Medvedev Wins Amid Murmurs of Election Flaws
Mar 3, 2008 It wasn't a surprise victory by any stretch when Vladimir Putin's political heir apparent, Dmitry Medvedev, soundly trounced the competition Sunday to become Russia's next president. However, at least one election-vetting organization, as well as dozens of activists arrested by police as they gathered in Moscow to protest, questioned whether democracy truly won the day.Gen. Pace on Gays and ‘God’s Law’
Sep 27, 2007 While attempting to clarify his previous remarks on the immorality of homosexuality, outgoing Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Peter Pace on Wednesday managed to put his foot even deeper into his mouth, saying that, while he's willing to keep an open mind, our nation should not "condone activity [read: gay sex] that, in my upbringing, is counter to God's law."
Joint Chiefs Chairman Likely to Back Big Cut in Troops
Aug 25, 2007 It looks as though Gen. Peter Pace, whose term as Joint Chiefs chairman and the president's top military adviser is about to expire, may go out with a bang. While Gen. David Petraeus is expected to back the White House's push for an extended surge, Gen. Pace is likely to call for a major reduction -- by almost half -- of U.S. forces in Iraq in order to address the long-term needs of an overextended military.White House Boots Joint Chiefs Chairman
Jun 9, 2007 The Bush administration has announced plans to oust Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Peter Pace and Vice Chairman Adm. Ed Giambastiani. Pace was involved with the planning and execution of the Iraq war from the beginning, and his reappointment would likely spark a debate and raise uncomfortable questions in the Senate during his reconfirmation.Joint Chiefs Chairman Has Trouble Counting
May 30, 2007 Gen. Peter Pace, speaking to CBS' Harry Smith on Memorial Day, said: "When you take a look at the life of a nation and all that's required to keep us free, we had more than 3,000 Americans murdered on 11 September, 2001. The number who have died, sacrificed themselves since that time, is approaching that number." In actuality, 3,455 U.S. military personnel had been killed in Iraq alone at the time of Pace's blunder.
Congress Holds Hearing on ‘Craziest, Dumbest Plan’
Jan 12, 2007 Condoleezza Rice, Robert Gates and Gen. Peter Pace all testified before Congress on Thursday, defending the president's plan to escalate the war. But many lawmakers, particularly Democrats, weren't impressed. Rep. Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, told Gen. Pace, "This is the craziest, dumbest plan I've ever seen or heard of in my life."
