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This happens every so often, and increasingly as the US empire expanded. It comes as a commingling of domestic and foreign policy: Vietnam, The War In Iraq, and now the Israel-Palestinian slaughter.What happens when the interests of the people clash with the interests of the privileged? Biden will be at Morehouse in two weeks. Between now and then, so much is poised to happen.They've literally unleashed police on college students, faculty, observers, and anyone whom the police want to harm. There is no legal justification; this is pure repression. And mass commercial “news” outlets are pushing pure propaganda, no doubt at the behest of owners.Meanwhile, student journalists like at Columbia and UPenn and independent outlets are pushing back. The International Court of Justice could issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu any time now. Israel has seen Columbia and Turkey move to break diplomatic and trade ties. And in Haiti, the attempt to install another US-France-Canada backed interim prime minister has been met with widespread derision.The “elites” (the moneyed and privileged) have lost the power to control the narrative and have dropped all pretenses that they are doing anything other than attempting to suppress by any means necessary.And the end of the school year isn't going to help. Brown and Northwestern had the good sense to put the issue of divestment to a vote, thereby reaching a truce with the students.But we're headed toward the summer, the presidential contest, and the Dem convention in Chicago. Unlike 1968, where King and RFK assassinations fed a wave of discontent that led to Nixon's election and the spiral that we have yet to emerge from, there is a real fascist waiting to assume control of the presidency and push us past the brink.We might be living in the events of the moment that will break the experiment, a moment that portends “national suicide.”JOIN KNARRATIVE: https://www.knarrative.com it's the only way to get into #Knubia, where these classes areheld live with a live chat.To shop Go to:TheGlobalMajorityMore from us:Knarrative Twitter: https://twitter.com/knarrative_Knarrative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knarrative/In Class with Carr Twitter: https://twitter.com/inclasswithcarrSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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2004 saw one of Australia's most successful Olympic campaigns. It was also a successful year for John Howard, who won his fourth election. But it wasn't without challenges - as the justification for the War in Iraq disappeared and images of human rights abuses by US soldiers emerged. Hundreds of Cabinet Papers from the year 2004 have been released, giving a glimpse of the inner workings of the Howard Government.

*Disclaimer--There are stories and language used in this episode that might not be appropriate for a younger audience. Listener discretion is advised. * In this episode my dad, Weldon, shares his experiences with the military and his time of deployment in Iraq. He goes in detail on what it's like living with PTSD and still trying to live a normal life after coming home. There is so much light to be shed on the difficulties our men and woman go through to fight for us to have a free country. I am thankful to live in a country where others put in so much work to keep us safe. Thank you to all who have served! www.charityfaithlove.com

Clip: Iraq War Netenyahu Bush Declaring We SHould Go To War In Iraq by Kate Dalley

More than 20 years since the United States launched its invasion of Iraq in March 2003, the origins of the war remain highly contested, both among scholars and policy practitioners alike. As tensions continue to flare in the region and thousands of U.S. troops continue to deploy to military bases within Iraq, understanding the history of U.S. involvement in this country is critical for understanding the United States's role in the modern Middle East. Joining This episode of The Debrief analyzes the causes and consequences of the Iraq War with Dr. Joseph Stieb, assistant professor of national security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College and author of The Regime Change Consensus: Iraq in American Politics, 1990 to 2003.About the Speaker:Joseph Stieb joined the U.S. Naval War College in 2022 after completing a postdoctoral fellowship at The Ohio State University's Mershon Center for International Security Studies. He received a Ph.D. in U.S. history from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2019. He studies U.S. foreign policy, politics, and ideas in the 20th and 21st centuries, particularly the Iraq War and the War on Terrorism. He is the author of The Regime Change Consensus: Iraq in American Politics, 1990-2003 (Cambridge, 2021) and has also published in Diplomatic History, Modern American History, The International History Review, The Washington Post, War on the Rocks, Foreign Policy, American Purpose, and Arc Digital.The views presented by the faculty or other guest speakers do not reflect official positions of the Naval War College, DON or DOD.

In the wake of recent US/UK led bombings of Iraq and Syria, Tom McTague and Helen Thompson ask why America continues to embroil itself in the Iraq quagmire, and whether further escalation lies on the horizon... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

War In Iraq? Guest John Wobensmith, Edward Chambelien, W. Thomas Smith Jr., Joe Repya

With the sad news of Dubliner Graham Dale's passing on the frontline in Ukraine we hear about his life on and off the battlefield with Neil Fetherstonhaugh, Reporter with the Sunday World and Co-Author of ‘The Green Marine: An Irishman's War In Iraq..'

