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Fatal Distraction Fatal Distraction

Obama's responses to the crises of the war and the failing economy are so flimsy, no wonder the GOP has so handily changed the subject.

Sep 10, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Toward a New New Cold War Toward a New New Cold War

The initiating party for our next cold confrontation with Russia most certainly was the United States.

Aug 28, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Who Wants Yesterday’s Papers? Who Wants Yesterday’s Papers?

Collapse of the old world information order.

Jul 31, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

The Persecution of Sami Al-Arian The Persecution of Sami Al-Arian

The US government's shameful auto-da-fé of Sami Al-Arian enters a new phase.

Jul 2, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

The Canonization of St. Tim The Canonization of St. Tim

It's hard to explain the media delirium over a newsman who gave the powerful a pass on Iraq.

Jun 19, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

The Hope Giver The Hope Giver

When it comes to American Empire, Obama's change is parsed as running the planet with greater efficiency.

Jun 5, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

From Palmyra to Obama From Palmyra to Obama

Is it conceivable that Obama, Clinton or McCain could be as bad or worse than Bush?

May 22, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

The Year of the Prisoner The Year of the Prisoner

Will Bush make America the ultimate POW by launching an attack on Iran?

May 8, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Real Clear Numbers: 101,000 US Casualties a Year Real Clear Numbers: 101,000 US Casualties a Year

The psychological wounds of war will be with us for years to come.

Apr 24, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

C’est Terrible! C’est Terrible!

When in trouble, reach for nuclear subs.

Apr 9, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

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