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Rethink Afghanistan, Part 6: "Security"

2009-11-08T08:03:00.000-08:00

When all other discussion of our military invasion and occupation of Afghanistan is considered and placed into question; the fall back argument (whether it be the Bush Administration or the Obama Administration) is “the global war on terror”. And so, in the final installment of Robert Greenwald’s new documentary,”Rethink Afghanistan” that issue is also brought into the fact based world.

Rethink Afghanistan, Part 6: “Security”

Peace,
Chad (The Left) Shue

Rethink Afghanistan, Part 5: "Women of Afghanistan"

2009-11-07T09:37:00.000-08:00

One of the most common refrains we hear about our involvement in Afghanistan is how, if we leave, the people who would be mostly affected would be the women. Conventional wisdom tells us that life under the Taliban holds the worst possible fate for women. However, as with most things in life, it’s the “shades of grey” that best define the picture.

Rethink Afghanistan, Part 5: “Women of Afghanistan”

Peace,
Chad (The Left) Shue

IWR News

2009-11-07T08:45:00.000-08:00

Iraq Body Count: 11/07/09
Americans Killed: 4359
Americans Wounded: 51,000
http://icasualties.org/
Iraqis Killed or Displaced: 3,000,000+
http://antiwar.org
“…a small price…” Rep. John Boehner
----------------------------

Latest Confirmed Casualties:

*Maj. Tad T. Hervas, 48, of Coon Rapids, MN died Oct. 6 at Contingency Operating Base Basra, Iraq.

*Pfc. Daniel J. Rivera, 22, of Rochester, NY died Oct. 18 in Mosul, Iraq.

*Staff Sgt. Bradley Espinoza, 26, of Mission, TX died Oct. 19 in Qwest, Iraq.

*Maj. David L. Audo, 35, of Saint Joseph, IL, died Oct. 27 in Baghdad, Iraq.

*Spc. Joseph L. Gallegos, 39, of Questa, NM died Oct. 28 in Tallil, Iraq.

*Spc. Adrian L. Avila, 19, of Opelika, AL died Oct. 29 at Khabari Crossing, Kuwait.

*Pfc. Lukas C. Hopper, 20, of Merced, CA died Oct. 30, southeast of Karadah, Iraq.

*Spc. Christopher M. Cooper, 28, of Oceanside, CA died Oct. 30 in Babil province,
Iraq.

*Spc. Jonathon M. Sylvestre, 21, of Colorado Springs, CO died Nov. 2 in Kut, Iraq.

*Staff Sgt. Amy C. Tirador, 29, of Albany, NY died Nov. 4 in Kirkush, Iraq.

Peace,
Chad (The Left) Shue

Rethink Afghanistan, Part 4: "Civilian Casualties"

2009-11-06T07:07:00.000-08:00

9 years into this country’s invasion and occupation of Afghanistan, just as in Iraq, our “mission” continues to evolve to suit the circumstances. From chasing down Osama bin Laden to propping up a government more friendly to the United States; both George W Bush and now Barrack Obama tell us that we are providing stability and security for the Afghani people. Please watch Rethink Afghanistan, Part 4: “Civilian Casualties” for a better picture of how that part of our “strategy” is working out.

Peace,
Chad (The Left) Shue

Rethink Afghanistan - Part 3; "The Cost of War"

2009-11-05T07:43:00.000-08:00

9 years into this country’s military incursion into the Middle East, our economy is on the brink of collapse. Our largest industries; both in manufacturing and the financial realms are failing to provide sustainable and living wage jobs to our citizens. Our national debt and the federal deficit continue to spiral out of control. And yet, year after year, billions of dollars are thrown into the seemingly bottomless pit of war.

