Robert Scheer

Contributing Editor

Robert Scheer, a contributing editor to The Nation, is editor of Truthdig.com and author of The Great American Stickup: How Reagan Republicans and Clinton Democrats Enriched Wall Street While Mugging Main Street (Nation Books), The Pornography of Power: How Defense Hawks Hijacked 9/11 and Weakened America (Twelve) and Playing President (Akashic Books). He is author, with Christopher Scheer and Lakshmi Chaudhry, of The Five Biggest Lies Bush Told Us About Iraq (Akashic Books and Seven Stories Press.) His weekly column, distributed by Creators Syndicate, appears in the San Francisco Chronicle.

Kerry a Bleeding Heart? Hardly Kerry a Bleeding Heart? Hardly

Thank you, George W. Bush, for trying to assure me that John Kerry is a liberal. Wish it were so.

Oct 12, 2004 / Column / Robert Scheer

The Buck Stops in the Voting Booth The Buck Stops in the Voting Booth

It is difficult for members of the US Senate, where even the best are uncommonly proud, to admit that they are not always in the know. Perhaps that explains why Sen.

Oct 5, 2004 / Column / Robert Scheer

The Dangers of a ‘What the Heck’ Vote The Dangers of a ‘What the Heck’ Vote

Don't say you weren't warned. Yes, you, that otherwise reasonable centrist voter who might be tempted to cast a "what the heck" vote for George W. Bush.

Sep 28, 2004 / Column / Robert Scheer

True Conservatives Would Back Kerry True Conservatives Would Back Kerry

If they were true to their principles, moderate Republicans and consistent conservatives would be supporting John Kerry. Instead, their acquiescence to the reckless whims of Geor...

Sep 21, 2004 / Column / Robert Scheer

If Only Kerry Were From the Bronx If Only Kerry Were From the Bronx

With some street smarts, he might call those Republican bums out.

Sep 14, 2004 / Column / Robert Scheer

2004: GOP Convention’s Looney Tunes 2004: GOP Convention’s Looney Tunes

Good sizzle can always sell a lousy steak.

Sep 7, 2004 / Column / Robert Scheer

Israel’s Albatross: US Neocons Israel’s Albatross: US Neocons

With friends like these, Israel doesn't need enemies.

Aug 31, 2004 / Column / Robert Scheer

Iraqi Olympic Soccer Players Kick the Stuffing Out of Bush’s Fantasy Iraqi Olympic Soccer Players Kick the Stuffing Out of Bush’s Fantasy

Team members do not want to be used as an ad for the presidential campaign.

Aug 24, 2004 / Column / Robert Scheer

Kerry Made a Bush League Error on Iraq Kerry Made a Bush League Error on Iraq

His refusal to recant his war vote plays into the President's hands.

Aug 17, 2004 / Column / Robert Scheer

One More Chalabi Black Eye One More Chalabi Black Eye

A close alliance between Iraq and the fanatical ayatollahs of Iran is the most likely accomplishment of the US invasion.

Aug 10, 2004 / Column / Robert Scheer

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