Tag: Agriculture

Lukashenko mocks outgoing McDonald’s: Can’t we cut open a bun and shove meat and veggie inside?

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Nov 20, 2022

Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko ridiculed McDonald’s on Friday, after the company announced it would be replaced by a Russian franchise following its departure over the Ukraine conflict.

“Why, can’t we cut a bun in half and shove a piece of meat, potatoes and salad in between? God, who even consumes this? I don’t know.” He said.

Starting Tuesday, McDonald’s in Belarus will operate under the brand ‘Vkusno i tochka’, or ‘Tasty and That’s It’, the Russian chain that took over the U.S. burger group in Russia in June.

Lukashenko mocks outgoing McDonald’s: Can’t we cut open a bun and shove meat and veggie inside?

Related:

Lukashenko on McDonald’s leaving Belarus: ‘Good riddance,’ ‘we know how to cut a bun in half’

Bolivia’s Socialist Government Confronts Separatist, Racist Uprising

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)1 Comment

Bolivia’s Socialist Government Confronts Separatist, Racist Uprising

Leaders of the Santa Cruz department in Bolivia’s eastern lowlands, the nation’s largest, immediately demanded a census in 2023, not in 2024. Department governor Luis Camacho and Rómulo Calvo, president of the Santa Cruz Civic Committee, warned that without a settlement on the census, they would initiate a strike aimed at undoing the department’s economy, and thereby the national economy.

In response, “over one million Bolivians mobilized” on Aug. 25 in support of the government and against a regional leadership group that is the vanguard of opposition to Bolivia’s socialist and indigenous-led government. Even so, the strike began on Oct. 22. Recent Bolivian history suggests another coup may be in the offing.

…

The U.S. government and the Organization of American States, serving the United States, facilitated the coup that removed the Morales government in 2019 after his election to a fourth term. Luis Camacho of Santa Cruz led the coup and reportedly delivered the U.S. moneys used in various payoffs. Bolivia’s military participated.

Related:

Read More »

Imran Khan’s first statement after shot in foot + his last interview before being shot

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Imran Khan’s first statement after shot in foot during long march rally attack

According to reports, the attacker has been identified as Mohammad Naveed son of Mohammad Bashir, a resident of Sodhra District Wazirabad. He has been arrested with 9mm automatic gun and 2 empty magazines.

He is a guard of MNA Alamgir Khan.

Related:

Nov 3, 2022 – Two hours before he was shot, the former Pakistan PM spoke to Sky News and insisted he was hopeful there would not be violence on his Long March.

Imran Khan’s last interview before being shot

Stand by Ukraine’s anti-fascist resistance!

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

A very successful online meeting to mobilise international support for the Free the Kononovich Brothers campaign took place on Thursday 25th August, with 50 participants from Ukraine, the Russian Federation, the USA, England and Scotland. Organised by the London-based International Ukraine Anti-Fascist Solidarity campaign (IUAFS), the seminar called for the release of the Kononovich brothers and all Ukrainian political prisoners, and for the restoration of all political and media freedoms.

Stand by Ukraine’s anti-fascist resistance!

Related:

A very successful International Ukraine Anti-Fascist Solidarity campaign (IUAFS) online meeting was held on Thursday 25 August, with speakers from Ukraine, the USA and Russia, at which one of the key speakers was former Labour Party MP Chris Williamson. We are very pleased to publish his superb contribution here.

The Ukraine war – end the silence on the left

“It’s Not Over”: While Biden Touts Rail Deal, Workers Have Yet to Vote—And Many Remain Skeptical

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

A national rail strike could still be on the table if rank-and-file workers reject the tentative agreement announced by the White House this week.

“It’s Not Over”: While Biden Touts Rail Deal, Workers Have Yet to Vote—And Many Remain Skeptical

Related:

Democratic House Speaker Pelosi to rail workers: Accept a pro-company deal or we’ll force you to