We’ve lived so long under the spell of hierarchy—from god-kings to feudal lords to party bosses—that only recently have we awakened to see not only that “regular” citizens have the capacity for self-governance, but that without their engagement our huge global crises cannot be addressed. The changes needed for human society simply to survive, let alone thrive, are so profound that the only way we will move toward them is if we ourselves, regular citizens, feel meaningful ownership of solutions through direct engagement. Our problems are too big, interrelated, and pervasive to yield to directives from on high.
—Frances Moore Lappé, excerpt from Time for Progressives to Grow Up

Sunday, May 12, 2013

US prepares war with Syria as pro-US opposition loses ground

Click here to access article by Thomas Gaist from World Socialist Web Site.

In contrast to the headline, the content of this article shows that the Empire is proceeding along a two-track path--threatening stepped up direct attacks and negotiating some sort of deal with Russia (and possibly China). Meanwhile the Syrian nation is being destroyed and its people suffering widespread miseries. But no price is too high for Empire agents in order to extend their control over the planet.
The ramping up of US military operations against Syria is accompanied by diplomatic efforts to bring about a post-Assad government on terms favorable to US imperialism. Secretary of State John Kerry has sought an agreement with Russia, which would pave the way for a power-sharing arrangement.