As the Iraqis find the back-door to getting U.S. troops out of their country, is Afghan President Hamid Karzai trying a different tack - - - "God forbid, if a war breaks between Pakistan and America, we will side (with) Pakistan," Karzai said, according to a...
Was it the promise or was it the SOFA?
On Friday, October 21, 2011, Mr. Obama, invoking one of his campaign promises, announced the complete withdrawal of all U.S. Troops from Iraq by "the [Christian] holidays." Over the weekend, he and his media arm further spun the story, claiming the deadline...
John Glaser on Afghanistan War Profits
Abdul Aziz Khan of Urdu VOA News interviews John Glaser on military industrial profiteering during the United States Government's war in Afghanistan.
Reaching Out to the Right on Peace at LPAC
In September, I was fortunate enough to be invited to Campaign for Liberty's Liberty Political Action Conference. In attendance were many right learning people who are new to libertarians ideas, particularly anti-intervention. As part of Come Home America, I am...
Imagine: The Most Radical Antiwar Campaign Ad Ever?
Non-profit regulations make discussing elements of electoral politics difficult. But we have to acknowledge what might be the most hard-core antiwar ad ever in a major party campaign. Check it out.
Father of POW Asks Soldiers to ‘Come Home’
Robert Bergdahl addresses the people of Pakistan. His son, U.S. Army PFC Bowe Bergdahl, was captured by the Taliban in Paktika Province, Afghanistan on June 30, 2009.
You Won’t Have Ahmed Wali Karzai to Kick Around Anymore
Ahmed Wali Karzai was assassinated this morning. Two weeks ago, Matthieu Aikins reported on the push to make Hamid Karzai's half-brother a provincial governor: Last Wednesday, nearly 200 tribal elders and other notables from Kandahar Province convened in the Roshan...
Final Roll Call for Lee-Nadler-Jones Amendment to End Combat in Afghanistan
The Lee/Woolsey/Nadler amendment to limit funding for the war in Afghanistan and the rapid, safe withdrawal of all US troops failed 97 to 322. Of the 97 who voted for the amendment, 10 were Republicans. If you wish to ask President Obama to reconsider this, please...
One Hundred Peace and Social Justice Groups Call Upon Members of Congress to Oppose War Funding
From United for Peace and Justice, Code Pink and the Progressive Democrats of America: More than one hundred national and grassroots organization have signed on to a letter to the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) calling for a vote against the FY 2012 Defense...
Call Script and the Latest on Amendments on the Defense Appropriations Bill
From Just Foreign Policy: Call Script 1. Call your Representative at 1-888-231-9276. 2. Ask for your Representative by name. If you don't know who your Representative is, you can find out here. 2. When you reach your Representative's office, ask to speak to the staff...


