Massacre As Metaphor
American serial killer symbolizes US foreign policy
Month: March 2012
Kurdistan Complains of Unpaid Oil Revenue As President Calls Baghdad Leaders “Failures”
Kurdish leaders accused Baghdad of not handing over its fair share of oil payouts to the semi-autonomous region. They claim they have not received any payments since last May and the regional government is owed over $1 billion. Meanwhile, at least 10 Iraqis were killed and 10 more were wounded in new violence.
Lobbying for War
There has been considerable discussion of the meaning, or lack thereof, of the apparent difference of opinion between the United States and Israel over both the desirability and the possible timing of going to war with Iran. Those Americans who still revere the Constitution and the advice of the Founding Fathers should rightly be appalled … Continue reading “Lobbying for War”
The Afghan Curtain Falls More Rapidly
The recent “unpleasantness” in Afghanistan — the killing spree by a U.S. soldier, the burning of Qurans, and desecration of Taliban corpses — has made the quagmire there even more unpopular with the American public, thus causing even superhawks, such Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich, to question the American military’s mission there. Santorum, formerly one … Continue reading “The Afghan Curtain Falls More Rapidly”
Little US Popular Support for Israeli Attack on Iran
Amid persistent speculation over a possible Israeli military attack against Iranian nuclear facilities in the wake of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, a detailed new public opinion survey released Tuesday suggests that such a move would enjoy little support in the United States. According to the survey by the University of Maryland’s Program … Continue reading “Little US Popular Support for Israeli Attack on Iran”
Ron Paul’s Hour of Decision
Is Ron Paul running for president in the wrong party? The results of the GOP primaries, so far, would certainly seem to suggest that. Paul’s support draws heavily from two constituencies one doesn’t normally associate with the Republican party: young voters, who are overwhelmingly independents, and antiwar voters, who tend to be Democrats. He has … Continue reading “Ron Paul’s Hour of Decision”
Iraq: 29 Kurds Found in Mass Grave; 17 Killed in Fresh Attacks
The Ministry of Human Rights announced the discovery of several mass graves containing Kurdish victims of the Anfal genocide campaign in the 1980s. So far 29 bodies have been unearthed, but several graves have yet to be opened. Elsewhere, at least 17 Iraqis were killed and 6 more were wounded in recent violence.
Photos of ‘Cleanup’ at Iran’s Parchin Site Lack Credibility
News stories about satellite photographs suggesting efforts by Iran to “sanitize” a military site that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said may have been used to test nuclear weapons have added yet another layer to widely held suspicion that Iran must indeed be hiding a covert nuclear weapons program. But the story is … Continue reading “Photos of ‘Cleanup’ at Iran’s Parchin Site Lack Credibility”
Remembering Jeff Huber
“The longer we as a nation stay on this neoconservative, post-modern imperialist crazy-train joy ride, the further we’re going to fall when China calls in our debt or the tea baggers turn the country into Zombieland or a space ship lands and a guy who looks like Michael Rennie steps out of it and tells … Continue reading “Remembering Jeff Huber”
18 Killed in Iraq as Officials Mull Security Issues Ahead of Arab League Summit
A disturbing slaughter could point to more attacks after gunmen killed nine people during a robbery in Baghdad. Overall, at least 18 Iraqis were killed and 17 more were wounded across the country. Also, Iraqi forces may shut down air and vehicular traffic in Baghdad to protect visiting dignitaries during the Arab League summit later this month.