Daily Archives: 7. März 2019


07.03.2019 - 17:51 [ theIntercept.com ]

Sanders, Warren, Ocasio-Cortez, and Other Lawmakers Sign Pledge to End America’s “Forever Wars”

“The United States has been in a state of continuous, global, open-ended military conflict since 2001. Over 2.5 million troops have fought in this ‘Forever War’ in over a dozen countries – including Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Jordan, Niger, Somalia, and Thailand,” the pledge reads.

It continues: “I pledge to the people of the United States of America, and to our military community in particular, that I will (1) fight to reclaim Congress’s constitutional authority to conduct oversight of U.S. foreign policy and independently debate whether to authorize each new use of military force, and (2) act to bring the Forever War to a responsible and expedient conclusion.”

The lobbying campaign is possibly the first of its kind since January 2007 — when new Democratic majorities in the House and Senate were sworn in.

07.03.2019 - 17:42 [ Bernie Sanders, US Senator / Twitter ]

We spend more on our military than the next 10 nations combined. American troops have been in Afghanistan for nearly 18 years, Iraq since 2003 and in Syria since 2015. We‘re going to invest in housing, public education and infrastructure, not never-ending wars.

07.03.2019 - 16:39 [ Tulsi Gabbard / Youtube ]

Tulsi Gabbard: Wasteful wars bring more suffering and cost trillions

The trillions of dollars wasted on regime change wars should be invested in our healthcare, education, infrastructure, etc.

07.03.2019 - 16:36 [ Alexander Neu / Junge Welt ]

Der Westen schuf sich in Jugoslawien seine eigenen Regeln und brach die Charta der Vereinten Nationen

Bereits 1991/92 wurde das Völkerrecht, hier das in der UN-Charta und von der UN-Vollversammlung (»Erklärung über die Grundsätze des Völkerrechts betreffend freundschaftliche Beziehungen und Zusammenarbeit zwischen den Staaten im Einklang mit der Charta der Vereinten Nationen«) verbriefte Recht der Souveränität, der territorialen Integrität und des Schutzes vor Einmischung in innere Angelegenheiten, gebrochen. Die diplomatische Anerkennung der jugoslawischen Republiken Slowenien, Kroatien und Bosnien-Herzegowina – nicht das serbische Kosovo – stellt die Zäsur dar.

07.03.2019 - 16:23 [ theHill.com ]

Sanders defends Omar: Can‘t equate anti-Semitism with ‚legitimate criticism‘ of Israel

(6.3.2019) “Anti-Semitism is a hateful and dangerous ideology which must be vigorously opposed in the United States and around the world. We must not, however, equate anti-Semitism with legitimate criticism of the right-wing, Netanyahu government in Israel. Rather, we must develop an even-handed Middle East policy which brings Israelis and Palestinians together for a lasting peace,” he said in a statement to The Hill.

“What I fear is going on in the House now is an effort to target Congresswoman Omar as a way of stifling that debate,“ he continued. “That‘s wrong.”

07.03.2019 - 16:07 [ Louis Fishman / Twitter ]

Very disturbing to hear Ofer Cassif, the Jewish candidate for Hadash has been banned from taking part in elections. Yes, try to absorb this: a Jewish candidate fighting for peace+equality is banned while fascist Kahanists are free to run. Another sad day for Israeli democracy.

07.03.2019 - 16:00 [ Haaretz ]

Israeli Arab Slate, Far-left Candidate Banned From Election Hours After Kahanist Leader Allowed to Run

The Central Election Committee disqualified the Arab joint slate Balad-United Arab List and Ofer Cassif, a member of politicial alliance Hadash-Ta‘al, from running in the election on Wednesday, opposing the opinion of Attorney General Avichai Mendelblit.

07.03.2019 - 15:26 [ CNN ]

Sanders, Harris and Warren defend Ilhan Omar amid controversy over Israel comments

Later Wednesday evening, Warren added herself to the list of candidates defending the freshman congresswoman.
„We have a moral duty to combat hateful ideologies in our own country and around the world — and that includes both anti-Semitism and Islamophobia,“ the Massachusetts Democrat said in a statement.

07.03.2019 - 15:14 [ Newsweek ]

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Defends Ilhan Omar, Asks Where Resolutions Are Condemning Homophobia, Racism, Xenophobia

(5.3.2019) Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has come to the defense of fellow freshman congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who is facing backlash for her comments about Israel—many of which have been deemed anti-Semitic by Republicans and Democrats alike.

