Tadic and Taoso - Waiting for the Execution?

Mario Francisco Tadic Astorga (58) and Elot Toaso have been in Bolivian custody for almost two years. In the next few weeks they will be transferred to the government stronghold of Cochabamba to face a preliminary trial.

The chances are... they won't make it.



Taoso and Tadic



Intelligence reports suggests that the Morales regime wants this quietly swept under the carpet as it is clear that the majority of the evidence has been fabricated.  To save any embarassment to the Morales dictatorship, Tadic and Taoso are going to be "killed in an escape attempt", an escape attempt that will be clearly fabricated by the Morales regime just as it did in the executions of the other men in Santa Cruz; Magyarosi Arpak (29), a Hungarian, and Irishman Michael Martin Dwyer (24) along with Eduardo Rosa Flores (49), a Bolivian-Hungarian, where the authorities claimed it was a "gun battle".

Tadic and Taoso have made it clear that they have no intention of attempting any escape, and want this information known in case they do end up executed by the corrupt Morales regime.

Further information/history:

http://simonhutt.blogspot.com/2009/04/morales-bolivian-assassin-part1.html

http://simonhutt.blogspot.com/2009/04/morales-bolivian-assassin-part-2.html

http://simonhutt.blogspot.com/2009/04/morales-bolivian-assassin-part-3.html

Wkileaks cables regarding the incident:

http://orianomattei.blogspot.com/2011/01/wikileaks-viewing-cable-09lapaz635.html

http://www.newswhip.ie/national-2/wikileaks-says-irishman-lured-to-death-in-bolivia
Elod Taoso support site:

http://www.toasoelod.com/?lang=en&menu=hirek

Tadic support site:

http://tadicsupportgroup.giving.officelive.com/default.aspx

Arab Revolution; Just the Start?



Egyptian soldiers and civilians celebrate freedom



Tunisia started it. High food prices, oppression and a dictator that has had 30 years of control, coupled with the high youth population able to mobilise and spread its message in seconds through social media - and a revolution is born. It looked so easy. And the anger spread, driven by people who no longer feared the man at the top because there were so many at the bottom - the people spoke. Egypt, against the odds, removed Mubarak, in other Arab nations, the authorities offered concession after concession; in Jordan, Syria, Algeria, Yemen, Bahrain and Morocco in fear of popular uprising.  Yet still the people are angry; realising a concession doesn't mean the removal of the oppressive dictator that was the cause of the situation in the first place and a concession won't remove American influence.  The people want their countries back, out of the hands of US supported dictators who have got rich through the areas natural resources while the poor got poorer.

What next?
Libya is now divided between the Ghaddafi supporting western half of the country and the pro democracy eastern half. There is mass bloodshed and Ghaddafi has been quick to shut down communications and the internet; Al Jazeera TV and the social networks have been a vital means of bypassing the propaganda of state TV. The momentum is increasing though and shows no sign of stopping, after all to stop now would simply mean arrest and execution later. They have no choice but to fight on.


Wisconsin Protest

Going Global?

These Arab popular revolutions have made the people of the world aware of their own voice and power. Activism, again fuelled by social media, has made people wake up. In the UK alone mass demonstrations at tuition fees, student sit-ins and the UK uncut movement are the visible signs of peoples anger towards those in charge. In Wisconsin, USA, cuts to the budget (whilst there are tax breaks for the rich) have made state workers and unions come out onto the streets in protest, and they have the publics backing. It seems even America is waking up. 

A New Era?

So the Arab protests have spread to China as well as America. It is no longer just an "Arab" uprising against dictatorship, it has become a global phenomenon. People now know that united, they are stronger than the state. Maybe from now on our politicians will start listening to the people, after all -

the government doesn't rule the people, the people rule the government.

The Ground Zero Mosque Myth

The American media has created a story from nothing just by using the words "Ground Zero Mosque", protests and demonstrations, anger and hate have all been stirred thanks to the US media. Understandably passions are high, thousands died in the worst terrorist attack in American history. New York and the Twin Towers struck by terrorists - we all remember, well, how could we forget?

A few facts-

The location is not at "Ground Zero" its two blocks away in a former coat factory. Ground Zero cannot be seen from the location. (below)

Its not a Mosque! From the Park51 website -

Park51 will grow into a world-class community center, planned to include the following facilities:

•outstanding recreation spaces and fitness facilities (swimming pool, gym, basketball court)

•a 500-seat auditorium

•a restaurant and culinary school

•cultural amenities including exhibitions

•education programs

•a library, reading room and art studio

•childcare services

•a mosque, intended to be run separately from Park51 but open to and accessible to all members, visitors and our New York community

•a September 11th memorial and quiet contemplation space, open to all

There are also other religious centres closer to Ground Zero itself, yet there is no problem with them.

The subsequent protests have been angry and often hate filled, blaming a religion for the Twin Towers attack, not the16 extremists that did it. Anyone for the Mosque (their term) is anti-American despite the First Amendment of the US Constitution:

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances"

It seems ignorance is bliss, and thanks to the American media in misreporting, or omitting, the facts there has been a surge in anti-Islamic feeling. This includes a taxi driver stabbed only last week for being a Muslim, and various protests and vandalism at existing Mosques throughout America.

