Baghdad maintained its demand that Turkey withdraw troops. Meanwhile, 79 people were killed in attacks and fighting.
read moreObama’s Speech on Terrorism
Predictably, the 2016 presidential field didn't exactly give a rousing endorsement of President Barack Obama's prime time speech on fighting terrorism. The reactions ranged from the superficial – Donald's correct but irrelevant observation that Obama's use of...
The Road to Galactic Serfdom
Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits theaters this week, continuing the cinematic saga of an interplanetary civilization’s struggles with galactic war and tyranny. It will be watched by millions whose own civilization is beset by global warfare driven by a planetary...
If You Want Security, Pursue Liberty
Judging by his prime-time speech last week, the final year of Barack Obama’s presidency will be marked by increased militarism abroad and authoritarianism at home. The centerpiece of the president’s speech was his demand for a new law forbidding anyone on...
Militants Ordered To Kill Disabled Children; 153 Killed in Fighting across Iraq
At least 153 were killed in violence across Iraq. Daesh militants were ordered to killed disable children.
read moreThe Decline and Fall of the ‘Mainstream’ Media
The “mainstream” media is a potent issue this election year, and Donald Trump has surely turned the public’s distrust of the Fourth Estate into electoral gold. Regardless of what one thinks of Trump himself, his ability to turn a media pile-on into an asset has got to...
What the Islamophobes Won’t Say About the West’s Destruction of the Mideast
The Islamophobia “industry,” dormant for several years, has returned with a vengeance. There are books to be rewritten about those “scary Muslims,” a lot of money to be made, and most importantly primary presidential elections to be won. Donald Trump’s statements...
Chicago Police Adopt Israeli Tactics
After more than a year of stonewalling and what some might call obstructing justice, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel issued an apology for the horrific execution of Laquan McDonald by Chicago police officer Jason van Dyke. Laquan McDonald was the black 17-year-old who was...
Shi’ite Cleric Threatens Turkish Troops as 81 are Killed across Iraq
Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim Jaafari said the country would continue to use diplomatic means to push Turkish troops out of northern Iraq. Meanwhile, Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr threatened to “intervene” if the Turks do not withdraw. At least 81 were killed and...
