"Will Obama Bring 'Change' to Bush's War on Terror? Hopefully"
President-elect Barack Obama has affirmed his commitment to bring the war in Iraq to a close and to refocus our attention on Afghanistan. To do both, ...
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Wake Up, World! We are Fighting Two Wars Against Al Qaida
As long as Indian troops are patrolling lands where Muslim insurgents exist and elicit government responses that ostracize the Muslim public and moderates, there will continue to be attacks on Indian soil. Period.
Obama Warned About Afghan Escalation: Out of Frying Pan, Into Fire?
Few voices in the mainstream media have tackled the subject of the Afghanistan War. But now some commentators -- with impeccable pro-military credentials -- are starting to sound off on the dangers.
Why George W. Bush Made Me Sick Yesterday
For George Bush, democracy is bulling through a Florida decision which makes his government only borderline legitimate from the gitgo. It is forcing "change" with soldiers rather than friendly persuasion. It is pandering.
Bush Talking Turkey Again
Standing in front of thousands of applauding soldiers in Kentucky, President Bush staunchly defended the US-led invasion of Iraq. He must have missed the Iraqis pummeling his effigy with their shoes on Friday.
Los Angeles Auto Show -- Clean Diesels Clean Up
At this year's Los Angeles Auto Show, the 205-mile per hour, $100,000, 2009 Corvette ZR1 is relegated to the very rear of the Chevrolet exhibit, like the "adults only" section in video stores.
I'm Thankful That I Am Not in Iraq or Afghanistan Right Now.
I don't think about our troops enough, and I don't do so for the worst reason. I don't because I lump them into a conservative agenda that is not my own. And that is horribly ignorant.
Another Turkey Day at War
Iraq and Afghanistan veterans have faced unprecedented challenges, but we also have some things to be thankful for this year.
What Zawahiri's Message Says About Obama and Al Qaeda
Al Qaeda's first message since the election demonstrates that they are genuinely concerned about an Obama presidency and views it as a strategic threat to its existence.
Finding the Toilet in Stockholm
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Operation New Year's Eve 2007
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The Other Side of Paradise
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Al Qaeda, Obama and Pakistan
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I am expect the same from the Obama Administration, Obama gas sold out one ethical stand after another. The plight of Palestinians vanished, joining the Bush-cabal with slander and lies against (dangerous) Iran appeared. Not many realize the only charge made against Iran, except frivolous and unproven claims, have all been dropped or forgotten (meaning proven false).
The new Obama Administration reminds me of the rebuilding of Iraq using an Int'l-thief Chalabi, also some of the same Saddam-regime personel, trained no doubt from 1992 in the converted Russian base near Kapsovar, Hungry. This is the military-base US (Cheney) took over to train 'Free Iraqi' (paramilitary) to start a false-flag sunni/shia religious war.
The Obama-Admin will be full of PNAC mindset-people that will no doubt keep Gen. Betrayus that finally (late 2008) dropped the false charges of Iran Weapons he had as evidence found in Iraq. Apparently the Farsi serial numbers freshly painted on this very small catch of new weapons said part of this evidence, apparently washed off revealing made in China (design & Mfg) sales that has been going on for some time now.
A Constitutional-Gov of Law and justice requires full and open investigation now. The United Nations (5-Pemanent Member) need lose their Nay (veto) powers they alone have and use to control, also threats and bribery such as making the 15-5=10 member Security Council members lie and say Iran is in non-compliance need end.
Well thought out! I believe after the inauguration, we will see a very different international climate............rouge nations and terrorist groups will encounter more internal and international resistance trying to challenge or subvert an American government led by a popular, NON aggresive leader with huge international support, and a populace demanding results vis-a-vis peace in the Middle East and Asia, progress fighting global warming, and a global economy that encourages stability and employment , not mergers, acquisitions, monopolies......then bailouts.
Get us out of the situation in