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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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “war on terror”

• Al Qaeda online mag encourages lone jihadis to act

  
  Infidels Are Cool — Authority: 588
  Just like that scumbag Nidal Hassan, who is known to have made contact with Al Qaeda. Then he went all jihadi on the men and women defending our country. Coincidence or not? Al Qaeda Magazine Encourages “Lone” Wolf Attacks on Western Infrastructure and Public Figures As exposed by Reuters, al Qaeda recently ...
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• Words are Nice (But Never Nearly Enough)

  
  American Power — Authority: 691
  Jules Crittenden is way more charitable than Ive been, " Great Words, Great Deeds" It was a good speech. He said all the right things and didn’t say any of the wrong ones. White House transcript . It’s being hailed as the “ best ever ,” but they seem to say that every time he opens his mouth. ...
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• Achmadinejad Choose Iran or Israel: Obama Treasury Chose Shariah - Funds Terrorism

  
  Maggie's Notebook — Authority: 646
  Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told Obama to choose Israel or choose Iran: "The support of both Israel and Iran cant go hand and hand," he said. Obama has already chosen Iran.  See an important video below. U.S. Treasury Ahmadinejad spoke at the 25th Session of Standing Committee for Economic ...
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• Video- Michelle talks about PC, terrorism, Fort Hood, and how great my blog is

  
  The Daley Gator — Authority: 625
  OK, I did make up that last one, but this is still a must see video! Via HotAir, and be sure to read the great quotes there.
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• Islamization of America!

  
  American Power — Authority: 691
  From Atlas Shrugs, " It is Not Political Correctness .... it is Shariah ": In surveying the cultural carnage in the wake of the worst terrorist attack on a military installation in US history, it bears noting that there have been seismic shifts in America. When America was free of the shackles of ...
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• Nidal Malik Hasans Jihadi Doctrines Backed by Muslims Worldwide

  
  American Power — Authority: 691
  Be sure to read Andrew Bostoms, " Which Muslims Share Nidal Hasan’s Vision of Islam? " Bostom makes reference to Nidal Hasans PowerPoint presentation to Army doctors at Walter Reed: Our immediate, urgent task is to understand the extent to which Nidal Hasan’s orthodox vision of Islam is a shared ...
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• Ditherpalooza.

  
  Exurban League — Authority: 479
  You know Obamas long-delayed decision on troop levels for Afghanistan? The one Gen. McChrystal sent to the White House about two months ago? And that Cheney claimed Obama was dithering on three weeks ago? That Afghanistan troop request? Yeah, well, tonight Obama decided to throw out all the options and  ...
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• Islamabad Police Shot a Genuine Terrorists

  
  The Pakistani Spectator — Authority: 446
  What a catch 32 being drum-beated by the Taliban apologists and the comfy armchair strategists. When the suicide bombers strike, they blame the police and security forces and when they are shot at just before the attack, they are blamed for fake encounters. Just couple of days ago, the brave men of Islamabad police ...
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• Honoring 14 Dead in the Attack on Fort Hood

  
  Maggie's Notebook — Authority: 646
  The following needs no introduction except to say Pvt. Francheska Velez, known as Cheka to family and friends, was 3 months pregnant, bringing the total dead in the attack on Fort Hood to 14. She had plans to become an Army psychiatrist. Captain Russell Seagar was a civilian psychiatrist. He joined the Army to counsel ...
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• CAP Report Calls for Postponement of Gitmo Closure

  
  Firedoglake — Authority: 770
  You are now leaving... maybe not (photo by Paul Keller) There is perhaps no organization in Washington with a closer relationship to the White House than the Center for American Progress. Its President and CEO, John Podesta, co-chaired President Obama’s transition team, and dozens of former staffers have taken ...
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• Honoring the Fort Hood 13 and All Veterans

  
  Cynical Synapse — Authority: 421
  President Barack Obama was at Fort Hood yesterday for a memorial service honoring the 13 killed in November 5th’s domestic Jihadist attack . The shooting spree also left 30 wounded, some in critical condition. Those who died are: Mr. Michael Grant Cahill , 62, a civilian from Cameron Tx who was a physician’s ...
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• Another Veterans Day

  
  Reflections From a Murky Pond — Authority: 421
  It’s once again Veterans Day, the 11th day of the 11th month of the year. Originally it was called Armistice Day because 11:00, November 11, 1918 marked the end of World War I, which people optimistically called “The War To End All Wars.” It is a day when Americans specifically remember and honor the best of ...
  11 hours ago

• Despite President Obama’s Objections, Those in Uniform Know Global War on Terror Continues

  
  Bob McCarty Writes — Authority: 556
  Almost nine months ago, President Barack Obama ordered members of his administration to stop using the phrase “Global War on Terror” to describe the nation’s effort to fight back against the likes of Al-Qaeda and the Taliban.  In it’s place, he let it be known that “overseas contingency operation” was a ...
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• Thank You Veterans

  
  Sharp Right Turn — Authority: 106
  Thank you to all of our Veterans! Because of you, we have remained free and others are free around the world. We owe a debt to you that can never be repaid. Thank you …thank you…thank you! A poem I found today ….. Two Simple Words Have you thanked a soldier lately For everything they’ve done? For all ...
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• Anchorless Rambling

  
  Pak Tea House — Authority: 525
  By Raza Rumi We did it again. A hallmark of Hillary Clinton’s visit to Pakistan was her meeting with the stars of the Pakistani media – the all-knowing anchors who have taken it upon themselves to be the “representatives” of Pakistan. Forget the President elected by all the legislatures, the Prime Minister ...
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• Since PrezBO Took Office, Gitmo Living Conditions Are Worse

  
  OldController — Authority: 139
  So sez a detainee. Found by way of Right Side of the Rainbow . Jurist article by Jay Carmella. [JURIST] A letter [text, PDF] from a Guantanamo Bay [JURIST news archive] detainee, made public Monday, alleges that conditions at the prison have worsened for detainees a year after the election of US President ...
  12 hours ago

• The Politically Correct Will Kill Us

  
  An Ol' Broad's Ramblings — Authority: 532
  Free Speech Rights Prevented Probe Into Hasan E-Mails, Investigators Say The claim comes as officials in different branches of law enforcement and the military squabble over who knew what when about Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan’s leanings toward faith-inspired violence, and as charges fly that ‘political ...
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• Should Political Correctness Bear Some Of The Blame In The Ft. Hood Attack?

  
  the BL Rag — Authority: 124
  Nidal Malik Hasan had long exhibited anti-American and pro radical Islam behavior, obvious to his friends and co-workers prior to his Fort Hood, TX shooting, killing 13 and wounding 29. Yet no one said anything. Finnell said he did just that during a year of study in which Hasan made a presentation "that ...
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• Anti War Soldier Arrested For Speaking Out

  
  Ten Percent — Authority: 520
  Lance Corporal Joe Glenton , the soldier who faces desertion charges for refusing to return to Afghanistan, has been arrested and charged with five further offences for speaking out in opposition to the presence of troops in Afghanistan. The charges allege that he led the Stop the War demonstration in London on 24 ...
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• The Myth of Quetta Shura

  
  The Pakistani Spectator — Authority: 446
  As the US and NATO leadership struggle to find a way out of the Afghan quicksand, amid a growing concern caused by the mounting casualties and enhancing strength of Afghan resistance, the US rhetoric seems to be getting focused on the city of Quetta. According to US assessment, the city houses the top echelon of the ...
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