The Bomb

Afghanistan Is About Perpetual War

Harvey Wasserman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Harvey Wasserman

The war in Afghanistan is about perpetual war, not Afghanistan. It's about preventing democracy in the United States, not bringing it to Southwest ...

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On the 63rd Anniversary: Why Hiroshima Matters More Than Ever

Greg Mitchell | Posted 05.25.2011

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Greg Mitchell

Sixty-three years after the atomic attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, The Bomb is still very much with us. The U.S. retains over 5000 nuclear weapons -- does this surprise you?

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Hey Pentagon, How Are Nuclear Weapons Working Out for You?

Russ Wellen | Posted 05.25.2011

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Russ Wellen

While for many of us, nuclear weapons conjure up images of burning flesh, moral appeals are lost on the Pentagon. Its only concern is winning wars.

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