War in Iraq GIs: Toxic chemical made them sick Jun 30, 2009
War in Iraq GIs: Toxic chemical made them sick. By SHARON COHEN, AP National Writer. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Watertown fourth-graders hold mock debates Jun 30, 2009
Topics ranged from the economy to healthcare to the war in Iraq. Melanie Rotchford wanted to know how the candidates would help poor people in other countries. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Obama reaches out to blacks in L.A. Jun 29, 2009
Obama drew a sustained ovation when he rebuked the Bush administration for, as Obama put it, funding the war in Iraq instead of impoverished Americans -- particularly those in minority neighborhoods. "We have now spent half a trillion dollars on a war that should have never been authorized, and should have never been waged," Obama said. (Yahoo News -- African Americans)
Non-Interference Means Not Interfering Jun 28, 2009
It applies to so many foreign policy debates past and present: the war in Iraq, Israel policy, America s military presence abroad, and on and on. Turn it around and apply it to the dissenters in other countries. (The American Conservative)
LETTERS: NCT, June 28, 2009 Jun 28, 2009
"Dolores WienerOceansideOfficer White's actions saved livesIn response to the letter, "White verdict sets a bad precedent," the writer certainly has a right to his opinion. Those of us who have followed this event have had over a year to analyze the action Officer White took, based on a chaotic encounter with an out-of-control motorist that lasted about five minutes. Evidence in this case also detailed that the officer could not see the occupants in Rachel Silva's vehicle due to its tinted... (North County Times)
Peace activist Sheehan comes to the area Monday Jun 27, 2009
In May, 2007, Sheehan officially left the Democratic Party after the Democratic-controlled Congress authorized the continued funding for the war in Iraq, and resigned as the face of the antiwar movement, saying she wanted to go home and be a mother to her other children. In a farewell message, she said that she felt that for so little in return she had sacrificed her health, her husband, and her life savings. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Betrayal in Baghdad Jun 27, 2009
Administration officials and mainstream pundits especially keepers of the Surge flame eager for the war in Iraq to be over have been dismissing the last few months of bloodshed as the work of al-Qaeda "remnants." The indigenous Sunni insurgency, on the other hand, might be able to rally a car bomb or an assassination or two, but it s pretty much cooked finished, finito, all washed up. They just may be right. (The American Conservative)
King Of Pop Lived In Luxury, Died In Debt Jun 27, 2009
Meanwhile, back to the war in Iraq, Iran and the people in our own country who have lost their jobs, their pensions, their health care, and their sanity. Now, that's the real world of today, not the false "special person". (CBS News)
The Hurt Locker Jun 26, 2009
- By Dana Stevens - Slate Magazine. Reviews of the latest films. (Slate)
A Litchfield Marine Matures Jun 26, 2009
" Sergeant Cable recalled of his decision. With the exception of his World War II veteran grandfather, he does not come from a military tradition. Still, his parents, both teachers, were supportive, despite the fact that he signed up as the war in Iraq was amplifying. Many of his friends were skeptical about the path he had chosen, though they are clearly pleased with the outcome. "He needed that structure," admitted Tim McAlpin, a friend of Sergeant Cable's. "He was going down another path, but... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Big Names Join Up to Support Troops in Troopathon Jun 26, 2009
Gen. David Petraeus, the architect of the surge, which turned around the war in Iraq for America, joins the effort. The troops are going to hear our support loud and clear with this widespread effort that includes Hollywood folks, troops, former presidents, bloggers, comedians and families who sacrifice so much as their loved ones go to war, Morgan said. (Newsmax)
Arab activists wonder, Why not us? Jun 26, 2009
Crisis of leadership, visionFor years, Egypt's democracy movement has used Internet technology, banners and slogans to galvanize its supporters, rallying often against U.S. policies and taking the lead in championing core Arab causes such as the plight of Palestinians or opposition to war in Iraq. Today, the movement is facing a crisis of leadership and vision and is torn by internal disputes, activists said. (MSNBC -- International)
Letters to the Editor Jun 26, 2009
The American taxpayer did not ask for the war in Iraq. Both Republican and Democratic politicians did. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Intellect serves better than brute force (125) Jun 26, 2009
We engaged, under false premises, a war in Iraq under the same scenario that has cost the lives of over 4,000 of our young men and women, left 40,000 maimed for life, putting the VA in a bind for the next 80 years, bankrupted this country and took civilian lives of approximately 1,000,000 ... " George OrwellMr. Long,I disagree with some of your accusations about the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Yes, over 4000 lives have been lost but it is a VOLUNTEER army. The soldiers know what they are... (Boerne Star, TX)
