Category Archives: War and Peace

Is Hillary Falling for Bush’s Tricks Again, This Time With Iran?

Posted on February 2, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove

Speaking this week at a dinner held by the nation’s largest pro-Israel lobbying group, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Hillary sounded a lot like President Bush when talking about Iran. “U.S. policy must be clear and unequivocal: We cannot, … Continue reading →

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A New Add From Wes Clark and His Friends at VoteVets.org

Posted on January 29, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove

This is a new ad from http://www.votevets.org. I found the ad on Wes Clarks web sight securing America. This ad is against the troop escalation in the war in Iraq. Vote Vets is using this ad to target Senators that … Continue reading →

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Bush, Hey Democrats What’s Your Plan? Because I’m The Decision Maker Here.

Posted on January 26, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove

President Bush, The Decider, is now also The Decision Maker. Bush declared at a meeting with senior military leaders that, “I know there is skepticism and pessimism and that some are condemning a plan before it’s even had a chance … Continue reading →

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A Note From United For Peace and Justice, Large Anti-War Protest Scheduled This Weekend

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove

Anti-war groups have planned a large anti-war protest in Washington D.C scheduled for this weekend. Here is a brief statement from UFPJ about it, Saturday’s demonstration in D.C. will be echoed in every corner of the country. Solidarity events are … Continue reading →

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Bush New Strategy Just More of the Same Ole Same Ole

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove

President Bush’s State of The Union Speech was first half domestic issues, and second half his war in Iraq.   The two big domestic issues were health care and his energy initiatives.  On Health care Bush said, “Tonight, I propose two … Continue reading →

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Gonzales Talks About Torture in Blame Canada

Posted on January 20, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove

`We knew damn well, if he went to Syria, he’d be tortured,’ senator tells Gonzales Toronto Star January 19, 2007 Tim Harper WASHINGTON BUREAU WASHINGTON–U.S. Attorney-General Alberto Gonzales stoically endured a dressing-down from a Vermont senator yesterday over the case … Continue reading →

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Republican Senators slowly start to wean themselves from Bush

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove

Republican rebels defy Bush line Suzanne Goldenberg in Washington Thursday January 18, 2007 Guardian Unlimited Chuck Hagel is one of two Republican co-sponsors of a Democratic Senate resolution opposing extra US forces. Photograph: Stefan Zaklin/EPA The Republican leadership was struggling … Continue reading →

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Guest post; what would you do if…

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove

Your country were attacked? You’re horrible dictator were hanged after a kangaroo court proceeding? Your army was disbanded by the invading army? Foreign troops take your cities? They remove you from your home? When you find some place to live … Continue reading →

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Troops bring back sand disease

Posted on January 17, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove

Troops Being Treated For Leishmaniasis By Lisa Burgess Stars and Stripes European Edition March 20, 2004,  ARLINGTON, Va. — About 500 soldiers who have served in Iraq have been diagnosed with a skin disease caused by sand flies in the … Continue reading →

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Bush doesn’t approve of what’s going on in Iraq

Posted on January 17, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove

President Bush: “I’m frustrated at times about Iraq because I understand the consequences of failure. I want the Iraqis to succeed for our own sake. This is a war; part of a broader war, and that if we fail in … Continue reading →

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