Sam Adams and the Intelligence Wars by Daniel N. White

by Daniel N. White Guest Writer Dandelion Salad November 16, 2011 Books that deserve some comment, for good or bad. First is Colby Buzzell’s new book, Lost in America. Buzzell wrote his first book, My War: Killing Time in Iraq, which told his experiences as an 11-M* in Iraq in 2003-4. That book, based on [...]

Smoked! A soldier’s life and death: The story of John Needham

Dandelion Salad by Maverick Media http://vimeo.com Michael Needham tells how his son, John Needham, joined the army, was stationed with the 2-12 unit known as “The Lethal Warriors” in Al Doura, a suburb of Baghdad, and how John became disillusioned, not only with the war, but with the actions of his unit.

Don’t lick the boots that kick us by Timothy V. Gatto

By Timothy V. Gatto Featured Writer Dandelion Salad liberalpro.blogspot.com Nov. 16, 2011 Today was the day that the powers that are fought back. As Gandhi told us in the last century; “First they ignore you. Then they ridicule you. Then they fight you. Then you win.” We are now fast approaching the end stage. It [...]

Iran and the I.A.E.A. by Seymour Hersh + Propaganda Used Ahead of Iraq War Now Being Reused Over Iran’s Nuke Program

Dandelion Salad Updated: Nov. 21, 2011 added video by Seymour Hersh The New Yorker Nov. 18, 2011 The first question in last Saturday night’s Republican debate on foreign policy dealt with Iran, and a newly published report by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The report, which raised renewed concern about the “possible existence of undeclared [...]

Repression Expands Resistance by Ralph Nader

Dandelion Salad by Ralph Nader The Nader Page Nov. 16, 2011 From Oakland, California to New York City, the police, ordered by politicians, have smashed through Occupy encampments. Noted for their rigorous non-violence and orderly arrangements – tents with medical assistance, legal aid, libraries, media relations and sanitation controls – the Occupy protestors are being [...]