in the path of peace and non-violence would not let the revolution down.
Bahraini government must refrain from inflicting any harm to people in the solidarity movement desiring fundamental political change.
Citizens in Bahrain, Yemen, Iran, Libya, Algeria, Syria…. are close to realizing their dreams and determination to succeed in the cause would guarantee the positive outcome.
Again it might appear to be a hard battle to win but they are not alone in their quest for political emancipation.
Please stay on course to gain momentum for you will prevail over unjust political rule that is nearing termination.
Wishing strength and rapid success to revolutions aspiring political transition in their respective domain.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Yemen, Bahrain, Jordan, Iran, Libya, Algeria…Revolution for Democracy
February 16, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
Egypt and Tunisian revolution triumph over repressive regimes is having a ripple effect on the Middle East caught in the firestorm against popular uprising.
Yemen is no exception to mainstream desire for government overthrow and the youth driven pro-democracy movement is vigorously engaged to oust their dictatorial Presidency in power over three decades.
Yemen Arab Republic President Ali Abdullah Saleh – yet another U.S and foreign powers ally is no different from his counterparts – the deposed leaderships Hosni Mubarak of Egypt and Zine El Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia respectively.
Egypt’s remarkable dissent against tyranny concluded the Mubarak era.
However it is not entirely free due to Army rule as the caretaker government closely monitored for swift political transition expected within six months or sooner.
Meanwhile, the unpopular ex-President Hosni Mubarak presence in the country is still a threat to democracy and accordingly the vast majority of the revolution would like the leader’s exile or trial consistent with the norm in the U.S. and allies’ involved governments dismissal. The most recent examples are Iraq, Haiti, Honduras…and several others in the past.
Yemen political history in semblance to Egypt with Egyptian influence including troops deployment during the civil war between North Yemen for the republic rule then backed by Egypt and royal chief Muhammad al-Badr not surprisingly defended by Saudi Arabia and Jordan towards monarchy eventually led to military leaderships maintaining oppression until now.
The Yemeni Citizens demands are identical with Egypt and Tunisia – dictatorship replaced with democratic leadership representing the people and not a dynasty or exclusive demography.
Again the youth driven protests in the Yemeni capital Sana’a have been clashing with the security forces loyal to the regime.
The regional impact is potent with similar events in Bahrain, Libya, Iran, Jordan and Algeria…prompting Arab league to convene a summit in March 2011 for containing the unprecedented Middle East revolt.
Syria and Iran have been clamping down on the main street resistance to autocracy and theocracy.
The revolution in all these nations are requested to adapt to Egyptian and Tunisian model i.e. peace and non-violence in solidarity against authoritarian rule.
As for the incumbent undemocratic governments reaction – it would be wise to abstain from any violence against unarmed civilians in the peaceful and non-violent commitment to remove decadent powers in the Middle East and across the globe.
The embattled governments’ belated attempts to win public confidence through false assurances proved deceptive not long ago whether it is related to not seeking further term in office as indicated by Yemeni President Saleh or promising unreliable democratic reforms reveals the miracle quest in the face of imminent totalitarianism ending.
If lessons are not learned from the latest political developments then it would be suggestive of the leaderships’ disconnect with reality.
The citizens in all these nations – Iran, Syria, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Libya, Algeria, Palestinian territories in beleaguered Gaza, West bank and East Jerusalem… and all others shackled in the so-called ‘Democratic Republic’ –
Pursue liberty through peaceful and non-violent means guaranteed to succeed against the military might and economic supremacy.
Freedom struggle dedicated to non-violence and peaceful but persistent call to terminate political rule other than people empowered democracy is the trend in preparation for the inevitable new beginning.
All protesters would gain momentum with unity among the people in the society regardless of political, religious and cultural differences for strength lies in unified voice against injustice.
Additionally, it would constitute a formidable challenge for the authorities currently dealing with tremendous trepidation amid the crumbling empire.
Perseverance with steel resolve would lead to success in the liberation cause.
It is important for the revolution to remain focused and retain high spirits when marching forward towards political independence.
Emulate Egypt and Tunisia in achieving your goals aimed at democracy with people power breaking barriers within political system at the domestic and foreign helm.
Please do not be fearful to stand up to belligerence – a common display in the reluctance to relinquish power witnessed in Tunisia and Egypt.
Any government using violent tactics to curb peaceful and non-violent political gathering is best abandoned for it would arouse mass retaliation perhaps leading to palace or media centers siege in the capital city.
The sea change in political domain can no longer be stalled through intimidation or circumvention particularly with the significant population deprived of basic living standards and natural rights in the society.
Hence it would be honorable for the authorities to heed to republic peaceful request to step down from power with dignity.
Republic governance is the only hope for tangible progress in the twenty first century.
Best Wishes and Good Luck ! To all revolutions in the Middle East and those aspiring synonymous dreams are urged to claim their political victory only possible with peace and non-violence in a consolidated action.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Happy New Year – The World Welcomes 2011!
January 2, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
New Year Greetings to all!
Amid great many challenges ahead the world welcomes the year 2011 with hope and joy.
Human beings have consistently proved that they have the ability to overcome hardships and achieve their goals.
Reflection on the 2010 domestic and global events leads to specific issues that require public attention.
The 2010 legislative actions would clarify the impact on the economy and the ordinary citizens struggling to make ends meet in the difficult situation.
In the economic front, the job market recovery is much anticipated among the long term unemployed and underemployed citizens forced to survive on jobless benefits gained after a huge compromise on the tax cuts for the wealthiest – offering the average Americans temporary relief in exchange for a permanent tax burden.
