By Tom Engelhardt | ( Tomdispatch.com) Dear Grandson, Consider my address book — and yes, the simple fact that I have one already tells you a good deal about me. All the names, street addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers that matter to me are still on paper, not in a computer or on an […]
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As US Consulate in Irbil. Iraq, is Bombed, can US still do Diplomacy in ME?
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) A bombing that killed 3 people and wounded 10 on Saturday outside the US consulate in Irbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, raises an important question about the US diplomatic presence in the eastern reaches of the Middle East. Is it still possible for diplomats to do their work this way? The […]
If U.S. Bombed Iran What Would Actually Happen?
Cenk Uygur | (The Young Turks) – ” Cenk Uygur host of The Young Turks discusses what would happen if the United States decided to launch a war campaign against Iran. “Many in the United States government seems to be foaming at the mouth to go to war with Iran including Republican Sen. Tom Cotton […]
Marco Rubio’s Massive Flip-Flop on Climate Change, Green Energy
Climate Desk | – Climate Desk: “Marco Rubio on Climate Change”
As Congress takes on Iran Deal, it should Remember its Iraq Blunder
By David M. Faris | (Ethos) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif in Geneva I SALT gets in your eyes The last time Lausanne was in the news, it was for hosting the negotiations that finalized the post-WWI territorial settlement in the Middle East that appears to be […]
Iran Deal: Michele Bachmann Psyched For Judgment Day
Mark Sovel and Elliot Hill | (TheLipTV) | – “Michele Bachmann spoke about the coming End of Times and the return of Jesus Christ to Earth in an interview with Understanding the Times radio host Jan Markell on Sunday where the former US Congresswoman criticized President Obama’s Middle East policy following the recent announcement of […]
Does Rand Paul have Anger Issues?
Wochit News | – “Straight out of the gate, Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul has confirmed his tendency to become prickly and frustrated with the press. In an interview with NBC’s Savannah Guthrie on Wednesday morning, the Senator accused the “Today” show co-host of editorializing on perceived changes in his political views since his election […]
President Rand Paul’s Middle East Policy
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) – Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) declared his candidacy today to be the Republican standard bearer in the 2016 election. So what would a Rand Paul presidency look like with regard to Middle East policy? Although Paul has a reputation as a Libertarian non-interventionist, he isn’t actually either one. As […]
Indiana: Church of Marijuana founded to Exploit Religious Freedom Act
Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian | (The Young Turks) – ““In a classic case of “unintended consequences,” the recently signed Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) in Indiana may have opened the door for the establishment of the First Church of Cannabis in the Hoosier State. While Governor Mike Pence (R) was holding a signing ceremony […]
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