“It’s not in the best interest of this country to start another with Iran.” — Rita Jacobs of Holt, Michigan USA
Citizen commentary from Rita Jacobs of Holt, Michigan, who talks about the prospect of U.S. war with Iran. The comments and protest were part of the “No War on Iran: The National Day of Protest” on February, 4, 2012. Jacobs’ comments were part of a protest in front of U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (Republican - MI 8th Congressional District) office in Lansing, Michigan.
“Tell Them to start concentrating on our own country and start moving toward a peaceful society, instead of getting into everyone else’s business.” — Tam Heaton, Lansing, Michigan USA
Lansing, Michigan resident Tam Heaton talks about the prospects of U.S. war on Iran, an interview recorded by the Peace Education Center at the February 4, 2012, rally for the “No War on Iran: The National Day of Action.”
“We need to put our energies toward peacemaking.” — Dick Preston, Lansing, Michigan USA
A new video interview from the Peace Education Center at last Saturday’s action in Lansing, Michigan, for the “No War on Iran: The National Day of Action.” Here Lansing resident Dick Preston talks about the prospects of U.S. war on Iran.
motherjones: The world reacts to the video of alleged Marines desecrating corpses in Afghanistan. But none react with the passion of Gawker’s Hamilton Nolan.
The Internet vs. The Pentagon
The True Cost of U.S. Military Equipment
And then there are the true costs of war.
via suburbananarchist: This war, which has raged more or less continuously since 1990, is far from over. The reasons for its longevity — and for its likely extension into the distant future — may be found not on the ground in Iraq, but in the campaign headquarters of American politicians and the boardrooms of American profiteers who benefit from its continuation.
The war on Iraq was never about “blood for oil,” or at least not just that. It’s always been about blood for armored humvees, blood for “smart” bombs, blood for no-bid contracts to build and operate bases, blood for jobs (and votes) in your congresscritter’s district, blood for campaign contributions, blood for ever-expanding political power and for never-ending access to your wallet.
