Afghanistan + More Troops = Catastrophe (Full Video)

Dandelion Salad bravenewfilms Sign the petition: http://rethinkafghanistan.com President Obama has committed 17,000 more troops to Afghanistan. This decision raises serious questions about troops, costs, overall mission, and exit strategy. Historically, it has been Congress’ duty to ask questions in the form of oversight hearings that challenge policymakers, examine military spending, and educate the public. After [...]

Iran sought Turkey’s help to mend links with US, says Erdogan (updated)

Updated: 12 March 2009 compiled by Cem Ertür Featured Writer Dandelion Salad 26 February, 2009 “We are ready to be the mediator [between Iran and the incoming Obama administration] … I do believe we could be very useful.” [Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, interview with the New York Times, 9 November 2008] [1] “We [...]

The U.S. Economy: Designed to Fail by Richard C. Cook

by Richard C. Cook Featured Writer Dandelion Salad richardccook.com February 26, 2009 We Hold These Truths by Richard C. Cook Originally uploaded by Lorri37 President Barack Obama showed a great deal of gumption in standing before Congress last night delivering his first speech to the joint assembly. All the trappings of power were on display [...]

Pentagon Top Brass Signs Secrecy Oath On Budget!

Dandelion Salad VOTERSTHINKdotORG http://cspanjunkie.org/ February 25, 2009 CNN more about “Pentagon Top Brass Signs Secrecy Oath…“, posted with vodpod see Barack Obama on Dandelion Salad Meet the new boss the same as the old boss The Economy Sucks and or Collapse 2

Cut the Military Budget By Barney Frank

Dandelion Salad By Barney Frank ICH February 25, 2009 “The Nation“ I am a great believer in freedom of expression and am proud of those times when I have been one of a few members of Congress to oppose censorship. I still hold close to an absolutist position, but I have been tempted recently to [...]