Brennan has argued that America’s clandestine services have to “bat 1.000” everyday, using the drone program to go after alleged terrorists. Should we be concerned that targets on the list might also be Americans who are due process of law before deprivation of life and limb?
The fiscal cliff of 2013 is the debt ceiling of 2011
December 7, 2012 by
If it feels like we’ve been here before, it’s because we have.
While President Obama and Speaker Boehner negotiate plans to avert the fiscal cliff next year, the scene has begun to look not unlike one we’ve seen before.
Libya: Members of Congress Challenging Constitutionality of Military Action
June 16, 2011 by
It’s the American way. Got a problem? Take it to court. Even if that problem is military action in Libya. While Rep. Boehner is taking a more diplomatic tact by sending a letter to President Obama seeking clarification on Libya, others have had enough and are challenging him in federal court. Is our continued military […]
Terror Alerts in a time of elections
October 11, 2010 by
There are October surprises (“some unforeseen or otherwise dramatic development that prompts millions of voters to rethink their assumptions and allegiances“) and there are terror alerts. During the Bush Administration, initially because of nationwide fears after 9/11, terror alerts began with corresponding increases in “chatter” amongst the terrorist networks, as intercepted by our intelligence agencies. Because it often […]
Utah still short a US attorney
October 8, 2010 by
Image via Wikipedia Utah is still short a US attorney since Brett Tolman stepped down at the end of 2009. This blog has reported on this issue previously, noting that the Obama Administration has been looking at appointing a Republican in place of the Democrat proposed by Rep.e Jim Matheson. With Rep. Matheson failing to […]
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