Tag Archives: Militant Islam

Ron Jacobs :
BOOKS | The pacification that never ends

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Thorne Dreyer

Patrick Cockburn looks at the non-state forces in the region, who they are backed by, the motives of those backers. and the sectarian desires of the jihadis. By Ron Jacobs | The Rag Blog | August 19, 2014 [The Jihadis … Continue reading →

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Newpapers Distribute Fear DVD : Delivering Propaganda, As If It is Toothpaste

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

‘Dozens of local newspapers in “swing” election states — from Altoona to Las Vegas (and my own Charlotte Observer) — have been paid to distribute a film designed to spread fear about our national security.’By William E. Jackson, Jr. / … Continue reading →

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The ‘War’ on Terror : It Just Doesn’t Work

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Calling it a ‘war’ is a boon to terrorist recruiters.By Seth G. Jones and Martin C. Libicki / August 6, 2008 ARLINGTON, Va. – Military might against Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups isn’t working – and no wonder. After … Continue reading →

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