Blindness on Iraq War “Patriotism”

Blindness on Iraq War “Patriotism”

by Jacob G. Hornberger July 10, 2020 An op-ed in yesterday’s New York Times by Democrat Tammy Ducksworth demonstrates that when it comes to “patriotism,” liberals are as morally blind as conservatives. Duckworth’s op-ed goes after conservative Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson, who recently questioned Duckworth’s patriotism by suggesting that she didn’t love her country. Naturally, Duckworth, who lost her […]

At Their Own Peril, Americans Are Fuzzy on History

At Their Own Peril, Americans Are Fuzzy on History

By IVAN ELAND July 5, 2016 The nation’s observed birthday—July 4th—always brings forth what passes for modern day “patriotism”: prominent displays of the flag everywhere, celebration of the military, picnics, backyard barbeques, and of course fireworks. There is even an occasional tribute to the nation’s “founders,” those men who supposedly signed the Declaration of Independence on that date, and […]

‘Curveball’: I lied about WMD to hasten Iraq war

‘Curveball’: I lied about WMD to hasten Iraq war

Defector admits he fabricated information to try to bring down Saddam regime LONDON — An Iraqi defector who went by the codename “Curveball” has publicly admitted for the first time that he made up stories about mobile bioweapons trucks and secret factories to try to bring down Saddam Hussein’s regime. “I had a problem with the […]