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This page aims to explain why the site's contributors are calling for a boycott of major US companies, services and products.

But first, some clarification. We have already received feedback that suggests that we are apologists for terrorists. We are not. Our disdain for violence of any kind, however, also includes countless American-sponsored acts of terror against innocent people. It does not escape our notice that the USA is the only state on Earth to have been convicted by the World Court of aiding and abetting appalling Human Rights abuses, namely the horrific events that that occurred in Nicaragua in the 1980s. A verdict that, predictably, was derided by the US government who refused to recognise the Court's legitimacy.

The USA's contempt for International Law, treaties and agreements is another reason we call for a boycott. From Kyoto, to NMD, to turning their back on a treaty designed to limit the use and distribution of biological weapons (see BBC story), the USA's consistent belligerent isolationism makes its labeling of Iraq and others as "rogue nations" a little ironic.

We also oppose the USA's financial and political support for the state of Israel's oppression of the Palestinian people.

We do not claim that all of the World's ills are caused by America.

Who to boycott? A total boycott of all American companies would clearly be impractical, however there are some 'figurehead' businesses that can be seen to represent rampant and unfettered US capitalism and which can be targeged in a symbolic protest.

Finally, we have no argument with ordinary American people, but rather the warmongering politicians and their corporate paymasters.