Lawsuit to Save Earth

In a two-month long repair for malfunctions experienced only weeks after its triumphant start, the Large Hadron Collider deep under Geneva, Switzerland, rests peacefully after a federal lawsuit to shut down the particle collider was dismissed in Hawaii. Two citizens sued to shut down the collider due to the risks of the creation of dark matter, which according to some physicists, could instantly swallow the Universe. But, US District Judge Helen Gilmor dismissed the case, citing the fact that the federal government does not have jurisdiction over the collider located in Switzerland.

The United States originally planned to host a particle collider in the early 1990s. However, after construction began and the collider was built underground surrounding Waxahachie, Texas, Congress refused to fund the remainder of the massively expensive and unsure project. While most scientists deny that the creation of dark matter could destroy Earth and the Universe, a strong contingency believes the inherent danger is too grave to be risked. Their research shows that there is probability of catastrophe.

The Might of Sovereignty

As reported last week, the United States and Pakistan shared an intensely tenuous moment when American helicopters incurred across the Afghan border and into the sovereign nation. Giving a stern warning, the Pakistani military fired warning flares, and a short exchange of warning shots, prompting the Americans to leave and return back into the seven year old colony. In the Khost Province right across the border, the American military has been known in the past months to pursue terrorists into Pakistan, incurring anger from Pakistani officials. While the military dictator Perez Musharraf might have encouraged such blatant violations of national sovereignty, the new Pakistani President, Asif Ali Zardari, will not allow it. The widower of recently assassinated Benzair Bhutto sent a strong message to the United States: respect our borders.

Even in the midst of a region engulfed with a US militaristic nation-building enterprise, Pakistan is not afraid to stand down. Not only must they deal with American incursions, but also historically tenuous relations with nuclear neighbor India, and China's growing influence in their hemisphere. While Pakistan seems prompt to allow the United States a sphere of influence in the region, the new president is not afraid to draw the line on what is termed acceptable in America's obsessed War on Terror.

Fools on the Stage for All to See

As John McCain and Barack Obama held the first Presidential Debate last evening, many were shocked by their incompetence as well as their foolish remarks which only made them look as hypocrites shamelessly exposing themselves and their opponents with even higher levels of nerve and disrespect. In a debate that dodged questions of a Federal Reserve takeover of the government as well as the real issues surrounding the War on Terror, McCain and Obama bumbled their way through the ill worded questions of Jim Lehrer. But, perhaps most terrible was their answers on wars abroad and the muddled mess they emitted from their seething greedy bodies.

And is anyone else tired of politicians using sappy stories about dead Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans' parents begging them to either win or leave the completely failed and flawed wars? John McCain perhaps made the most foolish point of the night, repeatedly remarking that dead veterans' parents begged him to continue to fight on and win the war. McCain could not have looked more ridiculous, a veteran himself, but a peddler of perpetual war. Obama took some moral points on the night essentially arguing that the Iraq War is wrong, and ultimately not winnable. But, definitions of so-called "victory" were hard to come by the two corporate candidates.

But perhaps most striking, Barack Obama hayed out Zbiginiew Brzezinski's plan to extensively expand the now seven year conflict in Afghanistan. McCain pointed out the fact that he is against the "surge" in Iraq, but plans his own extension of war in Afghanistan. Things were getting wild at this point. If only a third party candidate could have stepped in and shown the stark similarity of the pro-war strategy of both Republicans and Democrats.

The Real Presidential Debate

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Venezuela Consolidates Relationships with China, Russia

As American imperial ambitions grow larger, the countries of the Second World have begun to unite. Today, Venezuela announced a new oil deal with China that will next year supply the Chinese with 500 thousand barrels of oil each day. Hugo Chavez said of the deal and snub of Americans as, "It is clearly a gesture against the Americans. We do not need you."

Chavez's statement echoes the feeling of many other world leaders with less than amiable relationships with the United States. Instead of enticing smaller, up and coming but less wealthy nations to trade with America, our country has shunned them aside. Now they search for new opportunities, regardless of political ideology or ramifications from the once economic booming financial world power. In a matter of a decade, America has made many enemies and gained little economic progress. In addition, our international trade relations have been irreparably damaged, perhaps for decades.

Venezuela also enjoys a strong relationship with Russia. Recently, their navy started to train on military exercises with the Russian navy. In addition, relationships between China, Russia, Venezuela, and Iran have strengthened since 2000. iA formal military alliance between these nations may be in the near future.

Ron Paul Schools Fed Chair Bernanke

In addition, on September 23rd, Congressman Ron Paul (R) pf Texas introduced HR 2755 "Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act" to end the Fed's reign of terror.

Congress Passes Radar Agreement

Today, Congress ratified a bill establishing an anti-missile defense shield in Central Europe. The $465 million bill will place a radar defense system in the Czech Republic along with 10 anti-missile rockets in Poland, only over 100 miles from the Russian border. Despite strong opposition in Central Europe with over 70 percent of the home countries opposing a radar and missile system, the three governments have worked out the plan secretly for years. While the Czech Republic and Poland have yet to have their Parliaments ratify the treaties, it appears likely that both will.