House Republicans Try To Placate The “Defund Obamacare” Crowd
The House GOP Leadership didn’t endear itself to the Tea Party today.
Public Remains Deeply Opposed To Military Action In Syria
Even before the Russian curve ball, the public opposition to military strikes on Syria was mounting.
Syria And The “Isolationist” Smear
Opposing interventionism and unnecessary and unwise military engagements is not isolationism.
Are The Russians About To Outsmart Obama And Kerry On Syria?
A throwaway comment by John Kerry in London has led to some interesting diplomatic developments.
Obama Facing Uphill Battle Over Syria Resolution
Heading into an intense week of Congressional lobbying, the odds still seem against the Administration on Syria.
Obama As Polarizing As Bush
The political polarization we saw during the Bush Presidency has continued throughout the Obama Presidency.
Can War Compete with Football, iPhones, and TV?
President Obama is trying to launch a war but there’s a lot of competition for attention.
Vote Counts In Congress Not Looking Good For President Obama
With Congress coming back Monday, the prospective vote counts are decidedly against authorizing military force against Syria.
What Would Obama Do If Congress Says No On Syria?
Given that the vote count seems to be heading that way, this is a question worth examination.
No House Vote On Syria Resolution If Votes Aren’t There?
Would House Republicans really defer from voting on a Syria resolution to prevent embarrassing the President on the world stage?
Has Obama Just Undermined His Own Case For Attacking Syria?
The President has admitted that there is no imminent threat to the United States in Syria.
Numbers In House Continue To Trend Against Authorizing Syrian Military Strikes
Things aren’t looking good for President Obama in the House of Representatives.
Barack Obama: Right About Iraq, Wrong About Syria
President Obama seems to have forgotten the words of a certain Illinois State Senator back in 2002.
Obama Won’t Enforce Ban On VA Benefits For Same-Sex Couples
President Obama has decided not to enforce a law. This is most unusual and somewhat disturbing.
Senate To Consider Syria AUMF With Time Limits, No Ground Troops
A proposed Syria authorization being considered in the Senate places several limits on Presidential authority to act, but it’s unclear if those limits can actually work.
Boehner, Cantor, Pelosi All Support Obama On Syria Strikes
Not surprisingly, Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle are lining up behind the President in the debate over Syria.
Privacy is about Policy
Discussion of privacy really ought to be focused on the legal regime, not technical capabilities.
Drug War Using American Phone Records More Than Terror War
Prism ain’t got nothin’ on the Hemisphere Project.
Obama’s Hamlet Act
The president’s public dithering on Syria is drawing jeers from friend and foe alike.
“The current institutional equilibrium has led to a perverse place”
Will Congress now take some responsibilty?
Who’s Responsible For Syria Boondoggle?
Raymond Pritchett longs for the good old days of Tom Donilan, Hillary Clinton, and Leon Panetta.
President Obama Orders 1 Percent Pay Hike to Avoid 34 Percent Pay Hike
Federal civilian employees are set to get a 34 percent pay raise. The mean old man in the White House is taking it away.
If We Do Attack Syria, What’s Next?
Some questions that the Administration needs to answer before attacking Syria.
Obama Won’t Go To Congress, Because History Has Taught Him He Doesn’t Have To
Presidents have gotten away with ignoring Congress when it comes to foreign military adventures for a very long time.
It’s Time For Congress To Debate The Wisdom Of Attacking Syria
Some Members of Congress are calling for a debate before any strikes on Syria. They’re absolutely right.
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