The stream of empty platitudes ordering troop worship is especially ironic considering the abysmal treatment veterans receive once they return home. — Abby Martin Copy Share Image
I was in high school and 9/11 happened. My boyfriend joined the army and I was extremely disgusted with this war fervour. — Abby Martin Copy Share
If there's one thing that unifies the nation in times of perpetual war it's the pledge to 'Support the Troops.' — Abby Martin Copy Share
Somehow the government has convinced the American people that using tear gas is perfectly harmless, despite stark evidence to the contrary. — Abby Martin Copy Share
In the corporate media, there is almost no criticism of corporations or American empire. — Abby Martin Copy Share
Between yellow ribbon magnets, patriotic anthems at sports games and corporate marketing campaigns, the rhetoric that those in uniform are protecting freedom is hammered… — Abby Martin Copy Share
I can't stress enough how strongly I am against any state intervention in a sovereign nation's affairs. — Abby Martin Copy Share
I always recommend navigating the landscape and understanding where it's coming from, so don't get your media from just one source; get it from… — Abby Martin Copy Share
The alternative to the corporate media is a renaissance of citizen journalism emerging around world - exploring the different avenues that do exist, like… — Abby Martin Copy Share
Is it really so hard to believe the fact that Bush and his cabinet turned a blind eye to let the attacks happen, or… — Abby Martin Copy Share
People have a good reason to be afraid of tear gas, considering it's a banned agent of war under the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention.… — Abby Martin Copy Share
The stream of empty platitudes ordering troop worship is especially ironic considering the abysmal treatment veterans receive once they return home. — Abby Martin Copy Share
Unfortunately, generations of people have been told by their political leaders that they are more exceptional human beings than the rest of the world… — Abby Martin Copy Share
