Author Archives: William J. Astore
Washington’s General-Worship
Posted on November 29, 2012
Our pampered brass are the proconsuls of the American Imperium.
The National Security State Wins Again
Posted on May 15, 2012
Why the real victor in campaign 2012 won’t be Obama or Romney
Weapons ‘R’ Us
Posted on January 24, 2012
From TomDispatch: Why is the U.S. making warbirds instead of Thunderbirds? By …
The Remoteness of 1% Wars
Posted on December 8, 2011
From TomDispatch: Why our wars of choice may prove fatal By William J. …
Siamese Twins Sharing the Same Brain
Posted on June 14, 2011
From TomDispatch.com: How the military and the civilian are blurring in Washington …
The Torrents of Militarism
Posted on July 8, 2010
TomDispatch.com sends our way this essay examining seven reasons why we are …
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