Current Events

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I think we have been a little too cautious in our way of speaking about Iraq. We have spoken in terms of success and failure, and of pulling troops out as though their well-being were the most significant thing in this matter.

It is important, but when we make these calls, we remain tethered to the possibility that well, maybe, just maybe, we can win. Removing troops for their own sake means America cannot handle its own mess, and brings up feelings of duty and honor in response.

So while it is important to consider the utter waste of American life that this absurd moment in history offers us, we should be more concerned with the actual problem of the occupation.

It is a fucking occupation.

The Iraqis do not want us there.

Indigenous Rights Outlined by UN
"The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a non-binding declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples after 22 years of debate."

The article mentions that the document was opposed by several nations, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and good ole' Unkie Sam. Wonder why... I'm not sure what the long-term ramifications of this are, but it looks like it might be an important symbolic victory.

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