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War & Peace
The Long Lesson, and New Legacy, of September 11
"The legacy of September 11 continues to grow. It used to be all about war. Now, it is about giving peace a chance," says William Rivers Pitt.
What is Evil?
Simply ask yourself if a particular option will cause suffering. The decision then becomes easy, and it becomes particularly easy on questions of war.
Why is Public Ignorance of Iraq Death Toll Not Relevant to Syria “Intervention” Debate?
If the vast majority of the public in the US and the UK doesnu2019t have a clue about the death toll from the Iraq war, then how can they …
This War Too Is A Lie
The fact is that, were the White House telling the truth about the need for an attack on Syria, it would be a first in history. Every other case …
Obama’s Syrian “Doomsday Machine“
By setting in motion a possibly catastrophic plan to bomb Syria, President Obama has created what amounts to a 'doomsday machine' that could detonate if not disarmed by a …
On the Fence About Syria? Read This!
A quick reader on why military intervention in Syria is a big mistake - and what we should be advocating instead.
Obama Reframes Syria: Metaphor and War Revisited
America will act, or act by not acting. There will be real-world consequences in either case. We need to keep track of the metaphors and scenarios that lead to …
Syria: Six Alternatives to Military Strikes
Many of the legal and diplomatic processes that led to peace in other times of conflict haven't even been tried yet in Syria.
As US Pushes For Syria Strike, Questions Loom over Obama Claims in Chemical Attack
During Tuesdayu2019s Senate hearing on Syria, Secretary of State John Kerry insisted the administration has irrefutable evidence showing the Assad regime was responsible for the deadly chemical attack in …
The Obama Deception On Syria: Debunking the Lies, Hubris, and Myopia In The March To War
While only 20% of the American people thought the US should take action in Syria when Obama spoke, that number was up from only 9% last week, indicating that …