Month: December 2003

There Are No Neocons in Foxholes

It is said that there are no atheists in foxholes. It is also clear from the collective wartime contribution of the War Party that there are no neoconservatives in foxholes either. Fighting the wars they agitate for is a task for the “great unwashed,” not the Philosopher-Kings of neoconservatism. Perhaps this is why the neoconservatives … Continue reading “There Are No Neocons in Foxholes”

Poll: Military More Republican, Conservative Than Public

About two-thirds of the active-duty U.S. military approve of President George W. Bush’s overall performance, while the same percentage of officers consider themselves Republicans, according to an unprecedented poll released here Tuesday. The "Military Times Poll", conducted by the publishers of the Army Times and the independent newspapers of the three other major services, also … Continue reading “Poll: Military More Republican, Conservative Than Public”

The War Party Versus Global Capitalism

If anti-globalization radicals really want to tear down the world capitalist system they might want to go door-to-door next year on behalf of incumbent U.S. president, George W. Bush. While Bush brags about his business experience and identifies with the interests of wealthy US capitalists, a continuation of the policies he has pursued since Sept. … Continue reading “The War Party Versus Global Capitalism”

Media and Middle East Peace

Remarks delivered by Alan Bock December 19, 2003 at the Middle East Peace Initiative symposium of the Interreligious and International Peace Council, Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem. Being in this city at this time, at a conference devoted to the great subject of peace and eventual reconciliation between two great peoples, cannot help but induce a … Continue reading “Media and Middle East Peace”

A Pox on Fox: Latest Lies From Fox News

[I]t disturbs me because I think a lot of nasty stuff went on behind the scenes [during Hussein’s rule] that people don’t know about and they should. ~ Bill O’Reilly, Dec. 16, 2003 While the capture of Saddam Hussein has so far meant little in terms of stemming the violence in Iraq, it has certainly … Continue reading “A Pox on Fox: Latest Lies From Fox News”

Is There Hope? – Where to Look for It

There can be little doubt that something has changed in Israel’s public discourse in the past two or three of months. Israel’s rejectionism – the ideology of the Army, turned into a state dogma when, PM Barak, the Trojan horse, destroyed the Israeli peace camp from within, and then consolidated by Sharon – has been … Continue reading “Is There Hope? – Where to Look for It”

Pope John Paul II: Man of the Year

Even as Glenn Reynolds, Supreme Pontiff of the Blogosphere and hater of all things Catholic, was demanding an apology from Pope John Paul II for opposing the “liberation” of Iraq, rumors were rife that the Vatican was threatened by a possible terrorist attack launched by Al Qaeda. All the bad guys, no matter what branch … Continue reading “Pope John Paul II: Man of the Year”

Federal Courts Challenge the ‘War on Terror’

A 15-minute interview conducted by "Philip Dru." Check out his other interviews with prominent libertarians and antiwar personalities.WMV format (requires Windows Media Player) MP3 format (download requires any MP3 player)Brigid O’Neil is a researcher for the Center on Peace & Liberty at the Independent Institute. Ms. O’Neil received her B.A. Cum Laude in political science … Continue reading “Federal Courts Challenge the ‘War on Terror’”