Would that it were Memorial Day every day. For we could be continually reminded of the deeply tragic costs of war. As I watch the images and read the words of those who would have us believe that “this was a good war” and “that was a brave battle,” my antenna detects a trap. When we fall prey to the glorification of war—any war—we are being set up. “For what?,” you may ask. “For the next war,” I answer. There…
As the embers fade on the briquettes from our holiday barbecues, I am curious how many know the answer to a question a good friend just posed. (I didn’t.) “How many Americans have died in all of our wars?” Answer: 1,100,000 (1.1 million). I’m sure you join me in honoring and mourning each of those tragic American losses. As this Memorial Day comes to a close, I wonder if you are willing to courageously look forward as well as backward…
I have been involved with helping Veterans in my community for a number of years. On a recent visit to a local Veterans’ Office, I was struck by a famous WWI poster which reads: “The War to End All Wars.” That was made in 1917. A century later, while many of our Vets are sleeping under bridges, politicians continue to do the same thing over and over again, ginning up for the next war to end all wars, all the…
Advantage Empire announces the deal of the 21st century! If you’re the one who thought you had everything, think again. With that $25 million you’ve got lying around the house, you can have your very own war! Yes!!! Be one of the first on your block. Put your name on a war, and it will shine forever. There is no greater honor than writing one’s name among the wars. Your name can sparkle overhead with some of the costliest wars…
I have been involved with helping Veterans in my community for a number of years. On a recent visit to a local Veterans’ Office, I was struck by a famous WWI poster which reads: “The War to End All Wars.” That was made in 1917. A century later, while many of our Vets are sleeping under bridges, politicians continue to do the same thing over and over again, ginning up for the next war to end all wars, all the…
Newsflush! (from the ONION): Dateline WASHINGTON—Bursting through the Congressional chamber doors while moaning and clutching his shoulder, John Bolton reportedly stumbled into the Capitol building Friday claiming that he’d been shot by Iran. “Help, help, I’ve just been attacked by a large Middle Eastern country around 636,000 square miles in size,” said the national security advisor, telling those assembled that he’d just been minding his own business when an aggressive Islamic Republic had thrown him on the ground and shot…
A Facebook friend of mine has just suggested that Sec of State Pompeo’s assertion that Iran is responsible for yesterday’s attacks on oil tankers is a “Wag the Dog” event. I replied to him that a more apt metaphor would be “false flag.” The same neoCON lunatics that tricked the U.S. into fighting the second War on Iraq (on behalf of a foreign nation) are at it again. I encourage anyone who is opposed to these regime change wars (foisted…
Endless money for endless wars. How did we get here? 9/11. Justification for endless militarism. Cash cow for the MIC. Watch Jon Stewart speak on behalf of the 9/11 first-responders. Any money for the failing health for those who risked–and will give!–their lives for protecting those in the WTC towers that day? Crickets . . .
A close friend shared with me this evening Beto Rourke was on Colbert’s show tonight talking about ending the “endless wars.” Notice how everybody’s jumpin’ on the Tulsi train (aka the “Peace Train”)? If enough candidates hop aboard, I think it will be “safe” politically to end these quagmires in the Middle East. Just like Bernie made it safe for this new crop of Dems seeking the White House to support Med For All. Fingers crossed where I live at…
Thanks to her, Bernie must make a 5-minute speech like this to keep up. I believe that’s a victory for peace. Bernie never went near this topic in 2016. Thank you, Tulsi Gabbard! Go Bernie!!!