Tag Archives: Iraq

sweet reason

“Stop the war now. As Baghdad will be encircled, this is the time to get the UN back in to inspect Baghdad and the rest of Iraq for biological and chemical weapons. Our troops should not have to be the … Continue reading

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relief

I heard a rumor at work that Aziz was shot.  Of those at the top in Iraq, Aziz is the most capable politician, and certainly more moderate than Saddam.  Aziz wants Iraq to survive as a sovereign nation and has … Continue reading

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big bully

In this article, John Moyers catalogs some of the most glaring deceits perpetrated by our servants in high government.  My problem is this:  What the hell is to be done besides the writing of Op-Ed pieces which merely chronicle the … Continue reading

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death of a statesman

My friends tell me to stay away from the political rants here, they tell me that they prefer my nihilistic laments.  Perhaps I whine more eloquently than I pontificate, therefore let me take care as I wax political, just one … Continue reading

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Where are we?

WHERE IN THE WORLD Among 18- to 24-year-old Americans given maps: 87 percent cannot find Iraq83 percent cannot find Afghanistan76 percent cannot find Saudi Arabia70 percent cannot find New Jersey 49 percent cannot find New York 11 percent cannot find … Continue reading

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the course of a nation

On September 17, 2002 the Bush administration published its “National Security Strategy of the United States of America.” So far, there has been no serious examination of this important document in the establishment media. This is unfortunate, to say the … Continue reading

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river crossing

I don’t know what we expect the Palestinian people to do.  God help us, but no person can be expected to endure being brutalized for thirty five years without becoming brutal?or dead.  Perhaps Ghandi could do it.  And Mandela actually … Continue reading

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