I was in high school in Toledo, Ohio, when this happened. 50 years ago today. Tin soldiers and Nixon coming. We’re finally on our own. This summer I hear the drumming, four dead in Ohio. Gotta get down to it, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Military
Here’s a good explanation of Rojava, and why it was unique. Turkish attack on Syria endangers a remarkable democratic experiment by the Kurds …According to Turkish president Recep Erdogan, Turkey’s goal is to create a buffer zone separating Syria’s Kurds … Continue reading
A blast from the ’80s. … Continue reading
Don’t let them stampede you. In the midst of our grief at the Paris attacks, take time to think. [View the story “US foreign policy” on Storify] … Continue reading
Thank you. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate … Continue reading
In honor of those who have given their lives to defend us. And I want to echo today’s Denver Post, as well. This Memorial Day, honor the living too. … Continue reading
Today we learn that Defense Secretary Gates pressed for the closure of the Guantanamo prison camp, stating that the reputation of the camp was so tainted that any legal proceedings there would automatically be viewed as illegitimate. Condoleeza Rice joined … Continue reading
We simply aren’t taking care of the troops. Many thanks to Nancy Pelosi for putting up the C-SPAN clips. Perhaps the counts of wounded soldiers are off because we’re suiting them up and sending them back whether they’re really able … Continue reading
He was quite eloquent last night on the News Hour discussing the Washington Post articles on the lack of care for our wounded veterans. JIM LEHRER: Speaking of the troops, what do you think of the Walter Reed story that … Continue reading