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News Flash: War in Iraq Is About Oil?

Okay, I’ll admit to skimming this, however this might explain why EU resistance to this action in Iraq was so fierce.. and is yet another perspective on the overly-simplistic “War is about oil” mantra. -Ian. —-

Bush’s Hawks and Doves Explained..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/1332915.stm Wednesday, 16 May, 2001, 02:04 GMT 03:04 UK Bush’s hawks and doves George Bush has to balance strong personalities of his foreign policy team By Rob Watson Washington Correspondent During the recent tensions...

The Philosopher of Islamic Terror…

The New York Times March 23, 2003 The Philosopher of Islamic Terror By PAUL BERMAN In the days after Sept. 11, 2001, many people anticipated a quick and satisfying American victory over Al Qaeda. The terrorist army was thought to be no bigger than a pirate ship, and...

The Failure Of The Sixth Estate…

http://www.shift.com/print/web/441/1.html THE FAILED PROMISE OF NEW JOURNALISM Greg Hughes takes a harsh, unflinching look at why political journalism on the web is falling short of its potential. | Dec.13.2002 | The world of modern journalism has become a much busier...

You Are A Suspect..

http://www.nytimes.com/2002/11/14/opinion/14SAFI.html November 14, 2002 You Are a Suspect By WILLIAM SAFIRE WASHINGTON — If the Homeland Security Act is not amended before passage, here is what will happen to you: Every purchase you make with a credit card, every...