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McCain Blisters Obama for Indecision on Syria

McCain Blisters Obama for Indecision on Syria

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) tore into Barack Obama for his indecision in attacking Syria on CBS’s Face the Nation Sunday.  McCain accused the President has not presented a coherent strategy to respond to Bashar al-Assad’s alleged use of chemical weapons against

'Spinal Tap' Star Mocks Obama's Waffling on Syria

'Spinal Tap' Star Mocks Obama's Waffling on Syria

Comedians have meekly argued that there’s not much to mock about President Barack Obama. They have a point. What’s funny about a booming economy, crystal clear leadership, government transparency, an avalanche of new jobs and a Middle East finally shedding

Palin Opposes Syria Intervention: 'Let Allah Sort Syria Out'

Palin Opposes Syria Intervention: 'Let Allah Sort Syria Out'

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and Tea Party Republicans led the charge against President Barack Obama’s intention to use military force against Syria. Obama announced on Saturday that though he has decided military action was needed, he would first seek

Obama's 'New' Syria Strategy: Blame Congress

Obama's 'New' Syria Strategy: Blame Congress

President Barack Obama has no foreign policy or military strategy on Syria. So he has reverted to a successful domestic policy strategy: blame Congress. His last-minute decision to seek Congressional approval is a win-win politically: if the vote fails, he

The Hypocrisy of US Media Regarding Syria

The Hypocrisy of US Media Regarding Syria

In the years since the United States first went to war in Iraq, liberal groups and commentators have accused many media outlets of not asking the right or critical questions of the Bush administration.  This is something our gatekeepers of

Syrian Newspaper Calls Obama Move a Retreat

Syrian Newspaper Calls Obama Move a Retreat

(AP) Syrian state-run daily calls Obama move a retreatBy ALBERT AJI and RYAN LUCASAssociated PressDAMASCUS, SyriaA Syrian state-run newspaper on Sunday called President Barack Obama’s decision to seek congressional approval before taking military action against Bashar Assad’s regime “the start

Rubio Wants Congress Back Early over Syria

Rubio Wants Congress Back Early over Syria

While President Obama did not request an emergency session of Congress to consider military intervention in Syria, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) said in a Saturday statement, “I believe Congress should return to Washington immediately and begin to debate this issue.”

Kucinich: Obama Could Be Impeached

Kucinich: Obama Could Be Impeached

On Fox News, Congressman Dennis Kucinich stated that Barack Obama could be impeached if he attacked Syria without Congressional approval. Kucinich was asked, “You really think the president is risking impeachment by moving without congressional approval against Syria?”   He responded:  Yes,

Copperheads: The 'Jacksonian' Sword of Lincoln

Copperheads: The 'Jacksonian' Sword of Lincoln

One of the most important undercurrents of the Civil War was the role the strong Democratic minority played in criticizing Lincoln’s Republican administration, the Radical Republican Congress, and the war effort in general. But Democrats did not provide a united

Consensus, Then About-Face from Obama on Syria

Consensus, Then About-Face from Obama on Syria

(AP) Consensus, then about-face from Obama on SyriaBy JOSH LEDERMANAssociated PressWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama was ready to order a military strike against Syria, with or without Congress’ blessing. But on Friday night, he suddenly changed his mind. Senior administration officials describing

Analysis: Obama's Credibility on Line in Reversal on Syria

Analysis: Obama's Credibility on Line in Reversal on Syria

(AP) Analysis: Obama’s credibility on line in reversalBy JULIE PACEAP White House CorrespondentWASHINGTONFor more than a week, the White House had been barreling toward imminent military action against Syria. But President Barack Obama’s abrupt decision to instead ask Congress for

Yemen's Prime Minister Survives Assassination Attempt

Gunmen opened fire on Yemeni Prime Minister Mohammed Salem Basindwa’s motorcade in what is believed to be the first direct attack against the PM himself by al Qaeda. He was returning home from his office at the time. It is

Obama Hits Golf Course After Announcing National Emergency

Obama Hits Golf Course After Announcing National Emergency

President Obama and Vice-President Biden held a rare press event Saturday in the Rose Garden to address the escalating tensions with Syria. President Obama said he was convinced Syrian President Bashir Assad had ordered a chemical weapon attack on his