- Will Israel Attack Iran?
As Iran continues to move forward with its nuclear program, despite demands by the United Nations that such activities stop immediately, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert may be forced to take unilateral military action to prevent Iranian acquisition of nuclear technology. - Will Bolton Stay at the U.N.?
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton recently said that he believed a vote by the full Senate would confirm him in the position he has filled for nearly a year. The problem, though, is that such a vote likely will never occur. - What if Iran Says No? (Part 2)
The Iranian government will likely reject the package of incentives offered by the European Union on behalf of the permanent five members of the security council and Germany. The question becomes, what will the world do about it? - Time to Drop Sanctions Against Cuba
Sanctions have historically proven to be ineffective and rarely achieve policy aims. The current sanctions in place against Cuba do more to hurt the Cuban people than they do to hurt the Castro regime. - The Disturbing Words of John Edwards
John Edwards' 60 Minutes explanation of his decision to remain in the race for President disturbed me as both a husband and a father. - Taxation Without Representation: Should D.C. Get a Vote in Congress?
Incoming Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has expressed her support for Congressional voting rights for D.C., and it is widely expected that she will push for passage of House Resolution 5388, the D.C. Fair and Equal House Voting Rights Act. - Strategy for Iraq: A Two-State Idea
What is offered here is a new idea for Iraq. It is an idea that divides the country into two newly independent states, a Kurdish north and a Shiite south, leaving the Sunnis to learn to live like the minority they are. - Remember the Real Gorbachev?
Mikhail Gorbachev's recent rants about wanting to see a democratic Russia represent a significant change in political philosophy. Gorbachev has been a lifelong believer in Communism and never intended to cause the break up of the Soviet Union. His reform efforts were designed to increase the power and prestige of the Communist Party, but instead unleashed forces he could not control. - Profiling Potential Terrorists
Airport security resources are stretched too thin to waste time conducting random searches of people we know are not terrorists. Instead of being politically correct and searching little old ladies at airports, we should focus our efforts on military-aged Muslim males of Middle Eastern descent. - Politically Incorrect in Rhode Island
Groups calling for the abolishment of Victory Day in Rhode Island miss the point of the holiday. Political correctness and a desire to not offend anyone take away from the sacrifices of a generation of Americans who fought and died for the survival of this nation. - Our Dead Are Not Milestones
The Department of Defense has reported that the number of U.S. deaths in Iraq has reached the 2,500 mark, a fact that many of the main stream media news organizations have characterized...... - On the Brink of a Middle East War?
As Iran continues to position itself as the most powerful nation in the Middle East, a new Shiite dominance is emerging in a region traditionally controlled by Sunni Muslims. Nearby Sunni nations are growing increasingly uneasy about what is happening to the balance of power in the region. As that uneasiness grows, so do the prospects for an all-out Shiite-Sunni war in the Middle East. - North Korea's Threats and China's Lukewarm Response
China is more concerned with a humanitarian crisis in its backyard if the government of Kim Jong-Il falls under the weight of economic sanctions than it is about the proliferation of nuclear weapons in its sphere of influence. - Minimum Wage Hike Helps Congress, Hurts America
The attempt to raise the minimum wage is typical of election year political games. Less than one half of one percent of Americans work for minimum wage and most states already have minimum rates that exceed the federal standard. If there is to be a minimum wage, it should be raised and lowered at the state level. - Israel's Minimalist War
Israel failed to destroy Hezbollah as a fighting force because the Israeli government failed to adhere to the concept of total war. Despite preparations for an all-out assault into Lebanon, the Israelis limited their actions to border skirmishes and minimalist raids. As a result, they failed to accomplish their war objectives. - Iraq: The Consequences of Withdrawal
Withdrawing prematurely from Iraq would embolden the jihadists who have flocked to Iraq to fight the United States, weaken the current Iraqi government to the point of collapse, and pave the way for Iran to dominate the Middle East. Despite calls for a massive pullout, American troops must stay until the Iraqi government can stand on its own. - Iraq, Iran and the President's Troop Surge
President Bush's strategy of surging troops to Iraq is likely meant to put Iran on notice that the United States is not as politically weak as Tehran may think. - Iraq and Afghanistan: Staying Until the Fight is Over
Leaving Iraq and Afghanistan would be catastrophic, for those countries and for the United States. The fight in both countries is far from over and calls for massive troop withdrawals must be resisted. Americans need to understand that we are indeed locked in a fight for our way of life, and that this enemy will not just leave us alone if we pull out of the Middle East. - Has the UN Become Irrelevant?
In a September 2002 speech to the UN General Assembly, President Bush asked a pointed and crucially important question to the national representatives who had gathered to hear him.... - Getting Out of Iraq: Why Training Security Forces May Not Work
Many analysts suspect the President's new strategy for Iraq will include the continued training of Iraqi security forces. This approach, though, ignores a basic reality: the problem with Iraqi security forces is not one of training, but one of loyalty. - Fighting Dem's, Hiding Dem's, and All Things in Between
The Democratic strategy for the mid-term elections has focused on three approaches to the voting public: incessant attacks on the President, an appeal to current and former members of the armed forces, and the sidelining of the more radical members of the party who might alienate citizens. - Establishing Security in Iraq
While President Bush is preparing his new strategy for Iraq, he should be sure to include the recommendations of the commanders on the ground. These are America's warfighting experts, and they have the best interests of this country at heart. - Does the Army Have Enough Soldiers?
Recently released statistics suggest that the Army is having no trouble meeting its recruiting goals, despite the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Even more important, more men and women are choosing to stay in the Army, even after multiple tours in dangerous combat zones. - Democrats in Congress Reinforce Terrorist Beliefs
The actions of the current Democratic majority in the Congress, and the actions of a few Republicans, serve to reinforce terrorist beliefs about America's lack of will and undermine our troops, their mission, and the President of the United States. - Defending the Right to Hate
The Westboro Baptist Church stages protests at the funerals of our military men and women killed in Afghanistan and Iraq because they believe God is mad at the United States and is therefore killing our soldiers. While their actions are morally reprehensible, their actions are protected under the rights of freedom of speech and assembly. - Cuba Libre? Not so Fast
A flurry of activity has erupted in the wake of Cuban leader Fidel’s Castro’s recent, though most likely temporary, surrender of power for the first time in nearly half a century of dictatorial rule. - Consequences of a Democratic Victory
If Democrats are successful in their bid to regain control of Congress this November, Republicans will have only themselves to blame. But beware of a Democratic victory, which is likely to bring tax increases, the impeachment of President Bush, the abandonment of our allies in Iraq, and massive government spending. - Confronting Iran
What options are available for confronting Iran in its quest for nuclear weapons? - Cease Fire Deal Is Defeat for Israel
The current cease fire deal represents a victory for Hezbollah and a defeat for Israel. Hezbollah is the first Arab force to fight the IDF to a stalemate and Israel accomplished none of the conditions it set for a cessation of hostilities. - Bush and Chirac: The Leader and the Appeaser
Bush and Chirac offer completely different leadership styles. Bush believes in what he is doing and sticks to his principles, no matter what public opinion says. Chirac constantly seeks accommodation to the point of appeasement. He goes back on his word and uses his UN Security Council to obstruct the efforts of the United States. - Bringing Home the Bacon
In a July 17 piece on Townhall.com, columnist Robert Novak wrote about a press release issued by Senator Joe Lieberman that outlined $2.5 billion in future transportation projects for Connecticut..... - An Exercise in Futility: the Impotence of the United Nations Security Council
As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to spiral out of control, the best the United Nations Security Council has been able to come up with so far is a failed resolution that demonstrates once again the impotence...
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