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While we hope victory in Falluja lays the course for a reversal in America’s troubled occupation so far, we have serious concerns about the manner in which these operations have unfolded. In the first place, it remains unclear what effect Falluja will have on the hearts and minds of Iraqis—a strategic stronghold more secure than any sniper’s nest. Previous severe crackdowns have unfortunately led to disproportionately negative consequences in terms of souring Iraqis’ attitudes toward the American presence. The attempt to shut down al-Sadr’s newspaper...
...icing on the cake for the war’s promoters, is now the sole remaining rationale for American involvement in Iraq. And while this rationale remains a worthy and noble cause, if the freedom of Iraqis is to be the guiding principle of American involvement in Iraq, the manner in which the military conducts its operations must better reflect that...
Shrugging and joking throughout the interview, Bloom bantered with others in the room in a self-effacing and familiar manner, and seemed to enjoy himself, laughing regularly. At one point, when I affirmed that I didn’t disagree with him about his political views, he wryly concurred, “we have very few arguments...
...only does Sichel accuse all Sabbath-observant Jews of homophobia, etc., she does so in flippant manner that prevents real discussion on the issues. In an otherwise legitimate column on Mideast policy, she suddenly inserts this unsubstantiated claim...
...ashamed to have voted for Bush and hadn’t concealed that fact from anyone else. Though the political conversations I enter into outside the classroom with friends who know the real me are usually productive, I suppose I was simply discouraged by the manner in which they would all perceive me, then not give me a chance to explain. In my experience, that’s the way many Democrats are: judgmental and intolerant of those who hold an opposing view, branding them knee-jerk, bigoted or just plain stupid...