Turmoil fuels 'hacktivist' attacks on Web sites Jun 26, 2009
The war in Iraq, fighting in Israel, the Beijing Olympics and the Russia-Georgia conflict all saw examples of hackers commandeering sites to push their political message. Sites that are hacked in this way aren't necessarily targeted for their political affiliations. (MSNBC -- Crime)
'The Hurt Locker' is both explosive and meditative Jun 26, 2009
It captures the complexities of the war in Iraq with visceral suspense as well as explosive battle sequences and powerful performances. By taking a close look at a trio of courageous but also very human soldiers, it brings the conflict to life in a way that no previous movie has managed to do. (USA Today -- Life)
Walkouts change council debate Jun 26, 2009
City funds are not spent on the GGB. yeah people in Sonoma drive over it but people in Sonoma are also gay, they are also immigrants, they are also for or against the war in Iraq and so forth. The bottom line is she and August are behaving childish and unprofessional. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
LETTER: Obama breaking the law 'in the public interest' Jun 25, 2009
Bps wrote on Jun 19, 2009 8:46 PM:" Aught-Oh those cracks are getting a little deeper:PERCEPTIONS OF OBAMAStrongly Approve 34%Strongly Disapprove 33%Trust Obama on Economic Crisis 30%CONGRESSIONAL FAVORABLES Nancy Pelosi Fav 34% Unfav 56% Harry Reid Fav 27% Unfav 45% TRUST ON ISSUES Health Care Dem 47% GOP 37% Education Dem 44% GOP 37% Social Security DEM 43% GOP 37% Abortion DEM 41% GOP 41% Taxes DEM 39% GOP 44% Economy DEM 39% GOP 45% War in Iraq DEM 37% GOP 45% National Security DEM 36% GOP... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Senate Rejects Flag Desecration Amendment Jun 25, 2009
The amendment's chief sponsor, (R-Utah), disputed assertions that the measure was politically motivated and was an unwise use of the Senate's time in the face of war in Iraq, high gasoline prices and a growing federal deficit. "Fifty state legislatures have called on us to pass this amendment," Hatch told colleagues. (Yahoo News -- Civil Liberties)
MARSHFIELD FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: What are the limits of protest? Jun 25, 2009
But there were protests, large ones, in the days before the most-recent war in Iraq, and they had no effect whatsoever. I don t know what could have been done to keep that war from happening because it seems like we had an administration that was convinced it was the right thing to do and nothing could shake that conviction. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Asian-Americans step up to ballot box Jun 25, 2009
Asian-American voters who backed Kerry cited the economy and jobs as the most important factor driving their votes, followed by healthcare, the war in Iraq, and terrorism/security. Those who supported Bush cited terrorism/security as the most important factor influencing their vote, followed by the economy and jobs, the war, and healthcare. (Yahoo News -- Asian Americans)
Racism in New Iberia Jun 25, 2009
disagree wrote on Jun 18, 2009 2:18 PM:" If one speaks out againstthePresident we are racists. It could be that the President has change what he said in his campaign:1. He will end the war in Iraq. We are now it it for another 10 years plus Afgan is getting bigger by the day.2. When McCain was going to tax health benefits but then give a 5000 tax credit he was outrage. He is now purposing to tax health benefits3. No one making under 250000 will pay more taxes. Tobacco taxes up 6.90/carton,... (New Iberia, LA)
Obama, Merkel to meet under cloud of disagreement Jun 25, 2009
She was particularly close to former President George W. Bush despite his administration's alienation from much of Europe over the U.S. war in Iraq. Obama, who has promised to restore a multilateral, consultative approach to U.S. foreign policy, is wildly popular among Europeans, the German public in particular. (Albany Times Union)
Huge statue to be jailed in anti-Bush rally Jun 25, 2009
Sweet is expecting bigger turnouts this time because of public dissatisfaction with the war in Iraq and controversies over the administration's handling of terrorism suspects and its response to global warming. The group has focused recruiting in part on younger audiences. (Yahoo News -- Anti-War Movement)
Hillary sets a marker Jun 25, 2009
Her focus on international cooperation as a means of enhancing US influence was becoming the central theme of the Democratic party's foreign policy thinking, he said, helping to heal the rift between those, including Mrs Clinton, who voted in 2002 to give Mr Bush a mandate to go to war in Iraq and those who were bitterly opposed. Mrs Clinton, who has emerged from the shadow of her presidential husband as a favourite of Democratic activists, described the administration's foreign policy as... (Yahoo News -- Hillary Rodham Clinton)
