Bush Administration's Next Invasion?

"...but surely the Bush administration is eyeballing its next invasion – Iran. We're told it has an "unstable" government..."

March 24, 2006 Postmarks

12 Strong

High-tech bombs and horseback soldiers fight together in the U.S. war in Afghanistan

"...There's a reason why Afghanistan is called the graveyard of empires – a phrase..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant

War flick about the US exit from Afghanistan sabotaged by a weak script

"...of reference. Remember the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, the fall of the Afghan government, and the ensuing..."

April 21, 2023 Movie Review by Dex Wesley Parra

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In a post-Katrina about-face, Republicans suddenly don't want to play the 'blame game'

"...I thought the buildup to and aftermath of the invasion of Iraq was the most Orwellian moment of my..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Battle: Los Angeles

Aliens fight the U.S. Marines in a gritty urban war. Viewers are the losers.

"...active duty when gooey, bipedal extraterrestrials launch a surprise invasion of planet Earth. "Marines have an expiration date," Nantz's..."

March 11, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Top Ten Queer Sh*t

Andy's Top Ten queer things, happenings, people, etc. etc.

"...for something other than the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. I'd like to think that, but I don't. Bummer...."

Dec. 31, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Farewell to Blair

What will the resignation of British Prime Minister Tony Blair mean for the U.S.?

"...Iraq's WMD capacity that Bush used to help justify invasion...."

May 11, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Masters and Commanders

Meditations on moving forces

"...Regarding Afghanistan: I envy those who are certain of what needs..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Column by Louis Black

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Al Qaeda could not have hoped for a more perfect response to 9 / 11 than the American invasion of Iraq.

"...What will al Qaeda not like about an American invasion of Iraq?..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Column by Louis Black

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"...this country started going after Iraq while somehow "abandoning" Afghanistan. Last time I read the news, U.S. troops were..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

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More than the insanity or weaponry of Saddam Hussein, we should fear the deepening of a rift between the Muslim world and the West. The haste with which we are building toward war in Iraq is sending the wrong message to both.

"...to matter much. Sooner rather than later, expect the invasion: All this military buildup without a payoff will be..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Eve of Destruction

Lawrence Wright on 'The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9 / 11'

"...LW: At that point he had just come from Afghanistan where he was taking credit for bringing down the..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Books Feature by Taylor Holland

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The vision of a healthy, dynamic, impressively powerful country having a tortured, ongoing internal dialogue about its actions serves to inspire rather than discourage dreams

"...that with polls showing such strong support for the invasion, just seeing the masses of people in opposition might..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Column by Louis Black

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What would have happened if we had not invaded Afghanistan and Iraq?

"...in mind that not only did I oppose the invasion of Iraq, but that the long-term consequences have always..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Column by Louis Black

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"...where people gather to voice their opposition to an invasion of Iraq on the war of terrorism. The goal..."

March 7, 2003 Column

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Our political differences are rarely as black and white as partisan politicking makes them seem.

"...June deadline is equally misguided. As wrongheaded as the invasion was -- and, even more destructive, the trumped-up hysteria..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Dead Dinosaurs

The only legitimate shot at energy independence is to develop alternative power sources

"...After the invasion of Afghanistan, many in the liberal and anti-war communities..."

July 4, 2008 Column by Louis Black

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Expect the next decade to be dominated by a weak economy and precarious international politics -- the consequences of Bush's successes.

"...world is a factor. The arguments in favor of invasion in this scenario are great. Hussein is a monster..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Column by Louis Black

The Hightower Report

Who's Doing the Surging in Afghanistan?; and BPreening

"...Who's Doing the Surging in Afghanistan?..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Report

Global Game That Never Ends; and A New Name for Occupation

"...government is backing him. So now, name that country. Afghanistan, you say? Wrong! It's Yemen...."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Point Austin: Abandoning Illusions

Chris Hedges on the inevitable consequences of empire

"...editors' lament ("Karzai must broaden his governing coalition") that Afghanistan doesn't yet seem to have earned all the gentle..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Clinton's Wars, Bush's Wars, Obama's ...

A peace prize, a peace rally, and more of the same

"...in that direction. The "other theater," of course, is Afghanistan, and Obama's unfulfilled award arrives just as he is..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Page Two: President Know-Nothing

President Know-Nothing

"...When the invasion of Iraq was pending, many, many Americans who had..."

Sept. 16, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Black Not a Coward But Still an Addict, Hypocrite, Liar, Moral Incompetent!

"...and defeat the enemy, that battlefield had to be Afghanistan and Iraq. The Islamists have consistently stated their goal..."

Feb. 13, 2006 Postmarks

Doggett on War and Peace

Austin Congressman counsels against attack on Syria

"...“President Bush ‘consulted’ with similar Congressional leaders on Afghanistan and Iraq,” said Doggett. “That is insufficient. I believe..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Post by Michael King

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"...then? Al Qaeda was running terrorist training camps in Afghanistan. We had experienced the results. We were supposed to..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Column

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"...as the heroes roll into their town). Since the invasion began, we've seen cases of Iraqis welcoming Marines and..."

April 18, 2003 Column

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"...on the line today to fight the Taliban in Afghanistan and to defend the besieged Bill of Rights here..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Column

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"..."corporate hit man" did not split the employees. The invasion of union activity has caused the split of employee..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Column

Rep. Lloyd Doggett Sees Threats to Ukraine's Democracy as Close to Home

Doggett: Ukrainian conflict is greater threat to Central Texans than many realize

"...war – he briskly opposed President George W. Bush's invasion into Iraq, and although he supported going into Afghanistan,..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

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