Robbins Says Silence Threatens Job Security, Safety
Actor Tim Robbins warned that choosing silence over speaking out in matters of job security or personal safety undermines justice. He urged courageous public discourse as essential to accountability and safeguarding democratic norms.
U S Japan weigh response to Canadian BSE cases
U SDA eyes March 7 border reopening for Canadian cattle amid two new BSE cases in Canada. A US team travels to Canada for review while Japan's ban on US beef complicates a broad resumption. Officials say international confidence must guide any move.
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Bush faces reform push amid Medicaid and Medicare strain
The Miami Herald argues that President Bush should prioritize health care over Social Security in his second term. Medicaid funds 52 million poor and disabled Americans while Medicare covers 42 million seniors, with insolvency projected in 14 years. Social Security insolvency follows after 2040, but 45 million Americans remain uninsured, including eight million children, demanding universal coverage and preventive care.
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Counterinsurgency Lessons From Malaysia in Iraq Context
The piece argues guerrilla wars can be won drawing on Malaysia’s 1950s counterinsurgency. It cites British strategy winning hearts and minds, political reform, and staged elections, urging similar political programs in Iraq to achieve sovereignty and defeat insurgents. Rich Lowry references National Review content.
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Short War Thinking Acknowledges Army Shortcomings
Earl H. Tilford argues that postwar defense planning privileged air and space power, undercutting the Army’s readiness for a prolonged World War IV. He notes interservice rivalry, reliance on quick, high tech victories, and the hope that reserves would “close the deal” in future wars. Time pressure and strategic choices loom.
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