Rethink Afghanistan: Typical Neo-Communist Antiwar Propaganda

It's pretty telling that the far left-wing New York Times hammers Robert Greenwald's far left-wing documentary, Rethink Afghanistan:

In press materials, Mr. Greenwald says the documentary is at the “center of the movement” to end the American military involvement in Afghanistan. Well, he’s no Michael Moore in the public consciousness. And that’s probably a good thing: political discourse in this country could use fewer cults of personality among its commentators.

But it could also use balance, something in short supply here. At an almost breathless pace that leaves little room for reflection, Mr. Greenwald presents a flurry of sights, voices and figures, many of them compelling but all reflecting his point of view. A historical summary is fleeting. What appears, again and again, are terrifying images of children: dead, hideously maimed or, in one instance, almost put up for sale by a frantic civilian in a refugee camp. Military engagements, it seems, are messy and claim innocent lives.

Mr. Greenwald’s documentary has no time to approach an opposing view with sympathy or understanding for its concerns. It may inspire those already behind its cause, but it is unlikely to win over new supporters.

In Los Angeles, the neo-communist network is gearing up for another event this week, "Resisting the US Occupation of Afghanistan."

Tom Hayden's speaking, but get this:

NOTE: Absolutely NO still or video photography allowed for security purposes. Please leave ALL cameras at home. People with cameras will be turned away.

Yeah. Great plan. That'll really keep the revolutionary agenda secret.

Hayden has a new book, by the way: The Long Sixties: From 1960 to Barack Obama.

Tom Hayden political bio: $26.95. New Left communist endorsement of President Obama as '60s radical heir: Priceless.