The Department of War has codenamed America's latest vulgar act of international criminality as Operation Epic Fury. While codenames often reflect the thinking of the country's leadership and are usually chosen with much thought, I'm bemused by this current abominable iteration. Whose fury is being immortalised, and why is it supposed to be epic? It's certainly not that of the American people, who have expressed strong disapproval in the polls. It's not that of European countries, which, with some minor exceptions, only grudgingly support Trump's actions out of craven fear. It's certainly not that of the rest of the world.
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Bondi Beach good guy without a gun…
A good guy without a gun can indeed stop a bad guy with a gun as proved by Australian, Ahmed Al Ahmed, in Bondi Beach.
No Other Way: On Academy Awards and Nobel Prizes
No Other Land, an Oscar-winning documentary, highlights Palestinian struggles amid Israeli military actions. Its victory signifies freedom of expression, while political solutions for Israel-Palestine remain obstructed by American support.
Remember the Reds…
The fear of communism has diminished, replaced by concern over China's economic power. Western imperialism now threatens global peace, with the US diverting tax dollars to fund unwinnable wars and suppress dissent. Resistance is growing.

