Collateral Murder

Video Shows US Killing Unarmed Civilians

By WikiLeaks

WikiLeaks has released a classified US military video depicting the indiscriminate slaying of over a dozen people in the Iraqi suburb of New Baghdad -- including two Reuters news staff. Continue

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US Special Forces 'Tried to Cover-up' Botched Khataba Raid in Afghanistan

By Jerome Starkey, Kabul

US special forces soldiers dug bullets out of their victims’ bodies in the bloody aftermath of a botched night raid, then washed the wounds with alcohol before lying to their superiors about what happened, Afghan investigators have told The Times. Continue

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SlayStation

By Cindy Sheehan

Don’t get me wrong, I am not in favor of “Manned Aircraft Systems” raining down bombs on civilians, but the idea of Murder by Joystick with the “Unmanned Aircraft Systems” (UAS,) is especially sickening to me. Continue

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Time For Another War, Folks?
59% of America Says YOU BETCHA!!!!

By Libby Liberal

There is 59% of America. 59 f*cking percent!!!!! Ready to trust this government that has looted their tax dollars. Killed off their sons and daughters in combat for years and years and literally millions of innocent civilians in other countries for questionable (a kind word), mega-corporate friendly agendas. Continue

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Dear President Obama: Easter Has Nothing To Do With War

2 Minute Video

By Derrick C. Crowe

In his weekly address, President Obama strangely introduces a war theme into a message ostensibly about a holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ... y'know, the Prince of Peace.

Mr. President, Easter has nothing to do with war. Continue

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Human Rights
Homelessness Or No Free Press

By Saul Landau

A 2006 BBC poll showed the United States as the “biggest global peace threat.” Continue

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What The Top U.S. Companies Pay In Taxes

By Christopher Helman

As you work on your taxes this month, here's something to raise your hackles: Some of the world's biggest, most profitable corporations enjoy a far lower tax rate than you do--that is, if they pay taxes at all. Continue