Rethink Afghanistan – Part 3; "The Cost of War"

Peace,
Chad (The Left) Shue

Rethink Afghanistan - Part 2; Pakistan: "The Most Dangerous Country"

2009-11-04T09:02:00.000-08:00

In the 9 years that the United States has been playing nation builder in Afghanistan and Iraq, it can be argued that we have pushed our country more directly into harm’s way than we were prior to 9-11. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in our love-hate relationship with a nuclear armed Pakistan. For more on this, please watch “Rethink Afghanistan – Part 2; Pakistan: “The Most Dangerous Country":

Peace,
Chad (The Left) Shue

Rethink Afghanistan - Part 1

2009-11-03T09:40:00.000-08:00

For 9 years the United States has been engaged in a military adventure in Afghanistan. The original motivation for our invasion of this impoverished country was to chase down Osama bin Laden and to punish the governing Taliban for refusing to deliver bin Laden into our hands after 9/11. By all accounts, by the end of 2001 bin Laden and the rest of Al Qaida’s operation had been routed into the mountains of Pakistan and our “mission” had been accomplished. That was 9 years ago. Today, President Barrack Obama is bringing together his advisors to “plot a new course” in a country that never has posed any direct threat to our own. I hope that during these advisory sessions someone suggests that President Obama view the new documentary from Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films: Rethink Afghanistan. In an effort to make this easier, over the next week The Left Shue will be running the documentary in parts. Please watch Part 1; “Rethink Afghanistan” below. Then, if you are moved to action, you can go to the website and purchase a copy of the DVD or sign up to host a screening. Even better, you can contact your members of congress and the Whitehouse and suggest that they hold a screening.

Peace,
Chad (The Left) Shue

"No on 1033" gains an unexpected ally

2009-10-16T09:46:00.001-07:00

"No on 1033" gains an unexpected ally

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IWR News

2009-10-06T05:34:00.000-07:00

Iraq Body Count: 10/06/09
Americans Killed: 4348
Americans Wounded: 51,000
http://icasualties.org/
Iraqis Killed or Displaced: 3,000,000+
http://antiwar.org
“…a small price…” Rep. John Boehner
----------------------------

Latest Confirmed Casualties:

*Staff Sgt. Todd W. Selge, 25, of Burnsville, MN died Sept. 3 in Baqubah, Iraq.

*Spc. Jordan M. Shay, 22, of Salisbury, MA died Sept. 3 in Baqubah, Iraq.

*1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton, 24, of Monroe GA died Sept. 8 near Baghdad, Iraq.

*Staff Sgt. Shannon M. Smith, 31, of Marion, OH died Sept. 8 in Baji, Iraq.

*Pfc. Thomas F. Lyons, 20, of Fernley, NV died Sept. 8 in Baji, Iraq.

*Pfc. Zachary T. Myers, 21, of Delaware, OH died Sept. 8 in Baji, Iraq.

*Senior Airman Matthew R. Courtois, 22, of Lucas, TX died Sep 20 at Abdullah Al Mubarak Airbase, Kuwait.

*Spc. Michael S. Cote Jr., 20, of Denham Springs, LA died Sept. 19 in Balad, Iraq.

*Spc. Ross E. Vogel, III, 27, of Red Lion, PA died Sept. 29 in Kut, Iraq.

*Spc. Paul E. Andersen, 49, of Dowagiac, Mich., died Oct. 1 in Baghdad, Iraq.

Peace,
Chad (The Left) Shue

Welcome to Snohomish County - Enjoy the ride

2009-09-08T16:19:00.003-07:00

Welcome to Snohomish County - Enjoy the ride

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County Executive vetoes repeal of FCCs in Snohomish County

2009-09-01T09:47:00.001-07:00

County Executive vetoes repeal of FCCs in Snohomish County

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IWR News

2009-08-31T05:47:00.000-07:00

Iraq Body Count: 8/31/09
Americans Killed: 4336
Americans Wounded: 51,000
http://icasualties.org/
Iraqis Killed or Displaced: 3,000,000+
http://antiwar.org
“…a small price…” Rep. John Boehner
----------------------------

Latest Confirmed Casualties:

*Lance Cpl. Brandon T. Lara, 20, of New Braunfels, TX died July 19 in Anbar province, Iraq.

