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Danny Schechter : We Are Drowning Here
“Drowning Man,” by David Galletly / 2headedsnake.We are drowning here:War, banks, and dumbed-down media “At a time like this, scorching irony, not convincing argument, is needed. Oh had I the ability, and could reach the nation’s ear, I would, pour … Continue reading
Tom Hayden : Preventing the Coming War with Iran
Image from Antinews.Preventing the coming war with Iran Rational self-interest is not always enough to prevent what Barbara Tuchman has called ‘the march to folly.’ By Tom Hayden | The Rag Blog | January 17, 2012 Peace and justice activist … Continue reading
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Tagged Iran War, Israel Lobby, Obama Foreign Policy, Peace Movement, Tom Hayden
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Ted McLaughlin : Are We Marching to War With Iran?
Dogs of war. Graphic from Press TV.Dogs are barking:Are we marching to war with Iran? By Ted McLaughlin / The Rag Blog / January 9, 2012 The animosity between the United States and Iran has a longer history than most … Continue reading
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Tagged Iran War, Middle East, Ted McLaughlin, U.S. Foreign Policy, World History
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Gov. Palin on Iraq : Hard to Tell What She Thinks
Team McCain. Photo by Mark Lyons/EPA.‘I’ve been so focused on state government, I haven’t really focused much on the war in Iraq’By Mark Benjamin / August 29, 2008 Presumably, John McCain would only select a candidate for vice president who … Continue reading
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Tagged Iran War, Iraq, McCain, Presidential Campaign, Republican Party, Sarah Palin, Vice President
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Houston Demonstrators Join World-Wide Protest Against Attacking Iran
A diverse, multi-generational group demonstrated on August 1 in Houston to demand that the US and Israel halt any plans for a war on Iran. Photo by Gloria Rubac.‘In our name, with our money, they are killing people across the … Continue reading
FILM : John Cusack’s Savage "War, Inc." Playing (and Marketing) To Its Strength
Hilary Duff in John Cusack’s “War Inc.”John Cusack: Bypassing the Corporate MediaBy Joshua Holland / July 12, 2008 Cusack’s anti-war polemic, War, Inc., continues to defy expectations, despite the traditional media’s dismissive reception. It’s not uncommon for a big-budget Hollywood … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternative Media, Corporate Media, Film, Filmmakers, Iran War, Iraq Occupation, Marketing, Media, Peace Movement, Satire
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Tom Englehardt : Why Cheney Won’t Take Down Iran
Reality Bites BackWhy the U.S. won’t attack IranBy Tom Engelhardt / July 9, 2008 It’s been on the minds of antiwar activists and war critics since 2003. And little wonder. If you don’t remember the pre-invasion of Iraq neocon quip, … Continue reading
New War Brewing?
Before the election, the Bush regime will very likely attack Iran.Despite the official justifications, the primary motivation will be to derail an impending Obama victory. The attack creates a trap for Obama. If he opposes it, he will be painted … Continue reading
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Tagged Bush Administration, Iran, Iran War, Obama, Presidential Campaign
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