Head of the Class, June 18 edition Jun 24, 2009
The Locke is happy to announce the return of Jason White, a seventh-grade English teacher who took last year off to serve in the War in Iraq. We are proud of his service, and excited to welcome him back in September. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Peace activist Cindy Sheehan to speak at Regent June 29 Jun 24, 2009
She became known throughout the world when she went to Crawford, Texas and asked President George W. Bush, "What noble cause did my son die for?" Supporters joined her in Texas and Camp Casey was founded in the summer of 2005 to protest the war in Iraq and call for all troops to be brought home. Several vigils were held in support of Sheehan, here in Arlington, at Town Hall. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Official: U.S.S. McCain Stops Monitoring N. Korean Ship Jun 24, 2009
North Korea is believed to have begun boosting its military capabilities in the wake of the U.S.-led war in Iraq, South Korea's Defense Ministry said. After the U.S. invasion of Iraq, North Korea claimed it would be the next target. (Fox News)
Bush lays into the left at Americas summit but agrees concessions Jun 24, 2009
The mutual goodwill closes a period of tension after Mexico's refusal to support the war in Iraq. But Mr Fox insisted that he would not be the "lackey of Bush" and was merely working hard to "confront the challenges of the bilateral relationship and the continent". (Yahoo News -- Summit of the Americas)
Regime Collapse? Jun 23, 2009
Have we learned nothing from the refugee and IDP crises created by the war in Iraq. As dreadful as the current regime is, it may serve functions that cannot be readily replaced by a successor. (The American Conservative)
Obama is facing sea of troubles Jun 23, 2009
conservativeUS wrote on Jun 21, 2009 9:48 PM:" Liberals lie. this is what they excel at. They lie and their supporters, ie. sheep, dont care when he does. Case in point. The war in iraq/afghanistan. Obama promised to end the war upon his election. There is now record troops in afghanistan and casualties mount, even though you couldnt tell by the lack of media reports, in obama's war. This is now his war. And Obama IS lying. This thought that obama has a sweeping endorsement by the american... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
New twist on government control of data: use of subpoenas Jun 23, 2009
They say it's denied the public access to crucial policy debates about the fight against terrorism as well as the way the war in Iraq has been waged. In addition, they contend, this administration has used the rubric of national security to cover up controversial activities - from the Abu Ghraib prison abuses to the National Security Agency's domestic wiretapping. (Yahoo News -- Privacy Issues)
Forum: Obama's team killing dream of change Jun 23, 2009
He was going to end the war in Iraq. He was going to bring a new era of transparency to government. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Sunstone Hospitality Management Named Manager of Riverside, Calif. Marriott Hotel by New Owner, Pinnacle Hotels USA Jun 23, 2009
Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially, including the volatility of the national economy, economic conditions generally and the hotel and real estate markets specifically, the war in Iraq, international and geopolitical difficulties or health concerns, governmental actions, legislative and regulatory changes,... (PR Newswire)
What is the GOP these days? Jun 22, 2009
(The GOP has politicized the budget and the growing deficits without acknowledging that both the war in Iraq and their massive tax cuts for the rich contributed to both our country's short- and long-term debt. . (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Barack Obama, we hardly know ye Jun 22, 2009
He was going to end the war in Iraq. 00003F5A He was going to bring a new era of transparency to government. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
A Broken Economy Indeed!!!!! Jun 22, 2009
President George Bush left a deficit of 750 billion dollars, with most of the moneys used to finance the war in Iraq and not boosting the American economy. And I find all these utterances ludicrous and unfortunate. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Huge statue to be jailed in anti-Bush rally Jun 21, 2009
Sweet is expecting bigger turnouts this time because of public dissatisfaction with the war in Iraq and controversies over the administration's handling of terrorism suspects and its response to global warming. The group has focused recruiting in part on younger audiences. (Yahoo News -- Anti-War Movement)
Mousavi Accuses Obama of 'Misleading the World' Jun 21, 2009
please explain why we should believe the same lies from the same people who lied us into war in iraq. Jun 20, 2009 - 7:54 pm El Duende. (Newsmax)
Stop the nonsense Jun 21, 2009