Continuing the gripping story of the South Notts Hussars, Pete and Gary explore the unit's deployment to Iraq. An important episode this one!Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmhFind out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmhFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTVTo walk in the footsteps of the soldiers of the First and Second World Wars, join one of our battlefield tours! Full details at www.battlefields.com.au Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dr. Ben Carson drops by with response to the American Library Association colluding behind the scenes to stop Christians from having their own story time hours. Plus, the trans non-binary identifying shooter who killed five last year gets the second longest prison sentence ever issued in Colorado state history. And finally, Biden confidently asserts that Putin is losing the war in Iraq after asserting just as confidently that he knows nothing about Hunter Biden's shakedown messages to foreign officials.Guests:Dr. Ben Carson | Former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban DevelopmentMichael Lee Mason | Founder, freefiltering.orgMichael R. Dimino | Professor of Law, Widener University Commonwealth Law SchoolDr. Sumantra Maitra | Senior Fellow, Center for Renewing America

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Veterans reflect on their role in the Iraq War, 20 years after President George W. Bush announced the U.S. had accomplished its mission in the country.

20 years after the fact, Julie dissects the events that lead to the US invasion of Iraq.  Topics include: Defiant Putin visits Mariupol in first trip to occupied eastern Ukraine, the facts on ‘De-Nazifying' Ukraine, and the long battle over Crimea; HHS Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine says gender affirming care will be normalized …when did tolerance become unabashed support?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Tim Kaine (D‑VA) will conclude the event with a keynote address covering the efforts to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for the Use of Military Force against Iraq. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been twenty years since the U.S. launched a war in Iraq — a conflict justified by faulty intelligence. More than 4000 Americans died along with tens of thousands of Iraqis. The war undermined Americans' trust in government and further highlighted the inability of the U.S. government to export democracy by way of regime change. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and international correspondent Deb Amos.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It is edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and fact-checking by Devin Speak.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Giveaway: npr.org/politicsplusgiveaway Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.

Twenty years on from the invasion of Iraq, Ghaith Abdul-Ahad and James Meek describe their chance first meeting and their time reporting on the war together. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Today on the Global Research News Hour, we are focused on major actions in Canada, the United States and around the world attempting to veer us away from war strategies that continue to kill people our governments say they are trying to help. In our first half hour, three representatives of a group seeking the end sanctions in Syria come on the show to talk about the origins of their group, and about how dropping the sanctions is necessary to save lives in the country. Then in our second half hour, we will hear from a couple of activists speaking in Washington DC on Feb 19 about the need to stop America's proxy war in Russia via Ukraine.

The largest protests in the world take place this time 20 years ago. Find out why the happened and why they ultimately failed. We've got an amazing story of a diamond heist that totally should be turned into a movie. We remember when Michael Clarke was famous for actually playing cricket.We've got new albums from Strapping Young Lad and Ozzy Osbourne as well. How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days storms the box office and America asks the question "Are you hot?" on national TV.Plu loads more! Hang with us on socials to chat more noughties nostalgia - Facebook (@tminus20) or Instagram (tminus20podcast). You can also contact us there if you want to be a part of the show.

Twenty years after the invasion of Iraq, the decision to remove Iraqi President Saddam Hussein from power continues to shape the Middle East and the world. In this episode, guest host Helena Humphrey speaks to former Spanish Prime Minister, José María Aznar, about his decision to support the war despite widespread opposition in his own country. He joined American President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair to launch the war from the Azores islands in 2003. We explore his central role in one of the most important events of the 21st century and what lessons can be learned as Europe once again grapples with how far it should dive into a conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The toxic legacies of the U.S. war in Iraq: A conversation with Kali Rubaii by VOMENA Team at KPFA

Everyone here thinks this song is about the war in Iraq. That is but a small part of the true meaning of this song. This song refers to the fight against racism that took place in our country. It talks about how kids are getting involved in gangs and caught up in a whole lot of crap that should be avoided. People are being killed from these decisions. People are being hurt. Nothing good is coming from the surplus of hate that this country has for numerous and absurd things such as the war in Iraq when we should not be there anymore. We are worrying about problems that are occurring in other countries rather than fixing our situation. We need to fix our situation. we cant be going to war as it says in the song "if you practice what you preach then you turn the other cheek" this is not only referring to war but also minor issues that take place here in the united states whether it be racism or anything at all. this song is basically calling out all of the hatred and all of the un-needed crap that takes place in today's society --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-betterknow4/message