07.03.2019 - 14:41 [ Gideo Levy / Haaretz ]

Keep It Up, Ilhan Omar

(7.3.2019) Ilhan Omar is not only one of the first two female Muslim members of the House of Representatives, she may herald a dramatic change in that body. “Hamas has entered the House,” Roseanne Barr was quick to cry out; “A black day for Israel,” tweeted Donald Trump. Neither Hamas nor a black day, but a glimmer of hope on Capitol Hill.

Maybe, for the first time in history, someone will dare tell the truth to the American people, absorbing scathing accusations of anti-Semitism, without bowing her head.

07.03.2019 - 14:35 [ New York Times ]

Democrats Put Off Anti-Semitism Resolution After Fierce Backlash

(6.3.2019) The closed-door meeting, the weekly gathering of House Democrats at the Capitol, generally involves discussion of the legislative agenda and political strategy. Instead, according to multiple people present, it turned into a gripe session over the treatment of Ms. Omar by her own party.

07.03.2019 - 14:25 [ Jeremy Scahill / Twitter ]

What @IlhanMN is doing–taking on major, destructive US foreign policy with refreshing honestly and clarity–is dangerous in Washington DC. She is going to face the full force of both parties because of this. She is a rare voice and deserves our defense. It is going to be ugly.

(5.3.2019)

07.03.2019 - 14:19 [ Naomi Klein ‏/ Twitter ]

This is so important. @IlhanMN is a powerful moral voice at time when very few (even progressive) Democrats speak clearly and knowledgeably on foreign policy. She deserves unreserved support. #IStandWithIlhan

(5.3.2019)

07.03.2019 - 14:14 [ Common Defense / Twitter ]

We are military veterans and families. We served our country. We stand with @IlhanMN. #VetsForIlhanOmar #VetsVsHate

(1.3.2019)

07.03.2019 - 14:07 [ Haaretz ]

Trump Blasts Ilhan Omar: ‚Allegiance‘ Remarks a ‚Dark Day for Israel‘

(5.3.2019) A senior Democratic aide said Monday that leading House Democrats will offer a resolution Wednesday, supported by Pelosi, condemning anti-Semitism in response to Omar‘s latest remarks on Israel.

It’s at least the third time the Minnesota Democrat’s words have drawn strong accusation of anti-Semitism and the second time in as many months that she’s drawn a stern backlash from party leaders.

07.03.2019 - 13:36 [ Ilhan Omar, Abgeordnete des US Repräsentantenhauses / Twitter ]

Our democracy is built on debate, Congresswoman! I should not be expected to have allegiance/pledge support to a foreign country in order to serve my country in Congress or serve on committee. The people of the 5th elected me to serve their interest. I am sure we agree on that!

(3.3.2019)

07.03.2019 - 13:34 [ Real Clear Politics ]

Chris Matthews: „This Was A Takeover Attempt By Netanyahu With His Compliant American Partners“

(3.März 2015) MSNBC‘s Chris Matthews reacts to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Minister‘s speech to a joint session of Congress. Matthews said Netanyahu was trying to „take power away from the president.“

„This was a takeover attempt by Netanyahu with his complying American partners to take American foreign policy out of the hands of the president,“ Matthews said.

07.03.2019 - 13:26 [ Haaretz ]

Rep. Ilhan Omar Praises Jewish-Muslim Cooperation in Combating Bigotry

(29.11.2018) “Like members of the Jewish community, I know how it feels to be hated because of my religious beliefs,” Omar, who has stirred controversy in the Jewish community for attacks on Israel and suggesting she backed the boycott movement against the Jewish state, wrote Monday in an op-ed for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “But we know that we are stronger when we stand united against bigotry and hate.”

07.03.2019 - 12:40 [ the Full Brexit ]

The Folly of “Remain and Reform”: Why the EU is Impervious to Change

Ever since Britain’s EU referendum was called there has been a chorus of voices calling on the country to “remain and reform” (R&R) the EU from within. Prime Minister David Cameron was the first to try this, returning from Brussels with some meagre concessions that played no part in the subsequent referendum campaign. Since the vote to Leave, R&R arguments have come from two main groups. The first comprises those who saw little fault in the EU before 2016, and some who probably still don’t, and propose R&R as a sop to Leave voters as part of a campaign to stop Brexit. In the second camp are self-declared leftists, who urge Britain to stay and fight for a socialist EU. This includes commentators like Paul Mason, various lefty academics, and Yannis Varoufakis and his “DiEM 25” movement, which seeks to mobilise reformists across Europe.

