Statements made by U.S. President Barack Hussein Obama and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, after ISIS released videos showing their beheading of photojournalist James Foley, revealed that both seem to suffer not only from severe shortsightedness, but … [Read more...] about It’s Jihad, Stupid
U.S. Policy
A Nation of Victims?
Left: Protesters in Ferguson, Missouri, August 2014. In a strange world of blatant hypocrisy and distorted equivalences, the United States--with the help of an all too cooperative media--is turning to victimization as the definition and explanation … [Read more...] about A Nation of Victims?
Weekly Briefing – August 10-16, 2014
Left: Qatar pledges assistance to Hamas. Aid to Hamas Boosts Terrorism Against Israel - Rachel Ehrenfeld - Estimates of the cost to rebuild Gaza, range from $455 million to $2 billion to $6 billion, depending on who’s estimating. The highest figure … [Read more...] about Weekly Briefing – August 10-16, 2014
More Cyberthreats, Less Cybersecurity
The lack of cybersecurity continues to pose the biggest threat to the United States. Describing it "one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face," President Obama went on to issue Executive Order 13696, to Improve … [Read more...] about More Cyberthreats, Less Cybersecurity
On the Militarization of U.S. Law Enforcement
The facts of the incident that led to the killing of Michael Brown by a Ferguson, Missouri, by a police officer, are still foggy. However the killing was followed by a massive show of force by cops decked out in military gear, exposed a dangerous … [Read more...] about On the Militarization of U.S. Law Enforcement
Barbarity*
It is not the first time leaders of the civilized world have had to cope with a slide into barbarism which not only threatens international peace and stability but the very foundations of modern morality. Nor is it the first time that American … [Read more...] about Barbarity*
Leadership, the Law, and Statesmanship*
One bright note in the sour symphony coming out of Washington these past few weeks is the Supreme Court’s decision on recess appointments. In an emphatic unanimous decision, the Court reinforced the authority of the separation of powers and the hope … [Read more...] about Leadership, the Law, and Statesmanship*
UNRWA – The Hand that Feeds Palestinian Terrorists (With Our Money)
UNRWA has always denied links to Palestinian terrorism, or downplayed the significance of the relationship. As UNRWA’s former Commissioner, Peter Hansen, told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in October 2004, “I am sure that there are Hamas … [Read more...] about UNRWA – The Hand that Feeds Palestinian Terrorists (With Our Money)
Weekly Briefing – July 27 – August 2, 2014
On ACD Time to Hand Out the Goebbels Propaganda Award - Rachel Ehrenfeld - The competition among Western media outlets in spreading pro-Hamas propaganda, thus legitimizing its murderous agenda, should be recognized by giving the most biased … [Read more...] about Weekly Briefing – July 27 – August 2, 2014
The “New” Middle East
As usual, there are more questions than answers about the current Middle East situation. And, for that matter, there is difficulty following the gyrations of Obama Administration policy. But there is growing evidence of a defiant Israel, stoic in … [Read more...] about The “New” Middle East