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.
Taking Away Assad’s Spoon and Giving Him a Fork
f Assad is eating Cheerios, we’re going to take away his spoon and give him a fork.
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.
Auschwitz Kommandant’s Daughter
Washington Post Magazine profiles a local woman with a horrible secret: her father designed and ran Auschwitz.
Naval Academy’s Culture Problem
The long investigation into rape at the Naval Academy has revealed some ugly truths.
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.
Why Some Killing Matters More
Why are chemical weapons a “red line” in a war where so many have been killed?
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The Matriculate Your Way Into Syria Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
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.
“Sending A Message” To Iran Is Not A Good Reason To Attack Syria
Bombing Country B to “send a message” to Country A is not a valid argument for bombing Country B.
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.
