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On AlterNet: troops

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

VIDEO: Stand With the Vets, Say No to Obama

VIDEO: Stand With the Vets, Say No to Obama

Robert Greenwald, November 11, 2009.
News reports indicate that in the next few weeks, President Obama plans to announce his decision to send up to 40,000 more troops to Afghanistan.

40,000 More U.S. Soldiers in Afghanistan Won't Solve Its 40% Unemployment Rate

40,000 More U.S. Soldiers in Afghanistan Won't Solve Its 40% Unemployment Rate

Jodie Evans, AlterNet. October 8, 2009.
Afghan Parliament member Roshanak Wardak speaks out: Most of the women do not want more troops -- they need support to sustain their lives.

Mitchell & Jessen - The Guys Who Came Up With The Torture Program: The Young Turks

Mitchell & Jessen - The Guys Who Came Up With The Torture Program: The Young Turks

Mark Ristaino, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. August 13, 2009.
Surprise! Behind the torture program, a shocking story of profit and scandal.

Bombs Will Kill Women in Afghanistan

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Foundation AlterNet: World. July 8, 2009.
Brave New Foundation explores the disproportionate hardships of war on women and their families, and how you can help.

A Movement to Make Obama Bring an End to War

A Movement to Make Obama Bring an End to War

Robert Greenwald, Jane Hamsher, Brave New Foundation AlterNet: World. June 16, 2009.
Time to answer Obama's call and "make him do it."

Obama: 'We Have Failed' to Give Vets the 'Support They Need or Pay Them the Respect They Deserve'

Obama: 'We Have Failed' to Give Vets the 'Support They Need or Pay Them the Respect They Deserve'

Faiz Shakir, Think Progress AlterNet: World. May 25, 2009.
On this Memorial Day, the nation celebrates the sacrifice of veterans who gave their lives in service to our country.

94 Billion Reasons to Rethink Afghanistan

94 Billion Reasons to Rethink Afghanistan

ZP Heller, Brave New Foundation AlterNet: Video. May 11, 2009.
Veterans urge members of Congress to vote no on the $94 billion supplemental war funding bill.

Lawrence Korb and Katrina vanden Heuvel Debate Pakistani Instability

Lawrence Korb and Katrina vanden Heuvel Debate Pakistani Instability

Staff, Center for American Progress AlterNet: Video. April 22, 2009.
Will military escalation in Afghanistan further destabilize Pakistan?

Katrina vanden Heuvel and Lawrence Korb Debate Military Escalation in Afghanistan

Katrina vanden Heuvel and Lawrence Korb Debate Military Escalation in Afghanistan

Katrina Vanden Heuvel, Brave New Foundation AlterNet: Video. April 20, 2009.
Why more substantive debate and non-military solutions are needed in this war.

Ten Things You Can Do to Oppose the War in Afghanistan

Ten Things You Can Do to Oppose the War in Afghanistan

ZP Heller, The Nation AlterNet: Video. April 9, 2009.
Practical ways to get involved and take action.

If David Brooks Thinks He Knows So Much About Afghanistan, He Should Debate Robert Greenwald

If David Brooks Thinks He Knows So Much About Afghanistan, He Should Debate Robert Greenwald

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. April 2, 2009.
Is the NY Times columnist trying to downplay the crisis in Afghanistan?

U.S. Troops Praise Iraq Withdrawal: 'I Don't Think We Really Had a Whole Lot of Direction.'

U.S. Troops Praise Iraq Withdrawal: 'I Don't Think We Really Had a Whole Lot of Direction.'

Satyam Khanna, Think Progress AlterNet: War on Iraq. February 28, 2009.
"All around pretty good feeling."

Obama Is Sending More Troops to Afghanistan

Obama Is Sending More Troops to Afghanistan

Spencer Ackerman, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. February 17, 2009.
He promised to do so on the campaign trail, and now he's done it.

Is the War on Iraq Far From Over?

Is the War on Iraq Far From Over?

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: War on Iraq. February 17, 2009.
"I don't think the Iraq war is over, and I worry that there is more to come than any of us suspect."

Obama Talks Troop Withdrawal

Obama Talks Troop Withdrawal

Marcus Baram, Huffington Post AlterNet: War on Iraq. February 1, 2009.
Asked whether a substantial number of troops would be home in time for next year's Super Bowl, Obama replied: "Yes."

We Can't Afford to Sink Deeper into the Afghan Quagmire

We Can't Afford to Sink Deeper into the Afghan Quagmire

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. January 9, 2009.
Seeking alternatives to escalation in the Afghanistan war.

Cheney Calls Iraq 'Significant Success, Masterfully Done'

Cheney Calls Iraq 'Significant Success, Masterfully Done'

Blue Texan, Firedoglake AlterNet: Video. January 4, 2009.
In a classic example of a Dick who likes to place blame on others, Cheney blames the lengthy, bloody occupation on lack of Iraqi "get up and go."

No More Mistaken Fire

No More Mistaken Fire

Jodie Evans, CODEPINK Women for Peace: Action Blog AlterNet: Video. December 12, 2008.
Civilian deaths in Afghanistan will only increase if the U.S. commits more troops.

Obama's Afghanistan Dilemma: 'Growing Dissent' on More Troops

Obama's Afghanistan Dilemma: 'Growing Dissent' on More Troops

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. December 9, 2008.
With the presidential election concluded, the progressive voices of skepticism have grown only louder.

In Their Boots: Veterans Day Special (7PM ET)

In Their Boots: Veterans Day Special (7PM ET)

Staff, Brave New Foundation AlterNet: Video. November 11, 2008.
A show dedicated to the sacrifices military families make in wartime.

Obama Honors Women in Combat

Obama Honors Women in Combat

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: War on Iraq. October 14, 2008.
"It's not a promise to allow women to serve equally, but the recognition that women are already in serving in combat."

Meet the Texas Senator Who Couldn't Care Less About Our Vets

Meet the Texas Senator Who Couldn't Care Less About Our Vets

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. October 9, 2008.
Sen. John Cornyn doesn't support our troops or veterans.

Your Guide to the Troop Hospital Non-Scandal

Your Guide to the Troop Hospital Non-Scandal

John Gorenfeld, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. July 28, 2008.
So much plenty-plainin' to do, so little time.

Next Troop Rotation to Consist Solely of National Guard

Next Troop Rotation to Consist Solely of National Guard

Spencer Ackerman, Attackerman AlterNet: PEEK. May 20, 2008.
Troop shortages require that all soldiers rotated into Iraq this spring come from the National Guard.

Why U.S. Troops Aren't Coming Home

Why U.S. Troops Aren't Coming Home

Michael Schwartz, Tomdispatch.com. December 5, 2007.
According to the Bush Administration, the worse things go in Iraq, the more our military is needed; and the better they go, the more our military is needed.