Obama Walks Back Egypt ‘Not Ally’ Answer
President Obama gave an honest, nuanced answer to a complex question. So, of course, he’s taking it back.
University Of Pennsylvania Professor: Arrest The Makers Of That Anti-Muslim Movie
One Professor suggests we sacrifice yet more of our freedom in the wake of the embassy protests in the Middle East.
Under the Bus
The career of Larry Schwartz, who is the Counselor for Public Affairs at the US Embassy in Cairo, is over.
Cairo Embassy Statement Work of Rogue PAO
A PAO named Larry Schwartz issued yesterday’s infamous statement against the explicit orders of his superiors.
Romney’s Foreign Policy
My latest for The Atlantic, “What Would Romney’s Foreign Policy Look Like?” has posted.
Rand Paul Offers An Alternate Path On Foreign Policy For The GOP
Senator Rand Paul suggests the GOP may want to reconsider its foreign policy aggressiveness.
Gary Johnson: Spoiler?
The Libertarian Party’s Presidential candidate could prove decisive in determining who wins the Electoral College.
Could Foreign Policy Cost Mitt Romney The Election?
Mitt Romney’s foreign policy weaknesses are starting to become apparent.
Freedom of Speech and Religion Collide
My latest for The National Interest, “Freedom of Speech and Religion in Egypt and Libya,” has posted.
Southern Whites Still Not Sold On Romney?
Mitt Romney still has problems with Southern whites that could pose problems for him in states like Virginia and North Carolina.
Romney Campaign Fumbles Initial Response To Attacks In Egypt And Libya
Mitt Romney’s initial response to the attacks in Egypt and Libya displayed a tendency to jump the gun rather than wait for the facts.
U.S. Ambassador To Libya Dead, U.S. Embassy In Cairo Attacked, In Protests Over Obscure Film
A day of protests over a film nobody has ever heard of has lead to the death of the U.S. Ambassador to Libya.
White House Denies Netanyahu Request For Meeting Amid Signs of Increased U.S.-Israeli Tension
In another sign that things may not be going so well between Washington and Jerusalem, President Obama will not be meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu when he’s in the United States.
9/11’s Legacy Of Fear
The 9/11 attacks and our response to them changed America, and not for the better.
Obama Leading Romney In New Polls, Extent Of Convention Bounce Is Unclear
A new round of polling has Obama in the lead and shows reasons why Romney’s supporters should be concerned, but it’s unclear how long any of this will last.
TSA Detains Woman Over ‘Attitude’
TSA agents detained a woman for having the audacity to drink her water rather than hand it over for testing.
"The Volt as a brand has become politicized"
Is it possible to have the Volt conversation without it being about politics?
Romney, And The GOP, Still Haunted By The Legacy Of George W. Bush
The GOP still hasn’t dealt with the legacy of George W. Bush.
One Year Later, Study Finds No Harm To Military From DADT Repeal
Not surprisingly, a new study finds that repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell has not caused any harm to the military.
Mitt Romney Killed Osama bin Laden!
6% of Ohio voters think Mitt Romney deserves more credit than the commander-in-chief for killing Osama bin Laden.
Paul Ryan Panders To Religious Right On School Prayer
For some reason, Paul Ryan decided to talk about school prayer this weekend.
Jimmy Carter Longest Serving Ex-President
Jimmy Carter’s ex-presidency has lasted the equivalent of 26 Iranian hostage crises.
Sharks With Frickin’ Legos
Spiegel has a photo gallery of novel ways to graphically illustrate the Euro crisis. My favorite:
An Attack On Iran Would Be A Major, Mistaken, War
An attack on Iran’s nuclear program would be far more complicated than a one-off attack.
Chicago’s Very Well Paid Teachers Go On Strike, Abandoning 400,000 Students
Largely because they are resisting efforts to hold them accountable for their performance, Chicago’s teachers are leaving 400,000 students locked out of school.
Mitt Romney’s Ridiculous “God” Attack On Obama And The Democrats
Over the weekend, Mitt Romney was sounding more like Rick Santorum than himself.
