The American People Want To Stay Out Of Syria
A new poll shows that 62% of Americans oppose American military intervention in Syria’s civil war.
Just This Once, John McCain Is (Partly) Right
John McCain is right that we shouldn’t send ground troops to Syria, but his idea for increased U.S. intervention in the country’s civil war is still too risky.
Was Obama’s Syrian “Red Line” A Mistake?
President Obama may regret drawing a line in the sand over Syrian chemical weapons.
The Hazards of Red Lines
Has Bashar al-Assad crossed the red line drawn by President Obama? And does it matter?
Intervening In Syria Would Be Suicidal
President Obama is keeping the conflict in Syria at arms length. That’s a good idea.
Obama Warns Syria On Chemical Weapons Use
President Obama issued a warning to Syria today over its chemical weapons stockpiles.
On Politicizing Tragedy
Once again, the usual suspects are exploiting tragedy for political purposes.
Damascus Attack Kills Key Members Of Syrian Government
Several key members of the Syrian government were killed in a suicide bomb attack today in Damascus.
The Brave New World Of Cyber Warfare
Are the Stuxnet and Flame attacks the opening shots in a dangerous new era of secret war?
The GOP’s Ridiculous Appeasement Argument
To Republicans, even thinking about engaging in diplomacy is enough to accuse the President of appeasement.
Iraq Is Backing Syria’s Dictator. Why The Heck Did We Go To War Again?
Iraq has become so dependent on Iran for its survival that it is endorsing the brutal tactics of Bashar Assad.
Was There Really An Imminent Humanitarian Crisis In Libya?
President Obama says he acted in Libya to avert an imminent genocide, but there’s no evidence that any such thing was about to occur.
A Libyan No-Fly Zone Won’t Stop Gaddafi
Establishing a no-fly zone in Libya won’t stop the Civil War, and it’s likely to draw the United States further into a conflict that it needs to stay out of.
Bad Day at the Think Tank
The Onion spoofs life at a think tank with Boy, I Really Thought Like Shit Today.”
