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$806 Billion Spent for Hundreds of Thousands to Be Killed and Wounded: The Staggering, True Costs of the Iraq War

Posted on: Dec 14, 2011, Source: Center for American Progress

The war was intended to show the extent of America’s power. It succeeded only in showing its limits.

Dick Cheney and Liz Cheney Fearmonger in a Desperate Neocon Plot to Take Over Washington

Posted on: Mar 20, 2010, Source: The Nation

Liz and Dick Cheney are on a mission to resuscitate the neocons' post-September 11 vision of a world in which the United States imposes its will on friend and enemy alike.

Obama to Iranian Protesters: History Is on Your Side

Posted on: Dec 29, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

In an address delivered from Honolulu, the president condemned Iran's leadership.

Congress Is Rushing to Pass Iran Sanctions That No One Thinks Will Work

Posted on: Dec 9, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Ordinarily, expeditions like these are reserved for non-controversial bills. Is this an attempt to slip one past the American people?

Harman: 'I am Not One Who Is Enthusiastic' About Sending More U.S. Troops to Afghanistan

Posted on: Oct 28, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Rep. Jane Harman elaborated on her statement that further troop increases in Afghanistan wouldn’t be well received on Capitol Hill.

Huckabee Rejects Two-State Solution

Posted on: Aug 18, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Huckabee also stated his support for Israel's right to build settlements on Palestinian land.

John McCain: 'I Hope That We Will Act' Against Iran

Posted on: Jun 15, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

"It's obvious that this was a rigged election," McCain told a correspondent for Fox & Friends.

Anti-Gay, Anti-Choice, Pro-Assassination Pastor to Give Inaugural Invocation

Posted on: Dec 18, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Rick Warren's deeply anti-progressive views have many up in arms.

Foreclosures in Military Towns Quadruple US Rate

Posted on: May 27, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Military families are being hit hardest by the shaky housing market.

Hagee Reneges On Retraction Of His Katrina Comments

Posted on: May 8, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

McCain's radical pastor blames the New Orleans gay community for Hurricane Katrina.

Murtha Condemns Military Analysts, Media

Posted on: May 2, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

The Military Has Been ‘Dishonored’ By The ‘Untruths’ Of The Pentagon’s Propaganda Program

Bush Foreign Policy Has Been a Huge Disaster

Posted on: Apr 29, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

How bad is the Bush foreign policy? Blogger Matthew Yglesias counts the ways.