Tag Archives: Congress

McCain’s “Oopsie Daisy” Moment

McCain’s “Oopsie Daisy” Moment

I am going to keep this week’s post shorter than my last dissertation. This week’s fallout, OK, ONE of this week’s fallouts has been the “Cotton” letter. The letter, written by freshman Senator Tom Cotton (R- AR) and signed by 47 Senate Republicans stating that whatever agreement the Iranians might reach with the US in… Continue Reading

The Long Road Home

The Long Road Home

I want to first start out by wishing readers a Happy New Year. I hope your 2015 will be a happy and healthy one. I also would like to thank Jason for his initial post on the 2016 Presidential potentials; this will segue nicely into my topic: The length of campaign seasons. As it stands… Continue Reading

What’s Your Big Deal?

What’s Your Big Deal?

If you had a popular platform from which to launch a national discussion, what topic would you choose for the nation to address? What makes it so crucial? Why do you think it has been either overlooked or under-addressed? If you could also pressure Congress to actually act, what are the changes you would encourage them to make?… Continue Reading

By What Authority?

By What Authority?

On September 10, President Obama outlined a basic framework for U.S. intervention against ISIS. He explained that reasons for engagement as well as a four-part strategy, including: Airstrikes in both Iraq and Syria Increased support for ground forces: Iraqi, Kurd, and Syrian opposition forces Traditional counterterrorism efforts Humanitarian assistance for civilians I’m fully in favor… Continue Reading

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