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The United States Describes the Wonders of Sovereignty to the Iraqi People The United States Describes the Wonders of Sovereignty to the Iraqi People

You'll have a government real soon.
You'll see democracy writ large.
We promised sovereignty. It's yours.
And worry not: We're still in charge.

Jun 3, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Electorate Is Wising Up to the Iraq Blunder Electorate Is Wising Up to the Iraq Blunder

So, you really can't fool all the people all the time. George W.

Jun 1, 2004 / Column / Robert Scheer

Slow Motion Slow Motion

The Justice Department recently announced its intention to reopen the Emmett Till case.

May 27, 2004 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

NYT: ‘Maybe We Did Screw Up a Little’ NYT: ‘Maybe We Did Screw Up a Little’

On May 26 the New York Times finally hitched up its pants, took a deep breath and issued an editorial declaration of moderate regret for its role in boosting the case for war on ...

May 27, 2004 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

On the Rupture of Relations Between Ahmad Chalabi and the United States of America On the Rupture of Relations Between Ahmad Chalabi and the United States of America

The learned Wolfowitz and Perle, it seems,
Made Chalabi the hero of their dreams.
Yes, all the Sissy Hawks were glad to sup
On cockamamie tales that he served up.

May 27, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Chalabi’s Long, Costly Charade Chalabi’s Long, Costly Charade

Can it get any more bizarre?

May 25, 2004 / Column / Robert Scheer

Single-Payer, Mad Cow and Uncompensated Care Single-Payer, Mad Cow and Uncompensated Care

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May 20, 2004 / Column / Dr. Marc Siegel

Hawks Eating Crow Hawks Eating Crow

The Bush Administration has not made it easy on its supporters. David Brooks now admits that he was gripped with a "childish fantasy" about Iraq.

May 20, 2004 / Column / Eric Alterman

Do You Feel a Draft? Do You Feel a Draft?

The main effect of bringing back the draft would be to further militarize the nation.

May 20, 2004 / Column / Katha Pollitt

The Coalition Authority Explains Democracy to the Iraqi People The Coalition Authority Explains Democracy to the Iraqi People

We'll give you back the country soon.
Your leaders at the end of June
Will be there democratically.
We'll let you know soon who they'll be.

May 20, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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