added 2007 Tue May 22 22:32:46 by populist
When support troops are included, the total number of U.S. troops in Iraq could increase from 162,000 now to more than 200,000 -- the most ever -- by the end of the year.
When support troops are included, the total number of U.S. troops in Iraq could increase from 162,000 now to more than 200,000 -- the most ever -- by the end of the year.
added 2007 Sun May 13 20:26:27 by bubba2
Barbara Boxer responded, "Lindsey, just be careful what you say. The bottom line here is that the losers are the ones who have engineered this war, made a huge mistake - Dick Cheney we're in the last throes, the war will last six months - and all of you who have supported this escalation and ... putting us in the middle of a civil war".
Barbara Boxer responded, "Lindsey, just be careful what you say. The bottom line here is that the losers are the ones who have engineered this war, made a huge mistake - Dick Cheney we're in the last throes, the war will last six months - and all of you who have supported this escalation and ... putting us in the middle of a civil war".
added 2007 Mon Apr 9 5:44:02 by Wil
Salon has uncovered further evidence that the military sent soldiers with acute post-traumatic stress disorder, severe back injuries and other serious war wounds back to Iraq.
Salon has uncovered further evidence that the military sent soldiers with acute post-traumatic stress disorder, severe back injuries and other serious war wounds back to Iraq.
added 2007 Thu Feb 8 20:34:52 by Wil
While congress debates (or fails to debate) Bush's plan to escalate the war in Iraq, the Pentagon is working out how to deal with the most likely outcome of Bush's big troop surge plan -- failure.
While congress debates (or fails to debate) Bush's plan to escalate the war in Iraq, the Pentagon is working out how to deal with the most likely outcome of Bush's big troop surge plan -- failure.
added 2007 Wed Jan 31 13:25:24 by Spadecaller
A Mark Fiore animated cartoon satire of George W. Bush's recent strategy change in Iraq.
A Mark Fiore animated cartoon satire of George W. Bush's recent strategy change in Iraq.
added 2007 Wed Jan 17 4:11:00 by catstevens
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, returning to her hometown of San Francisco, strongly warned today that President Bush "should not abuse his power" with regard to troop escalation in the Iraq war and said it is the duty of Congress to "exercise oversight over his power.''
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, returning to her hometown of San Francisco, strongly warned today that President Bush "should not abuse his power" with regard to troop escalation in the Iraq war and said it is the duty of Congress to "exercise oversight over his power.''
added 2007 Fri Jan 12 14:36:18 by Spadecaller
Lawmakers risk the ire of bloggers and other activists if they waver on an Iraq exit. Rep. Nancy Boyda, a freshman Democrat from Kansas, learned the price of defying her party's liberal base after she said she would support President Bush's proposed increase in U.S. troop levels. AntiWar bloggers promptly let her know how they feel.
Lawmakers risk the ire of bloggers and other activists if they waver on an Iraq exit. Rep. Nancy Boyda, a freshman Democrat from Kansas, learned the price of defying her party's liberal base after she said she would support President Bush's proposed increase in U.S. troop levels. AntiWar bloggers promptly let her know how they feel.
added 2007 Fri Jan 12 12:50:09 by Spadecaller
Stephen Zunes kicks off a new FPIF feature-Annotate This-with a close reading of the Bush speech. He dissects the arguments one by one and demonstrates that the mistakes that the president acknowledges in his speech are perpetuated in his plan.
Stephen Zunes kicks off a new FPIF feature-Annotate This-with a close reading of the Bush speech. He dissects the arguments one by one and demonstrates that the mistakes that the president acknowledges in his speech are perpetuated in his plan.
added 2007 Wed Jan 10 15:22:11 by Spadecaller
Under the banner of "America Says NO to More Troops! End the War!" the antiwar movement will launch a national surge of protest within 24 hours of Bush's announcement of plans to send more troops to Iraq. United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ), the nation's largest grassroots antiwar coalition and 'Win Without War' organize local protests.
Under the banner of "America Says NO to More Troops! End the War!" the antiwar movement will launch a national surge of protest within 24 hours of Bush's announcement of plans to send more troops to Iraq. United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ), the nation's largest grassroots antiwar coalition and 'Win Without War' organize local protests.
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added 2007 Wed Jan 10 10:04:59 by STONERS
Preparing to present a weary nation with his highly anticipated new war plan, President Bush faced Democrats determined to confront him over sending thousands more Americans to Iraq . Fresh troops are to be in place within three weeks.
Preparing to present a weary nation with his highly anticipated new war plan, President Bush faced Democrats determined to confront him over sending thousands more Americans to Iraq . Fresh troops are to be in place within three weeks.
added 2007 Tue Jan 9 15:11:53 by Beau7890
Paul Krugman on the price the nation is paying for President Bush's inability to admit mistakes: The only real question about the planned "surge" in Iraq - which is better described as a Vietnam-style escalation - is whether its proponents are cynical or delusional.
Paul Krugman on the price the nation is paying for President Bush's inability to admit mistakes: The only real question about the planned "surge" in Iraq - which is better described as a Vietnam-style escalation - is whether its proponents are cynical or delusional.
added 2007 Mon Jan 8 1:38:45 by Spadecaller
Leading Republicans on Sunday showed further signs of fracturing over President George W. Bush's reported plans to send more troops to Iraq, while Democrats now in control of Congress said they would not give him a "blank cheque" for reinforcements...
Leading Republicans on Sunday showed further signs of fracturing over President George W. Bush's reported plans to send more troops to Iraq, while Democrats now in control of Congress said they would not give him a "blank cheque" for reinforcements...
