Obama Loses His ‘Constitutional Law Professor Hat’
And his credibility, says Charles Davis
Month: June 2011
Transparent and Trustworthy Israel
Now that’s a laugh, says Scott Hill
Afghanistan: What Defeat Looks Like
It’s the beginning of the end, says Justin Raimondo
The Militarized Surrealism of Barack Obama
Tom Engelhardt on the Great American Unraveling
Thursday: 3 U.S. Soldiers, 3 Iraqis Killed; 12 Iraqis Wounded
At least three Iraqis were killed and 12 more were wounded in the latest attacks. Three U.S. soldiers were also killed during an attack in southern Iraq.
Confusion on All Sides as Stealth Bill to Approve Libyan War Defeated
Ordinarily on Friday our good congressional representatives cast their last vote and scurry quickly out of the House chamber. But last Friday they tarried, watching in amazement as the roll call proceeded on the second of two bills addressing Obama’s war on Libya. And lo and behold, for the second time in a day the … Continue reading “Confusion on All Sides as Stealth Bill to Approve Libyan War Defeated”
Use of Predators Sets Dangerous Precedent
In May, as an intervention that was slated to last “days, not weeks” approached its third month, President Obama quietly authorized the use of unmanned Predator drones against Libyan government troops. This news was greeted with indifference by the American press and public, suggesting that many Americans have stopped asking questions about how the costly, … Continue reading “Use of Predators Sets Dangerous Precedent”
Winners and Losers
John Bolton, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, is again calling on the United States to attack Iran even though he acknowledged that doing so would likely ignite a much larger regional war. But, characteristically, he dismissed the costs as worth it, a phrase reminiscent of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright’s defense … Continue reading “Winners and Losers”
Wednesday: 3 Iraqis Killed, 13 Wounded
At least three Iraqs were killed and 13 more were wounded in a new round of violence. With the end of religious observance, reports have started to trickle out of Baghdad again.
It’s ‘Kinetic,’ So Don’t Get Frenetic
Explaining the Obama administration’s rationale for violating the War Powers Act by not asking Congress for authorization to attack Libya, the White House claims that what’s going on in Libya isn’t war, it’s a “kinetic military action.” This set off such a round of guffaws – even from Libya war supporters in the Democratic congressional … Continue reading “It’s ‘Kinetic,’ So Don’t Get Frenetic”