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Iraq

2007-03-13T04:13:01Z

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A [[Middle East|Middle-Eastern]] country, invaded in 2003 and currently occupied by a U.S.-led coalition. Following an illegal invasion, condemned by the international community. The alleged Weapons of Mass Destruction have not, as yet, been located, despite Donald Rumsfeld still having the receipts.

The Occupation has been beset by scandal and outrage, with the horrendous and unjustifiable abuse of Iraqi citizens in torture camps, and the descent of the country into civil war, leading to the rise of unmoderated Religious extremism.

Research using robust surveying techniques has estimated that over 650,000 Iraqis have died<ref>[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v443/n7113/full/443728a.html Iraqi death toll withstands scrutiny], ''[[Nature]]''</ref> as a result of the US-led war.

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Iraq

2007-03-13T04:12:33Z

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A [[Middle East|Middle-Eastern]] country, invaded in 2003 and currently occupied by a U.S.-led coalition. Following an illegal invasion, condemned by the international community. The alleged Weapons of Mass Destruction have not, as yet, been located, despite Donald Rumsfeld still having the receipts.

The Occupation has been beset by scandal and outrage, with the horrendous and unjustifiable abuse of Iraqi citizens in torture camps, and the descent of the country into civil war, leading to the rise of unmoderated Religious extremism.

Research using robust surveying techniques has estimated that over 650,000 Iraqis have died<ref>[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v443/n7113/full/443728a.html Iraqi death toll withstands scrutiny], ''[[Nature]]''</ref> as a result of the war.

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Sunday

2007-03-13T03:33:16Z

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[[Sunday]] is the first day of the [[week]] in the [[America]]n calendar. Its name comes from [[the Sun]]. Unlike the other days of the week, Sunday is not named after [[pagan]] gods (Woden, Thor, Frey).

The [[Bible]] tells us to Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. However this was told by [[Moses]] to the [[Jews]], not by [[Jesus]]. For this reason Jews worship on Saturday instead of Sunday.[http://www.raycomfort.com/articles/sabbath/index.html]

Most people go to [[church]] on Sunday. Many places, like [[bank]]s and [[store]]s, are closed. Some cities have what are called [[blue law]]s that prevent people from working on Sunday (also see: [[Lemon test]]).

Traditional, [[Quaker]]s objected to the traditional names of the days because of their pagan derivation, and refer to Sunday as "First day," Monday as "Second day," and so forth. Modern Quakers use the usual names in daily life, but refer to Sunday as "First day" in any Quaker context (for example, religious education classes are called "First day school.")

According to Exodus 35:2 (King James), "Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death."

[[Sunday]] -- [[Monday]] -- [[Tuesday]] -- [[Wednesday]] -- [[Thursday]] -- [[Friday]] -- [[Saturday]]

War on Terror

2007-03-13T03:00:52Z

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=='''The War on Terror'''==
The War on Terror (or War on Terrorism) refers to the campaign waged by the [[United States of America]] and a coalition of willing allies with the stated goal of ending international terrorism, which is typically understood to refer particularly to radical Islamist terrorism. The war was launched in response to the [[9/11]] [[al-Qaeda]] attacks on the United States.

==Overview==

==Campaigns==

===Afghanistan===

In immediate response to the 9/11 attacks, the United States invaded [[Afghanistan]] to overthrow the [[Taliban]] and deny [[al-Qaeda]] a base of operations.

===Iraq War===

The [[Iraq War]], also known as the Second Persian Gulf War, began in March 2003 when the United States and a "coalition of the willing" invaded [[Iraq ]]to overthrow [[Saddam Hussein]]'s Baathist regime.

Research using robust surveying techniques has estimated that over 650,000 Iraqis have died<ref>[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v443/n7113/full/443728a.html Iraqi death toll withstands scrutiny], ''[[Nature]]''</ref> as a result of the war.

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===Second Lebanon War===

The [[Second Lebanon War]] was fought between [[Israel]] and [[Hezbollah]], primarily in northern Israel and southern Lebanon, in the summer of 2006.

===Waziristan War===

The [[Waziristan War]] (2004-2006) was fought between [[Pakistan]] and [[al-Qaeda]], the [[Taliban]], and sympathetic tribal militias in the [[Waziristan]] province of Pakistan, bordering [[Afghanistan]].

