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On AlterNet: petraeus

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

McCain's Petraeus Problem

McCain's Petraeus Problem

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: Election 2008. May 30, 2008.
The Senator improperly exploits the general to raise money for his campaign.

Petraeus Moves the Goalposts - Again

Petraeus Moves the Goalposts - Again

dday, Hullabaloo AlterNet: PEEK. May 22, 2008.
In a briefing on the Hill today, Gen. Petraeus once again urged the nation to wait just a few more months for improvements in Iraq.

What Does the Petraeus Appointment Mean?

What Does the Petraeus Appointment Mean?

Ilan Goldenberg, Huffington Post. April 23, 2008.
As the head of U.S. Central Command, Petraeus will have to answer some tough questions he has thus far been able to avoid.

"A Big Promotion" for General Petraeus

Liliana Segura, AlterNet AlterNet: War on Iraq. April 23, 2008.
Weeks after defending the war before Congress, General David Petraeus is tapped to become the head of U.S. Central Command.

Surging Towards Gaza: How the U.S. is Reproducing Israel's Flawed Occupation Strategies in Iraq

Surging Towards Gaza: How the U.S. is Reproducing Israel's Flawed Occupation Strategies in Iraq

Steve Niva, Foreign Policy in Focus. April 23, 2008.
Through its awful Iraq strategy, the U.S. is re-creating itself in the image of a country permanently at war with the Arab and Muslim world.

The Petraeus-Crocker Show: Best Song and Dance Team to Hit Washington in Years

The Petraeus-Crocker Show: Best Song and Dance Team to Hit Washington in Years

Ali Gharib, IPS News. April 11, 2008.
Iraq may be calmer on the surface, but strife simmers beneath.

If Dems Talk About 'Winning' in Iraq, Everybody Loses

If Dems Talk About 'Winning' in Iraq, Everybody Loses

Ira Chernus, AlterNet. April 10, 2008.
The Petraeus hearings trapped Democrats into talking about whether the 'surge' is working, not that the U.S. has no right to be there.

Petraeus's Betrayal

Petraeus's Betrayal

Robert Scheer, Truthdig. April 9, 2008.
By undercutting the widespread support for getting out of Iraq, General Petraeus betrayed the American public.

Joe Biden (!) Obliterated Every Administration Argument About Iraq

Joe Biden (!) Obliterated Every Administration Argument About Iraq

dday, Hullabaloo AlterNet: War on Iraq. April 9, 2008.
Might as well gavel these hearings to a close.

Will Petraeus' Imperial Delusions Prolong Iraq's Civil War?

Will Petraeus' Imperial Delusions Prolong Iraq's Civil War?

Juan Cole, Informed Comment AlterNet: War on Iraq. April 9, 2008.
Let's look at what transpired in Lebanon.

Iraq Vets: 'Petraeus' Spin Has no Relationship with Reality on the Ground'

Iraq Vets: 'Petraeus' Spin Has no Relationship with Reality on the Ground'

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet AlterNet: War on Iraq. April 9, 2008.
Iraq Veterans Against the War responds to the dog-and-pony show.

Dems Miss Opportunity to Challenge Surge

Dems Miss Opportunity to Challenge Surge

David Corn, Mother Jones. April 9, 2008.
Petraeus' testimony was predictable: Progress is real, we must stay the course. But Democrats missed an opportunity to undercut the White House story.

Exhausted, Overextended Troops Ready to 'Unravel'

Exhausted, Overextended Troops Ready to 'Unravel'

Bobby Muller, AlterNet. April 8, 2008.
General Petraeus calls for a pause against troop withdrawal, disregarding the fact that our military is nearly broken.

Is David Petraeus Dirty? Ted Westhusing Said So, and Then He Shot Himself

Is David Petraeus Dirty? Ted Westhusing Said So, and Then He Shot Himself

Melina Ripcoco, Brilliant at Breakfast AlterNet: War on Iraq. April 8, 2008.
Why has this been kept so quiet?

Don't Betray Us, General: Admit That Iraq Keeps Getting Worse and That the Surge Failed

Don't Betray Us, General: Admit That Iraq Keeps Getting Worse and That the Surge Failed

Tom Engelhardt, TheNation.com. April 8, 2008.
Gen. David Petraeus ought to level with the American public about the dire state of affairs in Iraq in his testimony to Congress this week.

Embarrassed U.S. Tries to Distance Itself from Disastrous Basra Attacks

Embarrassed U.S. Tries to Distance Itself from Disastrous Basra Attacks

Gareth Porter, IPS News. April 8, 2008.
The effort is an indication that the operation was viewed as a major embarrassment just as Gen. David Petraeus is about to testify before Congress.

General William Odom on Iraq: Immediate Withdrawal the Only Option that Makes Sense

General William Odom on Iraq: Immediate Withdrawal the Only Option that Makes Sense

General William Odom, AlterNet. April 7, 2008.
"Those who link instability with a US withdrawal have it exactly backwards."

Countering Petraeus' Iraq Spin

Countering Petraeus' Iraq Spin

Matt Stoller, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. April 6, 2008.
It is clear that DC Democrats have several different lines of messaging going on that work against each other.

Is Iraq's Sadr Cease Fire Unraveling?

Is Iraq's Sadr Cease Fire Unraveling?

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. March 25, 2008.
All of this, of course, comes in the midst of a discussion about U.S. troop levels, which the president is apparently prepared to leave as-is.

Is Petraeus

Is Petraeus "the Man Most Responsible" for Fallon's Resignation?

Matt Corley, Think Progress AlterNet: War on Iraq. March 14, 2008.
Fallon's "premature departure" at least partially "stemmed" from policy disagreements with Gen. Petraeus, "a favorite of the White House."

Clarence Thomas for Vice President?

Clarence Thomas for Vice President?

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. March 11, 2008.
If Thomas is “the most impressive conservative in American public life,” the right is in much deeper trouble than I’d realized.

Petraeus: I Need Another Six Months to Determine Whether

Petraeus: I Need Another Six Months to Determine Whether "We’ve Reached a Turning Point"

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: War on Iraq. January 23, 2008.
These six months appear to be never-ending, and are used by the right wing to constantly beg more time for the war.

10 Sheiks Working Against

10 Sheiks Working Against "Al Qaeda in Iraq" Nabbed in Brazen Daylight Attack

Kim Gamel, The Associated Press. October 29, 2007.
Attack comes as Petraeus announces the terror group is "significantly reduced."

Lewis Black: From MoveOn to Lapel Pins, Non-Issues Reign in '08 [VIDEO]

Manila Ryce, AlterNet: Video. October 12, 2007.
Black says, "Let me get this straight, Republicans read the Sunday Times, and it's an ad that gets them angry!?"

Bill Clinton Rips Right Wing's "Feigned Outrage" Over MoveOn Ad [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet: Video. September 27, 2007.
Clinton says, "It was just bait and switch. It was just, oh thank goodness, I can take this little word here and ignore what we’ve done in Iraq and what we’re gonna do."