BJMallory wrote on Jun 19, 2009 1:00 PM:" Nicely said, Joshua!! During GWB's presidency, I was accused of being un-patriotic and/or un-American by some of W's supporters because I did not support his policies nor did I support the war in Iraq. For the very reason you wrote in your letter: because we were at war, my accusers felt I should support the President no matter how I felt or believed. I'm not totally happy with President Obama's policies so far, even though I voted for him. I'm VERY... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Halt Hutton inquisition, urges former BBC chief Jun 21, 2009
The BBC's 'internal process', which was launched by the acting director-general, Mark Byford, has provoked strong reaction from top names in BBC news, many of whom have privately threatened to walk out if management continues to investigate mistakes made last spring when Radio 4's Andrew Gilli gan, the Today programme's defence correspondent, reported allegations that the Government had prosecuted the war in Iraq without believing in the presence of weapons of mass destruction. There needs to be... (Yahoo News -- Hutton Report)
'Change' will be all that's left (1) Jun 21, 2009
Yet the war in Iraq proved Bush wrong ... The war in Iraq did not prove Bush wrong ... The war in Iraq proved Bush LIED. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Hillary sets a marker Jun 21, 2009
Her focus on international cooperation as a means of enhancing US influence was becoming the central theme of the Democratic party's foreign policy thinking, he said, helping to heal the rift between those, including Mrs Clinton, who voted in 2002 to give Mr Bush a mandate to go to war in Iraq and those who were bitterly opposed. Mrs Clinton, who has emerged from the shadow of her presidential husband as a favourite of Democratic activists, described the administration's foreign policy as... (Yahoo News -- Hillary Rodham Clinton)
Silence Is Still Golden Jun 21, 2009
For another example of this, consider Sullivan s arguments in favor of war in Iraq and, subsequently, in favor of immediate withdrawal from Iraq. Even in advocating withdrawal he was blithely arguing that, hey, maybe what Iraq and the broader region need is a hideous sectarian bloodbath to precipitate some sort of Islamic Reformation. (The American Conservative)
Hauck to visit military abroad Jun 20, 2009
I am honored and excited to have been asked to visit our troops in Asia this summer, Hauck, who displays pictures and mementos from the war in Iraq in his office, said in a UM release. It will be a privilege to look them in the eye and personally thank them for their service to our country and tell them how grateful I am and how proud I am of the job they do. (Missoulian, MT)
Crouching No More Jun 20, 2009
This phrasing endorses a Liebermanesque critique of most of the Democratic Party s opposition to the war in Iraq, which Lieberman has desperately sought to portray as a repudiation of the tradition of Cold War liberalism ... Most people also assumed that Obama s lack of formal experience in national office and with foreign policy created a liability for him, and as a matter of conventional political perception this was true, which was why he selected Biden for VP. In practice, though, Obama has... (The American Conservative)
How To Become a Civil Libertarian Jun 20, 2009
The United States is at war in Iraq and Afghanistan. If Padilla can ruin Yoo, then what is to keep future detainees from going after Obama lawyers. (Townhall.com)
LETTER: Obama breaking the law 'in the public interest' Jun 20, 2009
Bps wrote on Jun 19, 2009 8:46 PM:" Aught-Oh those cracks are getting a little deeper:PERCEPTIONS OF OBAMAStrongly Approve 34%Strongly Disapprove 33%Trust Obama on Economic Crisis 30%CONGRESSIONAL FAVORABLES Nancy Pelosi Fav 34% Unfav 56% Harry Reid Fav 27% Unfav 45% TRUST ON ISSUES Health Care Dem 47% GOP 37% Education Dem 44% GOP 37% Social Security DEM 43% GOP 37% Abortion DEM 41% GOP 41% Taxes DEM 39% GOP 44% Economy DEM 39% GOP 45% War in Iraq DEM 37% GOP 45% National Security DEM 36% GOP... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Aide: Husband Demanded Cash From Ensign Jun 20, 2009
It was because of Clinton that Al Gore lost the election and that this illegal war in Iraq was allowed to take place, now thousands of people have died. how does Clinton sleep at night. (CBS News)
Racism in New Iberia Jun 20, 2009
disagree wrote on Jun 18, 2009 2:18 PM:" If one speaks out againstthePresident we are racists. It could be that the President has change what he said in his campaign:1. He will end the war in Iraq. We are now it it for another 10 years plus Afgan is getting bigger by the day.2. When McCain was going to tax health benefits but then give a 5000 tax credit he was outrage. He is now purposing to tax health benefits3. No one making under 250000 will pay more taxes. Tobacco taxes up 6.90/carton,... (New Iberia, LA)
Asian-Americans step up to ballot box Jun 20, 2009
Asian-American voters who backed Kerry cited the economy and jobs as the most important factor driving their votes, followed by healthcare, the war in Iraq, and terrorism/security. Those who supported Bush cited terrorism/security as the most important factor influencing their vote, followed by the economy and jobs, the war, and healthcare. (Yahoo News -- Asian Americans)
