Vacationing President Obama conceded the obvious, "America cannot determine the future of Egypt," he said. He went on to declare, "We don't take sides with any particular party or political figure," only to contradict himself by announcing the … [Read more...] about Abdullah Should Put His Money Where His Mouth Is
Contributor: Rachel Ehrenfeld
Islamic Outlook from Calgary**
The Muslim Brotherhood activists and supporters, who are violently clashing with the Egyptian Army and police forces, are calling for "Islamic Uprising." Good reminders of what "Islamic uprising" is all about are a few recent images. The butchering … [Read more...] about Islamic Outlook from Calgary**
The Iranian “Reformist” Charade
The U.S. resolve to deny Iranian aggression, especially its ongoing nuclear weapons development, is giving the Ayatollah Khamenei and his new government operative, "reformist" Hassan Rowhani, the rope with which to hang the U.S. The more Obama … [Read more...] about The Iranian “Reformist” Charade
Rowhani’s Government
Before his June election as Iran's new president, Hassan Rowhani promised reform domestically and a new, more "moderate policy" to help establish better foreign relations. But these, as Rowhani's own election, will reflect the will of Iran's supreme … [Read more...] about Rowhani’s Government
The “New Democratic Normal” – The Muslim Brotherhood
As with so many other issues, U.S. policy and diplomacy ("dim-plomacy"?) of the handling of post-Morsi Egypt is reaching to a new low. The Jerusalem Post reported on August 6, that President Obama will meet with representatives of Egypt's Muslim … [Read more...] about The “New Democratic Normal” – The Muslim Brotherhood
Needed: Intelligence Quality Control
When the only way to save Americans diplomats is by closing the embassies and air-lifting the staff out under the cover of darkness, it is clear that the intelligence systems have failed. Had proper methods to filter, synthesize, and analyze the … [Read more...] about Needed: Intelligence Quality Control
“Dealing” with Terrorism, the Obama Way
The State Department's extended embassy closures in the Middle East and Africa and worldwide alert to Americans traveling abroad, according to ABC News was announced because of fear of al Qaeda attacks by "living (but not ticking) bombs," … [Read more...] about “Dealing” with Terrorism, the Obama Way
Subduing Americans’ Free Speech
"Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech." Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) Subduing free speech is best done by subtly. Often induced by the government, the media elite introduces new speech … [Read more...] about Subduing Americans’ Free Speech
Obama’s “Successful” Foreign Policies
The Obama administration hardly regards itself to have failed at anything. In fact, it judges itself by its intentions, not by its results. Hillary Clinton, in her first major foreign policy speech in 2009, put the Obama approach on the table. To … [Read more...] about Obama’s “Successful” Foreign Policies
The Weiner-Kebab & The New York City Mayorship
"There's no such thing as bad publicity" is a favorite saying of America's bad boys and girls. It used to mean that it wasn't so bad if one were accused of things that couldn't be proved. Being compelled to practice "plausible deniability" was … [Read more...] about The Weiner-Kebab & The New York City Mayorship