Posts Tagged ‘nation building’

No WMD’s + Democracy in Iraq + Arab Spring + Osama bin Laden Dead = Time for the Biggest and Best “End of War Parade” EVER

Sunday, May 8th, 2011

By Ted Becker

Americans love military victory parades.  And why not? (more…)

Why the Key Part of the Neo-Con Strategy in The Middle East Has Failed: Ali al-Sistani

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010

By Ted Becker

The Most Powerful and Revered Man in Iraq Never Speaks to Americans

Grand Ayatollah Ali al Sistani

The most powerful man in Iraq is responsible for Iraq’s brand of democracy. He does not, however, belong to any political party. Though he can influence millions of Iraqis political, social, economic, and spiritual preferences and desires, he never carries a weapon, other than the Quran. The most powerful political power in Iraq is now 80 years old and suffers from a heart condition. The most powerful man in Iraq is an Iranian. (more…)

Why are we in Afghanistan?

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

from “Why Afghanistan?”

Center for Study of Working Class Life
Stony Brook University

About the Film (more…)