Month: December 2011

Reflections on the End of a War

There is something strange and karmic about Vaclav Havel passing away at virtually the same moment as the last U.S. combat troops passed over the Iraqi border into Kuwait. What kind of synchronicity is it, this odd capstone...

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I Take Some Time Off and…

I chose a rather inconvenient time to take a couple of mental health days. In truth, I didn’t really choose the days. This weekend just happened to be when my extended family could get together to celebrate Christmas. So,...

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How ‘Shock and Awe’ Ended

. Last U.S. troops leave Iraq, ending war (Reuters) Beyond the most obvious in cost of lives and the US Treasury, the silent departure of US Forces leaves an indelible mark on an ill-fated adventure. The pro-Bush intelligentsia...

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