The Media have been irresponsible and downright dangerous in their reporting, and the ugly side of American society has been exposed.

Protest

Israel - The Real Rogue State

On Saturday Israeli commandos stormed the international humanitarian aid convoy heading to Gaza causing the deaths of 9 activists and injuring countless others.

Israel has faced international outrage over the incident as the convoy was in international waters and the use of "excessive force" by the IDF. Israel has said the following:

The convoy was a threat to Israeli security-

No, although Israel say weapons were found, the activists on board deny this. Why would they risk it? And how are electic wheelchairs, crayons and potatos a threat to security.

The IDF acted in self defence-

No, activists stated the IDF opened fire whilst still rapelling down from helicopters. Also one of the dead was shot 4 times in the head, hardly self defence.

Hamas terrorists were on board-

Members of Hamas joined the convoy the previous day to escort the ship into port. No doubt Israeli security has a full passenger list, including the 90 year old jewish holocaust survivor.

Israel sends aid to Gaza, there is no need for this convoy-

Yes, but as a UN report stated only a few weeks ago, it is only a quarter of the needs of Gazan citizens.

Some other questions remain unanswered:

Why so much force?

Tear gas, rubber bullets even tazers could have been used without bloodshed.

Why International waters?

This is against international law, not that Israel bothers about that.

Why was no first aid given to casualties for several hours?

3 people died needlessly of wounds on the ship who could have been saved.

Why take all the memory cards and film from the activists after they were arrested?

Clearly so that Israel can edit what the world can see rather than the truth.

So the Israeli spin machine goes into overdrive amid international condemnation, although condemnation is not nearly enough. Israel has broke international law and if this was Iran then Americas sabres would be rattling and there would be immediate sanctions. But this is Israel. Turkey has taken the lead amongst Arab countries with an agressive stance, and Egypt has finally opened the Rafah crossing "indefinately" although the rest of the Arab world is strangely quiet. America however has refused to condemn the attack, and made sure the UN's statement was diluted to a "we need an inquiry" statement,  even Joe Biden the US Vice-President said in an iterview; "what's the problem?"

Untill America wakes up to the fact that its support to Israel is counter-productive and will cause even more young soldiers in Afghanistan, trying to win a hearts and minds campaign, to come home in body-bags, then there is little hope that Israel will be labelled a "rogue state".  And the only hope for the people of Gaza are those who join the convoys and protest in the streets.

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Letter to The Powers That be..

To: private.office@fco.gov.uk; AINAGCorrespondence@fco.gov.uk; haguew@parliament.uk

I write this letter to you with a real sense of danger which is prevailing on our British citizens who are in danger of kidnap, and imprisonment by the Israeli Naval forces.  No doubt you are well aware of the illegal, 4 year long siege imposed on Gaza and its inhabitants by Israel, but you have chosen to stay quite and let Gaza become a death camp, suffocated of all vital supplies.... See more.

In January of this year, British citizens were among 500 people who took part in a convoy of aid to the stricken region. When the convoy reached Egypt, British Citizen’s were brutally attacked by Egyptian Riot Police. In March '09, British Citizens were attacked in the same town, while on a previous convoy.

On both occasions, you chose to stay quite and never saw fit to talk with Egyptian authorities to ensure assistance, protection and support for the British Citizens.

Yet, you claim to have liberated a whole country from a dictator by sending British armed forces to pay with their lives to protect the lives of another nation. And yet, you fail to protect your own British citizens from attacks and torture at the hands of the Egyptian forces.

Your silence can be seen as supporting a very illegal siege on Gaza, even to the extent of peaceful British humanitarians being harmed.

I turn to you to ask finally for your support and resolve in regards to the “Freedom Flotilla” which is currently positioned in international waters. 750 people from 50 different countries, along with 15,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid are destined for Gaza. On Sunday, May 30th, they will sail towards Gaza through International waters. The journey time will be 24 hours.  There is great fear and danger surrounding this peaceful mission, as Israel as have already publicly stated that it has launched "Operation Sky Winds", whereby they willl stop the flotilla by any means.

They have issued threats saying they will use force; kidnap all the passengers; and place them in a make shift prison; they will then process and deport everyone, and will sieze the 15,000 tonne of humanitarian aid on board, and the ships themselves too.

I feel you are dutybound and morally obliged to help the safe passage of the Flotilla with its British Citizens on board. Therefore, in line with the EU’s call for their safe passage, we ask you to engage in dialogue with Israel to ensure that the flotilla and British Citizens are under no threat of force or imprisonment. Can we trust you to do that?  This matter is one of great urgency, and I along with hundreds of thousands of British people look forward to an immediate reply to this letter detailing what actions you will be taking to ensure the safety of those British citizens!

I hope that unlike hitherto, you choose to act and act immediately, because our citizens are facing real dangers in the next 24 hours.  Your actions need to be taken immediately before any harm can come to them. If you ignore the contents of this letter, you will be failing in your duty to protect the people of this country.

I am confident that you will act promptly and properly to the above concerns, and I'm looking forward to a positive and quick response to protect citizens.

Awaiting your reply,

Simon Hutt