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Category Archives: War
Because We Like Our Tofu Well Done
But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first, and said, “Son, go work today in my vineyard.” He answered, “I will not,” but afterward he changed his mind, and went. He came … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, Geopolitics, War
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Because We Like Our Hamburgers Raw
Yesterday, the UN Security Council voted unanimously, apart from Russian, Chinese, German, Indian and Brazilian abstentions, to authorize the imposition of a no-fly zone and military action to protect Libyan civilians. Hours later, Libyan officials declared a cease-fire which they promptly … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, War
Tagged Bahrain, Libya, Muammar Gaddafi, no-fly zone, Saudi Arabia, UN Security Council, Yemen
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Radicalization and the Semantics of Peter King
When asked by CNN reporter Dana Bash if he was “obsessed” with Muslim radicalization, Peter King responded: “I’m very focused.” The profile piece Bash was writing, called “Peter King—What makes him tick?” (published last week) was an opportunity for the … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, Race, Religion, Science, War
Tagged atheism, Autonomy, bigotry, Cool, democracy, Fear Mongering, Homeland Security, Islamaphobia, Islamic Fundamentalism, Lexicology, McCarythism, Middle English, Oxford English dictionary, Peter King, Radicalism, Scientific Revolution
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How Is the Empire?
Lol, General. Mere days after accusing Afghans of burning their own children in an attempt to exaggerate claims of civilian casualties, Commander of US Forces in Afghanistan David Petraeus has been caught on camera joking with Defense Secretary Robert Gates … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, Geopolitics, War
Tagged Afghanistan, David Petraeus, empire, Hamid Karzai, Hugo Chavez, Iraq, Israel, John McCain, Libya, Muammar Gaddafi, occupation, onzards, Paul Wolfowitz, Robert Gates
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Love in the Time of Inequality
It’s Valentine’s Day. A day when—through the purchase of flowers, stuffed animals, chocolates, and ugly jewelry—we celebrate love. But for millions of people across this country, a day dedicated to ostentatious displays of affection and love only reminds us that … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, Sexuality, War
Tagged America, Equality, heteronormativity, human rights, LGBT, marriage equality, Valentine's Day
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The Progressive Case against Barack Obama
Halfway through Barack Obama’s first (shall I say “first?”) presidential term, we have a reasonably good set of data upon which to formulate our opinions of the man and the job he’s doing. Never reluctant to grandstand, I take to … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, Geopolitics, Immigration, Labor, The Economy, War
Tagged Afghanistan, Andy Borowitz, bailout, Billy Tauzin, Bob Dole, Bush Administration, change, Chris Hayes, corporatism, deregulation, drone attacks, filibuster, financial regulation, Glenn Greenwald, Goldman-Sachs, Graham-Leach-Bliley, Greg Craig, Health Care Reform, HMOs, individual mandate, Ira Stoll, Iraq, Joe Lieberman, K Street, Larry Summers, Ledbetter, liberals, lobbyists, Matt Taibbi, Obama Administration, Pakistan, PATRIOT Act, Peter Orszag, PhRMA, press freedom, public option, Rahm Emanuel, revolving door, sanctimonious, SCHOP, Shepard, smart power, Tax Cuts, The Nation, Tim Carney, TSA, Twitter, WikiLeaks
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WikiLeaks: Frustration & Hope
Julian Assange turned himself in Tuesday, and Gemma Lindfield, for the Swedish authorities, disclosed the allegations. While there are a number of holes in this case, the largest appears to be that both “victims” bragged about their hookup: Anna Ardin … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, Geopolitics, Technology, War
Tagged Afghanistan, Cablegate, Diplomacy, DynCorp, Embassies, Julian Assange, leaks, NATO, Robert Gates, Russia, sexual assault, SIPRnet, WikiLeaks
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Rethinking Hanukkah: The Dark History of the Festival of Lights
OK, so: there’s a civil war. On one side is a group of reformers, who break from divine-right totalitarianism to design a society based on reason, philosophy, comity with national neighbors and religious moderation. On the other is a violent … Continue reading
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