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No. The author has done better work. She raises public attention, at least to the readers of Alternet, but is shrill in tone and a bit late out of the gate as The Defense Authorization Act of 2006, passed on Sept. 30 gave Bush this power, as noted in Congressional Quarterly: http://public.cq.com/public/20061201_homeland.html And even in its current incarnation in the mostly unreported news, Radley Balko, a senior editor of the libertarian Reason Magazine alerted readers to an ... More »
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I don't think an interview with one former colonel was the right way to explain this story. The interview style makes for an interesting, but not highly informative read. I want to see vetted more of the facts and ramifications of the Third Infantry Division's active presence on U.S. soil.
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Given the nature and severity of the claims, an interview with one retired colonel (even if he is a patriot) is insufficient. A more careful analysis of the implications and more careful discussion of alternative explanations is needed.
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Naomi Wolf links together the Military Times news release regarding the 1st Brigade recent deployment in the US and the statement that Congressman Sherman made that they were pressured into voting on the bail-out or there could be martial law. She speculates on what could happen and interviews a retired colonel for clarification. I have provided links to additional articles from Salon and Alternet which contain the original Military Times news release and interviews with the Air ... More »
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This is the second time I've seen this story. The first was in The Military Times, another respected publication intended for our military forces. And this wouldn't be the first time soldiers were used against American civilians. Is the content accurate? Given the disdain Bush and Cheney have for Americans, probably yes.
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I had heard that the brigade had been stationed in the states but did notunderstand why, considering the need for troops in Afganistan. Miss Wolf managed to link it together quite nicely. I would have preferred more input from other officers and additional confirmation of the threats that Congress recieved. However, I like the way the author layed it out interms that will be easy to grasp by any reasonably inteligent person.
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I admit, I may be biased in that I am afraid of what the people behind the Bush administration are capable of, and afraid that John McCain and Palin are no better. The fear that has been deliberately generated by them affects not only progressives, but reactionaries as well, and we can see how the crowds at McCain rallies are behaving. There is no way to refute what Naomi Wolf has to say, and she says it in no uncertain terms. This is a statement that goes beyond journalism into ... More »
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Seems to make a few jumps, however, the issues and questions the author asks are incredibly important as America must repair the Constitutional damage done by the Bush regime.
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This article points out a worst-case scenario which in itself can be seen as a biased thing to do but it is indeed factual and the context is relevant.
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| Submitted by | Submitted by Denise Clendening - Oct 9, 2008 - 10:15 AM PDT |
| Reviewed by | Denise Clendening (review), Chapman Clark, Jr. (review), Evan Langhorst (review), Derek Hawkins (review), Gregory Kruse (review), Jasmw (review), Kelly Garrett (review), Jack Dinkmeyer (review), Paul Keene (review), Riskable (review), Charles McWilliams (review), Beth Wellington (review), Veronica Barlee (review) |
| Edited by | Fabrice Florin - Oct 9, 2008 - 1:10 PM PDT |
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Why is a U.S. Army brigade being assigned to the "Homeland"? - Glenn Greenwald
Salon - Sep. 24, 2008 (Pending)
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