How The White House Smothered The News Of Obama’s Trip To Afghanistan

How the White House played whack-a-mole, and why I deleted my tweet. Drudge wouldn’t budge.

Zeke Miller a year ago 36 responses

This Shocking Image Of A Suicide Bombing Won A Pulitzer Prize

Powerful but horrific. This searing photo was taken by AFP’s Massoud Hossaini, who just won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography. WARNING: Graphic images.

Gavon Laessig a year ago 155 responses

Karilyn Bales Believes Her Husband Is Not Responsible For The Massacre In Afghanistan

Sgt. Robert Bales’s wife gave her first TV interview today, in which she questions the US government’s version of events.

Anna North a year ago 6 responses

Karilyn Bales And The Story Of The Criminal’s Wife

When she released a statement about her husband Robert Bales’ alleged shooting rampage in Afghanistan, Karilyn became part of an unenviable club — wives who have to speak out about their husbands’ crimes.

Anna North a year ago 1 response

CNN’s Dana Loesch Says She’d Urinate On Dead Taliban Too

Tell us how you really feel. On her syndicated radio show Friday, Tea Party activist and CNN contributor Dana Loesch defended four U.S. Marines shown in a video urinating on dead Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan, saying she’d have done the same. But perhaps more notable than Loesch’s comments is CNN’s response to them.

Matt Cherette a year ago 45 responses

‘Extinct’ Persian Leopard Snapped in Afghanistan

Take that, camera trap! A Persian Leopard proves it’s tougher than the poachers hunting it into extinction in Afghanistan. Click Here for the rest of the story. (via news.nationalgeographic.com) View Image ›

TomRose a year ago 11 responses

French Soldier Surprises Children After 7 Months In Afghanistan

You don’t have to speak French to get all misty. Qui épluche un oignon dans cette chambre?

Gavon Laessig a year ago 59 responses

Muharram, The Festival Of Flagellation

Ouch. The Muslim world this past week observed Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The 10th day of Muharram is Ashura, when Shi’ite Muslims mourn the death of the grandson of the Prophent Mohammed. Very devout Shi’ites cut and whip themselves into a bloody froth in observance. Here are photos of Ashura from Pakistan, Afghanistan and India. WARNING: Graphic images.

Gavon Laessig a year ago 283 responses

High Five

Taken in Afghanistan yesterday.

Gavon Laessig a year ago 168 responses

Missile Misfire In Afghanistan

Man, this war has been full of surprises.

Earnest Pettie a year ago 52 responses

Soldiers In Afghanistan Burn Two Boxes Of Bill O’Reilly Book

This is hilarious. From the soldier who anonymously posted this photo on Tumblr: “Some jerk sent us two boxes of this awful book (SPOILER ALERT: George Washington - Patriot; George Soros - Pinhead) instead of anything soldiers at a remote outpost in Afghanistan might need, like, say, food or soap. Just burned the whole lot of them on my Commander’s orders.” View Image ›

HalfPint a year ago 38 responses

10 Mind-Blowingly Offensive Quotes From Ron Paul Newsletters

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul used to publish a libertarian newsletter in the ’80s and ’90s. They were not, shall we say, sane. From those newsletters, here are some racist/homophobic/anti-semitic musings on everything from AIDS to Hate Whitey Day (aka Martin Luther King Jr. Day). Paul says he didn’t write any of the following quotes, but they all appeared under his name. Yiiiiiikes.

Gavon Laessig a year ago 285 responses

The Afghan Version Of ‘The Office’

Check out the trailer for the new Afghan show called The Ministry, an Afghan version of the American comedy show The Office which is American version of a British series called The Office (via washingtonpost.com) Watch Video ›

Dorsey Shaw a year ago 6 responses

Soldier Dies In Battle, His Search Dog Dies Hours Later Of A Broken Heart

Corporal Liam Tasker and his search dog Theo were inseparable. The pair had routed out an Army record of 14 caches of bombs and weapons saving countless numbers of lives. Earlier this month, Liam was tragically shot dead in an accident with Theo by his side. Hours after the incident, Theo had a heat attack and died.*Crying forever* View List ›

Matt Stopera a year ago 119 responses

U.S. Air Conditioning Budget In Afghanistan

I’m sorry, did you say BILLION? Next time someone in your house complains about the electric bill, just show them this funding report. And then quietly weep together. View List ›

Donna Dickens a year ago 43 responses

The Drums Of War

Keep on rockin’ in the free world, man. (via tumblr.com) View Image ›

Dorsey Shaw a year ago 23 responses

President Obama To Pull Troops Out Of Afghanistan At Accelerated Pace

In a speech before the nation, President Obama outlined his plans to reduce U.S. forces in Afghanistan ahead of schedule, removing more than 30,000 troops by the end of next year. 10,000 troops will be home by the end of this year, and another 23,000 will return by September of 2012. View List ›

Hot List a year ago 19 responses

Top 20 Achievements Of President Obama

Barack Obama refuses to “spike the football,” so we’ll do it for him. This list is in no particular order and by no means comprehensive. Achievement unlocked: Reelection. View List ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 223 responses

Great Spelling Job, Fox News!

This is great news. But what was “confrimed” with this Usama Bin Landen person, anyway? View Image ›

gleuch 2 years ago 4 responses

Hold It Against Me Lipdub By US Marines In Afghanistan

Don’t ask, don’t tell? SCREW THAT! Watch Video ›

Ashley Baccam 2 years ago 97 responses

Florida Pastor Burns Koran

This is the video that sparked the ongoing riots in Afghanistan which have left at least twenty dead, including two Americans. Pastor Terry Jones, of Florida’s Dove World Outreach Center, is an asshole. Watch Video ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 172 responses

Home From Afghanistan

An airman returns after being in Afghanistan for nine months and pwns his brother with a heartwarming wake-up call. One of the sweetest and most genuine reactions you’re likely to ever see. Watch Video ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 162 responses

Afghanistan in Panorama on theatlantic.com ›

Distinctive set of panoramic images by photographer Louie Palu.

theatlantic.com 2 years ago respond

A World Map Of Video Game Villains

Interesting infographic breaking down the nationalities of villains in military-themed video games. China is quickly becoming the global boogeyman of choice. And apparently developers don’t find New Zealand very threatening. View Image ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 11 responses

Children Of Afghanistan Offer Support For Japan

The residents of Bamiyan, Afghanistan held a vigil in support of Japan. The children, in particular, were eager to offer help. Kids say the darnedest things that melt your heart and reaffirm your faith in humanity. View List ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 110 responses

Taliban Video Shows Captured US Soldier on aolnews.com ›

Video contains footage of American soldier held by the Taliban for almost 18 months.

AOL News 2 years ago respond

Taliban Negotiator Was An Impostor on newsfeed.time.com ›

The secret peace talks between the Afghan government and Taliban leaders took a giant step backwards Monday.

Time.com 2 years ago respond

Six Word Memoirs From Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans

A site devoted to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans telling their stories, in six words or less, about coming home. They’re quite powerful in their simplicity and a perfect reminder as to why we recognize Veterans Day. Here’s a sampling of posts and a short documentary going into greater detail on a handful of these stories. To all of those who have served or are currently serving, thank you. View List ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 43 responses

2 Blasts Rock Afghanistan in Weekend Violence on news.yahoo.com ›

Two bombs set up in push carts exploded minutes apart Sunday in a provincial capital in southern Afghanistan, part of a series of violent attacks across the country.

Yahoo News 2 years ago respond