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Atheist cadet resigns U.S. Military Academy in protest
Blake Page is an atheist who for almost the last four years has attended the U.S. Military Academy or more simply, West Point. He has resigned before he received his commission in protest of the discrimination that atheists have received. For example, Page was denied... How atheists are forced to attend chapel in basic training
When I was in military basic training, I was not forced to go to chapel. I though was required to clean the barracks with the other "heathens" while those who went to chapel didn't. Of course they had a right to go to chapel, but they should have been required to help clean... Do we have to affirm loyalty to the nation and other questions
Since it is Memorial Day, I am going to touch on a couple of stories involving the U.S., our soldiers or its' symbols. First is a 17 year old student who said he was too tired to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. The conservative host I listened to (who says he is big on... Why does the Christian rightwing need government endorsement?
William Murray is the son of Madalyn Murray O'Hair. The woman who supposedly forced religion out of public schools. Maybe the most hated person by the Christian right-wing, even two decades after her death. Actually, like most things, it was not quite that simple.Her lawsuit... Woman gets 20 year sentence for defending herself and shooting
Twelve minutes, that is all it took. Just twelve minutes. In twelve minutes the jury had convicted Marissa Alexander of a criminal offense that carried a mandatory 10-20 year term. Frankly, some juries take longer to decide which restaurant they are going order from. The... Is prostitution between adults worse than shipping jobs overseas?
If you follow politics at all, you are probably aware that members of the Secret Service in Colombia, have been sent back to the U.S. for alleged involvement with prostitutes in Colombia. Also, members of the U.S. military seem to be involved in the same conduct. This is... Afghanistan: Why Is America There And What Is Its Mission?
When I tell "progressives" and members of the politically correct crowd that Muslims were celebrating in the streets of Queens and Brooklyn as the Twin Towers burned to the ground, it doesn't seem to phase them... DoD Op Enduring Freedom Casualty update as of 10am 29th Jan 2010
During the past week another 4 U.S. soldiers were killed in Afhanistan. IEDs continue to be the biggest menace to NATO troops. The total number killed is now 888, while 2010 has already seen 27. ... Iraq - Car Bombs in Baghdad kill at least 127 and 448 wounded
Earlier this year, U.S. Forces moved out of urban areas in Iraq and handed over responsibility to Iraqi Security Forces. Tuesday morning Iraqi Security Forces were tested once again. In a co-ordinated...
created by Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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611 views | 87 recommendations | 19 comments
U.S lesbian war deserter wins key victory in asylum bid
A U.S. lesbian war deserter wins a key victory in asylum bid. Private Bethany Smith, who now goes by the name Skylar James, took her case to Federal Court in September after being denied asylum by the Immigration...
created by Rhonda J Mangus | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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644 views | 30 recommendations | 13 comments
DoD Op Enduring Freedom Casualty update as of 10am 6th Nov 2009
Here is this weeks update on Casualties in Afghanistan. Casualties of American troops this week than in recent preceding weeks. This only makes it that more tragic that 9 were killed in Fort Hood,...
created by Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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152 views | 8 recommendations | 1 comment
8 U.S. soldiers, 7 Afghans killed in attack
In one of the fiercest battles in over a year, the Taliban attacked two outposts in the northeastern region of Afghanistan near the Pakistan border. The attack resulted in eight U.S. soldiers being killed along...
created by Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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543 views | 36 recommendations | 36 comments
Secretary of Defence makes Unannounced Visit to Iraq
U.S. Secretary of Defence made an unannouced visit to Baghdad today. He will be visiting U.S. troops and Iraqi government officials, including Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Gates stated that the security... U.S. to increase size of army by 22,000
Robert Gates, U.S. Secretary of Defense, announced on Monday that the U.S. Army will increase its overall strength by 22,000 soldiers. The U.S. Army has an overall strength of 547,000. 130,000 are still... Taliban threatens to kill captured U.S. soldier
Earlier this month a U.S. soldier apparently walked away from his base and it was considered that he may have been kidnapped. Today the Taliban threatened to kill an American captured soldier unless the U.S.... Top Members Today
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