Iraqi refugees in Ariz. often battle long odds Jun 20, 2009
The committee's report, titled "In Dire Straits," says the war in Iraq has displaced millions. It focuses on the thousands who have resettled in Phoenix and Atlanta. (AZCentral -- News)
What Is It About Liberals and the Military? Jun 20, 2009
Who can forget her confrontation with American hero Gen. David Petraeus back in 2007 when she called him a liar and then wrote a now laughable for the Huffington Post on September 14, 2007 which she headlined, General Petraeus, Take Off the Rose-Colored Glasses calling for an immediate end (read: defeat ) to the war in Iraq. Perhaps it s time for the Barbara Boxer to have a new title: Ex-Senator. (Human Events Online)
Whom would you like to speak with for an hour? Jun 19, 2009
Kathy Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM If former president Bush had any respect for life, then why did he have over 1000 of our own men and women killed in a needless war in Iraq. (Afganistan was needed but we messed that up too didn't we. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Congress Sends Obama War Spending Bill Jun 19, 2009
Alan Greenspan : "Iraq War - was Really for Oil"America's elder statesman of Finance, Alan Greenspan, has shaken the :White House - By declaring that the Prime Motive for the War in Iraq was Oil. Nazi Bush, Nazi Cheney, Nazi Rice, The Political Criminal FBI and The CIA Fabricated Reports - Intentionally Delivered to the American peopleIn order to- Falsely and Fraudulently - Advocate a War. (CBS News -- US)
Many Iraqi refugees in US now in dire straits Jun 19, 2009
"We came here because we had no safety or security because of the US war in Iraq," Yasmin says. "But we didn't think people were allowed to live like this in America.... If we could go back to Iraq, we would.". (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Newsweek: Fact-checking Obama on health care Jun 19, 2009
The president said the estimated $1 trillion cost of his proposals is "less than we are projected to have spent on the war in Iraq." Maybe. But so far, Iraq war costs are around $642 billion. (MSNBC -- Health)
Dems Spend More On Global Bailout Than Troops In Military Bill Jun 18, 2009
20 hard-core leftists voted against the supplemental the first time around but voted to pass the conference report actually funding the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bitterly disappointing their base, these votes represent the left s hall of shame on the war funding: Yvette Clarke, Steve Cohen, Jim Cooper, Jerry Costello, Barney Frank, Luis Gutierrez, Jay Inslee, Steve Kagen, Edward Markey, Doris Matsui, Jim McDermott, George Miller, Grace Napolitano, Richard Neal (Mass. (Human Events Online)
296th Transport Co. ready for second Iraq War tour Jun 18, 2009
Brookhaven is about to make its second contribution this year to the ongoing war in Iraq by sending a second military unit to the desert 7,000 miles away. The Brookhaven-headquartered 296th Transportation Co. of the Army Reserve is scheduled to deploy around 170 men and women to Iraq for a one-year tour late in 2009, said company executive officer Lt. Fern Freeman. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Letters to the editor Jun 18, 2009
There is little argument that the Bush-Cheney vanity war in Iraq cost America trillions of taxpayer dollars and the lifeblood of our servicemen and women. That money could have funded a single-payer health care program for all Americans. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Senate Rejects Flag Desecration Amendment Jun 18, 2009
The amendment's chief sponsor, (R-Utah), disputed assertions that the measure was politically motivated and was an unwise use of the Senate's time in the face of war in Iraq, high gasoline prices and a growing federal deficit. "Fifty state legislatures have called on us to pass this amendment," Hatch told colleagues. (Yahoo News -- Civil Liberties)
Erie gathers for President Bush Jun 18, 2009
The other group has more of a variety of signs, but most regard his role with the war in Iraq. A typical message read: "Arrest Bush for war crimes.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
What Is American in 2009? Jun 18, 2009
By 2009 a substantial number of Americans want to see the U.S. lose a war in Iraq and be forced into an ignominious surrender in the Middle East. In the 1960s, General Motors was the world s largest car manufacturer and a company that stood as an example of the nation s economic strength. (Human Events Online)
Doctors prove to be tough crowd Jun 17, 2009
But remember: That s less than we are projected to have spent on the war in Iraq. And also remember: Failing to reform our health care system in a way that genuinely reduces cost growth will cost us trillions of dollars more in lost economic growth and lower wages. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Obama talks to docs President has blunt words, few details in speech to AMA Jun 17, 2009
"But remember: That's less than we are projected to have spent on the war in Iraq.". "I need your help, doctors," he said. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
