Tag: Resistance

Beyond the Barriers: Security and Segregation in Gaza

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

While listening to an interview with David Petraeus on Iran International (run by Iranian opposition), I was struck by his mention of the “gated communities” concept for post-war Gaza (17:37). As the former commander of Multi-National Force – Iraq during the Iraq War, Petraeus oversaw various security strategies, including the implementation of walled-off neighborhoods designed to control movement and reduce violence. However, it appears that the U.S. military ultimately abandoned the idea, likely due to growing resistance from Iraqis, who viewed the barriers not as security measures but as a form of forced isolation.

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The Documentary Columbia University Doesn’t Want You to See: Macklemore’s The Encampments Drops March 28

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Acclaimed artist and activist Macklemore ventures beyond the music stage, lending his production prowess to the upcoming documentary The Encampments, a gripping and unflinching portrayal of the Columbia University Gaza Solidarity Encampment. Opening at the Angelika Film Center in New York on March 28, the film promises to deliver a powerful, unvarnished account of student activism, institutional crackdowns, and the international wave of solidarity that followed.

The Documentary Columbia University Doesn’t Want You to See: Macklemore’s The Encampments Drops March 28

Guerrilla Warfare Exercise In West Virginia Looks Heavily Influenced By Ukraine War

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

The latest iteration of the U.S. military’s Ridge Runner drills include Russian SAMs and apparent enemy suicide drone launch teams.

Guerrilla Warfare Exercise In West Virginia Looks Heavily Influenced By Ukraine War

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European partners, allies converge in West Virginia for Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise planning

In addition to allies and partners previously mentioned, Ridge Runner will host observers from Taiwan, Georgia, Moldova, Hungary, Qatar, Romanian, and Canada during the event.

Dick Cheney: What I Got Right About The Iraq War

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

On the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, it’s important for us as a nation to reflect on that conflict and its consequences. As the vice president of the United States in 2003, I was one of the architects of the project to go after Saddam Hussein and his weapons of mass destruction. Today, I believe it’s important to offer an honest assessment of my role in the Iraq War. Looking back on it now, I have to say that, wow, I mostly got it right.

Dick Cheney: What I Got Right About The Iraq War

Not funny but true.