licentious radio

Monday, May 13, 2002
[11:22:59 AM]

Opec chief warned Chavez about coup [guardian.co.uk]: 'Mr Chavez told Newsnight: "I have written proof of the time of the entries and exits of two US military officers into the headquarters of the coup plotters - their names, whom they met with, what they said - proof on video and on still photographs."'

It certainly looks like the US role in the coup will come out.

[11:13:15 AM]
State terrorism. The primary use of terrorism in the world is by national governments to repress dissent. Remember Guatemala? Remember El Salvador?

It's time to say that state-sponsored assassination is always, only terrorism, whether it's Sharon or Bush choosing who gets whacked. Murder from a helicopter, jet, or unmanned drone is still murder.

Governments must use legitimate methods. Criminals can be arrested and tried. Armies can be sent to defeat governments.

U.S. hit squads signal new twist to Afghan war [canoe.ca].