Diplomats & Military Commanders for Change

A bi-partisan group of former US military commanders and diplomats held a press conference and issued a very strongly worded call for the defeat of the president this fall. Known as the Diplomats … Read more

Sometimes I Wonder

how the average middle-class German citizen felt in the late 1930s. (Someone said a better question is: “how did they feel in 1948?”) This editorial from the Chicago Sun-Times is thought provoking, to … Read more

Bumper Sticker Politics

Legal Torture; a legal memo doesn’t supersede US and international law. The Times and Iraq; a review of inaccurate and incomplete reporting by the NY Times in the period leading up to the … Read more

Memorial Day 2004

At times like this, the sacrifices made by soldiers in service to our country is certainly felt more deeply than during times of peace. Protecting our freedom and civil liberties is (supposed to … Read more

Plenty to Choose From

In last month’s press conference, the president responded that he wasn’t able to think of any mistakes he had made during his time in office. Patriotic citizens, alarmed by this inability to articulate … Read more

A Stain on the Flag

There’s a whole jumble of thoughts, crying to get out and be heard. I don’t even know where to begin, nor how well this medium will work, but I’ve got to try. I … Read more

On Preserving Freedom

I saw a great quote over on /. and went to confirm it’s veracity before sharing. Not only did I confirm it as being authentic, I found that it was part of a … Read more

In My Life

My life, from age 5 through 15: “The training, transportation and logistical support we are providing in Vietnam has succeeded in turning the tide against the Vietcong.” –General Barksdale Hamlett (US. Army Vice … Read more

Tough Times

I read the news today, oh boy. It just gets worse and worse. I’ve been a bit farklempt thinking of and reading about the very personal impact this war is having on lives … Read more