Next on Bush’s ‘Hit List’2 Feb 2007Excerpt: They won’t admit it, but four years ago practically everyone in Congress knew that President Bush intended to invade Iraq irrespective of what Saddam had done, was doing, or intended to do.
Iran: A War Is Coming2 Feb 2007Excerpt: The United States is planning what will be a catastrophic attack on Iran. For the Bush cabal, the attack will be a way of “buying time” for its disaster in Iraq…
The New Investigation Season2 Feb 2007Excerpt: At the moment, the spectacle of the I. Lewis Libby trial, of the den of thieves falling out, of the unraveling of old administration war stories, and of the possibility that, in the near future, the vice president might appear in the witness stand for a grilling all occupy Washington’s center stage along with a restless Congress, filled with unnerved representatives of the president’s own party, increasing numbers of whom are, by now, painfully aware that they are dealing with the delusional over the disastrous—and have little idea what, exactly, to do about it.
US Backing for Fatah Stirs New Conflict2 Feb 2007Excerpt: GAZA CITY —Explosions, fierce gunfights and ambulance sirens ripped through the Gaza strip again Thursday, only two days after a ceasefire ended a bloody week of factional fighting that left more than 30 Palestinians dead.
Congress’ Two Choices2 Feb 2007Excerpt: It’s axiomatic, based on history, that no nation can maintain an empire abroad and a democracy at home. We are now about to pay for our empire, and the price is American freedom.
Cart Before the Horse2 Feb 2007Excerpt: We can expect a weak, non-mandatory, strictly advisory resolution from the Senate next week declaring open dismay at President Bush’s latest bit of strategery in Iraq. This could be an important first step—depending on whether other significant steps follow—but even the Wall Street Journal recognizes that it is a bit of a dodge.
No Light at Tunnel’s End2 Feb 2007Excerpt: A long-awaited study [.pdf] by the U.S. intelligence community released here Friday concludes there is little, if any, light at the end of tunnel in Iraq.
Saturday: 210 Iraqis, 5 GIs Killed; 418 Iraqis Wounded2 Feb 2007Excerpt: Updated at 2:10 a.m. EST, Feb. 4, 2007 At least 210 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and another 418 wounded, mostly in a series of bombing in the capital and Kirkuk. Also, five American soldiers died in separate incidents.
Friday: 104 Iraqis, 8 GIs Killed; 22 Iraqis Injured1 Feb 2007Excerpt: Updated at 12:35 a.m. EST, Feb. 3, 2007 Although violence is usually lighter on Fridays, at least 104 Iraqis were killed today and 22 injured throughout the country. Also, six American servicemembers died on Thursday and two died on Friday.
Pro Legibus1 Feb 2007Excerpt: It was 82 BC, after the great civil war in ancient Rome between Marius and Sulla. Pompey the Great was in Messana, Sicily, disposing of Marius’ remaining allies.
George Bush as Fifth Columnist: Aiding America’s Enemies1 Feb 2007Excerpt: President George W. Bush, backed by a nearly united Republican Party, took the US into war against Iraq. The Bush administration, resolutely supported by a phalanx of neocon ivory tower warriors, GOP-minded pundits, and grassroots conservative activists, undertook to build democracy in Mesopotamia. For nearly three years a right-wing Greek chorus has spouted the president’s praises as he insisted that all was well with America’s newest military venture in the Mideast.
Lawmakers Move to Restrain Bush on Iran1 Feb 2007Excerpt: Increasingly concerned about the escalating rhetoric against Iran by senior U.S. officials, including President George W. Bush, members of Congress are trying to put limits on his ability to attack the Islamic Republic.
Democrats Sidestep Defunding Demands1 Feb 2007Excerpt: Senior Congressional Democrats are brushing off questions about cutting off funding for the Iraq war, and indicate they will do little to forcefully stop President George W. Bush from sending 21,500 additional U.S. troops to Iraq.
The Law of the Jungle31 Jan 2007Excerpt: In principle, international law serves the same purpose for the world as traditional common law does for states. As with domestic societies, without a system of law that is both applied universally and enforced effectively, what you get is a world where the only law is the law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak and where might makes right.
Empire v. Democracy: Why Nemesis Is at Our Door31 Jan 2007Excerpt: History tells us that one of the most unstable political combinations is a country—like the United States today—that tries to be a domestic democracy and a foreign imperialist…
Official Lies Over Najaf Battle Exposed31 Jan 2007Excerpt: NAJAF, Iraq—Iraqi government lies over the killing of hundreds of Shi’ites in an attack on Sunday stand exposed by independent investigations carried out by IPS in Iraq.
Israel’s Economic Stranglehold a Silent Killer31 Jan 2007Excerpt: BETHLEHEM, Palestine—Over the last year, Palestinians have faced a siege that has taken its toll in every city across the West Bank and Gaza. It is not a siege of missiles and gunfire, but a calculated attack on the backbone of the entire occupied territories.
Hawks and Doves Clash Over US Base in Czech Rep.31 Jan 2007Excerpt: BUDAPEST —The new right-wing government of the Czech Republic, eager to prove its “prestige” as a reliable ally of the United States, last week started negotiations for the setting up of a military base in the Czech Republic. It will not be easy.
Support the Troops by Ending the War31 Jan 2007Excerpt: Sometimes we hear accusations that someone or some group does not support the men and women serving in our armed forces. This is pure demagoguery, and it’s intellectually dishonest…
Thursday: 138 Iraqis, 1 GI Killed; 205 Iraqis Wounded31 Jan 2007Excerpt: Updated at 1:05 a.m. EST, Feb. 2, 2007 At least 138 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 205 injured in violent attacks today. The Iraqi Ministry noted that civilian deaths were up in January over December, and the group Reporters Without Borders released its 2006 report on the state of journalism in Iraq. Also, the family of an American soldier reported that the GI succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.
Modern War and Civilian Casualties30 Jan 2007Excerpt: Wars, despite numerous advancements in technology and society, have probably become more threatening to civilians over time.
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