When Barack Obama was campaigning for president in 2008, Obama and his supporters within the U.S. anti-war movement claimed that a Democratic Obama Administration would being peace to the Middle East and prosperity to the United States.
Yet according to a March 6, 2009 press release of the Air Force News Service, the Democratic Obama Regime authorized the following military actions in the Middle East on March 5, 2009:
“Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations March 5, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
“In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles engaged a cave that anti-Afghan forces were using as a bunker. Using guided bomb unit-31s, the jets destroyed the cave entrance thus sealing off the enemy position.
“Near Lashkar Gah, a coalition aircraft performed a show of force and expended flares to deter enemy activity over a local settlement. The aircraft was providing aerial overwatch for a coalition unit in the area.
“An Air Force A-10 flew a show of force near a dismounted coalition patrol performing a mission near Asadabad to discourage enemy attack. The ground force commander called for the show of force since the unit had taken enemy small arms fire in that area earlier in the day.
“Over a highway near Sheykhabad, an A-10 flew a show of force to disperse people engaged in suspicious activity in the path of an approaching coalition convoy. The group dispersed following the maneuver.
“A-10s flew shows of force near a coalition forward base in Ghazni to establish an aerial security presence to prevent a potential enemy attack…
“An F-15E conducted a show of force over the Jalalabad town center to deter anti-Afghan force activity…
“A coalition aircraft performed a show of force over a compound containing an enemy firing position in the Lashkar Gah area. The aircraft performed a show of force to prevent enemy attack on a coalition convoy passing through the area…
“In total, 62 close-air-support missions were flown in support of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.
“Twenty Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Afghanistan. In addition, two coalition aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
“In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 30 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions integrated and synchronized with coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure…and helped to deter and disrupt hostile activities.
“Twenty-seven Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. In addition, three Navy and coalition aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
“Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.
“Approximately 135 airlift sorties were flown, more than 441 tons of cargo was delivered and about 3,036 passengers were transported.
“Coalition C-130 crews flew as part of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.
“On March 4, Air Force tanker crews flew 46 sorties and off-loaded approximately 3.3 million pounds of fuel to 259 receiving aircraft.”
And under the Democratic Obama Regime, the economic situation for most African-American workers, Latino workers and white workers doesn’t appear to be changing for the better.
For example, the official “not-seasonally adjusted” unemployment rate for African-American male workers over 20 years-of-age in the United States under the Democratic Obama Regime increased from 15.8 percent to 16.1 percent between January 2009 and February 2009, while the “seasonally adjusted” unemployment rate for African-American male workers increased from 14.1 percent to 14.9 percent, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
The “not-seasonally adjusted” jobless rate for all African-American workers increased from 13.4 percent to 13.8 percent during this same period, while the “seasonally adjusted” jobless rate for all African-American workers increased to 13.4 percent.
For all U.S. workers over 20 years-of-age, the “not-seasonally adjusted” jobless rate jumped from 8.5 percent to 8.9 percent between January 2009 and February 2009, while the “seasonally adjusted” jobless rate for all U.S. workers increased to 8.1 percent.
The “not-seasonally adjusted” unemployment rate for white male workers also increased from 8.3 percent to 9 percent between January 2009 and February 2009. In addition the “not-seasonally adjusted” jobless rate for Hispanic or Latino male workers increased from 11 percent to 12.1 percent between January 2009 and February 2009.
And, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ March 6, 2009 press release, 12.5 million workers in the United States are still without jobs—46 days after Obama’s inauguration.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
21 Days After Obama's Inauguration: Where's The Change?
The Democratic Obama Regime’s War Machine apparently continues to make war on people in Iraq and Afghanistan. As a recent U.S. Air Force press release noted:
“Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 8, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
“In Afghanistan, Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets dropped a guided bomb unit-38 on an anti-Afghan firing position and provided shows of force to suppress enemy activity during a ground engagement near Garmser. The Super Hornets provided air support to coalition patrols in the area who had been receiving rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire.
“Near Lashkar Gah, a coalition aircraft employed a GBU-12 and a strafing pass, striking enemy snipers concealed in a building. The snipers had been firing at coalition soldiers when the aircraft's weapons halted their attack.
“In the vicinity of Musa Qala, a Navy F/A-18C Hornet used a GBU-12 and a GBU-38 to strike enemy gunmen engaging coalition patrols during an active firefight. The coalition ground force commander called in air support after the enemy opened fire with RPGs and assault weapons from positions in buildings and nearby rolling terrain.
An Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II executed pre-planned strikes with GBU-38s on enemy targets in the vicinity of Morghab, supporting coalition operations.
“In the area near Balocan, a coalition aircraft and a Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet performed shows of force and expended flares to deter enemy attacks during two separate engagements. Enemy personnel ceased firing immediately upon the jets' arrival, hastily retreating to avoid being targeted.
“A-10s flew shows of force in the vicinity of Ghazni and Moqor to deter enemy activity against coalition convoys transiting the areas. The convoys reached their destinations safely under aerial escort.
“A coalition aircraft executed a show of force and expended flares over Gereshk after anti-Afghan gunmen intentionally mixed with a civilian crowd before opening fire at a dismounted coalition patrol. In light of the apparent attempt to bait coalition soldiers into “inflicting civilian casualties, the coalition patrol commander requested the aircraft fly a show of force as a non-lethal deterrent.
“In the Monari region, an F-15E flying convoy support performed a show of force along the convoy route to deter a potential enemy attack. The convoy was able to proceed to its final objective without interference.
“On-scene joint terminal attack controllers assigned to coalition units verified the success of these missions.
“In total, 74 close-air-support missions were flown in support of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.
Thirteen Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Afghanistan. Additionally, two coalition aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
“In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 37 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions integrated and synchronized with coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided overwatch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt hostile activities.
“Twenty-five Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, three Air Force and coalition aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
“Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.
“Approximately 140 airlift sorties were flown, more than 475 tons of cargo was delivered and about 3,075 passengers were transported.
“Coalition C-130 crews flew as part of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.
“On Feb. 7, Air Force tanker crews flew 50 sorties and off-loaded approximately 3.3 million pounds of fuel to 305 receiving aircraft.”
And the official unemployment rate for African-American male workers still exceeds 14 percent--21 days after Obama’s inauguration.
“Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 8, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
“In Afghanistan, Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets dropped a guided bomb unit-38 on an anti-Afghan firing position and provided shows of force to suppress enemy activity during a ground engagement near Garmser. The Super Hornets provided air support to coalition patrols in the area who had been receiving rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire.
“Near Lashkar Gah, a coalition aircraft employed a GBU-12 and a strafing pass, striking enemy snipers concealed in a building. The snipers had been firing at coalition soldiers when the aircraft's weapons halted their attack.
“In the vicinity of Musa Qala, a Navy F/A-18C Hornet used a GBU-12 and a GBU-38 to strike enemy gunmen engaging coalition patrols during an active firefight. The coalition ground force commander called in air support after the enemy opened fire with RPGs and assault weapons from positions in buildings and nearby rolling terrain.
An Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II executed pre-planned strikes with GBU-38s on enemy targets in the vicinity of Morghab, supporting coalition operations.
“In the area near Balocan, a coalition aircraft and a Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet performed shows of force and expended flares to deter enemy attacks during two separate engagements. Enemy personnel ceased firing immediately upon the jets' arrival, hastily retreating to avoid being targeted.
“A-10s flew shows of force in the vicinity of Ghazni and Moqor to deter enemy activity against coalition convoys transiting the areas. The convoys reached their destinations safely under aerial escort.
“A coalition aircraft executed a show of force and expended flares over Gereshk after anti-Afghan gunmen intentionally mixed with a civilian crowd before opening fire at a dismounted coalition patrol. In light of the apparent attempt to bait coalition soldiers into “inflicting civilian casualties, the coalition patrol commander requested the aircraft fly a show of force as a non-lethal deterrent.
“In the Monari region, an F-15E flying convoy support performed a show of force along the convoy route to deter a potential enemy attack. The convoy was able to proceed to its final objective without interference.
“On-scene joint terminal attack controllers assigned to coalition units verified the success of these missions.
“In total, 74 close-air-support missions were flown in support of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.
Thirteen Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Afghanistan. Additionally, two coalition aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
“In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 37 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions integrated and synchronized with coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided overwatch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt hostile activities.
“Twenty-five Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, three Air Force and coalition aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
“Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.
“Approximately 140 airlift sorties were flown, more than 475 tons of cargo was delivered and about 3,075 passengers were transported.
“Coalition C-130 crews flew as part of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.
“On Feb. 7, Air Force tanker crews flew 50 sorties and off-loaded approximately 3.3 million pounds of fuel to 305 receiving aircraft.”
And the official unemployment rate for African-American male workers still exceeds 14 percent--21 days after Obama’s inauguration.
