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On AlterNet: iraq war

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "iraq war"

The Third Siege of Fallujah

The Third Siege of Fallujah

Dahr Jamail, Ali Al-Fadhily, IPS News. July 21, 2008.
The two sieges of Fallujah in 2004 destroyed 75 percent of the city. Now, amid crumbling security, the U.S. is poised to do it again.

Bush to Speed Iraq Troop Withdrawal in to Help McCain

Bush to Speed Iraq Troop Withdrawal in to Help McCain

Leonard Doyle, Independent UK. July 17, 2008.
Can the president synonymous with a military disaster put a positive spin on McCain's Iraq plan?

"We're Going to Be Paying For This For a While": Soldiers Bring the War Home

Jill Carroll, Christian Science Monitor. July 16, 2008.
When veterans of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan bring their troubles home, police and judges often are the first to deal with them.

"Partisan" Does Not Mean What Joe Lieberman Thinks It Means

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. July 15, 2008.
How dare Lieberman lecture Brave New Films about partisan politics.

Investigation Confirms Army Taking More and More Recruits with Criminal Histories

Investigation Confirms Army Taking More and More Recruits with Criminal Histories

Greg Mitchell, Huffington Post AlterNet: War on Iraq. July 15, 2008.
In 2007, almost 10,000 recruits were granted "moral conduct" waivers -- they were much more likely to be accused of misconduct.

Anti-U.S. Sentiment on the Rise in Iraq

Anti-U.S. Sentiment on the Rise in Iraq

AzzamanJuly 14, 2008.
As the real American strategic interests in Iraq are laid bare, anger at the U.S. and Iraqi government is fueling the resistance.

Canada's Status as a Safe Haven for War Resisters Is Under Attack

Canada's Status as a Safe Haven for War Resisters Is Under Attack

Jessica Pupovac, AlterNet. July 14, 2008.
As Canadian immigration officials stand poised to deport U.S. war resisters, activists and Parliament work to provide a safe haven.

My Boss at KBR:

My Boss at KBR: "The military is none of our fucking concern."

Brave New Films, Brave New Films AlterNet: War on Iraq. July 12, 2008.
Ben Carter sheds light on KBR's atrocities.

Chomsky: Bush & Cheney Always Saw Iraq as a Sweetheart Oil Deal

Chomsky: Bush & Cheney Always Saw Iraq as a Sweetheart Oil Deal

Noam Chomsky, Khaleej Times Online. July 12, 2008.
U.S. war planners want an obedient client state that will house major U.S. military bases, right at the heart of the world's major energy reserves.

With Unexpected Iraqi Withdrawal Demand, Bush Has Lost the War

With Unexpected Iraqi Withdrawal Demand, Bush Has Lost the War

Gareth Porter, IPS News. July 11, 2008.
New Iraqi resistance to U.S. demands reflects Iran's influence as well as Sadr's belief that he could succeed in driving U.S. forces out.

Kurdish Official: Iraqi Oil Deals

Kurdish Official: Iraqi Oil Deals "Illegal"

Bassel al-Khateeb, Azzaman. July 10, 2008.
The rush to sign oil contracts with foreign companies is "anachronistic" and happening in a legal vacuum, argues Mahmoud Othman.

Iraq to US: No Deal Without a Timetable for Withdrawal

Iraq to US: No Deal Without a Timetable for Withdrawal

Middle East OnlineJuly 8, 2008.
"We will not accept any memorandum of understanding if it does not give a specific date for a complete withdrawal of foreign troops."

Maliki Bombshell: U.S. Should Set a Timetable for Withdrawal

Maliki Bombshell: U.S. Should Set a Timetable for Withdrawal

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation. July 8, 2008.
In a stunning move, the Iraqi PM floats the idea of a timetable, while Bush -- and McCain -- continue to insist on indefinite occupation.

Iraqis Want the U.S. Out; This is How it Should Happen

Iraqis Want the U.S. Out; This is How it Should Happen

Adil E. Shamoo, Foreign Policy in Focus. July 2, 2008.
Instead of negotiating a long-term presence in Iraq, the United States should be negotiating a withdrawal.

Servicemembers Tell All About Iraq and Afghanistan in Poignant New Series

Servicemembers Tell All About Iraq and Afghanistan in Poignant New Series

Brave New Films, Brave New Films AlterNet: War on Iraq. July 2, 2008.
Brave New Foundation's "In Their Boots" premieres LIVE tonight at 7pm ET.

Noam Chomsky Talks Presidential Politics

Noam Chomsky Talks Presidential Politics

ZP Heller, Al Jazeera AlterNet: Video. July 1, 2008.
Chomsky is the most cited author alive, next to Plato, Freud, and the Bible.

Would President Obama Keep Bush's Secretary of Defense?

Would President Obama Keep Bush's Secretary of Defense?

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation. June 29, 2008.
Raising eyebrows over his Iraq approach, a new report suggests Obama could recruit none other than Robert Gates if he becomes commander-in-chief.

Just How Much Is the Iraq War Costing Us Each Minute?

Just How Much Is the Iraq War Costing Us Each Minute?

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. June 28, 2008.
Putting the obscene cost into perspective.

Obama v. McCain: What Do Iraqis Think?

Obama v. McCain: What Do Iraqis Think?

Ahmed Ali, Dahr Jamail, IPS News. June 27, 2008.
While some Iraqis cautiously look towards Obama, many believe neither candidate will withdraw from Iraq anytime soon.

Amy Goodman Talks With Sgt. Mathis Chiroux, a Brave Soldier Who Has Decided Not to Report For Duty

Amy Goodman Talks With Sgt. Mathis Chiroux, a Brave Soldier Who Has Decided Not to Report For Duty

Isaac Fitzgerald, Democracy Now! AlterNet: War on Iraq. June 26, 2008.
A young patriot makes a stand against the illegal war in Iraq. (Please click on this post for the second half of this interview).

Beyond Worst-Case Scenarios: A New Blueprint for Withdrawing from Iraq

Beyond Worst-Case Scenarios: A New Blueprint for Withdrawing from Iraq

Ali Gharib, IPS News. June 26, 2008.
A new report takes a stab at answering the question of how to leave Iraq. Will Congress pay attention?

U.S. Mayors Mobilizing Against a War with Iran

U.S. Mayors Mobilizing Against a War with Iran

Karen Dolan, AlterNet. June 25, 2008.
Thirty-two U.S. mayors have signed a resolution saying "No" to invading Iran. Will the federal government listen?

Media Tell Us About Iraq War-Oil Connection Five Years After the Fact

Media Tell Us About Iraq War-Oil Connection Five Years After the Fact

Tom Engelhardt, Tomdispatch.com. June 25, 2008.
If Iraq's main product had been video games, the media might have been quicker to ask tough questions about the war's effects on our kids' lives.

Iraqi Orphanage Horrors Exposed

Iraqi Orphanage Horrors Exposed

Erikka Yancy, Brave New Films AlterNet: War on Iraq. June 23, 2008.
A shocking story at a time when most networks aren't covering the war.

People of Haditha:

People of Haditha: "This is an Organized Crime"

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation. June 23, 2008.
The tragedy of the Haditha massacre in November 2005 has now been compounded by a judicial whitewash and coverup.