The European Parliament is debating an agreement that allows the banking data of its citizens to be scrutinized by American officials. Washington says this measure is vital to counter terrorism, but many in Europe see it as an invasion of privacy. In a deal that came into force temporarily last Monday, the EU and the US are [...]
Continue reading...10. February 2010
? The European Parliament is debating an agreement that allows the banking data of its citizens to be scrutinized by American officials. CONTACT YOUR MEP NOW AND TELL THEM KNOW THAT WE DO NOT AGREE People willing to trade their freedom for temporary security deserve neither and will lose both. Ben. Franklin
Continue reading...9. February 2010
The Western world, from Australia to the United States, UK and parts of Europe, are moving in a unified front toward dictatorial Internet censorship. Australia has led the way, despite outcry from its populace, by “filtering” out certain banned content. In the United States, Sen. Jay Rockefeller, in continuing his family’s tradition of oppressing free [...]
Continue reading...20. January 2010
Despite Barack Obama’s initial promise of progress, the US administration continues to employ policies that support regimes that kill civilians, says investigative journalist Allan Nairn. “The US President and the US system have tremendous authority over these policies,” Nairn says concerning US involvement in the Middle East. “[Obama] could almost unilaterally cut off the aid to [...]
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QUIZ: Ποιο είναι το κυπριακό κόμμα που “διυλίζει τον κώνωπα (S 300 ) αλλά καταπίνει την καμηλο” (εκ περιτροπής προεδρία, έποικοι, κ.α.)
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9. February 2010
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