Archives for 2004

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on Joe Lieberman’s contribution at the Senate Armed Services Committee meeting last week. Bérubé’s comments hit a wider target than just Lieberman, however: “To put this another way: this is the worst military and geopolitical scandal in a generation, and anyone who doesn’t realize it just isn’t worth taking seriously – about this or anything else.”

you want to know how Bush’s gushing support of Rumsfeld went over in the Arab world: Bush’s Backing of Rumsfeld Shocks and Angers Arabs. “‘After the torture and vile acts by the American army, President Bush goes out and congratulates Rumsfeld. It’s just incredible. I am in total shock,’ said Omar Belhouchet, editor of the influential Algerian national daily El Watan.”

Isolated incidents? I don’t think so, and neither does the Red Cross.