War on Terror

2007-03-13T03:00:20Z

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=='''The War on Terror'''==
The War on Terror (or War on Terrorism) refers to the campaign waged by the [[United States of America]] and a coalition of willing allies with the stated goal of ending international terrorism, which is typically understood to refer particularly to radical Islamist terrorism. The war was launched in response to the [[9/11]] [[al-Qaeda]] attacks on the United States.

==Overview==

==Campaigns==

===Afghanistan===

In immediate response to the 9/11 attacks, the United States invaded [[Afghanistan]] to overthrow the [[Taliban]] and deny [[al-Qaeda]] a base of operations.

===Iraq War===

The [[Iraq War]], also known as the Second Persian Gulf War, began in March 2003 when the United States and a "coalition of the willing" invaded [[Iraq ]]to overthrow [[Saddam Hussein]]'s Baathist regime.

Research using robust surveying techniques has estimated that over 650,000 Iraqis have died<ref>[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v443/n7113/full/443728a.html Iraqi death toll withstands scrutiny], ''[[Nature]]''</ref> as a result of the war.

===Second Lebanon War===

The [[Second Lebanon War]] was fought between [[Israel]] and [[Hezbollah]], primarily in northern Israel and southern Lebanon, in the summer of 2006.

===Waziristan War===

The [[Waziristan War]] (2004-2006) was fought between [[Pakistan]] and [[al-Qaeda]], the [[Taliban]], and sympathetic tribal militias in the [[Waziristan]] province of Pakistan, bordering [[Afghanistan]].

Operation Iraqi Freedom

2007-03-12T03:04:35Z

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'''2003 Iraq War''' (3/20/2003-) is presently the largest and most controversial war operation in the world. The war started when [[United States|U.S.]] president [[George W Bush]] launched a combat operation against [[Iraq]], with the stated goal of deposing dictator [[Saddam Hussein]] and finding [[Weapons of Mass Destruction]]. It is part of the larger U.S. led [[War on Terrorism]].

Research using robust surveying techniques has estimated that over 650,000 Iraqis have died<ref>[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v443/n7113/full/443728a.html Iraqi death toll withstands scrutiny], ''[[Nature]]''</ref> as a result of the war.

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Liberal

2007-03-12T02:51:42Z

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'''Liberal''' is a term used to describe a person who generally is left-wing in his attitudes towards the government, establishment, and many other laws. The term was first used in reference to a political opinion c. 1801 A.D., in the aftermath of the French Revolution, when it meant "tending in favor of freedom and democracy" — at that time the liberal party was the party of individual political freedoms.<ref>Etymology [http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=liberal]</ref>

"Liberalism" today means the favoring of collectivism or egalitarianism over individual responsibility. Liberals tend to prefer equality in result rather than increased opportunities that can result in unequal results.

The term "liberal" is used often in the United States, Canada and Great Britain. Some examples of liberal beliefs include:

* support of gun control
* taxpayer funding of abortion
* prohibiting prayer in school
* equal participation by men and women in the military
* distributing wealth from the rich to the poor
* government programs to rehabilitate criminals
* same-sex marriage
* amnesty for illegal aliens
* teaching of science (including evolution)
* increased taxpayer funding of public school
* protection of endangered species
* reasonable copyright laws
* taxpayer-funded rather than private medical care
* increased power for labor unions
* disarmament treaties
* increased taxes for the wealthy
* government programs such as welfare
* reduction of military expenses
* support of affirmative action
* government "education" (indoctrination) about human reproduction
* equal rights for all citizens

Liberals typically align themselves with the [[Democratic Party]] in the United States, and the Liberal Democratic Party in Great Britain.<ref>http://http://www.libdems.org.uk/</ref>

An alternative definition of liberal is anything that is not conservative. For example, the American Heritage Dictionary includes this definition of "liberal":<ref>Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/liberal</ref>

:Not limited to or by established, traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian attitudes, views, or dogmas ...

