Tag Archives: U.S. Military

Furor in Colombia : The Yanks are Still Coming

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Venezuela Pres. Hugo Chavez addresses rally in Caracas, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, protesting U.S.-Columbia military agrement. Photo by Fernando LLano / AP. The U.S. Invasion of Colombia:Touching all the bases By Marion Delgado / The Rag Blog / November 15, … Continue reading →

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Dahr Jamail : Ft. Hood Shootings Reflect Problems in U.S. Military

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

The sun sets at Ft. Hood, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, as the media awaits a briefing on the day’s terrible events. Photo by Michael Thomas / AP.Shootings rock massive Fort HoodAs soldiers point to grim mood at the base … Continue reading →

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Columbia Military Pact : The Yanks are Coming

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Colombian President Alvaro Uribe defends military pact with U.S. Photo from AFP.U.S. and Columbia:Military pact signed in ‘private’ meeting Over There, Over ThereSend the word, send the word,Over ThereThat the Yanks are coming,The Yanks are coming,The drums rum tumming everywhere… … Continue reading →

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Mariann G. Wizard : Danger Found Code Blue

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Cody Ryan Patterson on graduation day from basic training. Family photo.Army Spec. Cody Ryan Patterson:Danger found him in his own home He was a proud, happy soldier of the Imperium when he died, had never been under hostile fire nor … Continue reading →

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Prisoners of Conscience : U.S. Military Isolates War Resisters

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Incarcerated anti-war GI and musician (above) Travis Bishop. Below, he is shown before his court martial at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas on Aug. 14, 2009. Photo by Alice Embree / The Rag Blog.Army prisoners isolated,Denied right to legal counsel … Continue reading →

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Alice Embree : The Court Martial of Travis Bishop

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Travis Bishop (right), before his sentencing. With (left) journalist Dahr Jamail and attorney James Branum. Photo by Alice Embree / The Rag Blog.Anti-war GI Travis Bishop found guilty;joins Victor Agosto in Bell County jail I can not say that a … Continue reading →

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Alice Embree : The Court Martial of Victor Agosto

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Victor Agosto, immediately prior to his Court Martial at Fort Hood, Texas. Seated on left is Agosto’s civilian attorney, James Branum. Photo by Cynthia Thomas / The Rag Blog.The Summary Court Martial of SPC Victor Agosto In an unscripted emotional … Continue reading →

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Victor Agosto : Soldier of Conscience Faces Court Martial

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Victor Agosto speaks at Austin benefit for Under the Hood Cafe. Photo by Carlos Lowry / The Rag Blog.Soldier of conscience to be court-martialedSPC Victor Agosto refuses deployment and faces incarceration August 4, 2009 SPC Victor Agosto, a soldier stationed … Continue reading →

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U.S. Military Spies on SDS, Peace Groups

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Former military whistleblower Christopher Pyle spoke to Amy Goodman about the recent revelation. (See video below.)Obama’s Military Is Spying on U.S. Peace Groups The infiltration appears to be in direct violation of the Posse Comitatus Act preventing U.S. military deployment … Continue reading →

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Colombian Independence Day : Uribe and the Latin American Left

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Colombian President Álvaro Uribe.Colombia opens bases to U.S. military Presidents Chavez and Evo Morales of Bolivia have been especially outspoken in their criticism of President Uribe’s decision to allow U.S. bases in Colombia, and at least once he’s been called … Continue reading →

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Refusing to Deploy : The Court Martial of Victor Agosto

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Victor Agosto and Jackie at Under the Hood Cafe in Killeen, Texas. Jackie made the sign for Victor who is facing a court martial for refusing to deploy to Afghanistan. Photo by Alice Embree / The Rag Blog.GI resisters need … Continue reading →

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Scott Ritter on ‘Victory’ in Iraq

Posted on July 9, 2009 by RagBlog

Iraqi national police stand guard at a checkpoint in central Baghdad two days before U.S. troops withdraw from the city, as a sandstorm blankets Iraq’s capital. Photo: Hadi Mizban/AP.So This Is What Victory Looks Like?By Scott Ritter / July 7, … Continue reading →

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