Prisoner of War

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Pitchforks, Torches and Tivos (A Conniption Over Harsh Words About A Captive U.S. Soldier)

David Quigg | Posted 08.21.2009 | Politics

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However bizarre, however stupefyingly premature the Fox pundit's words are, they are something other than what they have become in the re-telling.

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When Soldiers Return From War

Norman Bussel | Posted 03.13.2009 | World

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Survivor guilt is a problem for many combat veterans returning from Iraq. It is rare for someone deployed there to complete a combat tour without losing a friend.

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Why I Won't Vote for John McCain

Lt. General Robert G. Gard Jr. (USA, Ret.) | Posted 11.28.2008 | Politics

Read More: War Hero, Democrat, Election Day, Barack Obama, Colin Powell, Prisoner of War, John McCain, Miliary, Politics News

McCain has demonstrated clearly that he is a dedicated ideologue when it comes to foreign policy, unwilling to consider opinions or even credible evidence contrary to his preconceived notions.

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Interview: McCain Fellow Hanoi Hilton POW & Naval Academy Dorm-mate; Why He Won't Vote For McCain

Rob Kall | Posted 11.27.2008 | Politics

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Transcript of Interview with CDR, USN, Phil Butler on the Rob Kall Bottom-up Radio Show (1360 AM WNJC) Transcription by Jay Farrington and Paul Haw...

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What I Learned At The Sarah Palin Rally Before They Threw Me Out!

Linda Milazzo | Posted 11.07.2008 | Politics

I'd rather be thrown out for the truth than group-hugged for a lie.

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Bill Clinton Campaigns for McCain/Palin

Carol Felsenthal | Posted 10.24.2008 | Politics

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Anyone inclined to believe that Bill will check the box next to the Obama/Biden names on November 4th only has to listen to his claim that Hillary did not want to be Obama's Vice President.

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US Soldiers Face Court-Martial For Killing Iraqi Prisoners

AP | PATRICK MCGROARTY | Posted 10.13.2008 | Home

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BERLIN — Two American soldiers will face a court-martial in Germany for the alleged slaying of four prisoners in Iraq, the Army announced Friday...

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Former POW Says McCain Is "Not Cut Out to be President"

Robert Greenwald | Posted 10.04.2008 | Politics

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Phillip Butler, a veteran who was a prisoner with McCain in Vietnam, is explaining loud and clear that being a POW does not qualify McCain to lead our country.

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I've Written a Book I'd Like You to Read ...a note from Michael Moore

Michael Moore | Posted 09.25.2008 | Home

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Friends, This morning my new book officially goes on sale. It has a fancy title: "Mike's Election Guide." It's cheap ($11.19 on Amazon). It's got a c...

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Homes in the Range

August J. Pollak | Posted 09.25.2008 | Politics

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Amazingly, John McCain's explanation for his wealth has some flaws in logic. To see more of August J. Pollak's cartoon "Some Guy With a Website,"...

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WATCH: The Ad On The Economy McCain Should Run

Lee Stranahan | Posted 09.24.2008 | Politics

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John McCain has proven experience in turning around tough economic times AND he's a former P.O.W. He should mention that more if he wants to win this ...

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Friday Talking Points [44] -- McCain House Party!

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.22.2008 | Politics

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John McCain said something ridiculous to a reporter yesterday. I hasten to point out that the previous sentence should have been a major media headlin...

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McCain Camp Plays POW Card On House Gaffe

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 09.21.2008 | Politics

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Facing a Democratic Party positively giddy over his recent admission that he didn't know how many houses he owned, John McCain quickly returned to a p...

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Friday Talking Points [38] -- Whiners And Cheeseheads

Chris Weigant | Posted 07.19.2008 | Politics

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Welcome back to Friday Talking Points, after a one-week hiatus! While plenty has happened in the past two weeks which bears close and careful analysis...

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Friday Talking Points [36] -- End The Media's Pro-McCain Bias! Now!!

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.28.2008 | Media

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McCain has joked that the media is "his base" of support. It was a funny line, but there is a truth at its core: the media has been hard on Obama but unbelievably light on McCain. And this has to stop. Now.

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Will An Adult Finally Prevail?!

Linda Milazzo | Posted 05.26.2008 | Politics

Read More: George Bush, John McCain, President of the United States, Vietnam, George W. Bush, 2008 Presidential Campaign, Senator John McCain, Prisoner of War, Barack Obama, Politics News

McCain's life of power and privilege so closely resembles that of George W. Bush that the prospect of a John McCain presidency is cataclysmic.

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Defying U.S. Plan, Prison Expands In Afghanistan

NY Times | Tim Golden | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

Read More: Afghanistan Detainees, Warwire, War on Terror, War in Afghanistan, Afghanistan, Guantanamo Detainees, George W. Bush, Guantanamo, Prisoner of War, Afghanistan War, Politics News

As the Bush administration struggles for a way to close the military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, a similar effort to scale down a larger and more...

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