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[[Category:Politics]]

George W. Bush

2007-03-08T03:05:57Z

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George W. Bush (born 1946) was the Governor of [[Texas]] (1996-2001) and has served as the [[Republican]] [[President of the United States of America]] since 2001. He won the office by a narrow margin in the decisive State of [[Florida]]. Legal challenges to the certified vote count went all the way to the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] in 2000. Democratic contender [[Al Gore]] initially conceded defeat on the night of the election, but then contested the outcome for weeks.

In 2004, George W. Bush won reelection by a popular margin of millions of votes, including a 300,000 vote (5%) victory<ref>[http://election.dos.state.fl.us/elections/resultsarchive/SummaryRpt.asp?ElectionDate=11/2/2004&Race=PRE&DATAMODE= Florida Election Records], ''[[Florida Dept. of State]]''</ref> in the State of Florida where the outcome had been so close in 2000. Democratic candidate [[John Kerry]] quickly conceded defeat the day after the election.

For many months after John Kerry conceded the outcome of the 2004 election to George W. Bush, some liberals continued to claim that the election had somehow been stolen by voter fraud. When Al Gore went on a speaking tour in 2006 to promote government controls over industry in the name of [[global warming]], many liberal fans greeted him with the belief that he had actually won the election in 2000.

In 2006, the Democratic Party won control of both Houses of Congress, leaving the final two years of the Bush Administration in [[Divided Government]].

George W. Bush has spent most of his Presidency waging the war against terror, in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the USA. As part of the war against terror, he has liberated the people of [[Iraq]] from the clutches of former dictator [[Saddam Hussein]]. Research using robust surveying techniques has estimated that over 650,000 Iraqis have died<ref>[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v443/n7113/full/443728a.html Iraqi death toll withstands scrutiny], ''[[Nature]]''</ref> as a result of the war.

George W. Bush is the son of president [[George H. W. Bush]], who served one term from 1989 to 1993.

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George W. Bush

2007-03-08T02:48:04Z

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George W. Bush (born 1946) was the Governor of [[Texas]] (1996-2001) and has served as the [[Republican]] [[President of the United States of America]] since 2001. He won the office by a narrow margin in the decisive State of [[Florida]]. Legal challenges to the certified vote count went all the way to the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] in 2000. Democratic contender [[Al Gore]] initially conceded defeat on the night of the election, but then contested the outcome for weeks.

In 2004, George W. Bush won reelection by a popular margin of millions of votes, including a 300,000 vote (5%) victory in the State of Florida where the outcome had been so close in 2000. Democratic candidate [[John Kerry]] quickly conceded defeat the day after the election.

For many months after John Kerry conceded the outcome of the 2004 election to George W. Bush, some liberals continued to claim that the election had somehow been stolen by voter fraud. When Al Gore went on a speaking tour in 2006 to promote government controls over industry in the name of [[global warming]], many liberal fans greeted him with the belief that he had actually won the election in 2000.

In 2006, the Democratic Party won control of both Houses of Congress, leaving the final two years of the Bush Administration in [[Divided Government]].

George W. Bush has spent most of his Presidency waging the war against terror, in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the USA. As part of the war against terror, he has liberated the people of [[Iraq]] from the clutches of former dictator [[Saddam Hussein]]. Research using robust surveying techniques has estimated that over 650,000 Iraqis have died<ref>[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v443/n7113/full/443728a.html Iraqi death toll withstands scrutiny], ''[[Nature]]''</ref> as a result of the war.

George W. Bush is the son of president [[George H. W. Bush]], who served one term from 1989 to 1993.

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George W. Bush

2007-03-08T02:45:53Z

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George W. Bush (born 1946) was the Governor of [[Texas]] (1996-2001) and has served as the [[Republican]] [[President of the United States of America]] since 2001. He won the office by a narrow margin in the decisive State of [[Florida]]. Legal challenges to the certified vote count went all the way to the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] in 2000. Democratic contender [[Al Gore]] initially conceded defeat on the night of the election, but then contested the outcome for weeks.

In 2004, George W. Bush won reelection by a popular margin of millions of votes, including 300,000 vote (5%) victory in the State of Florida where the outcome had been so close in 2000. Democratic candidate [[John Kerry]] quickly conceded defeat the day after the election.

