Author: jimstaro

WAR Powers

Putting them back where they belong comes from an Op-Ed written by James A. Baker III and Warren Christopher in the New York Times today, 7-08-08. They led a bipartison group, the National War Powers Commission, they concluded:...

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Final Salute

Last night, on the PBS Newshour, they had an appropriate July 4th interview, especially in these times of two occupations:Marine, Author Reflect on Honoring Fallen Comrades You can read the transcript and more at that link....

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"In Their Boots"-Premiere-Episode 1- Video

The first episode of the groundbreaking new live webcast “In Their Boots” aired on Wednesday, 2 July 2008, with host Jan Bender as he explored the lives of the Babin family as they care for their wounded veteran son...

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"Independence Day", and No Celebration?

Yesterday I got an e-newsletter about the same time I caught this post. The e covered what prompted the post by ScottyUrb. Today, the 4th of July, we here in the States celebrate our “Independence”, no need to go...

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