Winning the Bush tax cuts extension to billionaires is motivating the legislators to risk baby boomers and seniors’ lifeline – Social Security.
The strong initiative to privatize Social security and increase retirement age to relieve the super-rich from tax payments is no surprise given the precedence in France pension bill incorporating the agenda.
Financial institutions on their part ensured that business is conducted as usual with little or no regard for the regulations introduced in 2010 Financial Reform due to their victory from the $19 billion tax exemption in legislation despite their major role in the global economic recession.
Their commitment to revive the economy through lending was expected to meltdown the liquidity freeze in the credit market which is yet to be fulfilled based on the prevalent facts.
Health care law passed last year mandated that the health insurance industry provide coverage to patients with pre-existing conditions.
However, the absence of premium caps on the coverage enables industry set arbitrary pricing currently hurting the subscribers in the health care for minors, since the adults will not be eligible until the health care law is effective in 2014.
Moreover the mandatory insurance subscription in the health care rule leaves the vulnerable patients i.e. the individuals with pre-existing illnesses no choice but comply with the health insurance industry policy facilitating industry dominance likely to be worsened upon becoming the law with substantial subscribers joining the insurance pool per legislative requirement.
The people are confronted with three vital issues – employment, credit needed for job creation subsequently stimulating consumer spending along with health care costs – quintessential for economic rebound in the year 2011 and beyond.
As bizarre it might be those responsible for the burgeoning crises are the beneficiaries in the deals with enormous tax liability transferred to the victims.
Defense spending on wars in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq is prolonged until 2014 with greater ambivalence on exit strategy alongside mounting casualties and the exhausted armed personnel spread thin across the combat zones.
The Senate ratification of U.S. and Russia START treaty is a preliminary step towards non-proliferation,
Juxtaposed to the White House nuclear agreement with Vietnam and offer to Iran offset the efforts in strategic arms control.
With respect to climate change – The energy sector pressure reportedly prompted the White House decision on Environment Protection Agency postponement of rigorous emission standards to curtail smog and toxic pollution in the atmosphere.
Furthermore, the federal agency plan to permit Shell Oil offshore drilling in the Arctic makes the U.S consent disingenuous at the climate summit.
The intriguing factors in all of the above mentioned issues are – net gain for Wall Street and military industrial complex is phenomenal in the White House negotiated legislation considering the democrats controlled Congress until 2010.
Again as for the political party representation – The Democratic White House had Democrat majority in the House and the Senate until December 2010.
Industries prevailing in all legislation confirm the special interests influence in Washington – notably in the lucrative health care, finance reform and Bush tax cuts for wealthy.
The democratic Congressional leaderships and the progressive members were dedicated to the American electorate and national interests.
Their hard work and determination made legislation on certain social issues such as Repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and Health care for 911 rescue workers possible surviving the routine gridlock in Capitol Hill.
Similarly the moderate Republican members like Senators Susan Collins, Olympia Snowe, Lisa Murkowski and few others cooperation helped in avoiding impasse on these crucial legislation.
The 112th Congress with Republican majority in the House and Senate expansion is pledged to deficit reduction by slashing life dependent services to the population at the bottom after contributing to the problem through extravagant tax exemptions to Wall Street and billionaires.
Global economic review bear semblance to Washington setbacks emanating from fiscal mismanagement.
European austerity to address respective national debt was overwhelmingly opposed by the main street as seen in France, United Kingdom, Greece, Spain, Portugal and Ireland.
Nonetheless the legislation passed against public protest is suggestive of the minority will exerted on the world population.
The U.S. State department and National Security under the incumbent administration handling of political quagmire in Afghanistan and Iraq shared identical solutions with the power entrusted to unpopular leaderships against electoral mandate.
Likewise the U.S State department’s behind the scenes preparation to reinstate deposed leadership in Pakistan revealed during the cable leaks poses the questions on legitimacy behind extended military operation and Osama Bin Laden whereabouts since he is claimed to be alive?
The failed coup d’état in Ecuador last year is a compelling evidence for national vigilance against foreign power intervention undermining democracy. The reports cited the CIA and U.S. State department’s involvement in the attempt.
Mid-East peace talks stalled with the U.S stance on letting settlements growth in Palestinian territories.
It is clear from the synopsis that the concentrated power among the nexus group successfully depriving the significant rest of political, social and economic prospects.
The republic voice in a democracy – press, news media and the elected officials’ complacency with the exception of selective honorable figures has exacerbated the status quo.
Those executing these fundamentally destructive policies for pure self-interest are not even subject to due explanation or accountability.
Instead they are granted impunity to abuse power and exercise authority in advancing the conglomerate scheme with ulterior motives.
Hence it is obligatory on the people from all walks of life across the globe to rise to the occasion and decline the oligarchy supremacy devastating lives to the point of no return.
History is testimony to the fact that change has been brought upon by the ordinary people standing up against those with extraordinary power.
It is often forgotten that the ultimate power lies with the people as the workers, employees, consumers, taxpayers and potently the electorate.
Any damages to the source inevitably affects the top of the hierarchy. When the foundation in the society is weakened the structure crumbles as a result.
It is never too late to reverse course and deliver the people’s right to individual freedom with equal access to political, social and economic opportunities.
Politics espousing democratic principles exemplified in public service produce desirable outcome benefitting all rather than the privileged few.
People power is best utilized in major transformation desperately needed at the present time.
Happy New year to all for a productive and peaceful beginning!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant