... Sometimes war is just war, sufficient unto itself, self-justifying.Inserting myself into an debate in progress... Yes, I think we're definitely looking at a "stab in the back" reaction from the right, should we pull out of Iraq in any … [Read more...]
Lugar, late; Voinovich, void
Indiana Senator Dick Lugar was known as a foreign policy expert, and always seemed like a fairly dignified guy to me; he was my Senator for the two years I spent in Indiana. I voted against him, but didn't hate him.And I fully expect that … [Read more...]
Support the troops, indeed
This is just unbelievable: We ask soldiers to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and in return, what do they get? Your family in poverty. Read this and tear your hair out -- here's the story of a guy who's blinded and quadriplegic … [Read more...]
Better Leaders, Fewer “Benchmarks”
The Boston Globe also recognizes the empty rhetoric of Bush's benchmarks:The most obvious deficiency of the benchmarks is that Congress provided no penalties for failing to meet them. Bush opposed such penalties; the absence of any explains … [Read more...]
John Kerry forum in Natick
This afternoon the Natick Democratic Town Committee hosted a forum featuring John Kerry on the subject of the Iraq war. It presented an opportunity for citizens to question the Senator on his positions regarding the war, withdrawal, and … [Read more...]
Community Forum on Iraq with Sen. Kerry this Saturday in Natick
I just wanted to remind people about (or alert people to) the Metrowest Community Forum on Iraq with Senator John Kerry that will be held this Saturday in Natick at the Walnut Hill School. The event, hosted by the Natick Democratic Town … [Read more...]
Why We Need War Kids Relief
According to statistics published by Human Rights Watch, there are over 300,000 children around the world serving as armed soldiers - some as young as 8-years-old. And, as Human Rights Watch notes, most of these children become soldiers out … [Read more...]
MA-05 Iraq Candidate Debate Is Online!
Left in Lowell appeared to go on radio silence for the last five or so days as I spent most of my spare blogging time working to get all the video clips of the May 23rd Chelmsford Iraq/foreign policy debate online. Well, I may be no video … [Read more...]
Race for War Kids
John is enrolled in the Janus Charity Challenge. Sponsored by Janus, this competition was designed to motivate Ironman athletes to use participation in any of the U.S. full distance Ironman races to increase awareness and raise money for … [Read more...]
Utterly indefensible
There is simply no rational way to defend firing this man from the Navy because of his sexual orientation. None.The lack of qualified translators has been a pressing issue for some time -- the Army had filled only half its authorized … [Read more...]
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