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Danny Schechter : We Are Drowning Here

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

“Drowning Man,” by David Galletly / 2headedsnake.We are drowning here:War, banks, and dumbed-down media “At a time like this, scorching irony, not convincing argument, is needed. Oh had I the ability, and could reach the nation’s ear, I would, pour … Continue reading →

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Tom Hayden : Preventing the Coming War with Iran

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Image from Antinews.Preventing the coming war with Iran Rational self-interest is not always enough to prevent what Barbara Tuchman has called ‘the march to folly.’ By Tom Hayden | The Rag Blog | January 17, 2012 Peace and justice activist … Continue reading →

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Ted McLaughlin : Are We Marching to War With Iran?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Dogs of war. Graphic from Press TV.Dogs are barking:Are we marching to war with Iran? By Ted McLaughlin / The Rag Blog / January 9, 2012 The animosity between the United States and Iran has a longer history than most … Continue reading →

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Gov. Palin on Iraq : Hard to Tell What She Thinks

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Team McCain. Photo by Mark Lyons/EPA.‘I’ve been so focused on state government, I haven’t really focused much on the war in Iraq’By Mark Benjamin / August 29, 2008 Presumably, John McCain would only select a candidate for vice president who … Continue reading →

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Houston Demonstrators Join World-Wide Protest Against Attacking Iran

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

A diverse, multi-generational group demonstrated on August 1 in Houston to demand that the US and Israel halt any plans for a war on Iran. Photo by Gloria Rubac.‘In our name, with our money, they are killing people across the … Continue reading →

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FILM : John Cusack’s Savage "War, Inc." Playing (and Marketing) To Its Strength

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Hilary Duff in John Cusack’s “War Inc.”John Cusack: Bypassing the Corporate MediaBy Joshua Holland / July 12, 2008 Cusack’s anti-war polemic, War, Inc., continues to defy expectations, despite the traditional media’s dismissive reception. It’s not uncommon for a big-budget Hollywood … Continue reading →

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Tom Englehardt : Why Cheney Won’t Take Down Iran

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Reality Bites BackWhy the U.S. won’t attack IranBy Tom Engelhardt / July 9, 2008 It’s been on the minds of antiwar activists and war critics since 2003. And little wonder. If you don’t remember the pre-invasion of Iraq neocon quip, … Continue reading →

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New War Brewing?

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Before the election, the Bush regime will very likely attack Iran.Despite the official justifications, the primary motivation will be to derail an impending Obama victory. The attack creates a trap for Obama. If he opposes it, he will be painted … Continue reading →

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