Articles tagged with: John McCain
Syrian Conflict is Just Another Religious War
The hawks in Congress are at it again, urging the United States to get involved in yet another civil war in yet another Middle Eastern country, far away from our domestic shores. The country, of course, is Syria, and the most prominent Congressional hawk is none other than John McCain. There is little doubt that the situation in Syria is …
McCain Beats The Drums of War (Again)
The Congressional hawks are once again calling for the United States to take military actions against another country. This time the target of U.S. aggression is Syria, although Iran is not far behind. As could be expected, it’s Senator John McCain that is leading the chorus of Republican voices who see military force as a solution to every conflict that …
The Tea Party Lashes Out At Senior Citizens
Many Americans realize all too well that the battle over spending cuts in the 2011 federal budget for the remaining six months of the year is merely an “opening salvo” for the real battle yet to come over the 2012 budget.
Tea Baggers and Palin: This Democrat Welcomes Them
Well, golly gee, I just can’t think of anything that would please my blue blood as a Democrat as much as Sarah Palin splitting the Conservatives in two and having herself a grand ol’ Tea Party in the next Presidential election. I am certain that Republicans are all in a dither about this possibility, while we Democrats say, “Bring it …
No More U.S. Troops to Afghanistan
Once again, a line seems to be drawn in the sand between Congressional Democrats and Republicans. This time the issue is what to do about U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan, and when to do it. Things were certainly not made any better by former Vice-President Cheney’s accusation that Obama was “dithering” in making a decision. To their credit, Republican leaders Orrin Hatch …
