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Gil Troy: Moynihan’s Moment- Daniel P. Moynihan’s Fight Against Zionism is Racism

Source: This piece was originally posted at The New Democrat I’ve never understood the New-Left’s hatred of Israel and perhaps the Jewish community in America in general. Socialists are supposed to be for the underdog and looking after their well-being … Continue reading

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The Onion: Nathan Eckert- ‘The Iraq War Will Destabilize The Entire Mideast Region & Set Off a Global Shockwave of Anti-Americanism’

Source:The Onion– debating the 2003 War In Iraq. Source:The Daily Review “George W. Bush may think a War In Iraq is the solution to our problems, but the reality is, it will only serve to create more.” From The Onion  Looking … Continue reading

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The White House: President Obama Addresses The United Nations General Assembly

Source: This piece was originally posted at The New Democrat Assuming the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action goes into effect and the Islamic Republic of Iran has all the incentive in the world to make that happen, I believe this … Continue reading

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Brookings Institution: FIXGOV- William Galston- The American People to its Leaders: Ground Troops Against ISIS and a Stronger National Defense

Source: This piece was originally posted at The New Democrat Plus I think its pretty clear about what we’ve learned in the last thirteen-years or so in our Middle East adventures. That if you try to defend and govern a country … Continue reading

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Brookings Institution: Martin S. Indyk: ‘A Return to The Middle Eastern Great Game’

Source:Brookings Institution– with a look at the Middle East. Source:The New Democrat  “There is no place in the world today where chaos is more prevalent and the reestablishment of order more critical than the Middle East. The “great game” between … Continue reading

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Foreign Affairs: Gideon Rose- ‘Iraq in Retrospect’

Source:Foreign Affairs– welcome to Iraq, also known as Hell on Earth. Source:FRS FreeState “Ten years ago this week, the United States and a few of its allies invaded Iraq, writing the final chapter in Washington’s checkered decades-long relationship with Saddam … Continue reading

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VOA News: Henry Ridgewell- ‘Kurdish Gains in Syria Rattle Turkey’

Source:VOA News– a little look at life in Syria today. Source:FRS FreeState “Voice of America (VOA) is an American international broadcaster. It is the largest[2] and oldest U.S. funded international broadcaster.[3][4] VOA produces digital, TV, and radio content in 47 … Continue reading

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Secretary Hillary Clinton: ‘Delivers Remarks on Syria’

Source:FRS FreeState “U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers remarks on Syria following the meeting of the Action Group on Syria in Geneva, Switzerland on June 30, 2012… From the U.S. Department of State Source:U.S. Department of State– Secretary Hillary … Continue reading

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Associated Press: Matt Friedman- ‘Syria: US, European Diplomats No Longer Welcome’

Source:Associated Press– Bashar Al-Asasd: Baathist President of Syria. Source:FRS FreeState “Syria barred a string of U.S. and European diplomats Tuesday, saying they were “no longer welcome” as the country plunged into its most profound international isolation in decades.” From the Associated … Continue reading

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Associated Press: White House Press Secretary Jay Carney- ‘No Military Intervention in Syria’

Source:Associated Press– White House Press Secretary Jay Carney, talking about Syria. Source:FRS FreeState “”The White House says it remains opposed to military action in Syria, reasoning that would only lead to more carnage.” From the Associated Press Source:Associated Press– White House … Continue reading

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