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Michael Gordon "reports" on the "only serious" Iraq option: Staying forever
The pro-war NYT reporter lambastes the presidential candidates for failing to commit to a long-term occupation of Iraq.
Glenn Greenwald [2008-01-20]

  • THREE REASONS EMPIRES FALL

    1. Overextension

    2. Privatizing the military. Depending on troops of dubious loyalty.

    3. Arrogance

    1. Our military establishment is in shambles (Ask the generals).

    2. We are increasing the use of mercenary troops (Blackwater).

    3. We are following a policy of trying to create reality rather than dealing with it. (Our leader

    swaggers with his chest puffed out, and talks with fake Texas accent. This constitutes

    power in some quarters.)

    -- azdirk
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    Monday, January 21, 2008 06:49 AM
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