the banality of empire

In General Rios Montt, the military general. Trained at School of Americas Montt, was Christian and personal friend of ultra-conservative televangelists Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson. ... Of course to anyone who has even imperialism understands this is preposterous given the fact that the US..

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federal judge finds male-only military draft unconstitutional

The draft, ended during the final stages of Vietnam War in 1973, and all American men ages 18 to 26 are still required to register with Selective Service System so the military could move if it ever needed to reinstate conscription.. ... The government had asked Miller to delay the case pending..

the russian civil war, 1917-22

As the Red Army advanced towards towns, it would send forward teams with the risky mission of winning a majority by agitation, and rely on military force alone only those teams failed. ... As a military power, the Soviet government did not exist – not until such time as it managed to..

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EU Says Military Intervention in Venezuela Must Be Avoided . TEHRAN (FNA)- The European Union on Monday urged countries to avoid any military intervention in Venezuela. . . . . ... IRGC Commander: Foreign Military Buildup Threatens Persian Gulf Region . ..

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