07.03.2019 - 12:37 [ Junge Welt ]

EU-Wahlen: Rettungsring und Selbstaufgabe

Polens Postsozialisten sind der »Europäischen Koalition« unter Führung der Liberalen beigetreten. Das könnte ihr politisches Ende bedeuten

07.03.2019 - 12:23 [ Schweizer Morgenpost ]

Venezuela wirft deutschen Botschafter raus

Nachdem die deutsche Regierung bereits mit den VSA und Russland gebrochen und fast alle Sympathien in Europa verloren hat, kann Deutschland mit seiner anmassenden Art einen neuen Meilenstein in seiner desaströsen Aussenpolitik abhaken und verprellt gleich mehrere südamerikanische Staaten und insbesondere Venezuela, das die Nase gestrichen voll von den deutschen Besserwissern hat.

07.03.2019 - 11:55 [ derStandard.at ]

Deutschland: Tausende Hinweise auf Kriegsverbrecher unter Asylwerbern ignoriert

Die deutschen Behörden nahmen nur in weniger als einem Prozent der Fälle Ermittlungen auf. Das Problem sei die „große Zahl der Hinweise“

07.03.2019 - 11:43 [ Alexander-Georg Rackow, Journalist, Nachrichtenmagazin FOCUS / Twitter ‏ ]

SZ schreibt noch mal alle unsere Berichte zum #Amri-Helfer Ben Ammar zusammen – allerdings bereinigt um alle Widersprüche bei den Ermittlungen, die wir aufgezeigt haben. Dafür ergänzt um Zitate angeblicher Ermittler, die behaupten, nichts vertuscht zu haben. Überzeugt mich nicht.

07.03.2019 - 11:33 [ Heise.de ]

Amri und Ben Ammar: Terror-Zwillinge mit Geheimdienstkontakt?

(24.2.2019) Am 1. Februar 2017 wurde Ben Ammar nach Tunesien ausgeflogen und praktisch in die Freiheit entlassen. Wer alles, welche Behörden und Ministerien, an der Operation beteiligt waren, ist bisher unklar. Sicher ist, dass die ermittlungsführende Bundesanwaltschaft eingewilligt hat. Es sei klar gewesen, so die bizarre Antwort der Behörde gegenüber Telepolis, dass sich „der Tatverdacht gegen Ben Ammar nicht erhärten werde“.

Die Abschiebung wurde außerdem publizistisch vorbereitet und abgesichert.

07.03.2019 - 10:53 [ Zeit.de ]

BND und Verfassungsschutz: Mit Asylversprechen Flüchtlinge abgeschöpft

(14. Januar 2016) Die „Partnerbefrager“, wie sie im internen Jargon genannt werden, saßen nicht nur in der Zentrale der Hauptstelle in Berlin, sondern auch in den Außenstellen Zirndorf, Nürnberg, Wiesbaden und Friedland. So konnten amerikanische und britische Dienste ungehindert auch ohne die Aufsicht des BND Flüchtlinge befragen.

07.03.2019 - 10:14 [ Tagesschau.de ]

Tausende unbearbeitete Hinweise: Kriegsverbrecher unter Asylsuchenden?

Danach gab das Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF) von 2014 bis Anfang 2019 rund 4500 Hinweise auf „Straftaten nach dem Völkerrecht“ an das Bundeskriminalamt und den Generalbundesanwalt weiter. Weitere 500 Hinweise leiteten andere Stellen an die Ermittlungsbehörden weiter. Doch nur in insgesamt 129 Fällen seien Ermittlungen aufgenommen worden.

07.03.2019 - 10:00 [ Tagesschau.de ]

Trump kassiert Obama-Dekret: CIA darf zivile Drohnen-Opfer verschweigen

Der damalige Präsident hatte die Angriffe mit den unbemannten Flugzeugen massiv ausgeweitet, unter anderem im afghanisch-pakistanischen Grenzgebiet.
Trump hatte bereits im vergangenen Jahr keinen Bericht mehr vorgelegt. Jetzt annullierte er die Anordnung seines Amtsvorgängers ohne Angabe von Gründen.