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by Michael Skolnik Somehow we forgot.  Or somehow we wanted to forget. We closed our eyes and went shopping.  We opened our eyes and put up ribbons.  We slept on the couch and changed the channel.  We went to work and didn’t read the paper.  We campaigned and forgot that it was election day.  We […]

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After hearing my commander in chief send a message with a timeline (to repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell), I am hopeful that by year’s end I can continue translating Arabic and leading troops without having to lie. But he did not send a clear message on how. So until I get concrete evidence that I […]

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After hearing my commander in chief send a message with a timeline (to repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell), I am hopeful that by year’s end I can continue translating Arabic and leading troops without having to lie. But he did not send a clear message on how. So until I get concrete evidence that I […]

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Recent tragedies in the Middle East make the Obama decision that much tougher. The bombings overseas this past week highlight both sides of the war debate here in America. Both sides have valid points. Both sides will press President Obama to decide in their favor regarding the next steps for the United States in the […]

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It has been a few months since I have written a blog for GlobalGrind due to a few factors including writers block and a frustration with ‘the system.’  There’s a not-so-new story that’s back in the media with little progress, and not enough attention. It has struck a cord with me and had my writing […]

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to Associated Press SEATTLE &mdash; &ldquo;Tony Fein, an Iraq war veteran and NFL rookie linebacker who played with the Baltimore Ravens during the preseason, has died. CLICK ORIGINAL STORY FOR FULL DETAILS</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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President Barack Obama asked the U.S. Congress for an additional $83.4 billion to fund the military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.