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Syria
Next Step for Peace in Syria – Stop the “Lethal Aid“
The US has now joined with Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other allies to directly supply weaponry to an array of fighters against the Syrian government.
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Is Broad Opposition to War on Syria an Opportunity to End American Empire Responsibly?
Are we witnessing the beginning of a transformation of US foreign policy? With groundswell public opposition to a war with Syria, Flowers and Zeese see such signs and recommend …
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The Left Pushes Back
We're witnessing a three-act play in America, and it's called “The Great Rejection of the Reagan Revolution.”
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Chomsky: “The Mafia Doctrine,” or the Crucial Issue for the US in Syria Is Credibility
The US is probably more concerned about maintaining hegemony than the fate of Syrian civilians.
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Cold War Euphemisms and Nightmares
Now that it appears another Cold War is brewing between the U.S. and Russia, I revisited how Baumeister believes perpetrators use euphemistic words and language.
How the People Pushed Back on Syria – and Won (for Now)
Members of Congress reported an avalanche of calls and emails from constituents, almost all opposing military involvement.
Could Russia-US Deal on Syria Chemical Weapons Lead to a Non-Imperial, New Internationalism?
The United States, France and Britain have agreed to seek a “strong and robust” UN resolution that sets precise and binding deadlines on removal of chemical weapons in Syria.
Bill Moyers: Let Us Now Praise Common Sense
Bill Moyers says that the White House, Congress and the punditry of the Beltway may ultimately be grateful to a public that weighed in on a potential military strike …
There Is A Time For Everything
Publishing negative press about Russia should be taken seriously, as it may have the unintended consequence of drumming up public frustration about Russia at a time when diplomacy is …
How War on Syria Lost Its Way
What looked like another U.S. march to war in the Mideast has turned toward a peaceful accord that carries hope of getting Syria to relinquish its chemical weapons and …