Category Archives: military

NEVER-ENDING TERRORISM

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Arlen Grossman

by Arlen Grossman (editor’s note: the following is a response to a March 23 Monterey Herald editorial) It is fascinating to me that the Herald can write an editorial about the Belgium bombings without once mentioning the real reason for … Continue reading →

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The American Empire

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Arlen Grossman

Abby Martin interviews retired U.S. Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, former national security advisor to the Reagan administration, who spent years as an assistant to Secretary of State Colin Powell during both Bush administrations.  –   December 13, 2015

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A Radical Strategy to Control Terrorism

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman 1.War is not the answer. I don’t envision any military solution to Jihadism. That would entail massive bombing by us and retaliatory terrorist attacks by them. An unending thousand-year cycle of war and violence much like Israel and the … Continue reading →

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The Cold, Hard Truth About Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman I wish nothing but the best for America’s veterans. But let’s get real on this Veteran’s Day. We will hear over and over that our soldiers “defended our country” and “fought for our freedoms.” But how accurate … Continue reading →

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The “War on Terror” Hoax

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Arlen Grossman

The “War On Terror” Is The Hoax Foundation Of The Police/Spy State  By Paul Craig Roberts/ paulcraigroberts.org/ November 5, 2015 The “war on terror” was a hoax. Americans were deceived by policymakers, who are pursuing a hegemonic agenda. The American … Continue reading →

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The Enemy Is Not Over There

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Arlen Grossman

The Real Enemy Is Within By Chris Hedges/ Truthdig/ September 6, 2015 If you are not dedicated to the destruction of empire and the dismantling of American militarism, then you cannot count yourself as a member of the left. It … Continue reading →

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Media Blackout: Child Rape in Colombia by Americans

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman A 12-year-old Colombian girl was allegedly drugged and raped inside a Colombian air force base in 2007. The perpetrators were U.S. Army Sergeant Michael J. Coen and defense contractor Cesar Ruiz. They were never arrested and were subsequently … Continue reading →

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EVIL EMPIRE

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Arlen Grossman
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A RADICAL PLAN TO CURB TERRORIST ATTACKS IN THE WEST

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman   Imagine all the people Living life in peace… You may say I’m a dreamer But I’m not the only one I hope someday you’ll join us And the world will be as one.       … Continue reading →

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Perpetual War

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Arlen Grossman

War Is the New Normal: 7 Deadly Reasons Why America’s Wars Persist By William Astore/ TomDispatch/ February 1, 2015 It was launched immediately after the 9/11 attacks, when I was still in the military, and almost immediately became known as … Continue reading →

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