Archive for May, 2006

Afghanistan: Turning Tide

Filed under: Afghanistan | Critical Voices | FrontPage — by Bob Zuber 05/31/2006 @ 6:27:26 PM
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Writing in the Pittsburg Post-Gazette, Dan Simpson chronicles the failure of our Afghanistan policy: “Monday’s anti-American riots, Taliban gains and the increasing resistance to America’s anti-narcotics efforts in Afghanistan are … [Keep reading >>]

The Scandal of Haditha

Filed under: Critical Voices | FrontPage | Iraq — by Bob Zuber 05/31/2006 @ 6:23:51 PM
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The Denver Post urges a swift and serious response to the allegations: “If some reports are true, the killings could be the most grave case of U.S. misconduct since the … [Keep reading >>]

The Scandal of Haditha

Filed under: FrontPage | Iraq — by Bob Zuber 05/31/2006 @ 6:16:41 PM
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The Guardian puts the Haditha massacre in perspective: “Official Washington has been too slow to understand what is at stake. President Bush is reported to have learned of the Haditha … [Keep reading >>]

MoveOn Poll Results: 79% Back Lynn Woolsey

Filed under: Democrats | FrontPage — by Bob Meyer 05/31/2006 @ 2:17:50 PM

[Newsflash: Joe Nation will be on KQED/Krasny tomorrow from 9 to 10. This would be a great time for several of us to call in.]

“Dear MoveOn member in California’s Sixth … [Keep reading >>]

Learning Endurance From Lincoln

Filed under: Critical Voices | Democracy | FrontPage — by Bob Zuber 05/31/2006 @ 1:25:46 PM

The Indianapolis Star’s Dan Carpenter explains why the depressive Lincoln could never be elected president in our time: “Lincoln’s chronic unhappiness was no secret. People were drawn to succor him … [Keep reading >>]

Congress and the FBI: Delicious Irony

Filed under: Corruption | Critical Voices | FrontPage — by Bob Zuber 05/30/2006 @ 5:27:56 PM

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch finds the controversy between Congress and the FBI over searches of Congressional files full of wonderful irony: “At a time when Americans’ privacy is threatened by … [Keep reading >>]

Barbara Boxer Calls For Complete Withdrawal From Iraq Within Six Months

Filed under: FrontPage | Iraq — by Bob Meyer 05/30/2006 @ 5:08:42 PM
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“When our President continues to say we will accept nothing less than full victory I no longer know what he means…. Our troops are hurting, they often can’t tell who … [Keep reading >>]

Clinton’s Husband Counsels Forgiveness on Iraq

Filed under: FrontPage | Iraq — by Bob Meyer 05/30/2006 @ 4:39:14 PM
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Bill Clinton was strongly challenged on his let’s-let-bygones-be-bygones stance regarding those pols who supported the invasion of Iraq at a recent meeting of deep-pocket Democratic donors. (What’s the matter, Bill, … [Keep reading >>]

Abortion Rights: The Petitions are In

Filed under: Civil Liberties | Critical Voices | FrontPage | Health & Welfare — by Bob Zuber 05/30/2006 @ 12:21:53 PM

As reported by the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, activists in South Dakota have secured twice the number of signatures needed to force a fall vote on changes legislated to abortion … [Keep reading >>]

In Memorium: Rob Borsellino

Filed under: Critical Voices | FrontPage | Heroes | Media | Passings — by Bob Zuber 05/30/2006 @ 9:38:33 AM

If this country is ever going to get turned around, it is people like Rob who must lead the way. Borsellino was a voice of reason in Des Moines … [Keep reading >>]

Global Warming: Twisting Truth

Filed under: Climate Change | Critical Voices | FrontPage | Media — by Bob Zuber 05/30/2006 @ 3:14:50 AM

The St. Petersburg Times notes with displeasure that the Competitive Enterprise Institute has produced a series of disingenuous advertisements taking on Al Gore and his movie: “See for yourself at … [Keep reading >>]

The War on Terror: Nations at the Brink

Filed under: Critical Voices | Democracy | FrontPage | Terrorism — by Bob Zuber 05/30/2006 @ 3:00:23 AM

Writing in the Baltimore Sun, Douglas Birch reflects on the many ‘failing’ states worldwide, our culpability in their failure, and our potential role in helping them thrive: “The question is, … [Keep reading >>]

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