I didn't want to write a 'this is how it is' Iraq book, because the Iraq War is an intensely complicated variety of things. Phil Klay bookcomplicateintensely Change image and share on social
Supposedly, going to war initiates you into this gnostic priesthood of people who've had a liminal experience forever separating them from civilians. Except... you go there, and it is what it is. A form of human activity as varied as any other. Phil Klay activitycivilianexperience share on social
Until democracy in effective enthusiastic action fills the vacuum created by the power of modern inventions, we may expect the fascists to increase in power after the war both in the United States and in the world. Henry A. Wallace actioncreatedemocracy share on social
After America won the Cold War, some believed we had come to the 'end of history,' and budget-cutters celebrated the so-called 'peace dividend.' As a result, we ignored the toxic mixture of militant Islam and terror that ultimately led to 9/11. Frank Gaffney americabelievebudget share on social
Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice. Baruch Spinoza absencebenevolenceconfidence Change image and share on social
In 1962, war was avoided by Khrushchev's willingness to accept Kennedy's hegemonic demands. Noam Chomsky acceptavoiddemand Change image and share on social
We should demonstrate that in war, under Churchill and Lloyd George, and in peace, Britain always was, already is, and can continue to be a leader. Gordon Brown britainchurchillcontinue Change image and share on social
War taught me that not everything is glamorous. Giorgio Armani glamorousteachwar Change image and share on social
I'm into zombie movies like 'World War Z' and the shows 'Breaking Bad' and 'The Walking Dead.' Phillip Phillips badbreakdead Change image and share on social
