Tag Archive 'Afghanistan'

The reality-based candidate

Bookworm on Jul 23 2008 | Filed under: Barack Obama

It’s no longer a phrase heard much anymore, but the Progressives used to title themselves “the reality based community.” They understood the real world, unlike the cruel, self-centered, self-serving conservatives surrounding them. Of course, that being the case, Obama must be the reality based candidate. However, Cheat-Seeking Missiles, riffing off a Washington [...]

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Make a difference to the troops in Afghanistan

Bookworm on Feb 28 2008 | Filed under: Afghanistan, Military

The New York Times has attacked veterans at home as homeless people, substance abusers and killers.  Apparently those attacks have not sated its blood lust.  Instead, the Times has directed its demoralization efforts at paratroopers in Iraq, troops who are already suffering under very difficult field conditions.  Fortunately, as Blackfive explains, you can help with [...]

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