War On Terror
The U.S. government leaders quest for war at any cost.
It's Not the Piss -- It's the Hype
by Richard in Japan (conservative)
Published: January 22, 2012
It's not the urinating on corpses, just as it wasn't the cartoons of Mohammed six years ago, that will end up getting people killed, but the steady breeze of publicity, continually feeding the animosity, that brings it to a fever pitch.
Assassination and torture, viable American tools in this new form of war?
by Mark Vogl (conservative)
Published: May 9, 2011
The Raid in Pakistan establishes a new operational mission for US American military forces...
Osama Bin Ladin is no more
by Dale Husband (liberal)
Published: May 9, 2011
Can we finally end the War on Terrorism now that the chief target of it is dead?
Moron Terror
by GT Slade (libertarian)
Published: May 8, 2011
Silly questions in the wake of Obama's killing, with nothing learned about US war policies.
Hmmm... No Picture?
by Mister MandM (libertarian)
Published: May 5, 2011
The killing of Osama bin Laden
by Brian Irving (libertarian)
Published: May 3, 2011
Rather than using a trial to prove to the world that Bin Laden was guilty of the acts the United States accused him of, and that the U.S. was justified in the actions taken in retaliation, the president took upon himself the authority of judge, jury
Eco-terrorism The New Breed?
by Russell W. Dickson (libertarian)
Published: April 16, 2011
Terrorism has become a multi headed dragon like the mythical beast, Scylla from Homer's Odyssey, the six headed creature could seize men and eat them alive. Some terrorist groups we may have had heard of and some we may not have.
America's attack on Libya is Geopolitically and Strategically counterproductive
by James Luko (centrist)
Published: March 29, 2011
American and non-proliferation interests are not served by our attack on Libya.
Hope Fading that radical/Islamist Factions keep Separate
by Kevin Roeten (conservative)
Published: September 16, 2010
It's getting difficult to tell the difference between peace loving Muslims and radical jihadists.
Challenging Obama's assassination policy
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: September 7, 2010
"It was an extreme outrage of the highest order -- a shredding of the Constitution -- when George Bush imprisoned or even just eavesdropped on American citizens without any due process. But it's perfectly acceptable -- even noble -- for Barack Obama to kill them without any due process."
Jake Towne: Where's John Callahan on the Wars?
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: August 27, 2010
John Callahan has yet to make any statement on either the Iraq or Afghanistan wars in 13 months of campaigning.
Charlie Dent Paid $101,000 by Military-Industrial Complex
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: August 27, 2010
Pro-War Congressman Charlie Dent has taken over $101,000 in campaign contributions from the military industrial complex PAC groups.
Statement on the Ground Zero Mosque by Jake Towne
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: August 17, 2010
9/11 remains a great scar on America's soul. However, the fact remains that the threat of suicide terrorism is enhanced � NOT lessened � by the conventional armies stationed abroad in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Mosque or No Mosque - NIMBY
by Raven West (libertarian)
Published: August 15, 2010
Never before has a building created such controversy as the "ground zero Mosque" proposed to be built not far from the site of the worst attack on American soil, and there is a very good reason why.
Oh, Come, All Ye Hateful
by Darren Wolfe (libertarian)
Published: June 9, 2010
Too many Christians are taking a hateful and intolerant view of Muslims. Their advocacy of killing seems at odds with the teachings of their faith.
Due Process is NOT a Hellfire Missile - A Message for Congressman Charlie Dent
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: May 8, 2010
"The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary." - H.L. Mencken
Time to Sheathe the Sword
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: April 29, 2010
A thank you to a veteran who helped get this campaign started a year ago...
The Guantanamo Problem - Part 2
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: March 10, 2010
My thoughts on how to deal with the prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, and how my opinion differs from Congressman Charlie Dent
PRESS RELEASE - Liberty Candidates Mourn the Deaths of 1,000 Soldiers in Afghanistan
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: February 23, 2010
Press release and statement from nine liberty candidates on the Afghanistan War as this tragic anniversary arrives
Bloody Summer Ahead in Afghanistan
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: February 10, 2010
The winter casualty report suggests a bloody summer ahead in Afghanistan as the United States escalates troop levels.
