If it was possible to assemble all American presidents who have ever presided over a war, it’s conceivable that none of them would acknowledge
Category: War
More items to add to your Obama-accomplishment list
One of the most-read posts here on Occasional Planet continues to be “President Obama’s 244 accomplishments.” Since it first appeared in 2010, that post
What Republicans can learn from a hockey coach
Suppose that after nine-eleven, the Bush Administration had taken time to let their obvious and justified anger about the senseless attack chill a bit.
The wrong candidate is right [sort of]
I disagree with Ron Paul on almost everything. Almost. His views on government [he basically says it should have virtually no role in our
This is the way the war ends: not with a bang, but a whimper
The war in Iraq is officially over. But did anyone notice, really? The last troops [except for the ones that are staying and the
Your laptop [and mine] are fueling DR Congo’s civil war
The device you are reading this on, whether you are a Mac or PC fan, is very likely helping to fuel the ongoing civil
Who will be our Walter Cronkite this time?
On February 27, 1968, Walter Cronkite, while anchoring the CBS Evening News, diplomatically and emphatically said “We are mired in a stalemate.” He was
U.S. intends permanent occupation of Afghanistan
Access to the oil plays a role in the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan. But there are additional strategic reasons for the U.S. wanting to
Libya: What’s wrong with this picture?
America has no permanent friends or enemies, only interests. —Henry Kissinger Secretary Hillary Clinton is looking happy and relaxed. The man next to her
Pentagon tells teens, “Want to be a superhero? Join the Army.”
For decades, the Department of Defense (DoD) has been collaborating with the entertainment industry to create TV ads, movie theater ads, comics, video games,