William J. Astore: War Is the New Normal
Seven Deadly Reasons Why America’s Wars Persist It was launched immediately after the 9/11 attacks, when I was still in the military, and almost immediately became known as the Global … Continue reading
Why the American Military Is Doomed
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General Flynn (FP: Foreign Policy) W.J. Astore Is the U.S. military doomed? I’d say yes. But it’s not because our troops are uncommitted, our…
America’s Longest Wars
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Just a few of the battles fought against Native Americans W.J. Astore A popular headline in the media is to describe the Afghan War…
Our Intelligence Agencies: Creating Havoc throughout the World
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Egyptian Students Protesting the Decision to Exonerate Mubarak of Murder b. traven and W.J. Astore It’s time to eliminate U.S. and Israeli intelligence agencies.…
In Iraq, That Dog Don’t Hunt
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That President Don’t Hunt? W.J. Astore News that President Obama has doubled the number of American troops (whoops — I mean advisers) in Iraq…
Election Result: More Military Escalations Are Coming
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James Madison warned that perpetual war is the worst enemy of personal liberty W.J. Astore So, Republicans now control the Senate as well as…
Richard Silverstein: What Israel Has to Teach Us
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Who profits from this “cherished” relationship? Richard Silverstein. Introduction by b. traven. The truth that all fear to talk about. The Democrats waltz around…
William J. Astore: Investing in Junk Armies
Why American Efforts to Create Foreign Armies Fail ~ In June, tens of thousands of Iraqi Security Forces in Nineveh province north of Baghdad collapsed in the face of attacks … Continue reading
W.J. Astore: Hope You’re Enjoying Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend
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Columbus Day Parade, a celebration of Italian heritage W.J. Astore In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. And he discovered a new world. New…
The Worst Cancer of All
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Deploy them only when needed, and in wars only when approved by a formal Congressional declaration W.J. Astore Also at Huffington Post. President Obama’s…
What Americans Value
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There’s no shortage of tanks in the USA W.J. Astore A sentiment attributed to Vice President Joe Biden is, Show me what’s in your…