Everyone here thinks this song is about the war in Iraq. That is but a small part of the true meaning of this song. This song refers to the fight against racism that took place in our country. It talks about how kids are getting involved in gangs and caught up in a whole lot of crap that should be avoided. People are being killed from these decisions. People are being hurt. Nothing good is coming from the surplus of hate that this country has for numerous and absurd things such as the war in Iraq when we should not be there anymore. We are worrying about problems that are occurring in other countries rather than fixing our situation. We need to fix our situation. we cant be going to war as it says in the song "if you practice what you preach then you turn the other cheek" this is not only referring to war but also minor issues that take place here in the united states whether it be racism or anything at all. this song is basically calling out all of the hatred and all of the un-needed crap that takes place in today's society --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-betterknow4/message

This episode of Guff Guff Pass brings to you a former US marine in Joseph Avila-a jiu jitsu enthusiast and globetrotter. We get to hear some authentic insights from a proper armyman who has done his time in various US bases across the world. The conversation flows from the use of pop culture and movies esp for political agenda, to conversations surrounding martial arts and even the dynamics of a modern family. So grab a cold one cuz it's a Wednesday evening and GGP is here to push you through the rest of the week. Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/guffguffpass/message

Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Salar Abdoh, author of the novel OUT OF MESOPOTAMIA.  “Informed by firsthand experience on the battlefronts of Iraq and Syria, Abdoh captures the horror, confusion, and absurdity of combat from a seldom-glimpsed perspective that expands our understanding of the war novel.” More information on the book is available at http://www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/out-of-mesopotamia/.Diverse Voices Book Review Social Media:Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram - @diverse_voices_book_reviewTwitter - @diversebookshayEmail: hbh@diversevoicesbookreview.com

(***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Jon Lubecky is a Marine Corps / Army Veteran and Lobbyist. He recently appeared in Michael Pollen's 4-Part Netflix Docuseries “How To Change Your Mind.” ***TIMESTAMPS*** 0:00 - Intro; Jon's career in The Marines; Enlisting in the army after 01 25:02 - “Mortaritaville” in Iraq; Voting Rights 50:12 - The Fentanyl War 1:03:31 - Coming home from Iraq; Jon's struggles with PTS & brushes with death 1:37:55 - Jon's treatment with doctors as discussed in Michael Pollen's Recent Netflix Documentary “How To Change Your Mind”; The history of the War on Drugs; Why President Biden knows new treatments work; Jon Stewart & The Burn Pits Bill; Mental Injuries and the stigma around them 2:13:42 - How Jon's study treatment worked 2:38:15 - Legalization vs. Decriminalization debate 3:01:05 - The problems Washington DC partisanship causes with progress; The politicians Jon has worked with across the parties 3:18:32 - The new business alcohol companies are getting into; Why Jon would take less progress over no progress ~ YouTube EPISODES & CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0A-v_DL-h76F75xik8h03Q ~ Get $150 Off The Eight Sleep Pod Pro Mattress / Mattress Cover (USING CODE: “TRENDIFIER”): https://eight-sleep.ioym.net/trendifier PRIVADO VPN FOR $4.99/Month: https://privadovpn.com/trendifier/#a_aid=Julian Julian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey ~ Beat provided by: https://freebeats.io Music Produced by White Hot

Today we are joined with Jim Horacek. Jim is a former CIA counterterrorism manager and analyst. Initially joining the CIA as a Soviet-focused political analyst, after the September 11th, 2001 attacks, Jim volunteered to join the new Office of Terrorism Analysis in the Counterterrorism Center where he spent the bulk of his career. Jim is a personal friend of Mike Croissant (#203), and primarily spent his time in the CIA focused on the Iraq War, writing sections of Secretary of State Colin Powell's address to the UN. We discussed the state of Iraq's weaponry and disposition before the war kicked off, as well as Jordanian Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's association in both Iraq and with Al-Qaeda. Jim has a tremendous amount of first-hand experiences during a very emotional, fast-paced time in American foreign policy.

