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On AlterNet: iraq

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

What Nidal Hasan, Timothy McVeigh, and the Beltway Sniper Have in Common: All Were Scarred by Pointless U.S. Wars

What Nidal Hasan, Timothy McVeigh, and the Beltway Sniper Have in Common: All Were Scarred by Pointless U.S. Wars

Nora Eisenberg, AlterNet. November 25, 2009.
Some of the most notorious massacres of the past 15 years have been committed by veterans whose brains have been severely damaged from trauma or exposure to toxic chemicals.

Are We Really 'Withdrawing' from Bush's Wars? Quietly, US Constructs Even More Bases in the Mideast

Are We Really 'Withdrawing' from Bush's Wars? Quietly, US Constructs Even More Bases in the Mideast

Nick Turse, Tomdispatch.com. November 23, 2009.
The news is focused on a future U.S. withdrawal from Iraq -- but the withdrawal isn't to send the military presence home -- it's into bases across the Persian Gulf.

Iraq Throws Obama a Curve Ball, Key 2010 Elections in Peril

Iraq Throws Obama a Curve Ball, Key 2010 Elections in Peril

Raed Jarrar, Erik Leaver, AlterNet. November 19, 2009.
Obama has muddied the waters in his response to the current election crisis.

Did Big Oil Win the War in Iraq?

Did Big Oil Win the War in Iraq?

Antonia Juhasz, AlterNet. November 14, 2009.
As U.S. and British oil companies sign contracts with the Iraqi government, is it time to declare Big Oil the "victor" in the bloody venture?

Egyptian Marine: Soldiers Often 'Racialize' the Enemy to Cope With Stress

Egyptian Marine: Soldiers Often 'Racialize' the Enemy to Cope With Stress

Aaron Glantz, New America Media. November 10, 2009.
NAM Editor Aaron Glantz spoke to former Marine Corps Cpl. Dave Hassan, who served in Iraq. Hassan said that while he was there, racist language was so pervasive he used it himself.

The Victims At Fort Hood Are Casualties of War: Why Won't the Government Count Them Among the Dead?

The Victims At Fort Hood Are Casualties of War: Why Won't the Government Count Them Among the Dead?

Aaron Glantz, New America Media. November 6, 2009.
Perhaps the most depressing aspect of Thursday's shoot-out at Fort Hood is that none of the people who died will be counted as casualties of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Why Can't the Corporate Media Just Tell the Truth About Iraq & Afghanistan?

Why Can't the Corporate Media Just Tell the Truth About Iraq & Afghanistan?

Rory O'Connor, MediaChannel.org. November 4, 2009.
One NY Times reporter finally 'fesses up that the invasion of Iraq wasn't presented truthfully by the big media outlets. It's still not too late to tell the truth.

In Afghanistan, Victory For a Crooked, Corrupt, and Discredited Government

In Afghanistan, Victory For a Crooked, Corrupt, and Discredited Government

Patrick Cockburn, Independent UK. November 3, 2009.
The election in Afghanistan has turned into a disaster for all who promoted it.

Baghdad Bombing Atrocity Threatens Iraqi Elections

Baghdad Bombing Atrocity Threatens Iraqi Elections

Ali Karim, Institute for War and Peace Reporting. November 3, 2009.
Concerns that violence could deter voters in upcoming polls come amid widespread anger at government’s security failings.

Why Won't Obama Send Condolence Letters to the Parents of Soldiers Who Have Committed Suicide?

Why Won't Obama Send Condolence Letters to the Parents of Soldiers Who Have Committed Suicide?

Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!. October 28, 2009.
The bereaved parents of Chancellor Keesling, a US soldier who took his own life in Iraq, wonder why the death of their son is treated differently than other mortalities.

Right-Wing Extremist Group on Active Military Duty?

Right-Wing Extremist Group on Active Military Duty?

Rob Waters, Southern Poverty Law Center. October 26, 2009.
Extremists continue to get free military training in the U.S. armed forces.