A Sobering Reminder on Christmas Day
by Matthew Bastian (conservative)
Published: December 30, 2009
His case is also a vivid reminder that the War on Terror did not end simply because the current occupants of the White House prefer the term "overseas contingency operations" and have a more nuanced pronunciation of "Pakistan": radical Islamists did not take a sabbatical or suddenly find inner peace when George W Bush retired to Texas.
Hassan Attack Could Have Easily Been Avoided
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: November 16, 2009
The primary responsibility of government is to protect its citizens from internal and external threats. Last week, that basic trust was shattered with the attack by Major Hassan on his comrades in arms at Fort Hood.
Jake Towne's Afghanistan War Plank
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: November 15, 2009
I describe why the Afghanistan and Pakistan "Wars of Terror" must be immediately ended and how to deal with Osama Bin Laden.
Remember the Constitution and our Veterans Today
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: November 11, 2009
"Soldiers' supreme wish is to avoid war, for the costs are inevitably paid with their blood and brains." - Jake Towne
Total War Against the Taliban
by Alexander Massa (libertarian)
Published: November 10, 2009
Either we declare total war in Afghanistan or we leave. There can be no middle ground now.
September 11, 2009...Eight Years and Counting
by Raven West (libertarian)
Published: September 11, 2009
How our lives have changed since September 11, 2001
She Needs to Be Saved
by Hiba Tanvir (centrist)
Published: June 16, 2009
Revolution is needed in Islam which can only happen if the majority of Muslims don't remain passive.
Who's a Terrorist? Probably You, Part Deux
by Dan Clore (libertarian)
Published: May 2, 2009
A new report from the Department of Homeland Security identifies "extremists" including anarchists, socialists, white racists, black nationalists, Mexican separatists, skinheads, animal rights activists, environmentalists, antiwar activists, militia members, tax resisters, and others, accusing many of terrorism.
Who's a Terrorist? Probably You; or, Don't Profile Me, Bro!
by Dan Clore (libertarian)
Published: April 12, 2009
"Fusion centers" identify likely terrorists: anarchists, libertarians, constitutionalists, greens, militia members, white supremacists, black separatists, dumpster divers, and Scientology protestors.
America's Military Empire
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: April 9, 2009
Hard facts. 147 countries. 476,039 soldiers abroad. Over 46,000 veteran suicides and 5,000+ combat troops dead during the War of Terror.
Let's HOPE We Avoid a Vietnam Body Count in Afghanistan and Iraq – THE OBAMA WARS PART 2/3
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: March 30, 2009
I HOPE we lose no soldiers this year. I HOPE they come home safe. I HOPE Obama brings our troops home from Iraq. Some CHANGE this has been so far!
Terrorism--More Than Meets the Eye
by Kevin Roeten (conservative)
Published: March 2, 2009
What will be the next step for terrorism in the US, and who will be responsible?
"Oh-Bomb-Ah" Launches First Attack on Pakistan - THE OBAMA WARS PART 1/3
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: January 24, 2009
"We must make it clear that if Pakistan cannot or will not act, we will take out high-level terrorist targets like bin Laden if we have them in our sights." - Barack Obama, July 2008.
Afghanistan: Canada Must Pursue a More Independent Foreign Policy
by Dana Gabriel (libertarian)
Published: January 22, 2009
Canada should not be involved in nation building and wars of aggression and should most definitely not be used as an arm of the U.S. military.
CFR Reports Pakistan Spy Agency Killing American Soldiers in Afghanistan
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: December 22, 2008
"The greatest threat to [our national] security lies in the tribal regions of Pakistan, where terrorists train and insurgents strike into Afghanistan. We cannot tolerate a terrorist sanctuary, and as President, I won't... We need more troops, more helicopters, more satellites, more Predator drones in the Afghan border region. And we must make it clear that if Pakistan cannot or will not act, we will take out high-level terrorist targets like bin Laden if we have them in our sights." - Barack Obama
The Drones Did It!
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: November 8, 2008
"The catch-all phrase - The War on Terror. In all honesty, has no more meaning than if you want to wage a War on criminal Gangsterism. Terrorism is a Tactic. You can't have a War against a Tactic. It's deliberately vague and nondefinable in order to justify and permit perpetual War anywhere and under any circumstances." - Dr. Ron Paul. Pakistan's Chaos Continues.
