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Military
Sucking Up to the Military Brass
Few things have characterized the post-9/11 American world more than our worshipful embrace of our generals.
How Petraeus Created the Myth of His Success
Petraeus represents a new type of military commander, whose primary strength lay neither in strategy nor in command of combat, but in the strategic manipulation of information to maintain …
How to Blockade a Military Base
We donu2019t need to wait for mass movements to emerge, we can take actions that make the most of small numbers.
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Petraeus, Supporter of Military’s “Spiritual Fitness” Program, Should Have Been Fired Years Ago
Ironically enough, Petraeus was a vocal advocate of military
The Fall of the American Empire (Writ Small): History, Farce, and David Petraeus
Even before Paula Broadwell came onto the scene, scads of columnists, pundits, reporters, and politicians were in bed with David Patraeus.
A Civil Rights Battle Royale: Contending for the Soul of the Military
Michael L. Weinstein talks about fighting religious bigotry in military, a family
Scenes from a Crisis: Volunteers Bond with Occupiers for Sandy Relief
Sandy storm relief volunteers from disparate organizations and backgrounds bond under Occupy's banner for a common cause.
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A Spy Tale With Missing Pieces
The one familiar aspect of the David Petraeus scandal is that he had an affair. Everything else about this story is weird.
Petraeus Resignation Reveals Divisions Over Iran
Ray McGovern: It's likely one reason there was no attempt to save Petraeus by White House was his Hawkish Stance on Iran.
First World War: Same Protests of Futility, Folly Heard Today
Voices of some veterans of WWI eerily echo plaints of futility and folly we hear from today's protesters