Dems Open Fire on 'Chickenhawk' Limbaugh
Finally! After more capitualation from the Dems on the Moveon Ad "controversy" in the form of a "sense of senate" resolution, Rush Limbaugh hands them an opening with another of his ridiculous...
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Chickenhawks, Chickenshits, Cowardly Candidates and a Craven Congress, Aint...
The progress being made in our 4 1/2 year war of terror on Iraq is phenomenal. So impressive are our recent gains that the "top tier" Democratic candidates who have lined up in competition to become...
View ArticleThe Armchair Warriors
We all know the type. These are those who would move armies and condemn the lives of millions from the comfort of their kitchen table. Many have never served a day in the military. Nearly all have...
View ArticleChristopher Hitchens killed this kid
And, that's ok, Hitchens says, because the boy felt he was doing some good. Having volunteered for Iraq, Mark Daily was killed in January by an I.E.D. Dismayed to learn that his pro-war articles helped...
View ArticleLets Examine Some More of Our 'phoney' Soldiers
The 'rush' would have enjoyed this series from NPR's All Things Considered, Women in Combat, as would his minions. 'Phoney's' one and all! Their experiances, their treatment, their dedication, their...
View ArticleSwift Boating 2008 Ahoy! Thompson Campaign Turning the Ship on McCain in...
Republicans claim they are for the troops and for veterans, but their actions in campaigns (among many other things) shows that it’s a sentiment they will sell out at any time if it suits them.
View ArticleFight the War Yourself or Just Shut Up
By Camillo "Mac" Bica Who is Camillo "Mac" Bica, some of you may ask. Well he's a Brother 'Nam Vet and much more. Camillo "Mac" Bica, Ph.D., is a professor of philosophy at the School of Visual Arts in...
View ArticleAnother "Georgie" Slapping Our Soldiers
This is the second in a series of excerpts from my book (work in progress) on PTSD. Thanks to all who have offered their insights and comments. I appreciate any feedback or suggestions to make the...
View ArticleForgotten Soldiers: Another One of the Lingering Costs of War
Another little aspect of the ugliness of war. We, Americans, Brits, Europeans in general, may have progressed from this malevolent practice–executing soldiers for supposed cowardice--since World War I...
View ArticleGOP "tough" guys more afraid of suicide bombers than Stalinism
The tough-talking NeoCons want another war, perhaps two more, and they're just itching for a fight — as long as some else does it. Paul Krugman hit another grand slam with today's "fearing fear...
View ArticleBolton: Ted Kennedy made me dodge the draft
John Bolton, no longer embarassing the United States as the country's United Nations' representative, continued his one-man crusade to either impose his own lunatic fringe fantasy of U.S. world...
View Article"Islamo-Fascists" Close in on Kabul; GOP Still Focused on Iraq
According to a new report by an independent think tank in Afghanistan, "Islamo-Fascists"—including Taliban and al Qaeda forces—are close to retaking Kabul and effectively winning the Global War on...
View ArticleThere Is No U.N.-mandated occupation of Iraq; McClatchy News Parrots Old Bush...
Via MAL Contends - MAL Contends - McClatchy Newspapers has been a rare treasure, a news service often reporting the facts and history flatly contradicting the PR streaming out of the White House. But...
View ArticleThe Perfect Chickenhawk
Meet Benjamin Johnson. As the co-chair of the Iowa Federation of College Republicans, Ben supersedes even young Matthew Continetti in terms of arrogance and self-satisfaction with regard to how...
View ArticleThe Politics of Patriotism
This is a piece that I originally wrote a few years back and recently revised and updated. I wrote it for my son because I was afraid they might reinstitute the Draft but I feel that any young person...
View ArticleJohn McCain hates the military
Day after day, we are bombarded by John McCain's "expert" war analysis and his constant declarations that victory is just around the corner. However, he explicitly and impliedly talks about "failures",...
View ArticleVeterans Need To Visit O'Reilly and FOX New York Studio's
I just sent out a Heads Up to Vet Pax, which is the coalition of Veterans For Peace and Vietnam Veterans Against The War Chapters in and around New York City. I had been thinking about what could be...
View ArticleMichelle Malkin and Those Uppity Obamas
A speech taken out of context has always been fodder for both liberals and conservatives, a way for one side to exlaim "look at what they said!" Sometimes words can show what someone thinks about the...
View ArticleBreaking: Jenna secretly serving in Afghanistan
Oh wait, sorry wrong royal family. Make that Harry, Prince Harry. The Guardian Our leaders have other priorities.
View ArticleWhy we need the Winter Soldiers and why they need us
On Thursday thru Sunday, member of Iraq Veterans Against the War will be testifying in the purest sense of the world. They should not have to do this, the original Winter Soldiers hearing should have...
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