The White House January 22, 2009 Executive Order 13493 — Review of Detention Policy Options EXECUTIVE ORDER — REVIEW OF DETENTION POLICY OPTIONS By the authority vested in me as […]
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Tag: Foreign Policy & Military & War
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Executive Order 13493 — Review of Detention Policy Options
The White House Office of the Press Secretary January 22, 2009 Executive Order 13493 — Review of Detention Policy Options EXECUTIVE ORDER — REVIEW OF DETENTION POLICY OPTIONS By the […]
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233rd Birthday Message from the Commandant of the Marine Corps
A BIRTHDAY MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS During the summer of 1982, in the wake of a presidential directive, Marines went ashore at Beirut, Lebanon. […]
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Human Rights First Petition on Torture
We're getting results. Keep the pressure on. Our petition to the candidates needs your signature today! From the good people at Human Rights First: Together, we're putting torture […]
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Tortured Logic
One of my most favoritest bloggers – Dr. Heidi – has assembled an amazing collection of quotes and references in opposition to the use of torture. Check it out and […]
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232nd Birthday Message from the Commandant of the Marine Corps
10 November 2007 A BIRTHDAY MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS Since the birth of our Nation, our liberty has been purchased by valiant men and women […]
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Hoyer Says War Spending To Curtail
Steny Hoyer observed that: “Today, the President made his priorities clear by requesting almost $200 billion more to continue his stay-the-course strategy in Iraq. " No shit. And this is […]
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Overthrown by “Patriots”
Daniel Ellsberg believes the American people have been subjected to a coup: Let me simplify this and not just to be rhetorical: A coup has occurred. I woke up the […]
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Keeping In Touch
As it is Memorial Day, I always look to renew old bonds with friends, family and acquaintances who served. For my Marine brothers and sisters (including Navy medical and religious […]
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Why I Care…About the Truth
I was recently asked why I care so much about the Starbucks Hates the Troops Lie that is constantly being circulated. That is an easy question to answer. I care […]
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