war

War refers to the existence of an armed conflict or battle between nations, states, or independent sovereign entities, typically arising after a declaration of war. It is an act of military force wherein political opposition is carried out by rival military forces for the purpose of protecting or forcibly changing governmental policies and practices.

War is often viewed as a last resort and requires justification, which includes rules of engagement. From antiquity, war has been fought on tactical fronts and has always employed soldier or warriors in the act of fighting.

Wars are fought in campaigns, which are a succession of military operations. A war is considered to have been victorious if the opponent surrenders or if either party wins a majority of campaigns.

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• in Politics
  The Journey of Art in Times of War
  If art appeals to the senses and emotions, surely war will and should elicit emotions regarding the state of humanity.
  by prime63 / on Oct 13, 2009

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “war”

• Fired Psychiatrist Creates USMC Concerns

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 171
  CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Marines treated at Camp Lejeune for post-traumatic stress had to undergo therapy for months in temporary trailers where they could hear bomb blasts, machine-gun fire and war cries through the thin walls, according to servicemen and their former psychiatrist. The eight trailers were used for nearly ...
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• President or…

  
  The Vigilant Lens — Authority: 129
  JIHAD?Wake up America!  Remember 9/11, remember Afghanistan, Iraq, Bailouts, the Patriot Act, war crimes, Katrina, Depression 2008-2015 and the deaths of hundreds of thousands.And furthermore, I want to know who this Bush criminal is.I’m probably like a lot of other people that have asked the question, I want to ...
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• 130,000 Tamils to be Released From Internment Camp

  
  Brave New Wave - Children of a Lesser Revolution — Authority: 480
  The IDP Camps like the one at Menik Farm have faced several problems including poor preparation , flooding , accusations of internment , and lack of proper medical attention: More than 300 , 000 people displaced by the fighting between the government and Tamil Tiger rebels were placed in a sprawling , heavily ...
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• The Convention on the Rights of the Child, signed in 1989, guarantees children the right to life, education, the right to play and to be protected

  
  Sudan Watch — Authority: 479
  The following news report by  Sudan Radio Service  says the Convention on the Rights of the Child, signed in 1989, guarantees children the right to life, education, the right to play and to be protected from abuse.   Report received by email from Sudan Radio Service : Friday, November 20, 2009 (Nairobi) - The ...
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• A Woman Among Warlords

  
  Red Tory v.3.0 — Authority: 506
  Via Pacific Free Press (This is What Courage Looks Like): Malalai Joya is an Afghan politician who has been called “the bravest woman in Afghanistan.” As an elected member of the Wolesi Jirga from Farah province, she has publicly denounced the presence of what she considers warlords and war criminals in the ...
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• Stanley McChrystal Appears to Mock Obama in Afghanistan

  
  Today With President Barack Obama — Authority: 153
  Watch Stanley McChrystal, who seems to mock Obama as the Afghanistan defense minister jokes about Obamas "over elaborated" decision. Id fire McChrystal. Theyve got nerve. Afghanistan ought to be boosting their troops so we can pull out.
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• Americans conflicted over Afghanistan war

  
  The Washington Post — Authority: 970
  WINONA, MINN. -- Christina and Jesse Fladmark were married on Flag Day last year at the band shell on the Mississippi River. They chose the spot largely because Jesse, a soldier, draws strength from the nearby war memorial.
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• Of Good Intentions And Imperial Overreach

  
  Newshoggers.com — Authority: 654
  By Steve Hynd Yesterday, my good friend Derrick Crowe posted a quote from a recent piece on just wars by the Center for American Progress. It struck me as perfectly encapsulating the pitfalls of the kind of "we didnt mean to aquire one" notion of benevolent empire Americans seem to have inherited from we Brits. ...
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• As Afghans Resist Taliban, U.S. Spurs Rise of Militias

  
  NYT > Theater — Authority: 916
  The Americans hope the militias will encourage an increasingly demoralized Afghan population to take a stake in the war against the Taliban.
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• Boys Will Be Boys All Over The World

