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Kimberley Motley – How I defend the rule of law
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Tagged Afghanistan, commercial law, Human rights, international law, Kimberley Motley, law
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Top 10 Ways the US Is the Most Corrupt Country in the World
By Juan Cole Those ratings that castigate Afghanistan and some other poor countries as hopelessly “corrupt” always imply that the United States is not corrupt. VOA reports : While it is true that you don’t typically have to bribe your … Continue reading
Frank Lindh: America’s barbaric treatment of my son John Walker Lindh
Interesting and compelling article by Frank Lindh on his son John Lindh. Frank Lindh: America’s barbaric treatment of my son John Walker Lindh | World news | The Observer.
U.S. Wars Leave 225,000 Dead, Cost $4.4 Trillion
After the extended holiday; this may help put in perspective the meaning of Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Veteran’s Day. Thank you for your service. U.S. Wars Leave 225,000 Dead, Cost $4.4 Trillion: Study – Defense News.
Michael Ware, Former CNN War Correspondent, Speaks Out On Alleged War Crime CNN Refused To Air
The tortures of war. Not just the soldiers or civilians are affected but the reporters covering it are too. Michael Ware’s coverage of the two American wars reminded me of Walter Cronkite’s coverage of the Vietnam War, outstanding. Gripping account and great job … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, CNN, Iraq, Jason Linkens, media, Michael Ware, reporters, Vietnam War, Walter Cronkite, war, War correspondent
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Violence will not rule Afghanistan
As always some items are not covered completely by our news outlets. Over the weekend there was coverage of elections in Afghanistan. That news was overshadowed by domestic events. This is an interesting perspective from the former Prime Minister of Denmark and current Secretary General … Continue reading
War, the Fourth, and Struggling Americans
This commentary from Gary Hart is thoughtful and insightful. Gary Hart: War, the Fourth, and Struggling Americans.
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Tagged 4th of July, Afghanistan, Gary Hart, Obama, politics, war
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Shadow Elite: McChrystal, Through the Looking Glass
Informative article on Gen. McChrystal, voicing discontent with civilian authority, and the war strategy-COIN. Linda Keenan: Shadow Elite: McChrystal, Through the Looking Glass.
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Tagged Afghanistan, COIN, military, Obama, politics, war
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The Runaway General
If you are curious about what the Rolling Stone article by Michael Hastings that led to the uproar resulting in Gen. McChrystal tendering his resignation and President Obama’s acceptance, here is the article. It was an interesting read, yet I … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, discipline, McChrystal, military, Obama, politics, war strategy
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