Forgotten Bahrain

Libya is providing some cover for the continued brutal suppression in Bahrain. The people in Bahrain are demanding an end to the absolute monarchy that rules them. They have taken peaceful actions and are being met by force. Even worse, the militaries of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf States have been welcomed into Bahrain to aid in the violence against peaceful protesters.

The following were uploaded to Facebook today. If you've ever seen American History X you'll remember the seen where the protagonist stomps on the face of a black man. The fucking pig in this picture is just as brutal. Gotta love that wind-up. Make it count fucker, you're next.


And if these images weren't bad enough our dear leaders tell us they are doing all they can. The following is an excerpt from a letter I received from Lawrence Cannon on Bahrain.

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The Office of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister, has forwarded to me your email of February 17, 2011, concerning the current situation in the Kingdom of Bahrain . . .

. . . Canada strongly encourages Bahraini authorities to continue their efforts toward building a sincere dialogue that addresses the concerns of the country's citizens. I believe an open national dialogue is the only valid option to resolve the current unrest. The Canadian government calls on all parties involved to show openness in this process in order to peacefully address the Bahraini people's concerns.

Canada hopes for a prompt and lasting return to calm, democracy and respect of human rights in Bahrain.

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Huh! What democracy and respect for human rights? Is Lawrence Cannon living in a dream world? These are our dictators. They facilitate our privilege. We might as well recognize them as such. The delusion is so strong though that we assume that everyone lives with their rights guaranteed. Not so. Ask the cop in the pictures.