war on terror

The War On Terror(ism) is a term used most frequently during the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush, referring to political, military, and legal conflict against terrorist organizations in the wake of 9/11.

The resulting ideology is commonly held to have been a major contributor to such actions as the Iraq War and the internment of political prisoners in the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, as well as the creation of the Patriot Act and other controversial legal and political movements.

A hotly debated topic in the blogosphere, the War On Terror continued to be a common phrase even after its official discontinuation by the Obama administration (in favor of the slightly-more-doublespeak "Overseas Contingency Operation"). Bloggers disagree greatly on definitions of terrorism and what actions should be taken against terrorists and terror organizations, and in the pundit-heavy blogosphere, little middle ground can be reached. The War On Terror may officially be over, but there can be no doubt that the ideas it signifies still occupy the minds of many, and that this issue has yet to be resolved in the public consciousness.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “war on terror”

• in Politics
  US-Pak Duo: What Has Changed Since 1979?
  Having a look at the changing US Pakistani relationship in terms of a common Pakistani
  by guyver1918 / on Oct 28, 2011
• in Politics
  To Torture or Not to Torture? That Is The Question...
  Torture of terrorist suspects is not wrong or immoral, it just doesn't work.
  by lgvelez / on Oct 1, 2011
• in Politics
  The Next American Invasion
  The next American Invasion, could neither be in Iran nor North Korea. Instead .. Guess where ..
  by mariorozario / on May 23, 2011

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “war on terror”

 

• Rehman Malik meets Interpol chief

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 534
  Islamabad, Jan 29 (IANS) Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik Sunday met Interpol Secretary-General Ronald K. Noble in Dubai and discussed the regional security situation, a media report said.Malik appreciated the efforts undertaken by the global policing agency.He said the organisation’s enhanced database on ...
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• A family divided after CIA operative’s death

  
  TruthNews.us — Authority: 118
  Washington Post | An inside glimpse into the twisted world of a CIA agent, allegedly killed in action in 2009
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• Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think

  
  Evaluation — Authority: 126
  
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• Pakistan: Taliban deploying deadlier explosives, including chemical weapons

  
  Infidels Are Cool — Authority: 455
  It was only a matter of time, as each attack against the free people, by islamists, has been bigger and deadlier than the last. Taliban Bombs Get Deadlier PESHAWAR, Jan 20, 2012 ( IPS ) – In their efforts to kill and injure more people as part of a terror campaign in northern Pakistan, the Taliban militia have ...
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• 2 troops killed in Kurram blast

  
  Pakistan Views — Authority: 122
  A roadside blast killed 2 Pakistani troops when it exploded in the Jogi region of the northwestern Kurram tribal area, close to the Afghanistan border, a regional security official says. Army and paramilitary soldiers launched operation in the area about a month back and revealed to have killed over 250 militants. ...
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• AMERICA IS NOT BOTSWANA

  
  Pandaemonium — Authority: 474
  John Kiriakou, a  former CIA officer, was charged this week with espionage for disclosing to journalists classified information about the capture and torture of Abu Zubaydah, a suspected al-Qaeda member. Before Barack Obama entered the White House in January 2009, just three Americans had ever been prosecuted by ...
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• Navy SEALS to Terrorists: I Blast If I Have To

  
  Boudica BPI Weblog — Authority: 433
  Reblogged from Rogue Government: SEAL Team Six has once again delivered a well-deserved bitchslap to terrorists, killing nine and freeing their hostages in an operation that lasted at most an hour and a half. This is exactly the template for a renewed “War on Terror”. There is no need to invade a country and ...
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• LEAVE IT UP TO JEFF FOXWORTHY—-

  
  Boudica BPI Weblog — Authority: 433
  Th is is straight forward country thinking… Jeff Foxworthy on Muslims: 1. You refine heroin for a living, but you have a moral objection to liquor. You may be a Muslim  2. You own a $3,000 machine gun and $5,000 rocket launcher, but you can’t afford shoes. You may be a Muslim  3. You have more wives ...
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• Pak Troops kill 20 militants in Kurram Agency

  
  Pakistan Views — Authority: 122
  A govt official says security forces have killed at least 20 militants after coming under strike close to the Afghan border. Wajid Khan tells 22 soldiers were also injured in Thursday’s gunbattle in the northwestern Kurram tribal area. He tells the fighting started when a group of militants attacked a security post. ...
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• US commando team that killed Bin Laden swoop on Somali pirates

