Sunday, November 16, 2008

Obama's Iraq Plan Meets Reality

A recent article in USA Today analyzed President-elect Barack Obama's plan for Iraq and how the economic situation of the United States will affect what he can, and will, do in Iraq.

"The decisions Obama makes on Iraq will go a long way toward determining his other policies — namely how many troops he can shift to the war in Afghanistan, which he has called a priority in cracking down on al-Qaeda, and how much money he has at his disposal to help boost the economy.

The importance is certainly not lost on politicians and ordinary people in Iraq, where they are closely watching for any sign of how Obama will act." Read More

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Obama and the Future of America's MidEast Wars

With Barack Obama as the new president-elect, America's policies toward its conflicts in the Middle East are expected to change.

The Taliban asks Obama to end the war in Afghanistan.
Obama plans new approach to Afghanistan.
Iraqi politics change in light of Obama win.


And on a lighter note, here is a story about dogs who help U.S. military veterans with disabilities. Watch Slideshow

Troops React to Obama Win

U.S. soldiers voice their reactions the the recent election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States. Obama will take office in January 2009 and assume the role of commander-in-chief of U.S. troops throughout America and the world. Soldiers deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq have a special interest in the president-elect. Watch Here

Friday, November 7, 2008

WSU Veteran

In light of the U.S. presidential election and the issues involved, the personal stories of the people behind the issues are easily overlooked. This is the story of one family and the impact the Iraq war has had, and continues to have, on them.



By Angie and Jen.
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Monday, November 3, 2008

Our Vote...Students Voice their Opinions About the Election

Here is our video project Domineke, Duncan and I have been working on this past couple weeks. With the election just around the corner, WSU students give us their opinions on issues that are important in the election.