Terrorists

I Took a Truth Serum Test

Paulette Cooper | Posted 03.11.2009 | Politics


Paulette Cooper

Now that our government is abandoning the coercive methods of the past, they might look into "truth serum" as a more humane (and in instances like mine, more effective) method of eliciting the truth.

Guantanamo: What Should The US Do With It?

The Huffington Post | Catherine Lyons | Posted 03.01.2009 | World


With President Obama announcing the closure of the infamous Guantanamo detention center within the year, the talk has immediately turned to the fate o...

Soft Power is Obama's Greatest Strength

Indra Adnan | Posted 12.14.2008 | Politics


Indra Adnan

Perhaps all that is needed is a good role model for soft power: someone who seeks to engage rather than stand off, capable of dialogue not just debate.

Top Priority: Keep Obama safe

Diane Francis | Posted 12.07.2008 | Politics


Diane Francis

The United States cannot afford to take any risks. President Obama, and his family, must live in a bubble all their days in office. Handshaking, baby-kissing and plunging into crowds must be forbidden.

Maybe You Shouldn't Vote

Bill Folman | Posted 11.28.2008 | Politics


Bill Folman

I ask that you take a moment to answer the following questions and determine whether you have the skill and the know-how to vote responsibly for our next president.

(Watch) Brian Williams Ask McCain-Palin if Abortion Clinic Bombers are Terrorists Like Ayers

Scott Swenson | Posted 11.23.2008 | Politics


Scott Swenson

McCain has previously said he was "proud of everyone attending our rallies" which includes Paul Schenck who has been linked to numerous acts of violence, including the murder of Dr. Barnett Slepian.

236.com: When Life Serves You Terrorists... 12 Reasons For The GOP To Be Happy

236.com | 23/6: The News, But Funnier | Posted 11.23.2008 | Home


According to Jonathan Martin at Politico, the "cavalry apparently isn't coming" for the McCain camp. It seems that many Republicans were thinking that...

We the Losers

Rusel DeMaria | Posted 11.08.2008 | Home


Rusel DeMaria

They'll get all hopped up with Palin and start yelling out all kinds of horrible chants, like "terrorist" and "kill him." What Palin is doing, and knows she's doing, is inciting a mob. Country first? Give me a break.

Character Assassination As Campaign Strategy

Earnest Harris | Posted 11.08.2008 | Home


Earnest Harris

The message that the campaign is now essentially eschewing talk of the issues and resorting to culture war and fear mongering has clearly been received by the GOP surrogates and talking heads. The campaign is running off the rails.

Ayers Attacks Are An Affront To Soldiers And Protesters Alike

Jean Vickers | Posted 11.07.2008 | Home


Jean Vickers

To assert that Obama "hangs around with terrorists" is an attempt to capitalize on the tumult of the 1960's without concretely linking that era to contemporary politics.

The Case for Not Going Negative

Lionel Beehner | Posted 11.07.2008 | Politics


Lionel Beehner

Obama has learned all the wrong lessons from the swift boat debacle. Kerry got spanked in 2004 because he has the personality of the thimble.

Sarah Palin: A Farce To Be Reckoned With

Tina Dupuy | Posted 11.06.2008 | Politics


Tina Dupuy

In the post-debate, post-partisan, postpartum, postmortem by those that think about stuff, those vilified media types, it was a pretty clear consensus...

Blogmersion Part 1: YouTube & Me

Doug Bremner | Posted 07.30.2008 | Living


Doug Bremner

"What do I have a lawyer for if you can't help me?" Salim Hamdan asked his lawyers, rhetorically.

Patriotism is not Synonymous with the Republican Party: It's Time They Stopped Using the "P" Word

Michael Russnow | Posted 07.09.2008 | Politics


Michael Russnow

Whatever you think about the war in Iraq or how we got there, suggesting that those who are in opposition are less than patriotic is irrational and undemocratic.

Israel's Exchange and Obama's Enemies

Steve Posner | Posted 07.01.2008 | Politics


Steve Posner

Amid the cheers arising in Hezbollah's Beirut and the Gaza of Hamas, the sound of Obama's defense of Israel may also be heard.

Malkin, Rachael Ray and the Real Symbols of Hatred in America

Ray Hanania | Posted 06.06.2008 | Politics


Ray Hanania

"Backlash terrorism" is not considered a crime, but it should be. Including when TV talk show hosts are accused of supporting terrorism by sporting "jihadi chic" clothing.

US Agencies: Terrorists' Use Of Female Suicide Bombers Increasing

CNN | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


Terrorists increasingly favor using women as suicide bombers to thwart security and draw attention to their causes, a new FBI-Department of Homeland S...