For many months after John Kerry conceded the outcome of the 2004 election to George W. Bush, some liberals continued to claim that the election had somehow been stolen by voter fraud. When Al Gore went on a speaking tour in 2006 to promote government controls over industry in the name of [[global warming]], many liberal fans greeted him with the belief that he had actually won the election in 2000.

In 2006, the Democratic Party won control of both Houses of Congress, leaving the final two years of the Bush Administration in [[Divided Government]].

George W. Bush has spent most of his Presidency waging the war against terror, in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the USA. As part of the war against terror, he has liberated the people of [[Iraq]] from the clutches of former dictator [[Saddam Hussein]]. Research using robust surveying techniques has estimated that over 650,000 Iraqis have died<ref>[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v443/n7113/full/443728a.html Iraqi death toll withstands scrutiny], ''[[Nature]]''</ref> as a result of the war.

George W. Bush is the son of president [[George H. W. Bush]], who served one term from 1989 to 1993.

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George W. Bush

2007-03-08T02:37:49Z

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George W. Bush (born 1946) was the Governor of [[Texas]] (1996-2001) and has served as the [[Republican]] [[President of the United States of America]] since 2001. He won the office by a narrow margin in the decisive State of [[Florida]]. Legal challenges to the certified vote count went all the way to the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] in 2000. Democratic contender [[Al Gore]] initially conceded defeat on the night of the election, but then contested the outcome for weeks.

In 2004, George W. Bush won reelection by a popular margin of millions of votes, including a landslide victory in the State of Florida where the outcome had been so close in 2000. Democratic candidate [[John Kerry]] quickly conceded defeat the day after the election.

For many months after John Kerry conceded the outcome of the 2004 election to George W. Bush, some liberals continued to claim that the election had somehow been stolen by voter fraud. When Al Gore went on a speaking tour in 2006 to promote government controls over industry in the name of [[global warming]], many liberal fans greeted him with the belief that he had actually won the election in 2000.

In 2006, the Democratic Party won control of both Houses of Congress, leaving the final two years of the Bush Administration in [[Divided Government]].

George W. Bush has spent most of his Presidency waging the war against terror, in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the USA. As part of the war against terror, he has liberated the people of [[Iraq]] from the clutches of former dictator [[Saddam Hussein]]. Research using robust surveying techniques has estimated that over 650,000 Iraqis have died<ref>[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v443/n7113/full/443728a.html Iraqi death toll withstands scrutiny], ''[[Nature]]''</ref> as a result of the war.

George W. Bush is the son of president [[George H. W. Bush]], who served one term from 1989 to 1993.

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George W. Bush

2007-03-08T02:34:29Z

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George W. Bush (born 1946) was the Governor of [[Texas]] (1996-2001) and has served as the [[Republican]] [[President of the United States of America]] since 2001. He won the office by a narrow margin in the decisive State of [[Florida]]. Legal challenges to the certified vote count went all the way to the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] in 2000. Democratic contender [[Al Gore]] initially conceded defeat on the night of the election, but then contested the outcome for weeks.

In 2004, George W. Bush won reelection by a popular margin of millions of votes, including a 300,000 vote (5%) victory in the State of Florida where the outcome had been so close in 2000. Democratic candidate [[John Kerry]] quickly conceded defeat the day after the election.

For many months after John Kerry conceded the outcome of the 2004 election to George W. Bush, some liberals continued to claim that the election had somehow been stolen by voter fraud. When Al Gore went on a speaking tour in 2006 to promote government controls over industry in the name of [[global warming]], many liberal fans greeted him with the belief that he had actually won the election in 2000.

In 2006, the Democratic Party won control of both Houses of Congress, leaving the final two years of the Bush Administration in [[Divided Government]].

George W. Bush has spent most of his Presidency waging the war against terror, in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the USA. As part of the war against terror, he has liberated the people of [[Iraq]] from the clutches of former dictator [[Saddam Hussein]]. Research using robust surveying techniques has estimated that over 650,000 Iraqis have died<ref>[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v443/n7113/full/443728a.html Iraqi death toll withstands scrutiny], ''[[Nature]]''</ref> as a result of the war.

George W. Bush is the son of president [[George H. W. Bush]], who served one term from 1989 to 1993.

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