  
  CAFFEINATED POLITICS — Authority: 530
  Smile.Detainees at a camp in Baghdad in Iraq have found a way to get under the skin of National Guard troops from Wisconsin. And it has to do with football and a painful chapter for some Green Bay Packers fans who consider Brett Favre a traitor for joining the rival Minnesota Vikings.  First Lt. Tim Boehnen, [...]
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• Miley Cyrus Makes A Statement

  
  Backseat Cuddler — Authority: 597
  As you all saw, yesterday one of Miley Cyrus‘ tour busses was in a deadly crash. (Details HERE)  Miley and the entire crew have been crushed by this terrible loss.  She made a statement on her site,“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Bill “Uncle Bill” Douglas. Members of our tour are like members [...]
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• Get Your PS3 Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Beta Key From Fileplanet

  
  GayGamer.net — Authority: 540
  If youre quick, IGNs Fileplanet has a limited number of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 beta test keys for the PS3. Just register for a Fileplanet account, or sign in if you already have one, hit a few more buttons and within seconds youll have a code to download your own multiplayer demo of the upcoming shooter. Its ...
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• Five Hours that Shook the World

  
  http://unprofessionalfoul.com/ — Authority: 599
  It’s been a few days now, so I thought it might be time to have a more measured look back at Wednesday’s games.  As I hope to prove in the opus that follows, it was a truly incredible day for world football.  The only shame, the only f****n disgrace, if you will, would be if we only remember November 18, 2009 ...
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• World churches push for full investigation over Gaza war crimes

  
  Nasir Khan blog — Authority: 143
  By agency reporter, Ekklesia , November 19, 2009 The World Council of Churches (WCC) has asked the United Nations Secretary-General to make sure that recommendations of a key report about war crimes committed during the conflict between Israeli and Palestinian armed forces in Gaza at the beginning of ...
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• A Defense Oriented Democrat... A Breath of Fresh Air

  
  Religio-Political Talk — Authority: 451
  (Warren Williams Cartoon)This Dem makes me happy that there are a few JFK minded guys in that party.  This is with thanks to HotAir: The chair of the House Armed Services Committee has sent a letter demanding the appearance of Attorney General Eric Holder to explain his decision to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four ...
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• Millibands Lies and Spin for Continued Occupation

  
  Newshoggers.com — Authority: 654
  By Steve Hynd David Milliband, the British Foreign Secretary, is a typical Blairite. If his lips are moving, hes spinning something - nothing gets said without it serving a domestic political purpose. Yesterday he had this to say about Afghanistan : In an interview with the Guardian at the end of a visit to Kabul ...
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• When do we fight?

  
  Doctor Bulldog & Ronin — Authority: 488
  By Ronin, 21 Nov 09. How much more can Americans take? I ask that question of myself all the time. We have a government that has completely lost the trust and respect of the people. From all walks of life, all political groups and all ethnic groups I hear similar complaints. No work, too many taxes, they are not ...
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• Upper-Bracket Tax May Be Needed for Afghan War Cost, Levin Says

  
  Infowars — Authority: 719
  Viola Gienger Bloomberg November 21, 2009 A d v e r t i s e m e n t Higher-income Americans should be taxed to pay for more troops sent to Afghanistan and NATO should provide half of the new soldiers, said Carl Levin, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. An “additional income tax to the upper ...
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• Upper-Bracket Tax May Be Needed for Afghan War Cost, Levin Says

  
  Truth is Contagious — Authority: 470
  Viola Gienger Bloomberg November 21, 2009 A d v e r t i s e m e n t Higher-income Americans should be taxed to pay for more troops sent to Afghanistan and NATO should provide half of the new soldiers, said Carl Levin, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. An “additional income tax to the upper ...
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• MY STORY OF THE WAR: A Woman’s Narrative of Four Years Personal Experience as a nurse in the Union Army, and in relief work at home in hospitals, camps, and at the front, during the War of the Rebellion. With anecdotes, pathetic incidents, and thrilling r

  
  Jobs at home - Legit work — Authority: 145
  MY STORY OF THE WAR: A Woman’s Narrative of Four Years Personal Experience as a nurse in the Union Army, and in relief work at home in hospitals, camps, and at the front, during the War of the Rebellion. With anecdotes, pathetic incidents, and thrilling reminiscences portraying the lights and shadows of hospital ...
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