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What the Iraq War Has to Do With Afghanistan

Jan 11, 2014
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates says America's approach to foreign affairs is too militarized, evidenced by its two most recent wars; American viewers can hardly recognize news anchors anymore; meanwhile, people still believe Greek art was white, despite proof of its once garish colors. These discoveries and more after the jump.

The Great Afghan Corruption Scam

Apr 3, 2013
Washington has vociferously denounced Afghan corruption as a major obstacle to the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. But none of the relevant documents refer to the single most relevant fact: that the fraud and misconduct originates in Washington itself.