When one sees an obviously grotesque action by the agents of one's government and speaks out about it, one can count on being immediately labeled with whatever epithet is convenient to prevent any scrutiny of the state's activities. On Monday, April 5, 2010, WikiLeaks...
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Your Taxes and War
If you're an average American taxpayer, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have, since 2001, cost you personally $7,334, according to the "cost of war" counter created by the National Priorities Project (NPP). They have cost all Americans collectively more...
Sunday: 7 Iraqis, 2 Saudis Killed; 3 Iraqis Wounded
At least seven Iraqis and two Saudi nationals were killed, and three Iraqis were wounded in light violence. Meanwhile, multiple tours of Iraq could be behind a higher risk of anxiety and PTSD seen in returning troops. Also, a new twist in the formation of the next government could increase tensions in the country.
read moreSaturday: 7 Iraqis Killed, 6 Wounded
At least seven Iraqis were killed and six more were wounded in light violence. Security officials across the country are re-evaluating their plans after two days of devastating attacks in Baghdad this week.
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The Dark Underbelly of Israel’s Security State
Behind the Afghan Fraud
Friday: 3 Iraqis Killed, 5 Wounded
Thousands of Iraqis demonstrated on the seventh anniversary of the fall of Baghdad, but violence itself remained light. At least three Iraqis were killed and five more were wounded. Also, foreigner of unknown nationality was wounded in Baghdad. Meanwhile, the Islamic State of Iraq militant group took responsibility for a deadly triple bombing targeting foreign embassies last Sunday but also denied any connection for a coordinated attack against apartment buildings just two days later.
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All Options, Still, on the Table
During the press conference at the Pentagon on Tuesday, April 6th, announcing the Obama Administration's new "Nuclear Posture Review" (NPR), Secretary of Defense Robert Gates momentarily brandished America's sharp nuclear teeth. In doing so, he caused the...


