Tag Archives: Afghanistan

172 Countries and Territories?!!

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Arlen Grossman

AMERICA’S FORGOTTEN WARS New York Times Editorial/ October 23, 2017 The United States has been at war continuously since the attacks of 9/11 and now has just over 240,000 active-duty and reserve troops in at least 172 countries and territories. … Continue reading →

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The Pandora’s Box of War

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Arlen Grossman

By Chris Hedges/Truthdig/April 7, 2017   Victims of this week’s chemical weapons attack in the rebel-held town of Khan Sheikhoun in Syria. (Alaa Alyousef / AP)   War opens a Pandora’s box of evils that once unleashed are beyond anyone’s … 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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Osama Bin Laden Death Hoax–The Latest Chapter?

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Arlen Grossman

Another Fake Bin Laden Story By Paul Craig Roberts/ PaulCraigRoberts.org/ November 7, 2014   Osama Bin Laden Is Dead – WE GOT HIM! (image by zennie62) RT, one of my favorite news sources, has fallen for a fake story put out by the … Continue reading →

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The American Injustice System

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report ** Willie Smith Ward, 43, a habitual offender, attempted to steal a $35 rack of pork ribs from a grocery store in Waco, Texas. SENTENCE:  50 years in prison. He must serve at least a … Continue reading →

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THE AMERICAN EMPIRE

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

It’s Time to Finally Admit We’re an Empire By David Sirota/ AlterNet/ September 28, 2013 Is America an empire or not? It is a loaded question because in the modern age, that word — empire — is not a moniker … Continue reading →

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Iraq: Now Can We Apologize?

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

My parents taught me that when you make a mistake that hurts other people, you should apologize for it. We owe a Big Apology when it comes to Iraq. Now that President Obama has announced all America troops will be … Continue reading →

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The Osama bin Laden Death Hoax-Theory #2

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

I have a second conspiracy theory related to the report by our government regarding the death of Osama bin Laden. The scenario: Bin Laden was alive and living in the compound in Pakistan. The U.S. military raid on May 1 … Continue reading →

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The Unending Afghanistan War

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

If we had a viable two-party system in this country, American soldiers wouldn’t still be in Afghanistan after ten years. When it comes to war and foreign policy there is no party difference. Because the Democratic and Republican parties drink … Continue reading →

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