Tag: afghanistan
group name: purelypolitical
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June 17, 2008 03:16 PM EDT --
While some sources such as Al-Hayat (13 June 2008, London) already claim a President Obama will not sharply change US policy in Iraq despite claims to the contrary, the chief question must become one of . . . more
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February 03, 2008 01:55 PM EST --
Since the Surge began, the debate over the War in Iraq had settled down a bit. Those who are anti-war have toned down their rhetoric and have been less vocal about their opposition. But there are still . . . more
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October 16, 2007 09:25 AM EDT --
Afghanistan has executed 15 convicted murderers, kidnappers, and thieves by firing squad, ending its three-year moratorium on the death penalty. Until its 2001 ouster, the Taliban regime had frequently . . . more
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August 15, 2008 04:04 AM EDT --
With the 2001 anthrax killings back in the news, a John McCain interview on David Letterman on October 18, 2001, just a little over a month after the 9/11 attacks, has come under media scrutiny.
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February 01, 2008 04:41 PM EST --
In twin attacks, two mentally disabled women with remote controlled bombs attacked to them killed at least 73 people in Baghdad today. These are the deadliest attacks in Iraq since the US surge began last . . . more
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July 24, 2008 12:06 PM EDT --
After months (900 days to be exact) of berating Barak Obama for not visiting Iraq and Afghanistan, John McCain got his wish.
Be carefu l what you wish for.
McCain’s first response . . . more
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July 17, 2008 01:17 AM EDT --
Despite the vast unpopularity of the war in Iraq and McCain's parroting of the Bush position, recent polling has the candidates even on who would do the better job of handling the war. This is because . . . more
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August 08, 2008 12:07 PM EDT --
I woke up to the news today that Russia has invaded the country of Georgia on its southern border. The move is remeniscent of Soviet era tactics. This is not a military assistance to the Russians . . . more
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October 19, 2007 01:05 PM EDT --
I have a new hero. Yesterday, on the floor of the House, Representative Pete Stark (D - Calif), chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, blasted Republicans, calling them "chicken . . . more
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January 31, 2008 02:29 PM EST --
Abu Laith al-Libi, the man who US officials have called Al-Qaeda's number 3 man, has been killed by an unmanned aerial drone in North West Pakistan. Al-Libi, a Libyan born terrorist, served a Al-Qaeda's . . . more
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June 20, 2007 10:52 AM EDT --
I snuck back on the computer here for a minute, because this is an important article that will give heart to anyone that has been bemoaning the rise of Neocon fascism in this country. I have been . . . more
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February 07, 2008 11:20 PM EST --
Today was indeed a tragic day for anyone who calls themselves a member or supporter of the GOP. Former Gov. Mitt Romney ended his campaign for the Republican nomination and the Office of the President . . . more
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July 14, 2007 08:16 AM EDT --
Just like his second mistake no one knew about at the time, except those still paying attention, and there were few, he had a first one over Afghanistan. The Second? Not listening to the UN inspectors . . . more
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October 04, 2007 02:35 PM EDT --
In a comment on my recent post, Colonel George W asks about US support for Bin Laden and Al Qaeda during the Afghan Jihad against the Soviet Union. This question touches on some interesting points. . . . more
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July 10, 2008 03:24 PM EDT --
The Senate has confirmed Gen. David Petraeus as the top commander in the Middle East and Lt. Gen. Raymond Odierno to replace Petraeus as the chief military officer in Iraq.
The Senate voted 95-2 in . . . more
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August 01, 2008 11:14 PM EDT --
Although roughly 6 million U.S. citizens are eligible to vote oversees using absentee ballots - many of whom are serving in the military - only a fraction of their ballots are being counted. It is totally . . . more
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July 11, 2007 10:09 PM EDT --
Need to know information that could pose a direct threat to our troops if it were to fall into the wrong hands is beng posted carelessly on file servers by contractors and government agencies. It is material . . . more
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June 02, 2008 06:05 PM EDT --
An interview with the President of Afghanistan publised in Der Spiegel provides an interesting insight into the problems of governing Afghanistan. It is avaiable, as published, Here.
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February 04, 2008 09:34 PM EST --
Well folks, we are finally here. A year of campaigning, debating, attacking, and telling Americans how much their lives and their country suck has finally brought us to Super Tuesday. This is the end . . . more
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