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Three things we’re learning as the Pentagon moves Bradley Manning **UPDATED

As we await what’s sure to be the coming hysterics from supporters of Army Pfc Bradley Manning over his “torture” at the hands of guards at Ft. Leavenworth, we’re learning a few things that really, weren’t all that hidden regarding … Continue reading

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Rolling Stone: Army used ‘Psy-Ops’ on U.S. Senators **UPDATED**

Another bombshell report from Rolling Stone, which has learned that an American military team tasked with conducting psychological operations or “Psy-Ops” in Afghanistan was ordered by superiors to illegally target US lawmakers. The goal: to get more troops and more … Continue reading

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Gone

The Iraq war soldier made famous by a photograph, and by his compassion for an Iraqi child, dies back home: The March 2003 image became one of the most iconic of the U.S. invasion of Iraq: that of a bespectacled … Continue reading

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The morning read

The Associated Press reports that Dr. James Dobson is bringing down the wrath of … Dobson … on Barack Obama today on his radio show, accusing Obama of “distorting scripture.” Wait for it. This one’s all about abortion… But first, … Continue reading

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New questions in Pat Tillman’s death

Pat Tillman (left) pictured with his brother Kevin A three star Army general is facing a demotion in the cover-up of the Pat Tillman friendly fire death in Afghanistan, putting the coda to a shameful incident in which even the … Continue reading

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Let them eat Starbucks

The two star general in charge of Walter Reed has been relieved of duty. Meanwhile, the Army is denying reports in the Army Times that it is gagging soldiers and preventing the media from entering its facilities. Army spokesman Paul … Continue reading

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They knew

The WashPost leads with this sobering story about who knew what, and when, about the mistreatment of injured U.S. troops at Walter Reed medical center: Top officials at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, including the Army’s surgeon general, have heard … Continue reading

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