Ludicrous assumptions are many but perhaps the most absurd is the assumption that those who steal the greater percentage of available wealth and continue to implement economic strategies designed to enslave are (somehow) safe and secure. From the Pacific islands to the pitch battles in Mainland China, exploited people of the world are retaliating against injustice.

It just goes to show how pathetic the media are that anyone believed even for a moment that Bush and the Republicans were interested in bipartisanship. Bush's push to keep John Bolton as US ambassador to the UN indicates how determined the White House is to continue the pursuit of its ideological agenda. Read the analysis by AK Gupta of Indymedia's 'The Indypendent'.

Balochistan observes ‘black day’ to mark Musharraf’s visit
on 2006/11/16 19:00:00 (10 reads)
QUETTA: Balochistan observed a black day and went on a complete shutter-down strike on Thursday as General Pervez Musharraf paid his first visit to Balochistan since the target assassination of Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti and many others.

CLICK TO LISTEN BBC URDU NEWS: ABOUT BALOCHISTAN STRIKE AND MUSHARRAF'S THREAT TO BALOCH PEOPLE

Police simultaneously rounded up more than 100s political activists, including National Party (NP) Secretary General Mir Hasil Khan Bezanjo. Business activities came to a complete standstill throughout Balochistan as a peaceful but organised black day and shutter-down strike was observed in the Baloch capital of Quetta and almost all districts of the province on the behest of the Baloch nationalist group, the

An Australian corporate director who FAILED to perform was recently relieved of his position; he nevertheless was able to walk with a $30 million severance package. This case is not uncommon, directors who fail to perform ensure they win regardless of other factors. Public companies are milk cows for these unscrupulous types.

Not too long ago Rupert Murdock would have trounced anyone in his media group for letting the ‘cat out of the bag’ (stating plain truth). It was therefore with jaw-dropping amazement that a local Australian audience listened to Murdock plainly state that we should not allow a particular administration to affect our attitude to the United States. “Administrations come and go”, he said, inferring REAL POWER, which Murdock represents, continues unaffected by the whims of democratic process!

LITTLE CHANCE FOR REAL CHANGE FROM US MID-TERM ELECTIONS

If after comparing actual events with posturing and rhetoric you conclude that Western governments serve minority corporate interests rather than the interests of the people, you would have discovered the lie that is democracy. You may also be surprised to discover that the majority of people who live in so-called democratic societies are actually compliant slaves! Governments that are SUBJECT to the rule of minority Corporate/Financial elites could hardly be expected to serve the interests of the majority if their masters specialise in inequity, disparity and the concentration of wealth in the fewest possibly hands. The appropriate response to any politician who states they are serving the interests of democracy, liberty or the people should therefore be, LIAR – unless of course you belong to the category of mindless slaves referred to above!

Bill Fletcher notes that the November elections represent both a repudiation of Bush but also very intense anger with the environment that has been building in the USA over the last several years. The polling results points to the fact that 36% of the voters saw themselves as explicitly voting against Bush. 41% indicated that corruption was 'extremely important' in their voting decisions. 56% of those polled indicated that the USA should withdraw some or all of its forces from Iraq. In that sense, this vote seems to represent the 'I am fed up' vote….