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Paul Begala Calls Out Ari Fleischer for the Lies He Told That Got Us Into Iraq
videocafe.crooksandliars.com via @ktguru &bull YesterdayIf these Bushies want to come on the air to attempt some turd polishing about why the Bush administration chose to invade Iraq, a country that was not a threat to us, then they should be treated the way Paul Begala treated lying propagandist Ari Fleischer on Anderson Cooper's AC360. COOPER: Out of Iraq by the end of next year, that was the promise from President Obama. He said the combat mission's over, but America and will provide support for the Iraqi people as both a friend and a partner. Ari, you were obviously… Full Story »
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Americke angama v Iraku skoneilo, valka proti terorismu pokraeuje
blog.ihned.cz via @quickiefollower &bull YesterdayPosledni srpnovy den oznamil prezident Obama ukoneeni operace Iracka svoboda (OIF). Americke bojove jednotky k tomuto datu opustily zemi okupovanou od roku 2003, nechaly vak za sebou 50 000 kolegu, kteoi budou mit na starosti poedevim vycvik irackych ozbrojenych sloek. Konec OIF odrai Obamovo poesvideeni, e Irak byla hloupa valka (dumb war"), ale ani zdaleka neznamena konec iroce pojate… Full Story »
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Pakistani Officials Caution Against Large Outdoor Religious Ceremonies
Voice of America &bull Yesterday
Top officials in Pakistan are urging majority Sunni and minority Shiite Muslim communities in the country not to hold outdoor religious meetings. The appeal comes a day after suspected Sunni militants linked to al-Qaida and Taliban extremist networks attacked a Shiite religious procession in an eastern city, killing at least 35 mourners and wounding more than 200 others.… Full Story »
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THE TENSION: Wire: In Iraq, the War's Name has Changed but the War Remains the Same
thetension.blogspot.com via @SendYourTraffic &bull YesterdayOff the Wire:Operation Iraqi Freedom is now Operation New Dawn WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2010 -- Newswire services yesterday reported that even as President Barack Obama was announcing the end of combat in Iraq, American soldiers were sealing off a northern… Full Story »
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A new way forward in Afghanistan (Afghanistan Study Group)
The Hill &bull Yesterday
U.S. interests at stake in Afghanistan do not warrant this level of sacrifice. Afghan war has become an ambitious and fruitless effort at "nationbuilding." Arabia and others. Study Group believes the war in Afghanistan has reached a critical crossroads. States'… Full Story »
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A new way forward in Afghanistan
The Hill &bull Yesterday
U.S. interests at stake in Afghanistan do not warrant this level of sacrifice. Afghan war has become an ambitious and fruitless effort at "nationbuilding." Arabia and others. Study Group believes the war in Afghanistan has reached a critical crossroads. States'… Full Story »
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American Troops | Iraq withdrawal
www.globalpost.com via @myworldnews &bull YesterdayAn Iraqi army helicopter patrols the skies above Baghdad's Green Zone on Sept. 1, 2010 as top U.S. and Iraqi officials prepare for official ceremonies to delcare an end to U.S. combat missions in Iraq after seven years of war. An Iraqi army helicopter patrols the skies above Baghdad's Green Zone on Sept. 1, 2010 as top U.S. and Iraqi officials prepare for official ceremonies to delcare an end to U.S. combat missions in Iraq after seven years of war. BAGHDAD, Iraq - American officers… Full Story »
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Where are they now? Serial Iraq misinformers find home at Fox
bit.ly via @AndyBoyBlue &bull YesterdayDuring the run-up to the Iraq war, some of the worst purveyors of misinformation about Iraq had a home at Fox News, and their ranks have swelled considerably since then. Media Matters takes a look at the track record of wrong predictions and shoddy analysis about the war in Iraq by many of Fox News' contributors and analysts. White House Iraq Group was formed to "set [messaging] strategy" for going to war with Iraq.TheWashington Post reported in 2003 (accessed via Nexis) that the White House Iraq Group (WHIG) was formed in August 2002 "to set strategy for each stage of… Full Story »
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Where are they now? Serial Iraq misinformers find home at Fox
Media Matters.org Latest News &bull Yesterday
During the run-up to the Iraq war, some of the worst purveyors of misinformation about Iraq had a home at Fox News, and their ranks have swelled considerably since then. Media Matters takes a look at the track record of wrong predictions and shoddy analysis about the war in Iraq by many of Fox News' contributors and analysts. White House Iraq Group was formed to "set [messaging] strategy" for going to war with Iraq.TheWashington Post reported in 2003 (accessed via Nexis) that the White House Iraq Group (WHIG) was formed in August 2002 "to set strategy for each stage of… Full Story »
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Twitlonger: Obama's 'Come Home America' Speech A dangerous world needs stronger U.S. leadership. By KARL ROVE
www.twitlonger.com via @CarlRayLouk &bull YesterdayObama's 'Come Home America' Speech A dangerous world needs stronger U.S. leadership. By KARL ROVE At times Tuesday night, it sounded as if President Barack Obama didn't know what kind of speech he wanted to give. Was it a foreign policy address aimed at assuring a world-wide audience of America's resolve in the war against militant Islam? Or was it an election stump speech to confirm to voters that the economy is job No. 1 for this president and his party? The speech's best moments were those praising the commitment, courage and sacrifice of America's military. The… Full Story »
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Why Do Wars of Choice Last So Long?
