Iran’s Currency Has Collapsed. A Sign The Sanctions Are Working?
Iran’s currency has collapsed and there are riot police in the streets of Teheran. It appears the sanctions may just be working after all.
Freedom Of Speech, Blasphemy, And International Relations
Sacrificing our principles in the face of mob violence is never a good idea.
Report: U.S. Knew Benghazi Attack Was Terrorism Within 24 Hours
The Administration’s decision to stick with the meme that the Benghazi attack was about a movie becomes more puzzling.
President Obama Capitulates On Freedom Of Speech Before The United Nations
President Obama’s remarks before the United Nations were, at least in one particular part, disappointing.
Obama’s Timidity In The Face Of Extremism
The Obama Administration’s response to the protests in the Muslim world has been entirely wrongheaded.
The White House’s Libya Narrative Has Collapsed
The Administration’s narrative regarding the attack that resulted in the death of Ambassador Christopher Stevens no longer holds water.
Republicans Getting Nervous About The State Of Romney’s Campaign
Understandably, Republicans are becoming nervous about the way things are going for Team Romney.
The Convention Bounce Is Apparently Over, But Obama Still Leads
The President’s poll lead has shrunk, but there are still signs of trouble for Mitt Romney.
A Foreign Policy Of Self-Interested Non-Interventionism
With Mitt Romney and Barack Obama basically saying the same things about foreign policy, it’s time to take a look at an alternative.
Can Mitt Romney Turn This Election Around?
It’s still possible for Mitt Romney to win this election, but is it probable?
Reports On The Ground Contradict White House Narrative On Benghazi Attack
Contrary to what was believed, it does not appear that there was any protest taking place when the Benghazi Consulate was attacked.
One Year Later, The Failure Of Occupy Wall Street Is Apparent
The Occupy movement began one year ago today. It’s no surprise that it ended up being a failure.
Romney’s Critique of Obama’s Foreign Policy Record Is Incredibly Weak
The Romney campaign’s critique of the President’s foreign policy record is weak, and based on bad history.
White House Insists Benghazi Attack Was Not Pre-Planned, Was All About A Movie
The White House’s theory of what happened in Benghazi is become less and less credible.
Obama Administration Abandons Freedom Of Speech In Wake Of Embassy Riots
Capitulating to a mob is never a good idea.
Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Collective Bargaining Law
The battle over Wisconsin’s public sector union reform continues.
Protests At Western Embassies Spread Across Muslim World
For the fourth day, American and other embassies became the focus of mass protests in many Muslim nations.
Romney Campaign: Embassy Protests Wouldn’t Be Happening If Mitt Was President
The Romney campaign is doubling down on bizarre foreign policy pronouncements.
The U.S. And Egypt. Allies? Enemies? Frenemies? Well, It’s Complicated
If the United States and Egypt were Facebook friends, their relationship status would be “It’s Complicated.”
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.
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.
9/11’s Legacy Of Fear
The 9/11 attacks and our response to them changed America, and not for the better.
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.
Ahead Of Convention, Plenty Of Pitfalls For Democrats
Obama heads into his convention in a good position, but with several potential pitfalls in his path.
Paul Ryan’s GM Plant: Fact Checking the Fact Checks
Paul Ryan pointed to a shuttered GM plant in his hometown as proof of Obama’s failed policies. The truth will make your head hurt.
Political Conventions In The Era Of The National Security State
Security at the Republican Convention in Tampa looks more like a war zone than a political convention in a democratic republic.
Lance Armstrong Stripped of Titles, Banned For Life, For Doping
Lance Armstrong joins a long line of the greatest athletes of his generation whose glory was fueled by performance enhancing drugs.
Politics Is Impossible When Everyone Just Keeps Yelling At Each Other
American politics has been reduced to a charade where all people do is yell at each other.
Congress Bans Veteran Funeral Protests in Violation of 1st Amendment
The United States Congress can still work together to pander before election season.
Mohammed Morsi Declared Winner Of Egyptian Presidential Election
The candidate of the Muslim Brotherhood is the next President of Egypt, but the political future of Egypt itself remains quite murky.
