US Hypocrisy Astonishes the World

(Blog Post) Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Bernard is dead because the US government and a significant percentage of the US population believe that the US has the right to invade, bomb, and occupy other peoples who have raised no hand against us but are demonized with lies and propaganda.
For the American War Secretary it is a photo that is insensitive, not America’s assertion of the right to determine the fate of Afghanistan with bombs and soldiers. Full Story »

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Jim Lang
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by Jim Lang - Sep. 11, 2009

This is an opinion piece that argues that the United States is hypocritical in the conduct of war and at home is more interested in prosecuting those that reveal crimes of the state than in prosecuting the criminals themselves. While the outline of his case is is clear, the arguments -- at least to me -- are weakened by use of sweeping generalities, name calling and widespread hyperbole. It strikes me as more of a rant than a carefully argued editorial.

I have some sympathy with the points the writer appears to be trying to make but no sympathy with the way he has chosen to make them. I view this editorial as a second cousin to the boorish and ignorant behavior that has been observed recently at some legislators' town meetings.

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Ben Ross
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by Ben Ross - Sep. 11, 2009

A different take on events not voiced inb MSM...USA as war criminal.

Makes some very good points...why are US troups in the middle east ? What would a public minded media look like?

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Patricia Blochowiak
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by Patricia Blochowiak - Sep. 12, 2009

Very biased. Uses language not ideally suited for journalism. Makes very reasonable points.

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Patrick McGuire
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by Patrick McGuire - Sep. 12, 2009

The title is wrong for the article. It is an opinionated that is much too cynical. This a poor approach to advance journalism.

I do agree with the original premise that the government and military has no business in making such an issue against what would should be left to the viewers. If the viewer feels offended. let the viwer do the ranting and raving.

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Judith Bello
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by Judith Bello - Sep. 13, 2009

I think we need more of this kind of journalism. The language is harsh, but the point is well taken. Unfortunately, we see news judged by the level of language, ie. balanced vs unbalanced. But we don't usually see it evaluated based on the validity of the facts and reference to the real consequence of the broad view.

Violence isn't the right way to approach world peace. Violence is not an appropriate way to get ahead in the world. We understand these principles on a local basis but not in relation to the world at large. It is very sad.

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Jose Cazares
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by Jose Cazares - Sep. 12, 2009

This article is both very 'biased,' and raises concerns I agree with very strongly. While not necessarily paradoxical, the fact the writer, Paul Craig Roberts, come from a somewhat politically conservative background, makes it compelling. Additionally, despite the apparent 'bias,' the article is very well 'sourced.'

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