  
  THE HOT JOINTS — Authority: 116
  This article titled “US commando team that killed Bin Laden swoop on Somali pirates” was written by Karen McVeigh in New York, for The Guardian on Wednesday 25th January 2012 19.39 UTC The special forces commandos who swept into Somalia under cover of darkness to rescue two hostages, an American woman and a ...
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• Humanitarianism “American Style”

  
  Voices from Russia — Authority: 429
  THIS was the true intent of the Bush aggression against Iraq … any questions? ______________________________ US Marine Sergeant Frank Wuterich , who stood trial in a court martial at MCB Camp Pendleton on charges of killing 24 Iraqi civilians in 2005, received a demotion to the rank of private and ...
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• Third Jihad! Coming soon to you.

  
  Boudica BPI Weblog — Authority: 433
  Third Jihad Bonus Track – Europe A clip from the acclaimed film, “The Third Jihad: Radical Islam’s Vision For America. For the full film and more info: www.TheThirdJihad.com Follow us, donate and help us stay on line. Filed under: 2012 elections , America , Barack Obama , Britain , ...
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• Ex-Kerry Aide Arrested for Outing Gitmo CIA agents

  
  JD Journal — Authority: 578
  John Kiriakou, 47, a former CIA operative has been arrested for outing CIA operatives who were working at Guantanamo Bay. Kiriakou worked for the CIA from 1990 to 2004. From 2009 to 2011, Kiriakou was an investigator for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, when Senator John Kerry was chairman.   Kiriakou is ...
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• * * * DEBATE SUMMARY – FL – JAN 23 * * *

  
  Marylou's America — Authority: 107
  Tonight’s debate was carried on NBC Politics via MSNBC online, whose live stream maxed out early as too many Internet viewers apparently tuned in simultaneously. After the initial 15 minutes it took to get off the ground, live transmission remained spotty at best. That will teach us all to get there early if we ...
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• Obama’s change…

  
  Boudica BPI Weblog — Authority: 433
  …in a small town in TN as Mr. Muzzie Lover brings more of these creatures to America. Somali Muslims Changing a Small Town Follow us, donate and help us stay on line. Filed under: 2012 elections , America , Barack Obama , Caliphate , Congress , Department of State , Hillary Clinton , ...
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• Muslim Double Standard

  
  Boudica BPI Weblog — Authority: 433
  Muslim Double Standard . MUSLIMS ATTACK CHRISTIANS IN AMERICA OVER SHARIA LAW! Watch as these muslim pigs attack the Christian reporters in Detroit. See more videos at A Lot Of Coffee and Sleepless Nights Follow us, donate and help us stay on line. Filed under: 2012 elections , America , ...
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• Meanwhile, at GITMO

  
  Fore Left! — Authority: 106
  A pre-trial hearing in the al-Nashiri tribunal (suspected USS Cole bomber) occurred yesterday..According to the defense motion, the Gitmo authorities have determined that only communications from counsel bearing their signature are legal mail. Any attachments (such as discovery, court opinions, expert witness CVs, ...
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• PISSED!

  
  Boudica BPI Weblog — Authority: 433
  Mark Levin – I’ll Tell You How It Happened They Dropped Their Pants And Pissed On The Carcasses Michael Savage PISSED OFF over Apologies about Marines Peeing on Dead Taliban Follow us, donate and help us stay on line. Filed under: 2012 elections , Afghanistan , America , Barack ...
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• New videos on 1-18-2012…

  
  Boudica BPI Weblog — Authority: 433
  …at our sister blog boudicabpi.boudica.us Please leave your comments there . Click link for video. Negotiating with Palestinians, with Muslims a friggin joke. PA Mufti calls for the killing of Jews quoting Islamic Hadith Why it doesn’t offend me that 4 Marines pissed on some dead Taliban. Follow ...
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• Muslim Brotherhood Declares ‘Mastership of World’ as Ultimate Goal Via Raymond Ibrahim

  
  Boudica BPI Weblog — Authority: 433
  We’ve been saying this all along. Our western leaders are either wonderfully stupid and naive or intentionally leading us to slaughter. I believe Barack Hussein Obama is the latter. He shows his allegiance to Islam and disdain for the American way of life at every turn. Via Raymond Ibrahim Muslim Brotherhood ...
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