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Wednesday, July 13, 2005 |
Scotsman: "The driving licence and cash cards of Hussain, who was from Leeds, were found in the mangled wreckage of the Number 30 bus that blew up in Tavistock Square, killing 13.
He had told his parents he was going to London with friends on the day of the attacks and at 10:20pm that day they reported him missing to the police casualty bureau.
Documents belonging to a third suspect, who was 30 and from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, were found in the debris of the Edgware Road blast. The three men were believed to have been friends but not related."
The bombers have already been named by the British government. And apparently they are suicide bombers. Very convenient. Initially the police said the bombs were probably triggered by timers. Police now are convinced that the four bombers did not act alone. Proof gentlemen!
FT: "But the government believes new legislation is urgently needed to prosecute and convict people caught undertaking 'acts preparatory to terrorism'. Home Office officials believe last week's bombings may also make it necessary to enhance anti-terror laws in other ways."
It's not the laws that will prevent terrorism, especially not if the government that issues the laws can itself be accused of terrorism. In a situation like this the government can tell us anything. But can you trust a confirmed liar?
6:14:25 PM 
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ZMag: "Far from ruining the country, here are some of the good things the Chavez government has accomplished:
- A land reform program designed to assist small farmers and the landless poor has been instituted - this past March a large landed estate owned by a British beef company was occupied by agrarian workers for farming purposes.
- Education is now free (right through to university level), causing a dramatic increase in grade school enrollment.
- The government has set up a marine conservation program and is taking steps to protect the land and fishing rights of indigenous peoples.
- Special banks now assist small enterprises, worker cooperatives, and farmers.
- Attempts to further privatize the state-run oil industry - 80 percent of which is still publicly owned - have been halted and limits have been placed on foreign capital penetration.
- Chavez kicked out U.S. military advisors and prohibited overflights by U.S. military aircraft engaged in counterinsurgency in Colombia.
- 'Bolivarian Circles' have been organized throughout the nation, neighborhood committees designed to activate citizens at the community level to assist in literacy, education, vaccination campaigns, and other public services.
- The government hires unemployed men, on a temporary basis, to repair streets and neglected drainage and water systems in poor neighborhoods."
12:26:40 PM
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