No one loved us while we were there (for two decades), but they simply cannot stand us leaving. Mission-creep. Would…
Torture
Poor Choice to Comment on Afghan Withdrawal, Mr. Bush
Jack Brewster, Forbes: “Former President George W. Bush on Wednesday criticized President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from…
My Bone to Pick with Biden’s Secretary of Defense
Actually, I have several, but first a few words to set the confrontation on level ground. It was called Secretary…
The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend
According to Google, the first recorded instance for this phrasing comes from Gabriel Manigault, who in his 1884 Political Creed…
Will the Real President Obama Please Stand Up.
Stand up, of course, means many things to many people. But in the context of my question, I define…
Hardened Suspects and Innocent Cab Drivers
Administration Strategy for Detention Now in Disarray By Michael Abramowitz Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, June 13, 2008; A01 In…
Torture Is Out–Coercing Is in
May 11, 2008 News Analysis Judge’s Guantánamo Ruling Bodes Ill for System By WILLIAM GLABERSON A decision by…
“Acquittals? We Have to Have Convictions”
From Chief Prosecutor To Critic at Guantanamo By Josh White Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, April 29, 2008; A01 GUANTANAMO…
Violated a Federal Court Order? We Don’t Need No Stinking Federal Court Orders
Defendants’ Lawyers Fear Loss of Potential Evidence at Guantanamo Bay By Josh White Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, February 14,…
Diplomatic Dancing–Stepping on the Toes of Truth
Canada to Rewrite Manual US Criticized By CHARMAINE NORONHA The Associated Press Saturday, January 19, 2008; 5:07 PM TORONTO —…