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If US Had that $6.4 Trillion we wasted on Iraq and Afghanistan
Wouldn’t it be nice if the richest country in the world had some resources stored up to deal with the worst economic crisis since the … If US Had that $6.4 Trillion we wasted on Iraq and AfghanistanRead more
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The Betrayal of Afghanistan
At the Labour party conference following the September 11 attacks, Tony Blair said memorably: “To the Afghan people, we make this commitment. We will not … The Betrayal of AfghanistanRead more
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The Worst Countries for Women (Afghanistan Isn’t on the List)
Concern-trolling over the dismal plight of women in Afghanistan is powerfully appealing to liberals who look for reasons for the United States to maintain a … The Worst Countries for Women (Afghanistan Isn’t on the List)Read more
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Corporate America Cashed In on 9/11
The costs and consequences of America’s 21st-century wars have by now been well-documented—a staggering $8 trillion in expenditures and more than 380,000 civilian deaths, as … Corporate America Cashed In on 9/11Read more
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The Names You’ll Never Know
As a parting shot, on its way out of Afghanistan, the United States military launched a drone attack that the Pentagon called a “righteous strike.” … The Names You’ll Never KnowRead more
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U.S. War Ushered in “Another Dark Age” for Women
Our plans are, basically, it’s a global rising for and with the women of Afghanistan. It was really called for by the women on the … U.S. War Ushered in “Another Dark Age” for WomenRead more
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Re-Reading Rumi in the Time of the Taliban
Among the various Afghan cities that the Taliban has invaded and apparently ‘reclaimed’ for an idea of Islam over the last few days is a … Re-Reading Rumi in the Time of the TalibanRead more
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Trillions Spent on Disastrous Afghan War vs. Just $25 Billion to Vaccinate World’s Poor
The collapse of Afghanistan’s U.S.-installed government has been swifter and more precipitous than the “experts” predicted. Our multi-trillion-dollar “Global War on Terror” has also led … Trillions Spent on Disastrous Afghan War vs. Just $25 Billion to Vaccinate World’s PoorRead more
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U.S. Winds Down Afghanistan Occupation Like It Began
Afghanistan, where U.S. troops are continuing to leave ahead of Tuesday’s withdrawal deadline. Earlier today, the U.S. military intercepted five rockets aimed at the Kabul … U.S. Winds Down Afghanistan Occupation Like It BeganRead more