By: Greg Reeson | 2010-04-04 | Politics While President Bush is preparing his new strategy for Iraq, he should be sure to include the recommendations of the commanders on the ground. These are America's warfighting experts, and they have the best interests of this country at heart. read more
By: Jayson Solberg | 2010-04-03 | News and society I joined the Army in February of 2000. I was stationed at FT Carson, CO for 2 years. I went to Korea for 2 years. At the beginning of 2004 my active duty time was up and so I joined the Minnesota National Guard. read more
By: Hubert Crowell | 2010-04-04 | News and society The question should not be, should we remain in Iraq, but how can we help Iraq establish a non-aggressive self rule. We as a nation have quickly forgotten why we are in Iraq. read more
By: Kyle B Taylor | 2010-04-04 | News and society As the conflict in Iraq continues to grow, it is very difficult for those who are away from the conflict to feel the actual damage that is being caused by the war. Even if US soldiers are there to attempt to achieve peace in the area with negotiations, it cannot be helped that there are situations that call them to resort to military action that cause not only heavy rates of collateral damage but, regrettably, a high number of casualties as well. read more
By: Henry | 2011-04-27 | History Iraq is a country situated in the Middle East and has been part of Ottoman Empire and was colonized by British. She has been home to major civilization like Assyria, Babylonia, and Sumer. The modern day Iraq was created in 1932 after attaining independence from Britain. However, the country became a republic in 1958 with Baghdad as the capital city of the country (CIA Fact book, 2009). Iraq has a long history of participation in major wars. read more
By: Fred Krone | 2010-04-04 | Politics Last week the Mr. Leedon's American Enterprise Institute produced a publication entitled "Choosing Victory: a plan for success in Iraq." You might as well call it Plan 9 from Outer Space. These are the words from the water boys; the people who helped bring you an ill conceived war, which has led to the deaths of thousands and the creation of a Sunni martyr, and now they are offering you their plan to correct it all... read more
By: Dennis Siluk Ed.D. | 2010-04-04 | Politics Iraq has taken a superpower, with all its resources and drained it dry, likened to an empty soup bowl, and for what? We won a war, that should be good enough, but no one will win a peace over there. We are doing exactly what the enemy wants, draining, draining and draining, our nation's assets, at a cost for a broken down, ungrateful waistband of a nation. read more
By: Alok Kumar | 2010-03-27 | Health & Fitness Hemorrhoid is a relatively common ailment and affects a large number of people, all across the world. Various factors, such as constipation, old age, excess dependence on laxatives, pregnancy, as well as cancers are held responsible for causing this condition. Apart from these some relatively simple activities, such as sneezing or coughing have also been believed to lead to such a condition. As it is, some of theses causes are unavoidable, whereas some of them are avoidable. read more
By: J.J. Jackson | 2010-05-22 | Politics We are constantly told that the American people don't approve of the fighting in Iraq. The drumbeat has become almost deafening these past few years. But now that we have a referendum on the war boiled down to such a neat little race, we are bound to find out. read more
By: Candis Reade | 2010-04-04 | International studies The Iraq war commenced in 2002 with the United States of America ousting the Saddam Hussein led Iraqi regime finally. But the mounting cost of war in Iraq all these years of war are still a weight on the minds of the economists and the taxpayers alike. A war can be really draining on the resources of the nation. Some optimists hold out the argument that the war is good for the economy. But this is far from true. read more
By: Candis Reade | 2010-04-04 | Politics Iraq has always been the hub of the Middle Eastern country politics. The reason to stay in Iraq is quite easy to decipher. Not only it is important strategically from a nuclear point of view but also its stability means a lot to the peace of the world overall. read more
By: Stephen John Morgan | 2010-04-04 | Politics Reports of the mood in Kirkuk suggest matters could quickly take on civil war proportions. The battle will be a revival of the old Arab/Kurd conflict. For the Kurds, Kirkuk is non-negotiable and for the Arabs it represents the last straw. The seizure of Kirkuk and a move in the direction of independence would lead to the break up of Iraq. read more