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Multiple Missteps Led To Drone Killing U.S. Troops In Afghanistan

“Senior officers say drone technology has vastly improved their ability to tell friend from foe in the confusion of battle. But the video can also prompt commanders to make decisions before they fully understand what they’re seeing.” Don’t fire until … Continue reading

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Afghanistan Suicide Bombing Kills 13 U.S. Troops

heckmepitus Truth, justice and the American way 467 Fans 20 hours ago (1:19 PM) Obama supporters who would be howling about this during a Bush presidency­, now support expanding the Afghanista­n War. Hippokrite­s. Bush had a presidency­? heckmepitus 19 hours … Continue reading

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Rep. John Culberson Sends Email With Federal Job Openings While Advocating For Smaller Government

“The fact of the matter is that government can’t create jobs like the private sector and government doesn’t add value to the economy.” So who hired more than 260,000 contractor­s working in Iraq and Afghanista­n, with overhead and expenses expected … Continue reading

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A Decade After 9/11, Police Departments Are Increasingly Militarized

We’re fightin’ us over here . . . so we don’t have to fight us over there. whirlybird Time’s a-wastin’! . 371 Fans 02:06 PM on 9/12/2011 Would be funny if it weren’t so true. More on Decade After 9/11 … Continue reading

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9/11 Anniversary: World Remembers, Reflects On September 11th

“The President declared September 11 a national day of service and remembranc­e to honor those killed in the attacks, those who responded 10 years ago and those who have served in our military during in the wars in Iraq and … Continue reading

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