Tag: President Obama
Trump “Tap Tweets” Trouble the GOP
Over the past year, Donald Trump has said outrageous things, some so far from the truth that they were ridiculous, such as promoting the...
From Russian Diplomats to Obama Wiretaps (Updated)
These are amazing times in which we live. The government is basically at war with itself. There are battles between the current and former...
Report: Obama Spearheading the Anti-Trump Resistance
It doesn't appear, at least in the short term, that President Obama has any plans to stay quiet during the Trump administration. Reports are...
What is the Legacy of the Obama Era?
On Tuesday night, President Obama delivered his "farewell address" to the nation, speaking from his hometown of Chicago to a large crowd of supporters....
Syria: Obama, Trump, Clinton Seem to Agree
A new Politico article discusses “Obama’s red line” in Syria. The gist of the story is that both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump...
Ready? Here’s a Conspiracy Theory About TPP
Whenever politicians categorically deny something, you should be suspicious. Instead, they like to use “weasel words” that will allow them to say they...
The State Department Shouldn’t Declare War
Some people love war. There’s Eisenhower’s “Military-Industrial Complex.” They want to make money from war, and want us to throw more tax dollars at...
Why Did Obama Wait to Endorse Hillary?
Less than an hour after meeting with Bernie Sanders, President Obama officially endorsed Hillary Clinton. That’s not a big surprise. After their...
Is America Searching for the ‘Boring’ Candidate in 2016?
Two interesting articles popped up the last few days. The Daily Beast says that Hillary Clinton is the Jeb Bush of the left. Meanwhile,...
Supreme Court, Part 2: Congress Should Take Charge
This is the second of a two-part series on the nomination of Garland Merrick to the Supreme Court. You can read Part 1 here....
Open Thread: President Obama’s Last SOTU
On Tuesday night, President Obama will deliver the final State of the Union address of his presidency. Consider this an open thread for discussion...
President Obama Brings Gun Control Into 2016 Campaign
On Tuesday, President Obama announced a handful of executive orders relating to firearm sales and background checks aimed (no pun intended) at making good...