A concise article, it focuses on the real problem. Widespread government corruption in Saigon insured Vietnam's eventual military defeat. The current corruption in Iraq makes Vietnam look like Romper Room and Afghanistan might be even worse.

An excellent article, very well researched.

A timely topic that barely scratches the surface of what should be an autopsy.

Stewart was right, this is not a frigging joke.

This is an excellent article. Well written and thoroughly researched. President Bush is not presented in a positive light and it appears he engaged in felonious criminal activity with the help of his future AG. Bush's remark that he decides what the law is for the executive branch mirrors his rationale for signing statements.

The article paints a very positive picture of Gen. Petraeus as a talented commander with superior tactical and strategic skills. His promotion by the White House was quite predictable. Much like Gen. Westmoreland in Vietnam, Petraeus' biggest asset was being a "yes" man to the administration. He certainly understands the complex dynamics of the Middle East but appeared uninterested in the fraud and corruption taking place under his nose. The articles endorsement of an open ended ... More »

This is a well written article that highlights the increasing amount of distortion in the current presidential campaign. There is a significant difference between beginning a 40B pipeline, or getting agreements to build a 40B pipeline and initiating a process that could possibly lead to a pipeline seven years from now.

PNAC doesn't support the Constitution but seeks to trash it and for that reason alone, I couldn't support a Neocon like McCain.

Corruption in Iraq is underreported in mainstream media but it's really just a symptom of the absolute lack of planning at every level prior to and after the invasion of Ira.

I used to believe the conventional wisdom that John McCain was a political maverick who was willing to compromise and negotiate with Democrats. That is certainly no longer the case.

An excellent article with many particulars of which I was unaware.

Excellent article, well researched and it only confirms my fundamental mistrust of the neocon agenda.

Very informative, and well researched.