Wednesday, May 24

WAR AND PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST

An interview with Juan Cole on the current situation in Iraq and his projections for the future on KOS.

The knowledgeable professor paints a grim picture. BushCo has created a terrible regional crisis where none existed before. Where Democrats Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton made progress in seeking peace for the Middle East, the Rethuglicans have critically hampered any prospects for that effort and now beat the drums for furthering the conflict by attacks on Iran.

"The army that will defeat terrorism doesn't wear uniforms, or drive Humvees, or calls in air-strikes. It doesn't have a high command, or high security, or a high budget. The army that can defeat terrorism does battle quietly, clearing minefields and vaccinating children. It undermines military dictatorships and military lobbyists. It subverts sweatshops and special interests.Where people feel powerless, it helps them organize for change, and where people are powerful, it reminds them of their responsibility." ~~~~ Author Unknown ~~~~

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