Sanders and Trump Are Too Establishment on Syria
If this is disestablishmentarianism American-style, we are in bad shape.
If this is disestablishmentarianism American-style, we are in bad shape.
The rational "moderate" wants to overthrow Assad, wage a "massive" war against ISIS, punch Russia in the nose, green-light pre-emptive strikes against North Korea and maybe Iran, and give government access to your cell phone...but it's all good because he expanded Medicaid and isn't Donald Trump
The Kentucky senator encouraged his fellow Republicans to be more consistently skeptical of big government.
Privately-sponsored refugees faring better
Messes for a legacy.
Americans are skeptical and afraid of allowing Middle East refugees into this country. Should they be?
Libertarian Congressman responds to President Obama's executive order on guns.
"Nobody has worked harder for the human condition than I have!" says noted statesman Jerry Lewis.
What you need to know about the year's biggest international hotspots, revolutions, and brewing conflicts.
Let's look at a few recent news items about this oh-so-safe and peaceful country...
Sometimes even when there is a will there is no way
Even Rubio has lost his marbles on this issue
GOP debate separates the interventionist hawks from... the one other guy.
Russia accuses Turkey of being a primary recipient.
Great moments in jihadist combat training.
Sure, these British female politicians voted to rain death on Syria. But back to the real issue: incivility on Twitter.
Cameron says the airstrikes would keep Britain safe.
Assad was our son of a bitch when the U.S. government needed him. Then he outlived his usefulness.
Thank God for a renewed sense of common purpose in these desultory, fractured, and hyper-partisan times.
Country will harbor single dudes only if they're gay, for now.
Panic-driven reactions to terrorism that make no sense upon reflection
It turns out they have nothing to do with each other, which has some people upset.
We shouldn't fear extending our hand to those who flee oppression. A world of zero risk is not an option, but the risk here is not significant.
Committing American boots on the ground is not a morally superior option to taking refugees
Grandstanding politicians fan fear, but don't know what they are talking about
Captagon captures the imaginations of yellow journalists.
Another day, another rank attack on basic constitutional principles from Trump.
American SAFE Act passed with bipartisan support
The former New Mexico governor and 2012 Libertarian Party presidential candidate makes first comments on recent turmoil, talks future.
Accepting refugees would go a long way to win hearts and minds. So would ending stupid interventions.
The Global Terrorism Index charts 80 percent increase in terrorism deaths, with 33,000 killed in 2014.
If ISIS victims are banned from America, only ISIS will get in
Before anyone was afraid of ISIS terrorists disguised as Syrian refugees, Americans were afraid of Nazi agents disguised as Jewish refugees.
At least 26 governors now oppose letting Syrian refugees resettle in their states.
And will Ted Cruz consider that the Mideast is not suffering from too little US attention but too much?
Trying to gain power by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people
"ISIS: Inside the Army of Terror" co-author Michael Weiss on how Obama allowed a bad situation to get worse in Syria.
Debate answer exposes a revealing problem not just for the inexperienced candidate, but for the bellicose GOP
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