On AlterNet: john brennan

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The Obama Team Just Doesn't Get It: US Violence and Occupation Spark Terrorism

Ray McGovern, Consortium News. May 3, 2012.

There is almost no discussion about why so many people in the Muslim world object to U.S. policies so strongly that they are inclined to resist violently.

Render to Caesar, Extraordinarily

Ray McGovern, Consortium News. April 11, 2012.

John Brennan, who championed kidnapping, torture and illegal eavesdropping, has been invited to give the commencement address at Fordham University.

Terror Advisor: Obama Replacing 'Global War on Terror' With New Strategy

Agence France Presse August 6, 2009.

We Cannot Allow Obama to Be the Torturer-Elect

Steve Hendricks, AlterNet. January 14, 2009.

Far from seeking to prosecute the criminals who authorized torture, Barack Obama has instead asked several to work for him.

Liberal Bloggers Keep Torture Supporter Brennan Out of the CIA

ZP Heller, AlterNet. November 26, 2008.

Jane Hamsher and Rachel Maddow talk about yesterday's big news.

Psychologists to Obama: Don't Name Torture Apologist John Brenner CIA Director

Stephen Soldz, Psyche, Science, and Society. November 25, 2008.

An open letter from 200 psychologists and allies who are urging Obama not to select John Brennan to be Director of the CIA.

This Is Change? 20 Hawks, Clintonites and Neocons to Watch for in Obama's White House

Jeremy Scahill, AlterNet. November 20, 2008.

A who's who guide to the people poised to shape Obama's foreign policy.