Month: January 2006

Nuclear Back-Scratching

Fifteen years ago – on the eve of the disintegration of the Soviet Union – Congress authorized financial and technical assistance to the Russians to help them secure, store, and dismantle excess Soviet nuclear weapons and to peacefully dispose of the excess weapons-grade materials recovered thereby. Furthermore, under the 1997 U.S.-Russia Trilateral Agreement with the … Continue reading “Nuclear Back-Scratching”

US Military Still Runs With Dreaded Wolf Brigade

Despite the U.S. command’s announcement last week that it would seek to curb abuses by Iraqi commando units, the U.S. military has been extremely tolerant of the most abusive unit of all – the notorious Wolf Brigade – because it regards it as highly effective against the insurgents. As reported in a front-page New York … Continue reading “US Military Still Runs With Dreaded Wolf Brigade”

Peace and Prosperity in 2006?

The ongoing war in Iraq, hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and congressional scandals all served to make 2005 a tough year for America. We can hope and pray that 2006 is a happier and more peaceful year for our nation. All Americans, regardless of their views on the Iraq war, can share the hope that the … Continue reading “Peace and Prosperity in 2006?”

Beware the New Year

With Patrick J. Fitzgerald working full-time to bring the corruption at the heart of the Bush presidency to light, and other investigations into the dark heart of this administration making substantial progress, the prognosis for 2006 may seem unnaturally bright – especially if, like me, you’ve been following every twist and turn of Fitzgerald’s probe. … Continue reading “Beware the New Year”

Both Hare and Hound in ‘War on Terror’

KARACHI – After Islamists defied an order by Pakistan President Gen. Pervez Musharraf to expel foreigners enrolled in the madrasas (religious schools) by Dec 31, questions have been raised on the country’s future role in the United States-led "war on terror." Revelations that the madrasas had a link to the Jul.7 bombings in London compelled … Continue reading “Both Hare and Hound in ‘War on Terror’”

Occupation Denies Validity of Election

(with Isam Rashid) BAGHDAD – The Dec. 15 election may have marked a turning point for the involvement of Sunnis in the new political process. But while many Sunnis turned out to vote, resistance groups have said they will continue fighting as long as the United States maintains a presence in Iraq. Despite these comments … Continue reading “Occupation Denies Validity of Election”

Sharon Keeps Them Guessing

JERUSALEM – The events that unfolded inside Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s official vehicle on the evening of Dec. 18 could turn out to be a key element in deciphering what Israelis and Palestinians can expect in the course of 2006. Having just exited Jerusalem, Ariel Sharon suddenly felt ill. It is still unclear whether … Continue reading “Sharon Keeps Them Guessing”

A Criminal Administration

Caught in gratuitous and illegal spying on American citizens, the Bush administration has defended its illegal activity and set the Justice (sic) Department on the trail of the person or persons who informed the New York Times of Bush’s violation of law. Note the astounding paradox: The Bush administration is caught red-handed in blatant illegality … Continue reading “A Criminal Administration”