16 Years Later, Why Are We So Uneasy About 9/11?
On this 9/11 anniversary, we’re starting to realize that nobody has a coherent strategic answer to the threat of Islamic terrorism. We’re not even trying.
Flashback: George W. Bush To 9/11 Rescue Workers: ‘I Can Hear You!’
In the aftermath of 9/11, President George W. Bush delivered arguably the greatest speech of his presidency at Ground Zero.
Congress Needs To Take Back Its War Powers From The President
Following 9/11, Congress allowed the president to use troops to combat terrorism. They couldn’t have imagined the consequences.
Political ‘Partisanship’ And ‘Divisiveness’ Will Never Go Away, So Stop Whining About It
When you have complete uniformity of opinions, you no longer have a democracy. People who wail about the divisiveness in our society want us to all have the same opinions—theirs.
Time Magazine‘s Obituary For Truth Is About 50 Years Too Late
The primary question here is not really whether truth is dead—but why the question only arises when someone challenges the elite’s particular control of it.
CNN’s Special Report On Putin Uses Media Echo Chamber To Attack Trump
‘The Most Powerful Man in the World’ offers little expertise, choosing instead to cherrypick interviews and history to prove a political point.
Trump Should Beware Of The Flynn Affair Becoming The Plame Game
The resignation of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn bears more than a few disturbing similarities to a scandal that brought the Bush administration to its knees.
Poll Finds DC Is Out Of Touch With Americans On Foreign Policy
When asked if America’s foreign policy since 9/11 has made us more or less safe, a non-dangling-chad majority (51 percent) said ‘less safe.’
Dan Rather Is Suddenly Very Concerned About Fake News
‘This idea of ‘alternate facts’ is a propaganda tool. Yes, I used the word ‘propaganda.’ A propaganda tool in order to confuse people. Personally, I think this is very dangerous.’
What Happened The Day I Saw Protesters Provoke Police At A Presidential Inauguration
The media did not report on it. But the protests at Bush’s inauguration were ugly, offensive, and frightening for many. Here’s what happened.
The Bush Twins’ Letter To The Obama Girls Shows How To Cultivate Common Ground
In their letter to Sasha and Malia Obama, the Bush sisters show us how to transcend partisanship and disdain—and instead offer kindness and courtesy.
Trump Inauguration Protesters Work Hard For His Re-Election
Protesters against Donald Trump’s inauguration are putting forth their best effort to ensure that there will be a second Trump inauguration to protest.
BuzzFeed’s Fake News About Donald Trump Exposes Media Double Standards
The furor over ‘fake news’ on Facebook supposedly tipping the election for Donald Trump was only ever going to end one way. I just didn’t expect it to get there so quickly.
The Right Approach To The Middle East Is Between Interventionism And Isolationism
A conservative approach toward the Middle East today should not be a choice between the two extremes of isolationism or global policing.
I Served With James Mattis. Here’s What I Learned From Him
To Marines, Gen. James Mattis is the finest of our tribal elders. The rest of the world, very soon, will know how truly gifted he is.
Top Terrorist: George W. Bush Stopped Us From Attacking Again After 9/11
The mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks said al-Qaeda didn’t launch a second wave of attacks because of ‘the ferocity and swiftness of George W. Bush’s response.’
Don’t Listen To The Mob. Long Live The Electoral College!
For many Democrats, the best political system is the one that instills them with most amount of power. The Electoral College only gets in the way.
Donald Trump Just Made These 10 Things Cool Again
Dissent, executive restraint, gridlock, you name it. Now that Donald Trump will be president, stuff that used to be treason is suddenly cool again.
Here’s The Foreign Policy Stance That Should Displace Neocons
Liberal interventionism and neoconservatism offer us the same militaristic approaches. It’s time for a new, more thoughtful approach to our foreign policy.
Liberals Adored Trump When He Was Winning The GOP Primary
Progressives spent the primaries castigating Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, and suggesting that Bill Clinton’s conduct toward women was ‘far worse’ than Trump’s.
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