AltWeeklies Wire
General Petraeus' Anticlimaxnew
We already know the "situation" in Iraq -- we don't need yet another general spinning the truth, desperately trying to find some positive angle to highlight.
Weekly Alibi |
Jerry Ortiz y Pino |
09-11-2007 |
Commentary
Letters From Vietnamnew
Once again, the American people are being told that we must support an indefinite commitment of troops halfway around the world or face calamity -- are we going to do Vietnam all over again?
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
09-07-2007 |
Commentary
Philly Congressmen Get Serious About the Iraq Warnew
Philadelphia's Democratic representatives have led calls on Capitol Hill to end the war in Iraq -- now the area's lone Republican rep, Jim Gerlach, is also asking tough questions about the war.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Paul Fain |
08-28-2007 |
Politics
The Courageous Thing to do in Iraqnew
We broke it -- let others fix it.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
08-23-2007 |
Commentary
Wyden Takes Heat at Town Hall on Iraqnew
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) defended Congress' handling of the war since the Dems took over in January.
Willamette Week |
Paul Leonard |
08-16-2007 |
Politics
Orderly Exit is Not an Option in Iraqnew
The problem is the U.S. collaborators -- tens of thousands would probably be killed.
NOW Magazine |
Gwynne Dyer |
07-20-2007 |
Commentary
Wrong About Iraq, Conservative Pundits Keep Jobs
They were wrong about WMDs, being greeted as liberators and the Bush Administration's competence, yet right-wing pundits continue to get paid big bucks for the opinions in the mainstream media -- what's wrong with the marketplace of ideas?
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
07-17-2007 |
Commentary
If I Were an American Soldier in Iraqnew
I'd be tempted mightily to say, "Good luck and goodbye," and then start for home.
The Memphis Flyer |
Charley Reese |
07-06-2007 |
Commentary
Bush: A Clear and Present Dangernew
Believe the worst when it comes to Bush and war, says veteran CIA analyst Ray McGovern.
Pasadena Weekly |
Kevin Uhrich |
06-25-2007 |
Politics
General Petraeus From Cincinnatinew
Iraq policy is apparently in the hands of the supernatural.
L.A. Weekly |
Marc Cooper |
06-22-2007 |
Commentary
Why We Should Stay in Iraqnew
The hard truth is that if we leave Iraq, the terrorists will continue their attacks on Americans everywhere, including our homeland -- and they will use Iraq as a new base of operations.
New York Press |
Ed Koch |
06-07-2007 |
Commentary
An Elusive Peacenew
Only in Bizarro World could our soldiers in Iraq be considered peacemakers.
Tucson Weekly |
Catherine O'Sullivan |
05-31-2007 |
Commentary
Dirge for the Surgenew
The vaunted "surge" has done very little except provide talking points for conservatives who seem to enjoy the feel of sand around their ears.
Philadelphia City Paper |
David Faris |
05-29-2007 |
Commentary
Another Intolerable Anniversarynew
After four years of war, depression accomplished.
Birmingham Weekly |
Courtney Haden |
05-08-2007 |
Commentary
Are We Really Talking About Drafting Our Children?new
What madness have we wrought in our time that Congress can even consider something as unthinkable as a death lottery for our young?
San Diego CityBeat |
Tony Phillips |
04-25-2007 |
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