Backtalk

Abu Ghraib I was shocked to see those sick photographs. When I enlisted in the U.S. Army I heard stories about atrocities committed by US soldiers in World War II and the Korean War, but we never saw any photos. Had I seen such pictures I would not have enlisted, underage, in 1959. I cannot … Continue reading “Backtalk, August 20, 2004”

Corruption in the Corps?Couldn’t agree more. Watching general officers on C-Span gazing at Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, and even the Controller of the DOD(!) the way Nancy used to gaze at Ronald Reagan is a truly stomach-churning experience.I was a lawyer for one of the largest contractors in Vietnam and you could see the process beginning then. … Continue reading “Backtalk, August 11, 2004”

2005 Draft?I‘m a fan of your site, and I have a boyfriend in the army. He even likes it. I love how you’re not anti-troops, but anti-war as all are. I have found something that has scared me, and I thought you could possible ease some of our minds out here about if it is … Continue reading “Backtalk, August 8, 2004”

An Open Letter to the 9/11 PanelThere is no greater proof of Antiwar.com’s standing as the country’s (e-)Paper of Record than this: The equivalent of Daniel Ellsberg’s Pentagon Papers have just been published. Who broke the story? You. Who else has it? So far, according to Google, nobody.Thank you for providing a forum for the … Continue reading “Backtalk, August 6, 2004”

Pledge WeekI just made a donation to Antiwar.com and did so with a full heart, even though Justin really got my goat over his tribute to Ronald Reagan. Raimondo is one of the best writers I’ve read online and even though I don’t always agree with him, he’s a damn fine political commentator and dishes … Continue reading “Backtalk, August 4, 2004”

Do We Want a War Criminal as President? Being a left-wing reader of your site can be an interesting experience. I alternate between spasms of absolute joy and absolute outrage – I so passionately agree and disagree with you on a variety of issues, I never know what to expect. It’s never boring reading your … Continue reading “Backtalk July 30, 2004”

Shop Antiwar.com I am a huge fan of your site and visit it frequently. Today was my first visit to the shop and I liked what I saw. However, I have a request to make. I would like to see some black colored T-shirts with your logo. I am a member of the U.S. military … Continue reading “Backtalk July 28, 2004”

Daily Show with George Bush I must say I have several things in which I disagree with the Bush administration, just as I had several things I disagreed with when Pres. Clinton was in office. I am 58-years-old, follow politics on a regular basis, have watched our country make mistakes under both Democrats and Republicans, … Continue reading “Backtalk July 26, 2004”

Dereliction of Duty Outstanding article! Needed to be written. On that paragraph: “By mid-1998, the UN Special Commission had verified that the ‘intelligence’ provided UNSCOM, IAEA, CIA and MI6 in 1995 by Iraqi defector – General Hussein Kamel – was correct. Kamel had been in charge of all Iraqi WMD programs, and his orders – … Continue reading “Backtalk July 21, 2004”

Condoleezza Needs to Call Anonymous Great piece. I think it very wise for Antiwar.com to post articles by people who have worked for the state and recognize the missteps. And like other recent pieces by former intel analysts, this one reminds me of Sam Adams’ book about the CIA during the Vietnam entitled War of … Continue reading “Backtalk July 17, 2004”