Truth Check: Is Iraq Killing Hundreds of Emo Teens?

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/global/2012/03/truth-check-iraq-killing-hundreds-emo-teens/49736/ Irakna Seth Abramovitch 3,321 Views Mar 10, 2012 A shocking new report  claims between 90 and 100 Iraqi teenagers who dress in “emo” fashions — characterized by tight jeans and graphic T-shirts, accessories, and longish haircuts — have been stoned to death over the past few weeks by Shiite fundamentalists, a response to a […]

‘How many more must die supporting a mission that is failing?’ Senior U.S. officer breaks ranks to expose ‘truth and lies about Afghanistan’

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2097603/Army-Colonel-exposes-truth-lies-Afghanistan-claiming-military-leaders-let-down.html By Jill Reilly Last updated at 1:49 PM on 7th February 2012 Colonel Davis says he ‘witnessed the absence of success on virtually every level’  ‘How many more men must die in support of a mission that is not succeeding?’ asked Colonel Davis  The Pentagon says it disagrees Colonel Davis’ account A US army […]

The drone wars

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/26/us-david-rohde-drone-wars-idUSTRE80P11I20120126 By David Rohde Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:11am EST They kill without warning, are comparatively cheap, risk no American lives, and produce triumphant headlines. Over the last three years, drone strikes have quietly become the Obama administration’s weapon of choice against terrorists. Since taking office, President Barack Obama has unleashed five times as many […]

U.S. Can’t Fight Two Wars at the Same Time Anymore

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/global/2012/01/us-cant-fight-two-wars-same-time-anymore/46892/ John Hudson 696 Views 9:36 AM ET This week, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is poised to deliver a humbling assessment of America’s military capabilities in a budget plan to the White House, reports The New York Times. The gist: The U.S. military of the future will no longer be able to fight two sustained ground […]

Disturbing video that shows U.S. soldiers ‘blowing up a dog in Iraq for fun’

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2080702/Horror-U-S-soldiers-blow-dog-Iraq-film-it.html By Hannah Roberts Last updated at 6:34 PM on 31st December 2011 A video has emerged online that appears to show some American troops blowing up a dog-for fun On the footage, which surfaced two days ago, soldiers can be heard- off camera- laughing as the animal approaches a trap-apparently set up by themselves. […]