Tag: McCain

John McCain Cuddles Up to Syrian Kidnappers

When Sen. John McCain went to Syria to meet with Syrian “rebel” commanders and call for sending them US arms, he snuck over the border with Turkey to the town of Azaz – the headquarters of the “Northern Storm Brigade,” and the site of a 2012 kidnapping by Syrian rebels of 11 Shi’ite pilgrims returning … Continue reading “John McCain Cuddles Up to Syrian Kidnappers”

John McCain: War Hero or Something Less?

Two time Medal of Honor recipient Marine Major General Smedley Butler once said “war is a racket.” He might have added that while enriching the few it victimizes and degrades everyone else who is caught up in the meat grinder, soldiers as well as civilians. Consider how accounts of soldiers who are captured and subsequently … Continue reading “John McCain: War Hero or Something Less?”

Wednesday: 1 US Soldier, 9 Iraqis Killed; 18 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 7:00 p.m. EST, Jan. 6, 2010 As Iraq celebrated Army Day, which honors the founding of the country’s army 89 years ago, at least nine Iraqis were killed and 18 more were wounded in several incidents. One U.S. soldier died from combat-related injuries while on patrol in Baghdad as well. In the U.K., … Continue reading “Wednesday: 1 US Soldier, 9 Iraqis Killed; 18 Iraqis Wounded”