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[Wake Up America!] Have a Nice World War, Folks: US troops have entered Somalia, extending their war front from Afghanistan and Pakistan to Yemen and now the Horn of Africa. In preparation for an attack on Iran, American missiles have been placed in four Persian Gulf states, and “bunker-buster” bombs are said to be arriving at the US base on the British island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.

[VETERANS NEWS from VA WATCHDOG DOT ORG] VA ADDS NEW PRESUMPTIVE DISEASES FOR GULF WAR, IRAQ, AFGHAN ...: Following recommendations made by VA’s Gulf War Veterans Illnesses Task Force, VA is publishing a proposed regulation in the Federal Register that will establish new presumptions of service connection for nine specific infectious diseases associated with military service in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War, or in Afghanistan on or after September 19, 2001.

[The Rebel Yell] Lecture tells 'bitter truths' of Afghanistan : The Rebel Yell: After the presentation, I was able to show the Student Union display of 180 photos from Afghanistan showing what many people do not see of the Afghan people and what the US military does that is not often covered by media. Both he and his family were very pleased which in turn made some of us in attendance and part of the display also pleased.

[Pearls of Panama] airport codes panama | Pearls of Panama: Originally organized as the Continental Marines on November 10, 1775 as naval infantry, the Marine Corps has evolved in its mission with changing military doctrine and American foreign policy. The Marine Corps has served in every American armed conflict and attained prominence in the 20th century when its theories and practice of amphibious warfare proved prescient and ultimately formed the cornerstone of the Pacific campaign of World War II.[5] By the mid 20th century, the Marine Corps had become the dominant theorist and practitioner of amphibious warfare.[6][7][8] Its ability to respond rapidly to regional crises gives it a strong role in the implementation and execution of American foreign policy.

[The Oil Drum - Discussions about Energy and Our Future] The Oil Drum | Energy Security Populism: Oil Prices, American ...: “The region which is now threatened by Soviet troops in Afghanistan is of great strategic importance: It contains more than two-thirds of the world's exportable oil”¦ therefore, that poses a grave threat to the free movement of Middle East oil”¦ An attempt by any outside force to gain control of the Persian Gulf region will be regarded as an assault on the vital interests of the United States of America, and such an assault will be repelled by any means necessary, including military force”¦”[1]

[Harry's Place] Harry's Place » Indictment USA: Hey as Begg implies, all those guys taken from Afghanistan to Guatanamo were totally innocent (even the ones since found to be terrorists only became radicalised because of Guantanamo etc so America practically made them terrorists) and they were basically locked up for no reason-not like Al Qaeda was sheltered by the Taliban as they plotted and carried out 911 or anything…

[The Second Age] The Second Age: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Afghanistan?: Going on public information, though, one major issue is the Federally Administered Tribal Areas in Pakistan that border Afghanistan, where it is believed bin Laden is hiding out and from where Al-Qaeda is launching attacks on American forces. We could talk to Pakistan to try to get permission to follow skirmishing Al-Qaeda/Taliban/Haqqani forces whose tactics include ambushing our armed forces and running back over the Zero Line, but Islamabad has no tangible control over the area.

[World Politics Review: Articles] WPR Article | Global Insights: Obama's Failed Engagement of Iran: The bitter disputes over Tehran's nuclear program have poisoned the atmosphere of these exchanges, but the main problem complicating progress between the two countries was entirely unexpected when Obama became president in January 2009: the emergence of a powerful mass movement in Iran seeking to change the regime's policies and, increasingly, its form of government. In addition to the widening gulf between the Iranian government and its people, the regime's hard-line response has produced unprecedented divisions within the ruling elite and hampered reconciliation efforts between Washington and Tehran.

[Survival4Chicks] Survival4Chicks » Blog Archive » Have a Nice World War, Folks: US troops have entered Somalia, extending their war front from Afghanistan and Pakistan to Yemen and now the Horn of Africa. In preparation for an attack on Iran, American missiles have been placed in four Persian Gulf states, and “bunker-buster”

[ReligiousLeftLaw.com] The National Security State and the Presidency - ReligiousLeftLaw.com: The ICRC's Interpretive Guidance on Direct Participation in Hostilities,” EJIL Analysis, EJIL: Talk!/Blog of the European Journal of International Law: ....

[SpeakEasy] Why Are We In Iraq? Please Remind Me. « SpeakEasy: US troops have entered Somalia, extending their war front from Afghanistan and Pakistan to Yemen and now the Horn of Africa. In preparation for an attack on Iran, American missiles have been placed in four Persian Gulf states, and “bunker-buster” bombs are said to be arriving at the US base on the British island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.”

[Kanan48] Have a Nice World War, Folks. By John Pilger « Kanan48: US troops have entered Somalia, extending their war front from Afghanistan and Pakistan to Yemen and now the Horn of Africa. In preparation for an attack on Iran, American missiles have been placed in four Persian Gulf states, and “bunker-buster” bombs are said to be arriving at the US base on the British island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.

[Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Letter from the President Regarding Budget Supplemental on Haiti: Pentagon orders 2,000 more Marines to HaitiWASHINGTON ”” The Pentagon is ordering another 2,000 Marines to Haiti, diverting troops that were on their way to the Persian Gulf and Africa region. Navy officials announced Wednesday that the three-ship USS Nassau Amphibious Ready Group left Norfolk, Virginia Monday for its regular deployment but has been told to go Haiti instead for the earthquake relief effort.

[Libertarian Blog] Afghanistan and Iraq -- combat, but not war - Libertarian Blog ...: Saddam Hussein's forces attacked our sister ship the USS Stark killing 37 of my shipmates. I'd like to see you tell it to the families of those 37 victims that Iraq never .

[Afghan Journal] Pakistan getting ahead of itself on the Afghan chessboard ...: even China itself is investing in Gwadar City, Pakistan, to meet the energy needs of much of China (including Xinjiang), and if Gwadar Port becomes successful as is anticipated, then much of western China (and as a result, Afghanistan) will need to rely on Pakistan for economic and energy purposes. I wish Pakistan would stop supporting the atrocious Taliban, but the fact of the matter (whether anyone wants to admit it or not) is that Afghanistan needs Pakistan, and Pakistan needs a stable Afghanistan.

[Hot Air » Top Picks] Hot Air » Blog Archive » Report: US sending hundreds of bunker ...: These bombs could be meant for somewhere else other than Iran, too.  Al-Qaeda has holed up in Pakistan, presumably in fortified bunkers somewhere in the Afghanistan frontier.  A few of these could wipe out AQ leadership.  The Herald appears to forget that we are fighting an actual war in that theater; the assumption that these are meant for Iran is based on little but speculation.

[Rohit Kumar's Views] Ahmadinejad: Israel World's Most Hated Regime,Will Disappear Soon ...: Former diplomats say US supplied Pakistan N-capable F-16s to fight IndiaBy Iftikhar GilaniNEW DELHI: Indian strategic community believes Pakistan and the US may have come up with a hush-hush understanding on Afghanistan in the ongoing strategic dialogue, aimed at marginalising Indian role in Afghanistan.Former Indian foreign secretary Lalit Mansingh asked th […] noreply@blogger.com (Pakistan Pal)

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