Since the invasion of Iraq, I’ve argued that the Bush doctrine, specifically the invasion of Iraq, has radicalized Muslim extremists and increased America’s vulnerability to terrorism. What’s even more damning, still, is this administration’s willingness to risk the lives of millions of Americans to gain strategic influence in the Middle East and control over Iraq’s [...]
Archive for February, 2007
Spike in Terror After Iraq Invasion
Posted in Igor Volsky Posts, Iraq, Oil, U.S. Foreign Policy, U.S.-Israel Strategic Alliance on February 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
George Will’s Catch-22
Posted in Democratic Leadership, Domestic spending, Igor Volsky Posts, Iraq, Media, U.S. Foreign Policy, War-on-Terror on February 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
George Will’s latest column, A Lack of Courage in Their Convictions, argues that Democratic criticism of the war in Iraq is disingenuous and politically opportunist. “Indiscriminate criticism of President George W. Bush is an infectious disease that may prove crippling to congressional Democrats.” The Democrats refuse to cut off funding for the Iraq war; instead, [...]
Silence, the Virtue of Fools
Posted in Constitutional Law, Dan Black Posts, War-on-Terror on February 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Sir Francis Bacon’s immortal words, though centuries old, have enjoyed a revival in our culture these recent years. “Silence,” asserts Bacon, “is the virtue of fools.” Although I invite everyone to contribute their thoughts and ideas on the subject, I worry they’ll be dissuaded from doing so by our current government, a government that is [...]
Times Publishes Dubious Iran Intel
Posted in Igor Volsky Posts, Iran, Iraq, Media, U.S. Foreign Policy, War-on-Terror on February 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
You can flush that New York Times apology for publishing White House propaganda in the lead up to war with Iraq “without the slightest questioning, investigation, or presentation of ample counter-evidence” right down the toilet. Tomorrow’s Times will feature an article by Michael R. Gordon, the reporter who together with Judith Miller is responsible for authoring [...]