Friday, January 9, 2009
66 Days After Obama's Election: Where's The Change?
Democratic President-Elect Barack Obama promised to bring “change” and “prosperity” to the United States and “peace to the Middle East” during his 2008 presidential campaign.
Yet since Obama’s election in November 2008, the official jobless rate for African-American male workers in the United States has increased from 12.1 percent to 13.4 percent, the official jobless rate for all U.S. workers has increased to 7.2 percent and over 524,000 more U.S. workers have lost their jobs—despite the U.S. Congress being under the control of the Democratic Party.
And in the Middle East, Afghanistan and Iraq are still being occupied by the Pentagon’s war machine at the same time that the U.S. government-armed Israeli war machine of the Zionist movement wages a brutal war against Palestinian civilians in Gaza—66 days after Obama’s election.
Yet since Obama’s election in November 2008, the official jobless rate for African-American male workers in the United States has increased from 12.1 percent to 13.4 percent, the official jobless rate for all U.S. workers has increased to 7.2 percent and over 524,000 more U.S. workers have lost their jobs—despite the U.S. Congress being under the control of the Democratic Party.
And in the Middle East, Afghanistan and Iraq are still being occupied by the Pentagon’s war machine at the same time that the U.S. government-armed Israeli war machine of the Zionist movement wages a brutal war against Palestinian civilians in Gaza—66 days after Obama’s election.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
27 Days After Obama's Election: Where's The Change?
During the 2008 U.S. presidential election campaign, the Obama campaign and its Big Media promoters promised people in the United States that an Obama Administration would bring "change" and an end to U.S. military intervention in Iraq.
Yet 27 days after Obama's election, the same wife of former President Clinton who both supported the Clinton Administration's military attacks on Iraq and Serbia and policy of deadly economic sanctions on Iraq during the 1990s and voted in 2002 to authorize the Bush II Administration to launch its attack on Iraq, Hillary Clinton, is now the Obama Administration's U.S. Secretary of State-Designate. And the Obama Administration's U.S. Secretary of Defense-Designate, former CIA Director Robert Gates, is the same person who succeeded Donald Rumsfeld as the Bush II Administration's Secretary of Defense a few years ago.
In addition, a former employee of Henry Kissinger's influence-peddling firm and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Timothy Geithner, is the Obama Administration's U.S. Treasury Secretary-Designate, while the former Clinton Administration Treasury Secretary who helped draft the late 1990s banking deregulation law that led to the 21st-century U.S. banking system sub-prime mortgage crisis, former Harvard University President Larry Summers, is now a top Obama Administration economics adviser.
Not surprisingly, the U.S. military occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan and mass layoffs of U.S. workers continues and no amnesty for U.S. political prisoners like Leonard Peltier and Mumbia Abu-Jamal has yet been given--27 days after Obama's election.
Yet 27 days after Obama's election, the same wife of former President Clinton who both supported the Clinton Administration's military attacks on Iraq and Serbia and policy of deadly economic sanctions on Iraq during the 1990s and voted in 2002 to authorize the Bush II Administration to launch its attack on Iraq, Hillary Clinton, is now the Obama Administration's U.S. Secretary of State-Designate. And the Obama Administration's U.S. Secretary of Defense-Designate, former CIA Director Robert Gates, is the same person who succeeded Donald Rumsfeld as the Bush II Administration's Secretary of Defense a few years ago.
In addition, a former employee of Henry Kissinger's influence-peddling firm and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Timothy Geithner, is the Obama Administration's U.S. Treasury Secretary-Designate, while the former Clinton Administration Treasury Secretary who helped draft the late 1990s banking deregulation law that led to the 21st-century U.S. banking system sub-prime mortgage crisis, former Harvard University President Larry Summers, is now a top Obama Administration economics adviser.
Not surprisingly, the U.S. military occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan and mass layoffs of U.S. workers continues and no amnesty for U.S. political prisoners like Leonard Peltier and Mumbia Abu-Jamal has yet been given--27 days after Obama's election.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Election Day 2008: Where's The Change?
On Election Day 2008, U.S. troops still occupy Iraq and Afghanistan. And the television studios of the U.S. Establishment's Media Monopoly are still not democratically-controlled by the U.S. anti-war, anti-corporate, anti-racist, anti-classist and anti-imperialist Movement community in the United States. In addition, U.S. political prisoners like Leonard Peltier and Mumia Abu-Jamal have still not been given amnesty by the Militaristic U.S. Establishment on Election Day 2008.
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