William Westmoreland

The 7 Most Overrated Time Magazine Persons of the Year

Mark Juddery | Posted 01.21.2012

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Mark Juddery

It's that time again, when we start to ponder that age-old question: who will be Time magazine's Person of the Year?

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An Open Letter To President Obama On Afghanistan

Michael Moore | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michael Moore

When we elected Obama we didn't expect miracles. We didn't even expect much change. But we expected some. We thought he would stop the madness -- the killing and the insanity.

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The "Goldilocks Principle" and Afghan War Options

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 05.25.2011

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Joseph A. Palermo

General McChrystal's recommendation for more troops and material has a distinctly Westmorelandian flavor to it. If approved, it could create an additional $40 to$80 billion per annum in war costs.

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