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WAKE UP! WAKE UP! IT'S YER UNELECTED & UNACCOUNTABLE...
Issue 213, Friday 28th May 1999
WORLD DOMINATION & BONDAGE...
...RICH AND POWERFUL TASTES CATERED FOR AT WWW.BILDERBERG.ORG
"Bilderberg, reputedly the most secretive organisation in
the world."
- The News, Portugal
The Famous Five. The Brady Bunch. The Red Hand Gang. The Bilderberg Group. What is it about these collectives of spirited youths that make them prone to so many thrilling adventures?
But - hang on a minute - that last one doesn't sound so familiar. Apparently the Bilderberg Group, rather than enriching our cultural lives through the world of children's literature and television, is actually a sinister, and all-too-real, global power elite. One moment you're being entertained by the exploits of another group of intrepid youngsters; the next, you're witnessing the continued onset of world corporate dominance. What's going on?
Why not ask staff at the Caesar Park Penha Longa resort in Sintra, Portugal, who from June 2nd to 7th will be playing host to this shadowy group, for its annual meeting. A Portuguese newspaper reporter did, but that all they got from the resort was that an organisation 'wishing for the utmost privacy' would be staying.. And you won't learn much more from the Portuguese authorities, whose military forces are reportedly being deployed to safeguard privacy at the hotel, fully and exclusively booked by the Bilderberg Group for that time.
Another hotel, this time in Osterbeek, Holland, gave the group its name after the latter met there for the first time in 1954. The Bilderberg Group is said to have been established as a secret support wing of NATO as part of its Marshall plan, launched in the 1940s. Since then, its membership has comprised some fairly high-powered figures; not only government ministers, but industrial leaders, royals, press barons and presidents. In 1977 the Times described Bilderberg thus; "a clique of the richest, economically and politically most powerful and influential men in the Western world."
Their mission? Strategic planning to hasten the pace of globalisation; not only economic, but political - 'the principal feature of Bilderberg is that it seeks one global government', reports Portugal's main English language newspaper.
Yet they meet entirely in secret, shun all publicity, and don't disclose their agenda to the public. The Famous Five have just found themselves in the middle of a plot by Orwell.
"If the Bilderbergers seem more publicity shy than ever, that is, among
other reasons, because their proposals, implemented by subservient agencies
such as the International Monetary Fund, have caused more mass devastation in
recent years than World War II ever did."
- Michael Thomas Wall
Street investment banker and author
READ ALL ABOUT IT
"The Bilderbergers have been removed from our assignment list years ago by executive order… Our policy seems to be that if the Bilderbergers want to parley in private, leave them alone."- Anthony Holder former UN correspondent for the Economist, now working for the European
"We are barely aware of the [Bilderbergers'] existence, and we don't report
on their activities."
- William Glasgow,
'Business Week'
"The Bilderbergers are too powerful and omnipresent to be
exposed."
- French broadcaster Thierry de Segonzac
No wonder David Rockefeller congratulated the world's press for keeping "their project" secret for so long!
- 'Bilderberg Group - The Global Manipulators' by Robert Eringer (Pentacle Books 1980) www.bilderberg.org
YOUR NAME'S NOT DOWN, YOU'RE NOT COMING IN...
People who've attended previous Bilderberg parties include: Henry Kissinger, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown (chancellor), David Rockerfeller, Edward Heath (former Conservative PM), Kenneth Clark (former Tory Chancellor), Niall Fitgerald (Executive Unilever), George Soros (international financier), William Hague (charisma-bypass tory boy), Peter Carrington (former chairman of the Board, Christies International PLC) Former Secretary General, NATO), Leon Brittan - Vice President of the European Commission , John Browne (Group Chief Executive, British Petroleum Company plc), George Robertson Minister for Defence, D.Sutherland - (Chairman, Goldman Sachs International).CRAP ARREST OF THE WEEK
Four years ago, Frank and Monica Victorio began feeding the homeless and needy on their block. They also took in at-risk kids, providing them with a home and encouraging them to go to school. "We wanted to feed our neighbors, because there is a lot of need here," said Frank Victorio.However,Police officers have cited the Victorios as a public nuisance for operating without a permit. Rodney Arnold, senior officer for the city told them, "Hey, you can't do this out here" .The procedure against them ran up nearly $700 in administrative costs that the Victorios will have to pay no matter what the outcome. The Victorios have been mystified by their fight with the city. Frank said "We're not a food locker, we just give food to our neighbors. How can you turn your back on people?"
If the Victorios don't stop indiscriminately and persistently helping people, they could incur anywhere between several thousand dollars and $25,000 in fines as well as risking losing there home. Well that's Justice? for you isn't it?
SOLAR (SUNNY DELIGHT?)