Semi-Spoof News Flash - American Forces Attack Syria, Eight Die
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: October 29, 2008
This article is a semi-spoof alteration of an AP article I found titled "US special forces launch rare attack inside Syria." NONE of the facts have been changed though, just a few changes to make the article a bit more entertaining. My goal is to confuse you at least once into separating the "AP Mass Media News" from my fiction, which you can easily do by clicking on the source links. Just trying out a new satire style! Hope you find it interesting and the news informative; feel free to tell me what you think in the comments field below.
US Soldier 2008 Body Count in Afghanistan Sets All-Time High
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: October 5, 2008
Imagine you are in a room, alone with 20 American soldiers for one day. At sunset, all their bodies thud to the floor, stone dead. At dawn, 20 more enter the room and again die at sunset. It repeats every day for 7 years. It will repeat tomorrow. This is what I know of their story, their sad statistics.
HEY! CONGRESS! Al-Qaeda does NOT have an Air Force!
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: September 30, 2008
The US House Committee on Foreign Affairs chaired a meeting published as "Defeating al-Qaeda's Air Force: Pakistan's F-16 Program in the Fight Against Terrorism." The Champion of the Constitution reports on what this meeting covered, what it really demonstrated, and how it connects with the dream of Ron Paul, Dwight Eisenhower, myself and who knows? perhaps even you.
The Next American War of Terror in Pakistan Continues - Marriot Hotel Bombing Portends Blowback Event on American Soil
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: September 22, 2008
Welcome to next evolution of the Global War of Terror (GWOT) in Pakistan. Open your eyes and see the blowback possibilities for a Marriot Bombing on American soil. Bush is reducing our national security, as he has done since taking office in 2000.
The War on Liberty
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: September 12, 2008
Is Scientology good or evil? Did Obama really call Palin a pig? Did Barr's hissy fit win or lose votes? Why is American liberty taking another hit?
Response to Disgruntled Reader on "Malalai Joya" Article
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: August 11, 2008
The pain and psychological shock trauma of 9/11 and the War on Terror continues. When will the shock wear off?
A Poem - America, You are So Cold
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: July 20, 2008
Jake, the Champion of the Constitution resorts to poetry to boost sagging readership
Utter Chaos in Afghanistan and Pakistan as Barack Obama Sanctions Preemptive War
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: July 20, 2008
or "What? There's a War there too?" War Deaths Ratchet Up as Barack Obama and the Neocons Continue to Ignore Geopolitical and Cultural Realities
BREAKING NEWS!! The Democrats have joined the NeoCons! War with Iran it is!
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: July 17, 2008
Okay, the Truth is not exactly Breaking News but read House Concurrent Resolution 362 anyways. The March Towards Hell Continues.
Forty Two Days. (News Opinion).
by Sandie Seward (centrist)
Published: June 19, 2008
An article written immediatly after watching the result of the vote in favour of holding suspected Terrorists for forty-two days, without charging them.
Justice Scalia's Verdict: Guilty with No Chance to Prove Your Innocence
by Dan Clore (libertarian)
Published: June 18, 2008
Justice Scalia's dissent in the recent Supreme Court decision recognizing the Guantanamo prisoners' constitutional right to habeas corpus assumes their guilt of the very charges that they need habeas corpus to determine.
Tear Down This Wall!
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: June 12, 2008
Walla are not just for keeping people out. They are also for keeping people in Today 1 in 100 U.S. adults are in prison. Are we going for 100%
AQI Is Not al-Qaida, al-Qaida Is Not in Iraq
by Dan Clore (libertarian)
Published: June 3, 2008
Use of the term "al-Qaida" for two distinct, different groups creates confusion and fuels the so-called "war on terror".
Has Hell Frozen Over? Bill O'Reilly And Newt Gingrich Are RIGHT! (Sort of..)
by Sherry Baker (libertarian)
Published: May 29, 2008
Scott McClellan IS a Judas, but just whom did he betray? And Newt is right about what sort of attack could take away our civil liberties, but didn't it already do just that?
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