Yesterday, in the States, was Veteran's Day. I remember it being Armistice Day when I was very young...

Anyway, one US-centric article and one US-centric memoir-essay about war, and the wish for peace.

The Anguish of War for Today’s Soldiers, Explored by Sophocles.By PATRICK HEALY ( Read more... )

But then, I have been. Condoleeza Rice Approved Waterboarding in 2002... I don't know, I've never been a terrorist, but I've been a lawful protester and had the crap beaten out of me... I just can't think that adding to the pain improves the situation, ever.

So, by this time next year, all else being equal, I will have paid off my back taxes and get a refund. I will have at least consolidated my student loans and have a single payment. And I will have cleared out at least a third of my storage, which will be at the very least less of a psychic burden and possibly a continuing source of some income. ( Read more... )

Rebuilt Iraq Projects Found Crumbling

By JAMES GLANZ
Published: April 29, 2007
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