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Generation War

5 years in Iraq. 7 in Afghanistan. Over 600 billion dollars spent. Senators Barack Obama and John McCain have debated over battle... more

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Colin Powell Backs Obama and Slams McCain

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Retired U.S. Gen. Colin Powell, a former secretary of state in the Bush administration, on Sunday endorsed... more

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CAN WE FIX IT!?

Can we at least leave gracefully?

patballosu
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What are we fighting for?

It began as a war in which the Bush administration, riding on the hopes, fears and insecurities of the American utilized so much... more

marahml
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Bush, what were you thinking?

way to go Bush!

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Get Us Out!

We never should have been in Iraq, and we've been bungling things since we got there. The Iraqis want us out, Americans want... more

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Collective Journalism Special: Generation War

A promo for the Collective Journalism Special: Generation War The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan rage on. On the frontlines of... more

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America Should Police the World

A lot of good can come out of the U.S. policing the world and promoting freedom.

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It's a mess in Iraq

My goal is to pick a candidate who will help us get out of Iraq and out of debt.

RyanDemers
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We started out well

But we've overstayed our welcome.

ItsAllaparadox
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All of our troops should be home

We don't have any business being in Iraq. Someone needs to take the reins and redirect this country.

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Dear Senator McCain: an Iraq Vet Explains Why He Wants Barak Obama as Our Commander-in-Chief

The Republican party would like us to believe that they have a monopoly on national security, foreign policy and veterans issues. Many of them try to muzzle criticism of the war and its conduct as unpatriotic, and as disrespecting the service and sacrifice of our troops. This could not be further from the truth.

It's not only patriotic and the right of every citizen to make sure that the employment of our troops makes sense and is competently executed at the Presidential level--it's an obligation.

Please examine the issues, and consider this appeal from a veteran:

Dear Senator McCain,

I served in the war you supported in Iraq. i saw firsthand that President Bush's policies have been a disaster. Your supporters have said that saying this disrespects my own service and the sacrifices my fellow Marines have made there. They don't speak for me. Trying to put the muzzle on criticism that way dishonors the democracy we defend, by trying to wrap bad policies in the flag.

We're glad Saddam is gone, but now we've lost the support of our allies, almost one fifth of the country can't return to their homes, and hundreds of them are still being killed every month. there's no political solution in sight, and with our own troubles, America can't afford the continued cost in lives, money or military readiness. Marines don't pick our missions, and most of us would proudly go again to serve our country. But that doesn't make these good decisions, or mean we have to stay the course. You say you want victory. I'm sorry, sir, but America doesn't need another victory that's just a “Mission Accomplished” banner that ignores the facts on the ground.

Barack Obama is being straight with the American people about what can and needs to be done in Iraq, and has the judgment to take the fight back to al Qaeda in Afghanistan where he knew it belonged in the first place. That's why, Sir, i'm joining thousands of other servicemembers, including former sergeant major of the marine corps John Estrada, in saying that I trust Barack Obama to be our next Commander-in-Chief.

Respectfully,
Jon Kuniholm The Republican party would like us to believe that they have a monopoly on national security, foreign policy and veterans issues.... more