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John McCain often brings up the issue of [success of] the surge on the campaign trail regardless of the fact that it is just one part of the largely unpopular war. Rationally, it shouldn’t even matter [...]
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“U.S. and Iraqi negotiators have agreed to the withdrawal of all U.S. combat forces from the country by the end of 2011, and Iraqi officials said they are “very close” to resolving the remaining issues blocking a final accord that governs the future American military presence here” [source].
This is big news and a major policy [...]
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“Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.”
…seemed to be the inspiration for Scott McClellan as is evident from its preface for writing his latest book eviscerating the Bush White House. Ranging from labeling the Iraq war as a ‘major blunder’ to the ‘constant campaign state’ as opposed to governing, McClellan [...]
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I always thought SNL loved Hillary but obviously in this introductory sketch on the Petraeus questioning this past week, McCain and Clinton get the brunt of the attack. As for Obama, well, you can’t make fun of a guy who opposed the war right from the start unlike those people who claim to. Obviously cursory [...]
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The Iraq war and its subsequent consequences are endlessly debated in American political circles as well as international meets. However, the biggest casualty of the war – the Iraqi civilian – is hardly given any thought. The Lancet Journal published a study few months back that pegged the civilian casualty figures at around 650,000. President [...]
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We have been led to believe that the war in Iraq is a part of the global war on terror. Sadly, we are losing it. If not, please define victory in Iraq first so we know when we should feel hopeful.
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Is this picture offensive? You would probably say no. But a homeowners association in Colorado has threatened to fine a resident $25 a day until she removes the Christmas wreath. The wreath signifies a peace sign that was in vogue during the 70s activists movement but have come to represent a general imagery of [...]
Patrix | Law, United States | 2 Comments »
War is an ugly thing. Everyone agrees with that. In the act of war, there are but people involved. Both in the killing and being killed. Also the way you react or let war affect you differs. Most of the times, soldiers bear the brunt of the psychological effects of war and some of them [...]
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The war in Iraq is largely cited as the reason for recent spate of attacks all over the developed world; the fact that such attacks existed is however not lost on anyone. Spain withdrew its troops from Iraq almost immediately after the train bombings last March. It was almost seen as succumbing to the terrorists [...]
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Standing before a set of Broadway proportions, Donald Rumsfeld – officially known as the Secretary of Defense but widely regarded as the master of all press conferences and journalist intimidator was finally stumped. Questioned by a lowly soldier about the lack of armor on tanks that go into Falluja and cheered by other soldiers, Rumsfeld [...]
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Michael Cera is the only bright spark in an otherwise listless comedy.
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Love political movies so loved this one too. Frank Langella plays a terrific Nixon.
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Outrageously funny. Not recommended for watching with your kids or parents.
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