Top U.S. Commander in Middle East Resigns Posted: 7 months ago by mahler87
Admiral William Fallon has been described as the only man standing between the Bush administration and war with Iran. He resigned today.
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Bush is A commander guy, not THE commander guy Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
The White House is trying to clarify something: President George W Bush is ''a commander guy'' but not ''the commander guy.''

Or something like that.
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Is Gonzales Next Bush, Rove and Cheney Fall Guy? Posted: 2 years ago by indierockcafe
Does anyone notice a trend in the Bush administration:
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Blood Borders Posted: 2 years ago by 2manyusernames
he most arbitrary and distorted borders in the world are in Africa and the Middle East. Drawn by self-interested Europeans. The unjust borders in the Middle East — to borrow from Churchill — generate more trouble than can be consumed locally.

What if new borders were drawn in the Middle East, ones that cut along cultural/religious boundaries?
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Bush: Threat of World War III if Iran goes nuclear Posted: 12 months ago by wags273
U.S. President George W. Bush warned on Wednesday a nuclear-armed Iran could lead to World War III
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Searching For A New American Policy For Iraq Posted: 5 months ago by 2manyusernames
retired CIA station chief and head of the Agency's counterterrorism staff examines the Bush administration's Iraq policy and finds that it cannot be successful. He calls for U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, a “complete change” in U.S. goals and tactics in the Middle East, and rebuilding bridges to allies.
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U.S. refuses Israel weapons to attack Iran: report Posted: 2 months ago by AfroMosHi
Did the United States turn down Israeli requests for military hardware to help it prepare for a possible attack on Iranian nuclear facilities?
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U.S. Ends Protection for Wolves in 3 States Posted: 8 months ago by mahler87
The Bush administration on Thursday announced an end to federal protection for gray wolves in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho, concluding that the wolves were reproductively robust enough to survive.

EDIT: When I first saw this article I thought it said "gay" wolves. Gray wolves are just not that interesting. My bad.
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Bush moving his Risk pieces to Iran? Posted: 2 years ago by Wingnut
Says he's certain that Iran is supplying weapons used against U.S. troops, even if he can't prove Iranian leaders are authorizing it. Also says he's "going to do something about it".
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Iran Attack On Within A Year Posted: 1 year ago by buddha
Presidential candidate Ron Paul believes that an attack on Iran is highly likely within a year and that the Bush administration is simply waiting for the right opportunity, or event on which to blame Iran, before launching the assault.
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New Emails Obtained Suggest White House Aides Lied about Firings Posted: 2 years ago by indierockcafe
Just breaking, MTB has obtained excerpts from the leaked emails suggesting the WHite House targeted federal attorneys for firing because they were not "Bush loyalists"
Another Bush administration scandal, lies and cover-ups.

This update provides access to the actual email and may be the first place on the Internet to find it.
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Middle East peace a reality in new computer game Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
Many have tried. All have failed. But with a new computer game, you can make peace in the Middle East.
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President Bush regrets his legacy as a man anxious for war Posted: 4 months ago by 2manyusernames
President Bush regrets the way his gun-slinging rhetoric made people perceive him. He said that his aim now was to leave his successor a legacy of international diplomacy for tackling Iran.
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Obama changes his mind (again) and refuses to do town meetings Posted: 2 months ago by JoshSF49
May: "If John McCain wants to meet me anywhere, anytime to have a debate about our respective policies in Iraq, Iran, the Middle East or around the world, that is a conversation I’m happy to have..."

August: "Obama is reluctant to take chances or give McCain a high-profile stage now that Obama is ahead in the polls."
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Iran harrasses US ship. Posted: 9 months ago by Kurt311c
I have this bad feeling that it may be used to start a strike against iran. Heard that the officals in Washington are saying that this is a serious act of aggresion. MIDDLE EAST ROUND ? FIGHT!!!!!!!!!
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Israel leaks plans for a nuclear strike on Iran Posted: 2 years ago by 2manyusernames
Or do they?
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White House: No major shift on Iraq Posted: 2 years ago by robfouryqr
Under election-year pressure to change course in Iraq, the Bush administration said Monday there are no plans for dramatic shifts in policy or for ultimatums to Baghdad to force progress.
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Bush Lifts Executive ban of Offshore Drilling Posted: 3 months ago by shep182
President Bush lifted an executive order banning offshore oil drilling on Monday and urged Congress to follow suit. "This means that the only thing standing between the American people and these vast oil reserves is action from the U.S. Congress," Bush said.
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Genes from Middle East families yield autism clues Posted: 3 months ago by 2manyusernames
Harvard researchers have discovered half a dozen new genes involved in autism that suggest the disorder strikes in a brain that can't properly form new connections.
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Congress restricts Bush on Iraq spending Posted: 2 years ago by afeldman
The U.S. Congressmoved to block the Bush administration from building permanent U.S. military bases in Iraq or controlling the country's oil sector.
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Bush setting America up for war with Iran Posted: 1 year ago by muppet
Pentagon and CIA officers say they believe that the White House has begun a carefully calibrated programme of escalation that could lead to a military showdown with Iran.
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