*Spc. Herberth A. Berrios-Campos, 21, of Bealeton, VA died July 24 in Salman Pak, Iraq.

*Staff Sgt. Johnny R. Polk, 39, of Gulfport, MS died July 25 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, of wounds suffered on July 23 in Kirkuk, Iraq.

*Pvt. Keiffer P. Wilhelm, 19, of Plymouth, OH died August 4 in Maysan province, Iraq.

*Spc. Richard A. Walters Jr., 41, of Cleveland, OH died Aug. 10 in Ali Al Salem, Kuwait.

*Spc. Matthew D. Hastings, 23, of Claremore, OK died Aug. 17 in Baghdad, Iraq.

*Pfc. William Z. Vanosdol, 23, of Pinson, AL died Aug. 19 at Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq.

*2nd Lt. Joseph D. Fortin, 22, of St. Johnsbury, VT died Aug. 23 in Hussaniyah, Iraq.

*Sgt. Earl D. Werner, 38, of Mondovi, WI died Aug. 28 in Rashid, Iraq.

*Pvt. Taylor D. Marks, 19, of Monmouth, OR died Aug. 28 in Rashid, Iraq.

Peace,
Chad (The Left) Shue

Edward M. (Ted) Kennedy; 1932-2009 RIP

2009-08-26T15:04:00.000-07:00

President Harry S. Truman - Special Message to the Congress Recommending a Comprehensive Health Program; delivered on November 19, 1945

"Millions of our citizens do not now have a full measure of opportunity to achieve and enjoy good health. Millions do not now have protection or security against the economic effects of sickness. The time has arrived for action to help them attain that opportunity and that protection....

Our new Economic Bill of Rights should mean health security for all, regardless of residence, station, or race--everywhere in the United States.
We should resolve now that the health of this Nation is a national concern; that financial barriers in the way of attaining health shall be removed; that the health of all its citizens deserves the help of all the Nation."

Senator Ted Kennedy to the Democratic National Convention in New York, NY on August 12, 1980.

"Finally, we cannot have a fair prosperity in isolation from a fair society. So I will continue to stand for a national health insurance. We must -- We must not surrender -- We must not surrender to the relentless medical inflation that can bankrupt almost anyone and that may soon break the budgets of government at every level. Let us insist on real controls over what doctors and hospitals can charge, and let us resolve that the state of a family's health shall never depend on the size of a family's wealth.

The President, the Vice President, the members of Congress have a medical plan that meets their needs in full, and whenever senators and representatives catch a little cold, the Capitol physician will see them immediately, treat them promptly, fill a prescription on the spot. We do not get a bill even if we ask for it, and when do you think was the last time a member of Congress asked for a bill from the Federal Government? And I say again, as I have before, if health insurance is good enough for the President, the Vice President, the Congress of the United States, then it's good enough for you and every family in America."

Senator Ted Kennedy on April 3, 2008:

President Obama, members of Congress, and those "Americans" who say, "Slow down; you're moving too far too fast." and "Having a government guaranteed plan is not essential to healthcare coverage in this country." I say it is long overdue that we start providing for the common welfare of all of our citizens. The time for talk and debate and "incrementalism" is over.

To quote the bard - "How many deaths will it takes till he knows that too many people have died?"

Peace,
Chad (The Left) Shue

Larsen health care reform forum - no grand slam but scores a few runs

2009-08-13T09:32:00.001-07:00

Larsen health care reform forum - no grand slam but scores a few runs

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Congressman Rick Larsen deals smoothly with healthcare reform town halls

2009-08-10T15:30:00.001-07:00

Congressman Rick Larsen deals smoothly with healthcare reform town halls

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Boeing - fixing blame; not the problem

2009-07-25T12:18:00.001-07:00

Boeing - fixing blame; not the problem

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IWR News

2009-07-18T05:55:00.000-07:00

Iraq Body Count:
7/18/09
Americans Killed: 4326
Americans Wounded: 51,000
http://icasualties.org/
Iraqis Killed or Displaced: 3,000,000+
http://antiwar.org
“…a small price…” Rep. John Boehner
----------------------------

Latest Confirmed Casualties:

*Sgt. Timothy A. David, 28, of Gladwin, MI died June 28 in Sadr City, Iraq.

