Tag Archives: President Obama
Afghanistan:  Stalemate in the “Great Game”

Afghanistan: Stalemate in the “Great Game”

On Saturday the New York Times reported yet more evidence of the incorrigible corruption of the Karzai government in Afghanistan.  Fazel Ahmed Facqiryar, a former Deputy Attorney General, has recently been fired for asserting publicly that the investigations of more ...Read more

Shame on U.S.: Bigots Blocking Islamic Center Promote Al Qaida Interests

Shame on U.S.: Bigots Blocking Islamic Center Promote Al Qaida Interests

In the aftermath of the 911 terrorist attack on the United States, President George W. Bush said the following before a joint session of Congress:

I also want to speak tonight directly to Muslims throughout the world. We respect your faith. It’s ...Read more

The BP Catastrophe: It Is Always Worse Than They Are Telling Us

The BP Catastrophe: It Is Always Worse Than They Are Telling Us

Since the explosion on the British Petroleum (BP) rig Deep Water Horizon on April 20, authorities have consistently underestimated the impact of the disaster.  The government was too slow to mobilize and effectively coordinate resources.  Stock analysts, a couple weeks ...Read more

When a Bull’s Eye is a Badge of Courage:  Congressman Ryan and His Roadmap for America

When a Bull’s Eye is a Badge of Courage: Congressman Ryan and His Roadmap for America

President Obama submitted a budget earlier this year that includes soaring debt and deficits that even White House Director of Management and Budget Peter Orszag admitted are “unsustainable.”   Perhaps not wanting to showcase an equally irresponsible budget, Congress is not ...Read more

Congressional Democrats to Bail on Budget for 2011

Congressional Democrats to Bail on Budget for 2011

“Budget?  We don’t need no stinking budget.” That is what Congressional Democrats seem to be saying, kind of like the classic line from The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (“Badges?  I don’t have to show you no stinking badges!”).  Until ...Read more