AltWeeklies Wire
Obama Plans on Letting Bush Administration War Criminals Off Easy
After committing crimes so numerous and monstrous that bookshelves are already groaning under their weight, the cabal of illegitimate coup leaders who destroyed the U.S. get to tiptoe out of the rubble and go home to a comfortable retirement?
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
01-20-2009 |
Commentary
Did Bush's War On Terror™ Succeed in Somalia?new
Instead of replacing Somalia's government with something better, U.S.-Ethiopian forces merely started a civil war.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
01-14-2009 |
Commentary
Why Is Israel Bombing Gaza?new
Israel is attacking Gaza because Gaza was attacking Israel because Israel was attacking Gaza. Ctrl-A. Ctrl-C. Ctrl-V. Repeat. Instead of talking about which side is at fault, let's focus for a minute on all the innocent people who are suffering.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
01-09-2009 |
Commentary
No Clear Path to Peace for Obama Administrationnew
We are anxious because now it appears Obama, like LBJ, wants it both ways and isn't really as much about getting us out of any of our recent military quagmires as he is about negotiating settlements in which we stay.
Pasadena Weekly |
Kevin Uhrich |
01-05-2009 |
Commentary
George W. Bush's Departure is the End of an Eranew
In the minds of most people -- a majority of Americans, and the overwhelming majority of people elsewhere -- we are saying good riddance to a long period when brutal and ignorant policies reigned supreme. We are saying goodbye to George W. Bush, and Muntadhar al-Zaidi said it most eloquently.
The Georgia Straight |
Gwynne Dyer |
01-05-2009 |
Commentary
What's Your Year-End List?new
I've written two year-end lists: the Top Five Best-Named World Leaders of 2008, and the Five People Who Also Should Have Had Shoes Thrown at Them in 2008.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
12-24-2008 |
Commentary
Obama's Victory Revives the American Dream ... For Nownew
After the hype blows over, it's hard to say whether the President-elect can deliver on his sweeping promises. Like Carter with Nixon, Obama is in the awkward position of being an apologist for his warmonger predecessors. And while the comparisons between Vietnam and Iraq wars have become almost cliche, Obama's biggest test will be in ending the Iraq war.
Boulder Weekly |
Ben Corbett |
11-17-2008 |
Commentary
After Fighting in Iraq, a North Carolina Vet Fights for Obamanew
Capt. Jon Kuniholm says the war was poorly planned and badly executed since the beginning, and the nation's military resources should have been focused on Afghanistan. Most of all, he has passionately refuted John McCain's argument that such dissent dishonors the sacrifices veterans have made.
How John McCain Has Abandoned His Fellow Veteransnew
His fame's based on his POW status, but Senator John McCain's made a point of voting against fellow veterans.
Phoenix New Times |
Amy Silverman |
10-23-2008 |
Politics
The Modern Whig Party Arrives on the Political Scenenew
National chairman Mike Lebowitz says the party initially was reorganized as a military advocacy organization, but grew into a 10,000-strong grassroots party -- of which more than half are affiliated with the military -- with a general platform of fiscal responsibility, strong national defense and bold social progression.
The Other Paper |
Steph Greegor |
10-08-2008 |
Politics
Two of Obama's Foreign Policy Advisers Offer a Glimpse at His Worldviewnew
Retired Adm. John Nathman and national security expert Sarah Sewall discuss how the Democrat would lead the United States in war and in peace.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
10-03-2008 |
Politics
Bush's Last Hurrah Will Be to Attack Pakistannew
The good news is that George W. Bush is not going to invade Iran before he leaves office. The bad news is that he is attacking Pakistan instead.
The Georgia Straight |
Gwynne Dyer |
09-16-2008 |
Commentary
The Single-Issue GOP Puts Conservatism Lastnew
It's hard to imagine John McCain picking a better running mate, as the small town, straight-shootin', outside-the Beltway mother of five has not only become the life of his party, but has been successful in making everyone forget that Republican leaders could care less about any of the conservative values she represents.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
09-11-2008 |
Commentary
John McCain's POW Crutchnew
Being a former POW means something. Unfortunately for John McCain, that "something" doesn't answer a single question about him becoming president, no matter how often he brings it up.
Baltimore City Paper |
Brian Morton |
09-09-2008 |
Commentary
