Wikileaks and the War

newyorker:

“… One should pause there. What does it mean to tell the truth about a war? Is it a lie, technically speaking, for the Administration to say that it has faith in Hamid Karzai’s government and regards him as a legitimate leader—or is it just absurd? Is it a lie to say that we have a…

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    I agree with this, particularly the bolded. It was a good moment for liberals to act like the fiscally responsible ones...
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    newyorker: “…
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    Mike presents some very good points above that I think everyone should keep in mind as this story continues to be...
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    The official narrative of war will always differ from the specific facts on the ground. It will always be carefully...