Viewpoint on Iraq Strategy Echoes WWII Pacific Tactics
The essay argues the US used a failed island hopping approach in Iraq, bypassing Fallujah harms, leading to insurgent havens. It cites Fallujah’s looting of a brigade and contractor killings, critiques early occupation decisions, and highlights Lt Gen James T. Conway’s warnings about committing to a city assault and staying the course.
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U.S
Baghdad
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Japan
Fallujah
James T. Conway
Conway
Philip Morris shifts tactic in tobacco suit defense
Jacob Sullum argues Philip Morris markets quitting help and health warnings to counter a federal racketeering case accusing cigarettemakers of decades long fraud. The piece notes lower yield cigarettes and nicotine manipulation, government ratings, and disputes over reduced risk claims while urging restraint in the public narrative.
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American Tobacco
Carlton
Philip Morris
Justice Department
Philip Morris Et al
Tobacco Companies
National Cancer Institute
Sullum
Reason Magazine
Labels that obscure understanding in religion and beyond
Bill Tammeus argues against broad labels like evangelical or liberal as they mask nuance. He cites Campolo on the distinction between evangelical faith and the Religious Right, notes intra faith differences among Jews and Muslims, and warns that labels tend to demonize rather than reveal.
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Tony Campolo
Beliefnet.com
Campolo
Christian Coalition
National Rifle Association
John F Kerry
Dick Durbin
Illinois
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Kerry
Tammens
The
Kansas City Star
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Bill Tammeus
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Illmore
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