*Sgt. 1st Class Edward C. Kramer, 39, of Wilmington, NC died June 29 in Baghdad, Iraq.

*Sgt. Roger L. Adams Jr., 36, of Jacksonville, NC died June 29 in Baghdad, Iraq.

*Sgt. Juan C. Baldeosingh, 30, of Newport, NC died June 29 in Baghdad, Iraq.

*Spc. Robert L. Bittiker, 39, of Jacksonville, NC died June 29 in Baghdad, Iraq.

*Pvt. Lucas M. Bregg, 19, of Wright City, MO died July 8 in Baghdad, Iraq.

*Chief Warrant Officer Rodney A. Jarvis, 34, of Akron, OH died July 13 in Baghdad, Iraq.

*Spc. Daniel P. Drevnick, 22, of Woodbury, MN died July16 in Basra, Iraq.

*Spc. James D. Wertish, 20, of Olivia, MN died July16 in Basra, Iraq.

*Spc. Carlos E. Wilcox IV, 27, of Cottage Grove, MN died July16 in Basra, Iraq.

Peace,
Chad (The Left) Shue

Wal*Mart shopper defends 1st amendment right with 2nd amendment gun

2009-07-12T15:48:00.001-07:00

Wal*Mart shopper defends 1st amendment right with 2nd amendment gun

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Boeing's long bye-bye begins?

2009-07-08T22:26:00.001-07:00

Boeing's long bye-bye begins?

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TEA Party Parade

2009-07-06T15:46:00.001-07:00

TEA Party Parade

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They're back

2009-07-02T13:04:00.001-07:00

They're back

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IWR News

2009-06-27T07:49:00.000-07:00

Iraq Body Count: 6/27/09
Americans Killed: 4316
Americans Wounded: 51,000
http://icasualties.org/
Iraqis Killed or Displaced: 3,000,000+
http://antiwar.org
“…a small price…” Rep. John Boehner
----------------------------

Latest Confirmed Casualties:

*Sgt. Justin J. Duffy, 31, of Cozad, NE died June 2 in Baghdad, Iraq.

*Spc. Christopher M. Kurth, 23, of Alamogordo, NM died June 4 in Kirkuk, Iraq.

*Spc. Charles D. Parrish, 23, of Jasper, AL died June 4 in Balad, Iraq.

*Lance Cpl. Robert D. Ulmer, 22, of Landisville, PA died June 5 in Anbar province, Iraq.

*Staff Sgt. Edmond L. Lo, 23, of Salem, NH died June 13 in Samarra City, Iraq.

*Capt. Kafele H. Sims, 32, of Los Angeles,CA died June 16 in Mosul, Iraq.

*Sgt. Joshua W. Soto, 25, of San Angelo, TX died June 16 in Iraq.

*Spc. Chancellor A. Keesling, 25, of Indianapolis, IN died June 19 in Baghdad, Iraq.

*Spc. Casey L. Hills, 23, of Salem, IL died June 24 in Iraq.

*Spc. Joshua L. Hazlewood, 22, of Manvel, TX died June 25 in Arifjan, Kuwait.

Peace,
Chad (The Left) Shue

Shawna Forde and the quest for human rights in Snohomish County

2009-06-20T17:21:00.001-07:00

Shawna Forde and the quest for human rights in Snohomish County

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Port Commissioners vote to demolish the past while facing an uncertain future

2009-06-18T15:22:00.001-07:00

Port Commissioners vote to demolish the past while facing an uncertain future

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Obama's war

2009-06-17T10:27:00.001-07:00

Obama's war

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