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 » Fresh look at holidaysI have long been a critic of the state's co-option of holidays to serve governmental purposes, thus negating the messages these holidays originally served. July 4th – designed to celebrate independence from the state – has been refashioned as a holiday for revelling in the state's favorite activity, war. Television treats us to a seemingly endless supply of John Wayne films, urging us to embrace the contradictory idea that submitting ourselves to increased state power is the way to promote our liberty! |
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Attack on Iran destabilizing The top U.S. military officer says more diplomacy is needed to convince Iran not to develop nuclear weapons, because any military strike would have unforeseeable consequences and could end up putting considerable stress on U.S. forces. "Opening up a third front right now would be extremely stressful on us," said Admiral Mullen. By VOA News On: 2008-07-02 |
Covert ops approved By VOA News Army: Poor planning By VOA News Bush gets $162 billion By VOA News Death for Cole plotter By VOA News Cheney aide questioned By VOA News |
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Subsidize cheeseburgers! Corn, wheat, sugar and a dozen other crops all got increased subsidies in the recent Farm Bill, signed with terrifying agreement. Is there an end in sight? By Ryan Krueger On: 2008-07-04 |
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Incentives sustain military With competitive salaries, a top-notch retirement package, and now the option to share education benefits with family members, a career in the U.S. military has become far more attractive since the days of the draft. By AFPS On: 2008-07-02 |
Units getting Iraq call By AFPS al-Qaida leader killed By AFPS New leaders to fix AF? By AFPS Emotions of Flag Day By AFPS Guard provides flood help By AFPS |
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Earmark spending surges After fizzling in the wake of congressional scandals over the misuse of earmarks before the 2006 midterm elections, the number and dollar amount of pork-barrel projects have increased so far this year, according to budget watchdog groups. By News Bites On: 2008-07-03 |
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