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The original initiative to oust Mossadegh had come from the British, for the elderly Iranian leader had spearheaded the parliamentary movement to nationalize the British owned Anglo-lranian Oil Company (AIOC), the sole oil company operating in Iran. In March 1951, the bill for nationalization was passed, and at the end of April Mossadegh was elected prime minister by a large majority of Parliament. On 1 May, nationalization went into effect. The Iranian people, Mossadegh declared, "were opening a hidden treasure upon which lies a dragon". http://www.makeahistory.com/index.php/recent-news/43032-iran-1953-us-military-and-cia-intervention-killing-hope-free-bookThe original initiative to oust Mossadegh had come from the British, for the elderly... more
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Rick Barber sits down to have a passionate discussion with our founding fathers.In this rant Rick outlines how just simply awfull, our governmental system is, and how badly he wants to fight it.Rick fails to notice he insulting the very institution he is seeking.This ad feels like a travel agent telling you how awfull a particular place is, then asks you to book you a trip there.Rick Barber sits down to have a passionate discussion with our founding fathers.In... more
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SECTION 23-29-10. Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the "Subversive Activities Registration Act."
SECTION 23-29-20. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter the following words, phrases and terms are defined as follows:
(1) "Subversive organization" means every corporation, society, association, camp, group, bund, political party, assembly, body or organization, composed of two or more persons, which directly or indirectly advocates, advises, teaches or practices the duty, necessity or propriety of controlling, conducting, seizing or overthrowing the government of the United States, of this State or of any political subdivision thereof by force or violence or other unlawful means; "SECTION 23-29-10. Short title.
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Anybody read the Shock Doctrine? How about Confessions of an Economic Hitman?
Listen to the Doctor in his interview saying that this is also a test of how to operate a coup in the 21st century.Anybody read the Shock Doctrine? How about Confessions of an Economic Hitman?
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Sandra Reyes strolled across the empty grounds of Iolani Palace on Wednesday and fully understood why state officials are not marking the 50th anniversary of Hawaii's statehood today with too festive a celebration.
"I can see why they would be afraid," said Reyes, who lives in the Oahu community of Makaha, which is part of the largest concentration of Native Hawaiians in the world. "You have to understand the history of Hawaii."
When Hawaii became America's 50th state in 1959, the area surrounding the palace — the heart of the Hawaiian monarchy — exploded in a celebration of cannon fire, marching bands and a parade. Half a century later, about 1,000 demonstrators who would rather see Hawaii's independence restored are expected to rally outside the Hawaii Convention Center on Friday, where a more subdued commemoration will take place.
"We want to show how U.S. imperialism has spread across the Pacific and across the world," said Lynette Cruz, an organizer of the Hawaiian Independence Action Alliance. "It'll be fun."
Behind the tourist images of beaches and sunshine, many islanders are still uncomfortable with the 1893 U.S. takeover of the Hawaiian monarchy. Some believe that developers and a steady influx of outsiders continue to exploit Hawaiian culture. Because of that, the state's birthday party won't be much of a party.
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"Instead of state government having huge parties and fireworks, we're having a convention," said Manu Boyd, cultural director for the Royal Hawaiian Center, a shopping and entertainment area in Waikiki. "That shows the strength and spiritual power of the Hawaiian people."
Debate covers old ground
Some residents wanted to celebrate statehood with patriotic songs and pro-American demonstrations at Iolani Palace, while others asked that the palace be draped in black today to mark the continuing struggles of Native Hawaiians, said Kippen de Alba Chu, executive director of Iolani Palace and chairman of the Statehood Commission, which is in charge of the commemoration.
"We did not want a full-blown celebration of statehood," de Alba Chu said. "We also did not want a full-blown call against statehood. We did want to find a balance."
The result is a disappointment for some, including Australian tourists Kim Watson and Gail Goiser, who stood outside the palace gates on Wednesday taking pictures.
"I think that's a shame," Watson said.
About 94% of Hawaii voters supported statehood in 1959, but opponents argue the vote was tainted because the only choice on the ballot was to become a state or remain a territory — independence was not an option.
The United States officially apologized for the overthrow of the kingdom in a bill signed by President Clinton in 1993. Though the resolution did not directly provide for or require any redress for Native Hawaiians, it bolstered Hawaiian sovereignty claims.
A day fit for a queen?
Legislation, written by Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, is in the works that would create a process for Native Hawaiian self-governance.
At least 30 Hawaiian sovereignty groups represent 30,000 Native Hawaiians, said Don Cataluna, a trustee of the state Office of Hawaiian Affairs and a member of the Statehood Commission.
"It would not be a good idea to have an event at the site of the overthrow of their queen. It would be a horrible mess there," Cataluna said.
Previous anniversaries haven't always been peaceful.
American-flag-waving Statehood Day celebrants and Hawaiian sovereignty advocates clashed in 2006 at the palace. The conflict turned into a shouting match between those trying to sing The Star-Spangled Banner and others who used a public address system to drown them out.
Last year, police arrested 23 members of a pro-sovereignty group that broke into the palace, locked its gates and posted signs that read, "Property of the Kingdom of Hawaiian Trust."Sandra Reyes strolled across the empty grounds of Iolani Palace on Wednesday and fully... more
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