" Mr. Obama, who noted that General Petraeus wanted “maximum flexibility” in setting withdrawal schedules, said he “pushed back” when he met with the commander in July by making the case for sending...
Pakistan faces threat to its very existence but from whom? The readers should judge themselves from the following stories: "Extremist forces threaten the very existence of Pakistan, the incoming US commander in the region warned on Thursday.General David Petraeus, who will...
"Audacity of Cowardice, Hopelessness: Why Does Much of America Avoid the Tough Tasks? Just a few short months ago, many Americans including current Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, said the “surge” in Iraq would not work. He was against...
The notion of US "victory" in Iraq has frequently been tossed around during the electoral campaign with McCain telling Couric in July "We Will Come Home In Victory" and Obama answering the question by...
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"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The top U.S. general in Iraq is recommending nearly 8,000 troop cuts in Iraq because of the improving situation there, a source close to the process has told CNN. ...
McCain is expected to name his VP one week from today. Speculation has moved outside of the Beltway as General Petraeus name is lighting up the blogs. Senator McCain had to write a letter of apology...
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"Barack Obama a man who would not wear a flag pin until a dying vet begged him to and who’s church’s pastor would scream “god damn America.” From the pulpit on a regular basis is now lecturing Americans on...
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David Petraeus has been recommended to lead Central Command, the U.S. military's Middle East operations. Patreaus will replace former Adm. William Fallon who resigned in March."WASHINGTON, U.S. Defense Secretary...
President George Bush did make a statement on the Iraq war today, but it was not the statement many wanted to hear.He will leave the Iraq war as his legacy to his successor when he does step down."President George...
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One Citizen's OpinionbyLee DunkelbergClick here for my audio version of this commentary.Sen. John Cornyn of Texas wants me to sign an online petition praising and supporting Gen. Petraeus. He so wants my support,...
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AWOL McCain, Clinton, and Obama on Capital Hill for Petraeus Testimony By Albert N. Milliron Senators John McCain, Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton are on capital hill today for the well publicized General...
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" WASHINGTON — President Bush is expected to announce next week that Army tours in Iraq and Afghanistan will be reduced from 15 to 12 months, FOX News has confirmed. A senior U.S. official told...
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AMY GOODMAN: [Five years ago] on March 19th, 2003, the US began bombing Baghdad. The invasion was on. Six weeks later, President Bush stood under a banner reading “Mission Accomplished” and declared an end to major military combat operations in Iraq. Now, half a...
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Senator John McCain was pushing another Paranoia Button at a Town Hall
meeting in Springfield, Pennsylvania on Friday 14 March. Some
bright spark asked him if he was worried about al Qaeda trying to turn...
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"Irony differentiates," said U.S/ author and educator Paul Horgan. "Cynicism never does." [1]
And irony is a force of nature that overrides our attempts at common sense and high-mindedness. If reality is stranger...