War is Over (If They Mean It)
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/node/50695
"65 Congress members, including 60 Democrats and 5 Republicans, voted to end the occupation of Afghanistan on Wednesday. But 356 congress members including 189 Democrats and 167 Republicans voted to keep the war going.."
Congressional Democrats Back Expanded War in Afghanistan: As US death toll hits 1000 in 'Op Enduring Freedom'
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2010/mar2010/afgh-m11.shtml
"The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Wednesday evening against a resolution to end the war in Afghanistan and begin a withdrawal of US troops within 30 days..
Despite the toothless character of the congressional opposition, there was an effective media blackout on even the most tepid criticism of the escalating US military operations in Afghnanistan. There was no reporting of the debate or vote on the network newscasts, although the role call ended just after 6 PM. There were only 2 reporters sitting in the press gallery during the debate..."
