Tag Archives: Iraq

Afghanistan Ending Sooner Rather Than Later

Posted on February 1, 2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced today that American forces will withdraw from a major combat role and focus on advising and training a year ahead of the scheduled complete withdrawal date. BRUSSELS — In a major milestone toward ending … Continue reading →

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Out of Control Spending!

Posted on January 31, 2012 at 3:30 pm by JM Ashby

Well, not really. According to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), ending the Iraq war and winding down in Afghanistan will save over three quarters of a trillion dollars over the next 10 years. Budgetary savings from … Continue reading →

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The Dumbest Thing from the Dumbest Debate

Posted on January 8, 2012 at 11:47 am by Bob Cesca

This from Rick Perry: “I would send troops back into Iraq,” he said. “I think we start talking with the Iraqi individuals there. The idea that we allow the Iranians to come back into Iraq and take over that country, … Continue reading →

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Mission Accomplished

Posted on December 24, 2011 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – RJ Matson In other news… there is no news today! It’s all football, oysters, and beer here.

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Mitt Romney Keeps Saying Stupid Stuff

Posted on December 21, 2011 at 6:45 pm by JM Ashby

The more “safe” and “electable” Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney continues to say stupefying things while attempting to pander to the lunatic primary base. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney insisted on Wednesday that President George W. Bush would never have … Continue reading →

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Photo: The Last U.S. Soldier Leaving Iraq

Posted on December 18, 2011 at 8:12 am by Bob Cesca

How many years since Bush’s “mission accomplished” speech? Unless my math is wrong — eight years, eight months and 16 days.

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It's Over

Posted on December 17, 2011 at 12:39 pm by Bob Cesca

From Iraq: U.S. and Iraqi officials signed paperwork handing over Camp Adder, the last American military base in Iraq. The sign over marks one of the final acts in the U.S. departure from Iraq. Four-thousand remaining American soldiers are expected … Continue reading →

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We’ll Be Greeted With Flowers

Posted on December 16, 2011 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – John Cole In other news, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged six former top executives from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with securities fraud today. The charges allege the executives willfully approved of lies misleading statements regarding their … Continue reading →

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Jolly Old St. Newt

Posted on December 15, 2011 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – John Darkow In other news, the Iraq war officially ended today. It’s really over. Really really. Also — another GOP presidential clown car debate will take place tonight on Fox News. What will the debate audience cheer this … Continue reading →

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Newt Meets Donald

Posted on December 9, 2011 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – John Cole In other news, Mitt Romney is flip-flopping on Iraq for a third time. Or is this the fourth time? I can’t keep track.

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