Say It Ain’t So! – New Report reveals Israeli spies are posing as CIA agents

Agents with Israel‘s spy agency have posed as CIA agents in operations to recruit members of the Pakistani group Jundallah, according to a report in Foreign Policy magazine.

Using US dollars and passports, the agents passed themselves off as members of the US’ Central Intelligence Agency in the operations, according to memos from 2007 and 2008, said the report which was published on Friday

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Why are the Pharmaceutical companies creating a society of hypochondriacs?

It seems every time you turn on the television you see an ad for a new drug. The US is the only western country that allows direct to consumer advertising of prescription drugs. These commercials leave many wondering if they are in a state of depression. According to the US government, anti-depressant use has grown about 400 percent among Americans in the past two decades. Many argue that doctors take an oath to give people the best care possible and some of these drugs do more harm than good.

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Discussion Point – Taxes: How High Is Too High?

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Carter backs Egypt elections – The Will of The People has Spoken

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter tells a news conference that, despite disparities, Egypt’s election results accurately reflect the will of the people.

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