Are Dems the problem? + Iraq war stats

Better late than never when it comes to Information Clearing House's NewsLetter:

Information Clearing House Newsletter: News You Won't Find On CNN

July 19, 2008

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"One of the world's greatest problems is the impossibility of any person searching for the truth on any subject when they believe they already have it." Dave Wilbur

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"It's not a matter of what is true that counts but a matter of what is perceived to be true." Henry Kissinger
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"Most of the greatest evils that man has inflicted upon man have come through people feeling quite certain about something which, in fact, was false." Bertrand Russell

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"When shall it be said in any country of the world, my poor are happy, neither ignorance or distress is to be found among them; my jails are empty of prisoners, my streets of beggars; the aged are not in want, the taxes not oppressive; the rational world is my friend because I am friend of its happiness. When these things can be said, then may that country boast of its constitution and government." Thomas Paine

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Number Of Iraqis Slaughtered Since The U.S. Invaded Iraq 1,236,604

Iraqi deaths


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Number of U.S. Military Personnel Sacrificed (Officially acknowledged) In America's War On Iraq: 4,125

icasualties


The War And Occupation Of Iraq Costs $538,352,761,450

See the cost in your community at firstpriorities

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Reality Check: The Democrats Are The Real Problem

By Mike Whitney

If the path to peace requires crushing the Democratic Party and its blood-thirsty candidates; so be it. The main thing is to stop the killing. If Obama won't do it, we'll find someone who will.

Read article at ICH

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The Problem Of Patriotism

By James Rothenberg

Race, sex, and religion do not demand your loyalty but your country does. Your village or town doesn't. Your city doesn't. The state you live in doesn't. New York and California don't care if you are loyal to them.

What's the difference? Armed force. Uncle Sam needs you. To fight.

ICH

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"War Sucks"

By Scott Ritter

"It Ain't what you see on TV."

Click to view at: ICH

Has Bush kept oath to defend the Constitution?

The Threat of Section 1222

By James Rothenberg

The President is claiming that Section 1222 could inhibit his ability to defend the Constitution, so he claims the right to ignore it. The drafters of the bill were also sworn to defend the Constitution. What are the requirements in 1222 that the White House finds so inhibiting?

Read full article from Information Clearing House...if you can stand to.

"Protect and defend" indeed.