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Patriot Day – Wikipedia

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“In the United States, Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year, designated in memory of the 2,977 killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.  U.S. House of Representatives Joint Resolution 71 was approved by a vote of 407–0 on October 25, 2001. It requested that the President designate September 11 of each year as ‘Patriot Day’. On September 4, 2002, President Bush used his authority created by the resolution and proclaimed September 11, 2002 as Patriot Day.”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_Day

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Stars Earn Stripes – Wikipedia

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“Stars Earn Stripes is a reality television program which premiered on NBC on August 13, 2012. Produced by Mark Burnett, the series follows a group of celebrities, accompanied by current and former members of the United States Armed Forces and law enforcement, competing in various challenges for charity based off actual training exercises used by the U.S. military. The series is hosted by retired NATO Supreme Allied Commander and former Presidential candidate Wesley Clark and former Dancing with the Stars co-host Samantha Harris.”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stars_Earn_Stripes

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Senkaku Islands dispute – Wikipedia

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“The United States occupied the islands from 1945 to 1972. Both China and Japan have expressed sovereignty claims on the island at the United Nations Security Council on 20 May 1972. Ownership of the islands would give either nation exclusive oil, mineral and fishing rights in surrounding waters. The United States has recognized Japan’s sovereignty over the islands in effect by stating that the islands are included within the U.S. Japan Security Treaty. This means that, pursuant to the Security Treaty, any defense of the islands by Japan will be backed up by the full force of the United States military and naval power.”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senkaku_Islands_dispute

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U.S. financial aid to Pakistan since the September 11, 2001 attacks

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“Between 2002-2010, Pakistan received approximately $18 billion in military and economic aid from the United States. In February 2010, the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama requested an additional $3 billion in aid, for a total of $20.7 billion.  A significant proportion of U.S. economic aid for Pakistan has ended up in back in the U.S., as funds are channeled through large U.S. contractors. A U.S. lawmaker also said the majority of U.S. economic aid has not left the U.S. as it was spent on consulting fees and overhead cost.”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_aid_to_Pakistan#U.S._financial_aid_to_Pakistan_since_the_September_11.2C_2001_attacks

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Hawala bashing: The arrogance, stupidity and futility of ‘power’

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“A hawala (or fei qian) is a simple network set up to transfer funds internationally, usually using a member of an extended family or personal friend on both sides of the network (though a few larger hawalas are almost like banks).  In fact they are an excellent example of highly successful, completely unregulated, handshake based international capitalism. Hence is it hardly surprising so many people in government do not like these networks as it gives lie to all the smug claims about the supposed superiority of the West’s regulated international financial systems.”

http://www.samizdata.net/blog/archives/001539.html

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Nacht und Nebel (Wikipedia)

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“Nacht und Nebel, German for “Night and Fog” was a directive of Adolf Hitler on 7 December 1941 that was originally intended to winnow out all political activists and resistance ‘helpers’, ‘anyone endangering German security’ throughout Nazi Germany‘s occupied territories.  Until the decree, prisoners from Western Europe were handled by German soldiers according to national agreements and procedures such as the Geneva Convention. Hitler and his upper level staff, however, made a critical decision not to have to conform to what they considered unnecessary rules.”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nacht_und_Nebel

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