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 / Beat the Devil / 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 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
Who Wants Yesterday’s Papers? Who Wants Yesterday’s Papers?
Collapse of the old world information order.
Jul 31, 2008 / Beat the Devil / 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 / Beat the Devil / 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 / Beat the Devil / 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 / Beat the Devil / 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 / Beat the Devil / 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 / Beat the Devil / 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 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
C’est Terrible! C’est Terrible!
When in trouble, reach for nuclear subs.
Apr 9, 2008 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn