Category Archives: Iraq war

Troops Ruin Bush Photo Op – Fort Campbell

Posted on January 3, 2009 by persiancowboy

Who wants to stand next to the President for a picture? Apparently not even the troops.

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Urge Eric Holder to Appoint a Special Prosecutor for Bush War Crimes

Posted on December 31, 2008 by persiancowboy

Last week three important Democrats – Rep. Jerrold Nadler , Sen. Carl Levin , and VP-elect Joe Biden – independently urged the Attorney General to investigate Dick Cheney’s torture confession . A growing chorus of newspapers ( NY Times ) … Continue reading →

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A Veteran’s Story

Posted on November 14, 2008 by persiancowboy

A version of this column appeared in the Nov. 10 edition of UT-Austin’s Daily Texan newspaper. Manny Babbitt was a Marine, a Vietnam War veteran whose demonstrated courage earned him … Continue reading →

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No End In Sight – Iraq Documentary – Online

Posted on October 29, 2008 by persiancowboy

The Center for American Progress and YouTube are each hosting the entire 90 minute documentary movie “No End In Sight” for free online through November 4, 2008. See http://neis.americanprogress.org Movie Synopsis: “NO END IN SIGHT” examines the manner in which … Continue reading →

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It’s the American thing to do.

Posted on October 6, 2008 by persiancowboy

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To Save Main Street Bush and Cheney Must Resign

Posted on September 29, 2008 by persiancowboy

George Bush and Dick Cheney must resign. They have said that the economy is in grave danger and that we could be headed for another 1930′s-like depression if the U.S. Congress does not pass a $700 billion bailout bill, but … Continue reading →