Writing through the rubble Nov 10, 2009
In the 1980s and 1990s, this led to "triumphs" over such powers as the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada and Panama, a country whose "defense forces," in total, numbered just 12,000 (about half the size of the U.S. ground troops in the invading force) -- and cut-and-run flops in Lebanon and Somalia. The "lessons" of Vietnam were declared officially buried forever in the scorching deserts of the Middle East in March 1991. (Salon)
Steve Kroft Wins Paul White Award Nov 10, 2009
During that time, he covered the civil war in El Salvador and the U.S. invasion of Grenada. Kroft joined CBS News in January 1980 as a reporter in the Northeast bureau in New York. (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
Oxbridge-Sounding Scammers in Spain Seduce British With Investing Schemes Oct 13, 2009
Born in Grenada in 1957, Greaves grew up in Peckham, a gritty part of south London. By the time of his arrest in 2008, Greaves was living in Londons exclusive Mayfair district, a short walk from Buckingham Palace. (Bloomberg)
World Reacts to Obama's Nobel Peace Prize Oct 10, 2009
relations with Russia and offer a fresh start to relations with the Muslim world, there is little so far to show for his fine words" Kind of says it all, right? by jameslouiky October 9, 2009 9:53 AM EDT Compare Obama's accomplishments to Reagan?s Obama freed 0 countries from tyranny, ended no war, brought no one together. Reagan Countries liberated from Communist tyranny during or shortly after RONALD REAGAN's presidency: Afghanistan Albania Angola Bulgaria Cambodia Czechoslovakia East Germany... (CBS News)
A tragic reminder of wars ultimate reality Oct 2, 2009
I had friends at the Panama airport, I had friends at the Grenada Governors house. I lost an entire boat crew except for me in a sudden explosive ambush. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The world according to Gaddafi Sep 25, 2009
"Sixty-five aggressive wars took place without any collective action by the UN to prevent them ... It should not be called the Security Council, it should be called the 'terror council', he said. The veto-wielding Security Council members - the United States, Britain, China, France and Russia - treat smaller countries as "second class, despised" nations, Gaddafi said in his 90-minute speech. Although one of the most long-winded in recent memory, Gaddafi's statement will not find its way into the... (Asia Times Online)
Before Afghan Vote, Old Ally Vexes U.S. Aug 18, 2009
what then would you call Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, and Iraq, dinner parties. Your Alzheimer's medicine is not working today. (CBS News)
Iranian Police Chief Admits Prisoner Abuse Aug 10, 2009
How do you say Iran's act is unacceptable, without saying the same thing about the US' act in Iraq, Afghanistan, Panama, Grenada, or Vietnam. Sort of makes us look pretty deficient re morality, and not qualified to even comment on what Iran does for, or to its' own. (CBS News -- World)
How the war in Iraq has shaped a new US military mind-set Aug 4, 2009
"When I joined, we really hadn't been in a war since Vietnam. There was Grenada and that was about it," says Anderson. "I was raised in fighting this huge conventional fight against the Soviet Union.". (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Bombs Claim 50 in Iraq Jul 10, 2009
Yeah but you "won" that Grenada thingy. That's pretty good. (CBS News -- World)
REUTERS WORLD NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Jul 5, 2009
SEATTLE (Reuters) - The United States made a winning start to their defense of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Saturday with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Grenada while Group B rivals Honduras. 2 hours ago (Reuters). (The Drudge Report)
Revolution by cell phone in Iran Jun 23, 2009
Heck, just look at the hundreds of thousands of innocents in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Bosnia, Grenada, Panama, the Phillipines, Cuba (and the list goes on and on). Resigned to the dustbin of history. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
- From the Left: No joking matter for conservatives (13) Jun 20, 2009
But, we DID invade Grenada. Yay, pragmatism. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Cruise ship with swine flu outbreak heads to Aruba Jun 18, 2009
The ship was denied permission to dock in Grenada and Barbados on Wednesday ... Passengers will receive a partial refund for not having made the planned port calls in Grenada and Barbados, she said. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Caribbean cruise turned away over swine flu fears Jun 18, 2009
Tour operator Pullmantur said its ship Ocean Dream with 759 passengers and 400 crew members was denied permission to dock in Grenada and Barbados after informing authorities there that crew members had flu symptoms. The company said it later received confirmation that three crew members tested positive for swine flu. (Yahoo News)
The Anti-Reagan Jun 16, 2009
Why could not he say to Ortega: We also intervened in the Dominican Republic in 1965 to block a communist takeover, and in Grenada in 1983. The only problem with the Bay of Pigs is that we should have done it right and removed the odious Cuban dictatorship, and put Fidel, Raul and Che up against that same wall where so many patriots perished and spared the Cuban people 50 years of tyranny and the prostitution of their island into a base camp for the greatest despotism of the 20th century. (The American Conservative)
Local officials seek to keep trains running Jun 16, 2009
The commission, which met June 3, is supporting the purchase of the CN line by Grenada Railway LLC, which is affiliated with Aroad Materials, according to a report from Batesville s Panolian, reprinted in Grenada's Daily Star. A company spokesman, Michael Van Wagenen of Salt Lake City, Utah, told commission members last week that, if the purchase is successful, the company will likely base its operations at the Grenada Depot ... Oakley serves on the commission with Grenada mayor Billy Collins,... (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Will OAS decision to readmit Cuba change US-Latin America relations? Jun 5, 2009
Smaller Caribbean nations were among those who applauded the loudest for the spirit of consensus in the OAS. The delegate from the island of Grenada went so far as to suggest that had such a similar spirit of consensus existed in 1983, the US invasion of his Caribbean island could have been avoided. But what does it mean in practical terms. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Obama belittled our nation Apr 30, 2009
offsoapstone wrote on Apr 28, 2009 10:45 AM:" GRIZCTY your right I never did serve in the military. I enlisted in the marines 1967 volunteered for vietnam. Was hurt in basic traning and discharged so I don't consider that I served. My father was a POW in ww2 was wounded in Korea. I lost my oldest brother at Khe Sahn, another brother in a firefight outside An Loc and my best friend at Chu Lai don't talk to me about the military. I see you are a Regan fan I suppose you were in the great battle for... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
To the harbor! Apr 18, 2009
Bruce Walden wrote on Apr 17, 2009 1:40 PM:" Also, he misquoted me as saying that the enemy I fought is now in office. I said the enemy that I fought against, my country has now embraced... Socialistm, Communism and Marxism. I have not fought in "many" wars. I fought in two. Grenada in 1983 and in Iraq three different tours. Just wanted to clear those issues up. Am I down for this struggle. You bet your sweet bippies.Read my book "There's No Such Thing as Can't" if you want to know what makes me... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Mixed views on expat vote Apr 16, 2009
Adam Barnes, who is studying on the Caribbean island of Grenada, flew to New York to vote as well as to be a monitor for the DA. The DA and the ANC each had two observers in the New York consulate. "We are not here to talk to voters... just [to] make sure that everything goes properly," he said. (iAfrica.com)
Aldermen accommodate Mar 12, 2009
Mayor James Marshall Casey was approved to buy a surplus map cabinet at auction in Grenada, but was not able to do so. Board management training was set for June 9. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