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/Don't forget to leave a review of the podcast on spotify and apple!They are the married couple behind THE PWR House of Fairbanks AlaskaStephanie originally from upstate NY grew up as a dancer and an athlete. After highschool she decided to move “north to the future” and within two weeks met Clint. An infantryman stationed at Fort Wainwright Alaska.Clint was born in Arkansas but grew up in Tenessee. At a very young age he knew he wanted to serve his country & joined the ROTC as a high schooler. After September 11th, Clint enlisted in the Army to defend his county. A Veteran of the War In Iraq, and a former black hawk pilot, Clint served in the US ARMY for 20 years before retiring.Clint: thank you for your honorable service to this country. In 2005, 10 months after meeting, they got married and through various deployments and life as a military family, Stephanie worked in the Fitness Industry as a NASM CPT, AFAA Indoor Cycling & Dance Coach, with additional certs in Youth Training and Nutrition. But she found herself burned out and under appreciated. A story, a lot of FIT PROS I am sure can relate.Clint knew it was time for a change. After some convincing Stephanie was on board and in 2019 together they created THE PWR HOUSE.What started out as a small space in two short years has since grown to double the size, offering Cycling, Boxing, Barre, Strength Training, Personal Training, Nutrition Coaching and so much more.The PWR House has been voted Fairbanks Alaska's Top Gym, Top in Customer Service, and Top Trainers every single year.It is an honor to welcome Stephanie & Clint Woodard to the creating the 4% podcast this week!Learn more about our guests:https://www.instagram.com/thepwrhousefbx/https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.woodard_pwr/https://www.thepwrhouse907.com/

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There are a lot of dangerous jobs in the Army, but one of the most dangerous is to serve as a combat engineer, finding and disarming roadside bombs.Eric Herrera risked his life for years as a combat engineer in the US Army, and his unit found and disarmed 126 bombs during his first tour. But, on Christmas Day 2006, his unit also suffered heavy losses, which he vividly writes about in his new book, A Bomb Hunter's Story: My Life Clearing the Roads of IraqYou'll hear:Why he joined the Army in the first place, particularly working with explosivesWhy he had to quickly be combat-readyWhat the job of a combat engineer is like and how they identify IEDsWhat exactly happened on a Christmas night mission in 2006 that changed his life and has stuck with him for 15 yearsWhat has helped him process emotions and how he helps other veterans do the same*Plus, Jeff gives the top five things he learned about explosives as a breacher in the Ranger Regiment.Get a copy of Eric's book, A Bomb Hunter's Story, HEREFollow Eric on TikTokLeave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them!To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don't, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don't let fear win. Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE

This week's Urban Valor episode features Navy and Army Veteran Kent Blackburn. Kent spent approximately 28 years in the service. From being a radioman in the Navy to an infantryman in the Army, Ken has been around the block and was highly experienced. A common denominator amongst America's veterans is downplaying their service thinking it wasn't significant. Pay close attention to Kent's body language as he courageously shares his story and struggles to speak about his accomplishments.  He's an absolute hero, but is so humble and doesn't desire the attention or notoriety, that's what makes him, and many Veterans like him so special.Serving for the Navy and Army throughout his career, Kent has an incredible perspective from a different lens of the military, and as a Desert Storm Veteran, he has plenty of incredible stories to share.We are honored here at Urban Valor to present you with the story of Keny Blackburn, U.S.Navy and U.S. Army Veteran service his country between 1984 through 2017. Please SUBSCRIBE to Urban Valor so you never miss one of our weekly interviews!  Our Military Stories aren't just War Stories, they're VETERAN Stories, hearing from all different types of Veterans, from different times, periods, to services, to experience, to gender, if you are a Veteran, you have a story to tell!

Mike Murphy from Florida is a veteran of the Iraq war. Mike chats about his time in the marine being deployed to Iraq and dealing with survivors guilt. We talk about his alcoholism and accepting that he would be wouldn't be alive past 40 years of age. This is his story how he was able to turn his life around and how life is rewarding now.

Why did America invade Iraq in 2003? What led policymakers to abandon a paradigm of containment and replace it with one of overthrow? Why did George W. Bush, who had run for president as a critic of nationbuilding, end up engaging in America's biggest nationbuilding project in decades? There are few people better equipped to answer that question than Mike Mazarr, who interviewed dozens of decisionmakers and dug through every declassified document from the period. Michael J. Mazarr is a senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation. Previously he worked at the U.S. National War College, where he was professor and associate dean of academics; as president of the Henry L. Stimson Center; senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies; senior defense aide on Capitol Hill; and as a special assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His primary interests are U.S. defense policy and force structure, disinformation and information manipulation, East Asian security, nuclear weapons and deterrence, and judgment and decisionmaking under uncertainty. Mazarr holds a Ph.D. in public policy from the University of Maryland. The 2019 book that forms the basis for this discussion is Leap of Faith: Hubris, Negligence, and America's Greatest Foreign Policy Tragedy.