Energy companies are notoriously resistant to such subversive ideas as generating power from renewable sources, preferring to stick to old favourites like fossil fuels and nuclear power.To highlight this, activists in America have started generating power from small-scale solar panels and giving it away, a shamelessly anti-commercial practice which is sure to enrage the corporate monsters of the energy industry… The snag is that they're giving it to the national grid itself. Will the leccy companies complain about such disgraceful generosity? Watch this space… For practical info on renewable energy check out www.homepower.com
BRIGHTON JUNE 18TH ACTION GROUP
AFFINITY GROUPS TRAINING DAY
Monday 31st May - 1.30pmCommunity Base, Queen's Road
This day will include a brief introduction toJune 18th, legal briefing and workshops to get people into affinity groups to take action on the day.
More info: 01273 298192
ENGLISH HERETICS
English Heritage started work on Wednesday on their latest scheme to trash - sorry, preserve - one of our sacred sites. Holmehenge consists of an 18 foot circle of 54 trees enclosing an inverted oak tree, planted over 4,000 years ago. The tree has been named after the legendary Scandinavian tree Ygdrasil-the tree of life, traditionally considered a portal to the underworld. It marks the end of 'Pedars Way', an ancient walkway, forming a linear triangle with Stonehenge and a group of monuments in Essex. The site would have originally been deep in the forest before the land was claimed by the sea. A local expert in tree circles, Buster, told SchNEWS, "This sacred site would have been built as a place of burial and sacrifice,the centre of the circle is a magical space, the tree is symbolic of Godspace in traditional beliefs and the ancient word for oak is Dur meaning 'door', derived from gaelic and sanskrit. The name Druid is derived from Dur." The people who built this monument over 4,000 years ago worked with great precision aligning the four exposed roots to the points of the compass, the site was obviously chosen with equal care for it's sacred significance, the gateway to one side of the tree marking a gateway between the worlds.When English Heritage move the henge it will no longer retain any significance .English Heritage are concerned that the site will be damaged by erosion,yet when SchNews spoke to local geographer Miss Ellis she assured us " Due to the alignment of the coast at this point there is a constant build up of sand banks. Also,it is thanks to the sea that the monument has survived for so long, wood does not decay as long as it stays saturated and the tide times on this stretch of the coast ensure that the monument is revealed only rarely and for short periods of time."
In their preliminary attempts to carbon date the tree E. H. have gouged out a 6 inch wedge passing through the heart of the tree and completely chopping off both the East and West points. This precise incision was made with a chainsaw!!! It seems safe to surmise that their primary criteria has little to do with respect for our ancient heritage so what are they trying to do? Blatantly they're not going to make any money from the henge where it is now, but in a museum on the other hand….there are also rumours that someone is aiming to achieve a Phd through all this, well you can surely see that the furtherance of one man's career is far more important than a sacred henge that has survived for a mere 4,000 years fulfilling the purpose it's makers intended.
Basically, someone should remind British Heretics that our sacred sites are not theirs to mess with. We have not sanctioned their interference any more than they have listened to the pleas of those who want the henge to be left alone. As work is already in progress anyone who wants to experience the Henge should get down to Holme as quick as you can. For info: www.talkingtrees.org.uk E.H 0171 9733000
EARTH DIE, BUT WE STILL FIGHT!!!!
Says our Polish Correspondent: One-Day Action 7-8 June in memory of thousands trees cuted by Techocrats, which building motorway inside "Mountain St.Anna" in Poland.One year ago was 40 days action against this motorway. Unfortunately, police and private security broken our bodys but NOT HEARTS!!!. We meet on squat Rozbrat in Poznan - Poland, 6 June about 6 pm. We will play football on motorway, some sit-in, much of fun. Probably will be necessity of using U-locks, chains and another things (police and private security agency try stop our fun). Please take sleeping bags, candels, black wear and smile. More info akcja@zpw.most.org.plSCHNEWS IN BRIEF
- Music And Dance (MAD) for Humanity Ltd are putting on a party Sat 5th June at the Pleasure Rooms in Tottenham, proceeds to humanitarian aid for Kosovan refugees. Including Trance Orbital, Irreverent Ink and ARC-i. Tickets £10/£12 from usual outlets.
- Legalize! Streetparty June 5 10 AM until 22 PM on against the War on Drugs Meet-De Dam Sq. Amsterdam. Live entertainment. FREE!
