We have to reject the unjustified use of fear and imaginary threats to the American public as acceptable reasons to bomb other nations. Facts, reason and principle should be the only tools to win over the public on an argument for war.
What we know confidently now is that torture did take place under the Bush Administration by the CIA, that it didn't work or help keep Americans safe, that it permanently undermined our nation's moral authority in the world and that there is absolutely no regret or apology from those who oversaw and committed it.
Most of the Rightwing are confused over Libya. They don't know how to respond to the way the President has responded. Let's be honest:...
The complete text of the U.S. government's assessment of the chemical weapons attack in Syria.
God explained that he doesn't have a Twitter account but wouldn't have replied to Trump anyway, saying he just found it amusing to see someone who thought he was the center of the universe.
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No this is not hyperbole. Like all Republicans, Romney hates America when we have a Democratic president. His recent shameless politicizing responding to the deaths of...
I am not here to discuss costs, nor the legality of the current actions taken by President Obama, however, I will discuss the moral argument towards the end of my post. I myself have not yet decided where I stand on this issue or no, I'm just presenting an argument.
Senators and Representatives want to send our combat troops to Syria, (boots on the ground)?
I have a suggestion for them. Every one of them...
Despite arguments to the contrary, President Obama's actions would seem to indicate that he is earnest in wanting military strikes despite his reluctance.