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Flanders Fields and the Forgotten Lessons of War

And the young people ask why they are marching for, and I ask myself the same question...

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Alright war fans... those who think the military is a good thing and that wars of attrition, which World War One purely was, are somehow justified.

Here is a story that tells the real story of war, that is death, destruction, sadness, suffering, and more death.

The American Myth: `We are Number One`

America has become a "Corporatocracy", where corporations get what they want, and the people get gouged.

(JAMESTOWN, RI) - Americans who think we have the best of everything in the world are sadly mistaken, and one has to wonder why Americans hold this false belief.

High-Ranking Pakistani Taliban Leader Arrested in Afghanistan

Faqir reportedly led the Taliban in Bajaur for years...

(KABUL Khaama Press) - According to reports a high-ranking Pakistan Taliban leader has been arrested by Afghan security forces in eastern Nangarhar province.

Maulavi Faqir, the former second-in-command of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was arrested along with four other suspected militants while he was trying to enter Pakistan’s Tirah Valley from eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.

Heavy Clashes Reported in Daikundi Province of Afghanistan

Daikundi province is among the peaceful provinces of Afghanistan however the province is neighboring volatile southern Helmand province...

(KABUL Khaama Press) - According to local authorities in Daikundi province of Afghanistan heavy clashes took place between Afghan security forces and militants on Monday morning in Kajran district.

The officials further added the clashes started early Monday morning and is still continuing.

PTSD, PTSD, PTSD: Tragedy, Tragedy, Tragedy

Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, Chad Littlefield and Marine Eddy Routh.

(PORTLAND, OR) - The latest PTSD killing of the Navy SEAL who was an outstanding sniper in Iraq, prompts this article.

This is the worst PTSD story I think I have ever read, despite the massacre by Sergeant Bayles in Afghanistan in 2011, who blew away 16 or so civilians.

Vernon Parish, LA officials: Extension of deadline a win for Fort Polk

Vernon officials: Extension of deadline a win for Fort Polk.

(LEESVILLE) - The Department of the Army will extend the commenting period for the Programmatic Environmental Assessment at Fort Polk.

It is viewed as a win for Vernon Parish, according to officials, who just yesterday beseeched lawmakers, congressional leaders and state residents to make their voices heard...

Obama: End CIA-Directed Drone Strikes Now

Obama must stop these extrajudicial targeted assassinations.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - The Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on John Brennan's nomination to be CIA director intensified the opposition to CIA-directed drone strikes in Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia.

Drones, by the way, are unmanned aerial vehicles either controlled from the ground or increasingly, autonomously following a pre-programmed mission.

PTSD, Marijuana and A Million Dollar Medical Boondoggle

Combat Infantry Badge is the PTSD bio-marker.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Everybody and his dog Fido has jumped into the PTSD debacle with the aim of making big money.

Republicans Block Hagel for Ten More Days

Hagel is backed by virtually everyone but Fox News, Rush Limbaugh and Republican party.

(CHICAGO) - The agreement Democratic Senate leader Harry Reid (NV) thought he had reached with Republican leader Mitch McConnell (KY), died a slow, angry and ugly death Thursday.

When this new Senate held its first session in January, younger and more progressive Democratic members of the Senate wanted Harry Reid to take advantage of having a Democratic majority.

Foreign Policy in Rwanda: A Discussion with Deo Lukyamuzi

RPF developed and perfected a psyche of perpetual victimhood to the point they use it as one of their best political tool.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Rwanda has faced numerous challenges in the past year with their credibility and foreign relations.

Both have seen severe declines with the UN GoE report that states the M23 rebel group currently harassing Eastern DRC is being funded and organized by the Government of Rwanda.