walt.foreignpolicy.com via @verovera78 &bull YesterdayWhen great powers intervene in minor countries, sometimes they win quick and fairly decisive victories. But when a war of choice goes badly, then national leaders have to decide either to cut their losses and get out or to "stay the course." If the opponent is an insatiable great power like the Third Reich, there may be little choice in the matter. But if the enemy is an insurgency in a relatively weak and unimportant state, and the challenge is nation-building in a society that you don't understand very well, it's a much trickier decision. As we've seen in Iraq… Full Story »
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US Forces Still in Fight in Iraq
m.military.com via @HerkEng130 &bull YesterdayHAWIJA, Iraq -- Even as President Obama was announcing the end of combat in Iraq, American Soldiers were sealing off a northern village early Wednesday as their Iraqi partners raided houses and arrested dozens of suspected insurgents. While the Obama administration has dramatically reduced the number of troops and rebranded the mission, the operation in Hawija was a reminder that U.S. forces are still engaged in hunting down and killing al-Qaida militants -- and could still have to defend themselves against attacks. That reality was front and center at a change-of-command ceremony in one of Saddam Hussein's former palaces outside… Full Story »
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IPCC must keep its eye on the ball
Guardian Unlimited &bull Yesterday
Instead of producing reports 3,000 pages long, the IPCC should focus only on the key questions that everyone is interested in If the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change didn't exist, would we need to invent it? Many people find it helpful to have a single point of reference on the big, global questions that everyone is interested in: can we detect human influence on climate, how large are changes expected to be in future, what are the main impacts likely to be and what can (not should) be done… Full Story »
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The State Department's Belated Designation of the Pakistani Taliban as a Terrorist Group
The Corner &bull Yesterday
Yesterday, the State Department designated the Pakistani Taliban, or the Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP), as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). This move has been a long time coming, as the TTP began operating more than two and a half years ago. Its formation in December 2007 meant that, in a shift, Pakistani militant groups no longer targeted Indian or Western interests alone; the TTP aimed to bring down the Pakistani state as well as… Full Story »
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U.S. still fighting at end of war in Iraq - The Reporter
www.thereporter.com via @vallejobuzz &bull YesterdayHAWIJA, Iraq (AP) -- Even as President Barack Obama was announcing the end of combat in Iraq, American soldiers were sealing off a northern village early Wednesday as their Iraqi partners raided houses and arrested dozens of suspected insurgents. While the Obama administration has dramatically reduced the number of troops and re-branded the mission, the operation in Hawija was a reminder that U.S. forces are still engaged in hunting down and killing al-Qaida militants -- and could still have to defend themselves against attacks. That reality was front and center at a change-of-command ceremony in one of Saddam Hussein's former… Full Story »
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Don't ever complain to me about the money spent on Iraq, again Sister Toldjah
sistertoldjah.com via @tcabanski &bull YesterdayKruggie to Fibbs: "Rudeness at the proper moment can serve a purpose - as I hope I've demonstrated over the years. But if you vent for the sake of venting; if you alienate people you're going to need; then you're just being stupid." Earlier today, as a free gift w/ purchase, I got myself a fancy, dancy make-up kit from Ulta that had some nice "summer colors"… Full Story »
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Gates arrives in Afghanistan
CNN - Political Ticker &bull Yesterday
Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, citing some headway in Afghanistan, arrived in the war-torn country on Thursday to consult with political and military officials. He will be meeting on Thursday with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Gen. David Petraeus, who leads U.S. and NATO-led forces in Afghanistan. The trip comes ahead… Full Story »
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2 U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan attacks
Army Times &bull Yesterday
KABUL, Afghanistan - Two American troops died in fighting in Afghanistan on Thursday, while NATO and local officials said coalition and Afghan forces had killed at least 37 insurgents in a series of ground and air engagements. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, meanwhile, arrived in Afghanistan's capital for meetings with President Hamid Karzai and top NATO commander Gen. David Petraeus. Gates flew Thursday morning to Kabul from Baghdad, where he participated in ceremonies marking the formal close of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq. The Pentagon chief also… Full Story »
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U.S. ends Iraq combat role
Arkansas Online stories &bull Yesterday
Even as President Barack Obama was announcing the end of combat in Iraq, American soldiers were sealing off a northern village early Wednesday as their Iraqi partners raided houses and arrested dozens of suspected insurgents. While the Obama administration has… Full Story »
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Lashkar-i-Jhangvi responsible for Lahore bombings as death toll rises to 37 (Video)
Examiner Politics Channel Articles &bull Yesterday
According to the website of an Urdu newspaper, Sunni Islamist extremist group Lashkar-i-Jhangvi (LJ), a faction that is considered part of the Punjabi Taliban, has taken credit for an attack by three suicide bombers yesterday that killed 37 people during… Full Story »
