The Scalping Party

It didn’t take long for the war crimes to begin – in Afghanistan, in Guantánamo, in Iraq. By November 2003, Mike Davis was writing about them for TomDispatch. And in introducing his piece, “The Scalping Party,” I suggested that the seeds of our future were well-planted and already beginning to sprout their monstrous crop. I … Continue reading “The Scalping Party”

Rooting for Iran’s Theocrats

Washington keeps condemning Iran’s government and making thinly veiled threats. But in Iran, many people are in the midst of challenging the country’s rulers, in the streets and at the ballot box. The June 17 election for president could be a turning point or a hollow spectacle – no one knows which – but the … Continue reading “Rooting for Iran’s Theocrats”

UN Bill Not What It Appears to Be

This week, Congress will vote on a bill to expand the power of the United Nations beyond the dreams of even the most ardent left-wing, one-world globalists. But this time, the UN power grabbers aren’t European liberals; they are American neoconservatives who plan to use the UN to implement their own brand of world government. … Continue reading “UN Bill Not What It Appears to Be”

Solzhenitsyn’s Maxim

Terrorists chose Russia’s “National Day” – the celebration of Russia’s rebirth in the ashes of the Soviet Union – to strike once again, as they did at Beslan. As the passenger train coming from Grozny, capital of war-torn Chechnya, approached the village of Uzunova, 90 miles south of Moscow, a remote-controlled explosive device derailed the … Continue reading “Solzhenitsyn’s Maxim”

The Scourge of Militarism: Rome and America

In September 2003, only four months after our president’s “Mission Accomplished” moment on the USS Abraham Lincoln, it was already evident to some of us that neocon dreams of establishing a robust Pax Americana on the planet were likely to be doomed in the sands of Iraq – but that, in the process, the American … Continue reading “The Scourge of Militarism: Rome and America”

Backtalk, June 14, 2005

Who Cares About Iraqis? I am a soldier currently stationed in Camp Ar-Ramadi. I do not believe this war is justified and feel that there should be a timetable set for a withdrawal. However, I do not totally agree with the article, “Who Cares About Iraqis?” I do not think there were originally terrorists in … Continue reading “Backtalk, June 14, 2005”

A Palliative for Neo-Crazy Lies

Because Bush-Bolton and the neo-crazies have legions of sycophants ensconced at all major media outlets, feeding you a daily diet of lies, misrepresentations, and false innuendo about – among other things – Iran’s nuclear programs, you’re probably in need of this palliative. Recall that Iran has been a member state of the International Atomic Energy … Continue reading “A Palliative for Neo-Crazy Lies”

Nuclear Warrior Replaces Bolton as Arms Control Chief

The top U.S. government official in charge of arms control advocates the offensive use of nuclear weapons and has deep roots in the militarist political camp. Moving into the old job of John Bolton, the administration’s hardcore unilateralist nominee to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Robert G. Joseph is the right … Continue reading “Nuclear Warrior Replaces Bolton as Arms Control Chief”

War: Realities and Myths

The vanquished know war. They see through the empty jingoism of those who use the abstract words of glory, honor, and patriotism to mask the cries of the wounded, the senseless killing, war profiteering, and chest-pounding grief. They know the lies the victors often do not acknowledge, the lies covered up in stately war memorials … Continue reading “War: Realities and Myths”

White House Seeks Softer, Gentler Liaison to Arab World

If enthusiastic White House and Congressional support could solve Washington’s public diplomacy problems, Dina Habib Powell would be well on her way to becoming a national heroine. The Egyptian-born Powell, currently the top personnel official at the White House, is about to be confirmed as Pres. George W. Bush’s choice to be assistant secretary of … Continue reading “White House Seeks Softer, Gentler Liaison to Arab World”