Category Archives: Middle East

Feds: Obama Broke Law with Bergdahl Swap

Posted on August 21, 2014 by

National Review – President Obama violated a “clear and unambiguous” law when he released five Guantanamo Bay detainees in exchange for Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, the Government Accountability Office reported Thursday. “[The Department of Defense] violated section 8111 because it … Continue reading →

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Anti-Semitism runs wild in Chicago streets: ‘Hitler would be proud’

Posted on July 27, 2014 by

Conservative Firing Line – On Saturday, a number of pro-Palestinian (read, anti-Israeli) protesters gathered for what amounted to an anti-Semitic hate-fest in Chicago. Fox News’ “Cashin’ In” panelist Jonathan Hoenig was there,Twitchy said, and provided readers with a sample of … Continue reading →

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Bipartisan House Members seek Iran Sanctions Vote in Senate

Posted on November 14, 2013 by

Bipartisan House Members seek Iran Sanctions Vote in Senate Democrats and Republicans Urge Senate Leaders to Tighten Sanctions Against the Islamic Republic WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today a bipartisan coalition of House lawmakers launched an effort aimed at getting the Senate to … Continue reading →

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POLL: AMERICANS THINK PUTIN MORE EFFECTIVE THAN OBAMA ON SYRIA

Posted on September 26, 2013 by

Breitbart – A recently released YouGov poll shows that Americans overwhelming believe Russian President Vladimir Putin has been far more effective during the Syrian chemical weapons crisis than President Obama. In fact, it was not even close. When asked, “Which world leader … Continue reading →

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ACTION ALERT: Call Your Congressman to vote ‘no’ on actions in Syria

Posted on September 5, 2013 by

During the statewide Tea Party Leaders call this week, not one supported action in Syria.  Call your Congressperson and say ‘no’ to action in Syria. Contact information is HERE

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Durbin votes for Syria attack, says situation different from Iraq war

Posted on September 5, 2013 by

Chicago Tribune – WASHINGTON — Saying the U.S. government was “guilty of a political mortal sin” when it misled Americans about the Iraq War a decade ago, Sen. Dick Durbin asserted Wednesday that the proposed military strikes against Syria were … Continue reading →

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U.S. SEN. MARK KIRK CALLS FOR MISSILE ATTACK ON SYRIA

Posted on September 5, 2013 by

Illinois Review – QUAD-CITIES – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) called for a missle attack on Syria when he spoke with a crowd in the Quad Cities Monday. “My hope is to find the military unit that possibly was involved … Continue reading →

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The Syrian Gambit: Critical Mass in the Middle East

Posted on September 5, 2013 by

The Patriot Post – “There is a rank due to the United States, among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness.” –George Washington (1793) After five years of Barack Hussein Obama’scolossal cluster of foreign policy … Continue reading →

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Paul: ’50/50′ chance that House will vote down Syria authorization

Posted on September 1, 2013 by

NBC – A leading skeptic of U.S. intervention in conflicts abroad said Sunday that he believes there is only a “50/50” chance that the GOP-controlled House will vote to authorize the use of U.S military force in the Syria. “I … Continue reading →

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The Looming Strike Against Syria

Posted on August 30, 2013 by

World Affairs Journal – Michael J Totten, I’ve wanted to watch Syria’s Bashar al-Assad get his clock cleaned for eight years, so it feels rather strange that I’m a bit ambivalent all of a sudden now that it looks like … Continue reading →

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