The American Taliban by Bruce Gagnon (Jesus Camp – 2006) (no longer available)

Christians cannot love their enemies and kill them, too

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by Bruce Gagnon
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Dandelion Salad
Organizing Notes
March 27, 2010

A French documentary about the right-wing Christian fundamentalists who are preparing to wage war on behalf of Jesus.

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Chris Hedges: War is a Force that Gives us Meaning (2004; must-see; transcript)

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by Chris Hedges
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UCTV – University of California Television
11/1/2004

59 minutes

Veteran New York Times correspondent Chris Hedges has covered conflicts in Bosnia, El Salvador and Israel. Tune in for this thought-provoking lecture based on his best selling book that argues life is lived most intensely in times of war, often with tragic consequences. (#9109)

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The Pentagon is using Haiti as a Training Ground for Afghanistan by Michel Chossudovsky

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by Michel Chossudovsky
Global Research, March 28, 2010

A Recent report in Star and Stripes reveals the nature of the US military operation in Haiti. Combat units from Iraq and Afghanistan have been deployed in Haiti under the banner of a humanitarian operation. Conversely, Haiti is also being used as a military training ground for forces without in-theater combat experience.

According to the Star and Stripes report (March 14, 2010): “Marines deployed to Haiti to render emergency aid following January’s devastating earthquake are already training for the fight in Afghanistan.”

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NATO Tries to Silence a Truth-Teller in Afghanistan After Killing Pregnant Women by Derrick Crowe

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by Derrick Crowe
Rethink Afghanistan War Blog
March 26th, 2010

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This video may contain images depicting the reality and horror of war/violence and should only be viewed by a mature audience.

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Helen Thomas on her one question for Obama

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March 27, 2010

White House Press Corps longest-serving member says Obama lost credibility when he dodged her question on Israeli nukes.

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Bill Moyers Journal: John Nichols and Terry O’Neill + Gretchen Morgenson + What is Reform?

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Bill Moyers Journal
March 26, 2010

John Nichols and Terry O’Neill

Bill Moyers takes a closer look at the newly signed health bill and explores the future of health care reform with THE NATION’s John Nichols and National Organization for Women president Terry O’Neill.

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