"And who is my neighbor?"I don't have much to say about the horror in Virginia today, except that as pointed out by Larry Johnson, this is what they go through every single day in Baghdad. I'm reminded that earlier this year a Baghdad … [Read more...]
Another sickening death in Boston
While every violent death in my city has saddened and angered me, the event described in this Globe story is particularly disgusting. Soldier survives Iraq but not BostonBy Maria Cramer and Brian Ballou, Globe StaffRANDOLPH -- James … [Read more...]
Peace and Tranquility, Anyone?
The weaponry and explosives being used by terror groups within Iraq were not cooked up in somebody's local basement. They are far too sophisticated for that, and I think everyone knows it. And the organization and execution of these terror … [Read more...]
Westborough Ongoing Weekly Peace Vigil – Globe Item
I've been there a few times myself, and I enjoy talking to the folks there (usually at least a dozen or so, and sometimes as many as thirty) about the war, politics, local restaurants, etc. The first time I joined them, I spoke to … [Read more...]
Does the American electorate reward apologies?
In the September 30, 2004 debate between George W. Bush and John Kerry, the word "mistake" arose 13 times in the context of Iraq, offering Bush ample opportunity to admit that he had made at least one mistake. Kerry admitted to having … [Read more...]
WaPo poll shows Americans strongly back Murtha’s plan for Iraq — but the WaPo won’t tell you!
Interesting news from the WaPo/ABC pollsters (HT: TP). Asked whether they would support a congressional effort sponsored by Rep. Jack Murtha (D-PA) to block President Bush's proposed escalation of the Iraq war bycreating new rules on … [Read more...]
My kingdom for a frame. . . .
I am all for Congress sinking its teeth into the problem, keeping the pressure on, and finding a way to minimize U.S. losses. I agree that the situation has been destablized by the U.S. invasion and further violence will ensue with or … [Read more...]
Hey Jeff, here’s “disgraceful and dishonest” for you.
Jeff Jacoby has penned one of his worst efforts to date in today's Globe.there is no end of Americans who insist they "support" US troops in Iraq but want the war those troops are fighting to end in defeat. The two positions are … [Read more...]
House passes non-binding resolution; escalation accelerates
So the House passed a 97-word, non-binding resolution that gives President Bush a thorough tut-tutting. It's even "bipartisan," since 17 Republicans voted for it (and 2 Dems, Jim Marshall of Georgia and Gene Taylor of Mississippi, … [Read more...]
War kills special people
WBUR had a profile on Centerville's Army Sgt. Alex Fuller, killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq. He was 21. His wife is pregnant.A nicely done story. Check it out. … [Read more...]
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