Monthly Archives: February 2011

For Egypt, this is the miracle of Tahrir Square

Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/global/2011/feb/10/egypt-miracle-tahrir-square For Egypt, this is the miracle of Tahrir Square There is no room for compromise. Either the entire Mubarak edifice falls, or the uprising is betrayed Slavoj Žižek Thursday 10 February 2011 20.30 GMT One cannot but note the “miraculous” nature of the events in Egypt: something has happened that few predicted, violating… Read more »

Why Egypt’s progressives win

In this op ed piece, “Why Egypt’s progressives win”, Paul Amar an Associate Professor of Global & International Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, provides a nuanced analysis of the various forces that created and is shaping the revolution underway in Egypt.   He describes the evolution of the Muslim Brotherhood and emerging contradictions… Read more »

Generals clash on cause of April Osprey crash

Coming soon to Mokapu and Pohakuloa? Speak out against the Osprey invasion.   We need a predator fence against these invaders. >><< http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2011/01/air-force-generals-clash-on-osprey-crash-012211w/ Generals clash on cause of April Osprey crash By Bruce Rolfsen – Staff writer Posted : Saturday Jan 22, 2011 10:12:48 EST In a rare public display of disunity, two generals are at… Read more »

Cries for Kahoolawe Surface in the Senate

http://mauinow.com/2011/02/09/cries-for-kahoolawe-surface-in-the-senate/ Cries for Kahoolawe Surface in the Senate February 9th, 2011  By Wendy Osher Members of the Protect Kaho’olawe ‘Ohana are speaking out against a bill introduced in the state senate that seeks a reduction in the number of members on the Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission. The above image from the Protect Kaho’olawe ‘Ohana is… Read more »

Military spending will thwart earmark ban, experts predict

Despite much bluster and hand-wringing about a two-year moratorium on earmarks, The Hill reports that: Defense budget experts say the campaign to banish earmarks from Congress is unlikely to succeed because lawmakers will find other ways to direct money to military projects in their districts. Military projects are too important in too many states and… Read more »

Remembering the Ehime Maru

Ten years ago, the USS Greeneville nuclear submarine smashed into a Japanese high school fishing training ship the Ehime Maru sending it to the bottom of the sea and killing nine passengers including four students.  The collision was a product of the rampant militarization in Hawai’i, where sub commanders give joy rides to wealthy political… Read more »

Army helicopter makes forced landing at elementary school

Of course, they turn what could have been a dangerous accident into a photo op with kids climbing inside the helicopter and trying on flight gear.  How militarized are we? >><< Source: http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/Army_helicopter_lands_in_Hawaii_Kai_field.html Army helicopter lands in Hawaii Kai field By Gregg K. Kakesako POSTED: 08:58 a.m. HST, Feb 07, 2011 An Army 25th Combat… Read more »

Army clarifies its helicopter training operations for Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa

The Army must have been worried by the strong outcry against its proposed helicopter training on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.  They issued the following press release to “clarify” its plans.  Regardless of how the Army spins their intent, the public is clear that the HAMET is an expansion of military activity into a conservation… Read more »

WikiLeaks: US and China in military standoff over space missiles

Thanks to Bruce Gagnon for sharing this Daily Telegraph article about the secret military standoff between the U.S. and China over anti-satellite tests as revealed in Wikileaks cables: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/wikileaks/8299495/WikiLeaks-US-and-China-in-military-standoff-over-space-missiles.html WikiLeaks: US and China in military standoff over space missiles The United States threatened to take military action against China during a secret “star wars” arms… Read more »

Hawai’i Island Appeal for Solidarity

Activists from Hawai’i island issued an appeal for solidarity in the face of a massive military expansion planned for Pohakuloa.   Please send solidarity statements to ja@interpac.net. Mahalo! >><< For Public Release concerning U.S. military training at Pohakuloa See list of individual signers below Further contact: Jim Albertini 966-7622 Contact: Malu `Aina Center for Non-violent Education… Read more »