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Deriving from Long Beach California, Tactical JayR Mcintyre was immersed in the gang life at a very young age. He was a solider in the streets (a damn good one) which led him in Jail but the Man Upstairs had a different plan for him. Once the twin towers fell, the US Government knew exactly where to find their best warriors. Hear a first hand account of the early stages of the War In Iraq in this 2 Part Special in Remembrance of 9/11. Part 2 will be released: 9/15/21 @ 9amwww.ratpacksecurity.com

Robert Draper, writer at large for The New York Times Magazine and author of To Start a War: How the Bush Administration Took America Into Iraq, joins The Realignment to discuss the process that led President Bush to make one of the worst foreign policy decisions in American history.

Long time listener of the show, Buck, spent 11 years in varioous spots serving it the US Army. Including 3 rotations in Iraq. Buck also volunteered to fight alongside the Kurds and the Ukrainians for literally nothing. Enjoy his stories with us.

Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld died today at age 88. Secretary Rumsfeld often faced questions about his support for the 2003 War in Iraq. Boyd looks at what he had to say about that controversial position and his insights into government as a whole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once a season, Nat and Ben like to put aside the movie stars and special effects and IP driven brand management of Hollywood for the weird and wonderful world of documentary. 2007 was a great year for the form, so the boys selected two films that show the true breadth of experiences non-fiction film-making has to offer. First on the docket: Taxi to the Dark Side, a blistering condemnation of the systemic failures inherent in the prosecution of the War on Terror. Second: The King of Kong - A Fistful of Quarters, a plucky stranger-than-fiction look at the rivalry between two of the greatest old school Donkey Kong champions. Between them, they paint an unrivaled portrait of the USA in 2007, our triumphs and our failings, our terrible sins and our charming eccentricities.Timecodes:00:32 - Intro3:34 - What we watched9:08 - Taxi to the Dark Side35:54 - King of Kong58:12 - ThemesFollow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTokFollow Nat and Ben on LetterboxdEmail us at bttmpod@gmail.comAnd please, give us a 5-star review and share the podcast with your movie-loving friends!

Eighteen years have passed since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq deposed the despotic regime of Saddam Hussein and ushered in a bloody new chapter in that country's history—one that, in many ways, Iraq and the United States are still working their way through today. For its fifth season, the Slate-produced podcast Slow Burn is revisiting the lead-up to that fateful decision to invade. Scott R. Anderson sat down with host Noreen Malone to discuss the season thus far and what lessons that era can teach us for how to approach the challenges of our current moment.... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Malihe Razazan spoke with Kali Rubaii, an assistant professor of anthropology at Purdue University, about the toxic legacy of the war in Iraq and the underlying reasons for the high rates of birth defects in the city of Fallujah

U.S. military involvement in Iraq raises big questions about the costs and impact on the nation's economy say Wharton finance professor Bulent Gultekin and Boston University professor of political science Neta Crawford. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In last night's speech from the Oval Office. President Obama said it's time to "turn the page" from Iraq to Afghanistan and the economy.  We look at impact of seven years and almost  trillion dollars on Iraq, America's reputation and the upcoming elections. Also, Middle East peace talks get underway in Washington, and the increasing cost of flying coach.

Iraq and Afghanistan now account for just 3% of the coverage in America's print and broadcast news.  Is the third-longest war in American history a non-story? Also, Scott McClellan responds to White House criticism of his memoir, and artificial arms controlled only by brain waves.  Is there help on the way for paralyzed people? 

President Bush today gave General David Petraeus the pause in troop reductions he asked for. When the surge ends in July, American forces will remain 140,000 strong. Also, how does President Bush measure up to his White House mentor, Ronald Reagan?

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan may cost America $3 trillion, a far cry from the $50 billion estimated when combat began.  How did the expenses get so high? How long will it take to pay them off? Will the benefits be worth the money?  Also, Florida and Michigan lobby to seat Democratic delegates, and saber rattling and diplomacy in South America.

On Capitol Hill today, Blackwater USA got a grilling about its private security guards.  Are they highly-paid mercenaries out of control or skilled professionals taking on risky assignments so Marines and soldiers can focus on combat? Also, a historic meeting in North Korea, and the latest on Israel's midnight raid in Syria.

MoveOn.org called Army General David Patraeus "General BetrayUs." Rush Limbaugh called Nebraska's decorated Vietnam veteran Chuck Hagel, "Senator BetrayUs." We talk about name calling, presidential politics and the war in Iraq. Also, a new UAW-GM contract, and the world learns of a crackdown on peaceful protesters in isolated Burma with help from the Internet.