Oil Tycoon: Our Troops Died ... We're

Oil Tycoon: Our Troops Died ... We're "Entitled" to Sweet Contracts in Iraq!

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: World. October 23, 2009.
The logic of billionaire T-Boone Pickens.

"They Gave Me $100 And Told Me To Fend For Myself": Why One Iraqi Deported From Britain Fears For His Life

Kim Sengupta, Gaylan al-Ogaidy, Independent UK. October 22, 2009.
Abu Yousif fled Iraq after his life was threatened over his work for a U.S.-employed firm. "Working for foreigners made you a target, but I needed the money to feed my family."

Revealed: American Diplomat's Troubling Role in Iraqi Oil Politics

Revealed: American Diplomat's Troubling Role in Iraqi Oil Politics

Helena Cobban, IPS News. October 19, 2009.
For many years, U.S. diplomat Peter Galbraith had a secret financial interest in the political breakup of Iraq.

Veteran Army Officer Urges Afghan Troop Drawdown

Veteran Army Officer Urges Afghan Troop Drawdown

Gareth Porter, IPS News. October 16, 2009.
In a 63-page paper reflecting conversations with others who have served in Afghanistan, Lt. Col. Daniel L. Davis argues that it's too late for the U.S. to defeat the insurgency.

UN: Water Shortages Cause 100,000 to Flee Homes in Iraq

UN: Water Shortages Cause 100,000 to Flee Homes in Iraq

AFPOctober 15, 2009.
Water stress and over-extraction of groundwater caused the collapse of an ancient water system.

As Elections Approach, Iraq Flexes Its Political Muscle in Iran

As Elections Approach, Iraq Flexes Its Political Muscle in Iran

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation AlterNet: World. October 14, 2009.
Iran's keen interest in Iraq's future is becoming increasingly clear.

War, What Is it Good for? Iraq to Deal Oil in Euros

War, What Is it Good for? Iraq to Deal Oil in Euros

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: PEEK. October 9, 2009.
Joining perhaps a larger shift away from dollar dominance.

Why

Why "Victory" in Afghanistan Is an Absolute Myth

Jeff Huber, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. September 29, 2009.
There has never been such thing as a triumphant counter-insurgency strategy. Why are we deluding ourselves?

Marine Faces Court-Martial for Falluja Killing

Marine Faces Court-Martial for Falluja Killing

AlterNet September 29, 2009.
His co-defendants were acquitted by juries composed of Marines who had served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan.

Former Iraq Security Contractors Say Firm Bought Black Market Weapons, Swapped Booze for Rockets

Former Iraq Security Contractors Say Firm Bought Black Market Weapons, Swapped Booze for Rockets

T. Christian Miller, Aram Roston, ProPublica. September 21, 2009.
Newly released documents provide a glimpse into the messy business of creating a private army on the fly in the middle of a war zone.

Why I Threw My Shoes At Bush

Why I Threw My Shoes At Bush

Mutadhar al-Zaidi, AlterNet. September 18, 2009.
The Iraqi who went to jail for shoe-tossing at Bush has been released from prison and speaks out. "Here I am, free. But my country is still a prisoner of war."

"I'm Proud of What We Did": Delusional Cheney Believes He'll Go Down In History As America's Great Defender

Jasmin Ramsey, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. September 16, 2009.
In his late summer media blitz, former VP Dick Cheney reminded us just how callous, corrupt, and creepy he can be.

Oops, That Mortar Picked an Awkward Moment to Explode

Oops, That Mortar Picked an Awkward Moment to Explode

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: World. September 16, 2009.
Damn.

Shoe-Throwing Iraqi Journalist Released From Prison:

Shoe-Throwing Iraqi Journalist Released From Prison: "Here I Am Free, And My Country Is Still Captured"

Liliana Segura, AlterNet AlterNet: World. September 15, 2009.
Muntader al-Zaidi, who says he was given "electric shocks" and "beaten by electric cables and steel rods" in prison, says he will divulge the names of those who tortured him.