- Acme TaT Supplies have decided to call it a day - but are keen to pass to any sorted people with a list of their suppliers 0113 262 9365 email acme-tat@iname.com
- The Right to Protest Forum is setting up an organisation to provide legal observers and legal observer training to defend protestors and demonstrators. Meeting/discussion Weds. 23rd June in the Bertrand Russell Room, Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Sq, London 0171 727 0590 jb1@netlane.com
- Rally For Socialism, in Birmingham on Mon 7th June with Jeremy Hardy & Mark Thomas 01203 229311
- Claiming Compensation for Police Misconduct: A Guide to Your Rights booklet available from Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, Sheffield 0114 276 7777/273 9011
- Get a brand new fridge for £25 from Fridgesavers 0131 554 2532
- Reclaim the Streets preview, a video screening of past Reclaim the Street carnivals, is being shown at 7.30 pm, June 1st, at Portsmouth's Spithead Housing CO-OP meeting room
- The Wanstead stretch of the M11 link is the next green space of the capital due for a splash of concrete and tarmac. Shoppers may soon be able to drive over where the Independent Free Area of Wanstonia was and the old chestnut tree, site of the country's first officially recognised tree house. Then again they could park the 'old lady' in a skip and join the No M11 Link Road Campaign which will open with a "music and gathering" event on 7 June. Meet 9.30am George Green, Wanstead
- Sunday 13 June King Arthur will lead a MASS TRESPASS of the proposed Avon Ring Road. Meet at the site 12.00 noon. Bring Banners, Insruments & Creativity. A Samba Band will accompany the march.Cyclists will set off as groups from either end of the Railway Path.Meet Brassmill lane in Bath and Trinty street in Bristol at 10.30 am.Overnight accommodation available at the camp, bring your sleeping gear. FFI phone 0797-999-0389.
TORY ROADS PROGRAM CAUGHT CLIMBING OUT OF GRAVE
Just when you thought the Torys' roadbuilding progam was dead and buried, it has been seen wandering around Essex, mumbling about smearing the countryside with more sticky black shit.The Gorse Wood Campaign has been founded in order to bury any hopes New Labour have of reviving the Torys roads policy. During the last week a camp has been set up in woods on route of the proposed new stretch of the A130 between Basildon and Chelmsford. Undoubtedly something needs to be done about the congested state of the present stretch of road; however, a new road is not the answer. The road is being funded through the Private Finance Initiative, the same scheme that brought us the A30 extension. This road, like all roads, will further fragment what is left of our indigenous ecosystems, ie…it will basically be another nail in the coffin of our already destroyed native wilderness by agriculture. Apparently this road could be the beginning of a new London orbital motorway. Just what we need - another ring of death , great!, top one !!, sorted !!!, wonderful !!!!, fantastic!!!!! Top banana. Anyway, if you want to get yourself down there , the site is near the village of Rettendon , between Basildon and Chelmsford . The nearest reference point is Rettendon church; by the time of writing, signs may have been put up to direct folk to the site. Phone the site mobile for more detailed directions, 07957 915977 .
GET OFF YOUR LAND
"Relocation is a word that does not exist in the Dineh language. To be
relocated is to disappear and never be seen again."
- Pauline Whitesinger, Dineh Elder and relocation resister
The ancestral homeland of the Navajo and Hopi people is being transformed into a "National Sacrifice Area" because of the vast quantities of coal, uranium and natural gas found beneath the homes of these indigenous people. Since 1974 when Congress passed a law to let the Peabody Coal Company opencast the largest coal reserve in North America, over 14,000 Navajo have been pressured into moving, and now just 83 families remain. The United Nations has described the relocation as a serious violation of indigenous peoples' human rights. Many of those left face imminent eviction and constant harassment. Since February families have had livestock impounded (their central food and cash source) by armed Federal agents as well as restricted wood gathering, stopping the building or even repair of homes, destroying wells, capping springs, bulldozing homes and ceremonial structures, and had to put up with F-16 fighter jets flying 100 feet above the ground.
Most of those that have been relocated have been sent to the Sanders, New Mexico, downstream from one of the worst radioactive waste spills in the world, second only to Chernobyl. Since moving there about 25% of the people have died from cancer.
- A few years back when NASA was preparing for the Apollo project, they did some astronaut training on a Navajo Indian reservation. When the Navajo Indians found out about it, they asked if they could send a message to the moon on the Apollo. NASA spindoctors happily agreed (dreaming sweetly about the free propaganda!), and quickly arranged to record a message of an elder. With the recording completed, NASA asked what the message said, the Navajo elder smiled and said nothing. Intrigued, the NASA men played the recording to several Indians in an attempt to find out what the message said, but the Indians would only laugh and refused to translate the elder's message to the moon. Finally, NASA called in an official government translator. He reported that the moon message said, "Watchout for these guys; they've come to steal your land."Black Mesa Indigenous Support, PO Box 23501, Flagstaff, AZ86002, USA www.netmanor.com/unity/unity.html
AND FINALLY
"Big Mamma is watching you, kid". In Copenhagen there is a new surveillance facility available to working parents, letting them watch their children and child minders from the office computer. The surveillance cameras will link to parents' workplaces via the internet. This experiment poses a serious threat to the right to privacy for both child and minder. SchNEWS wonders about the effect of constant surveillance on children and on their interaction with one another and their teachers. The experiment has been welcomed enthusiastically by officials and parents and the model will be followed by other institutions as an alternate way of getting a suntan.DISCLAIMER
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