Military action to aid al-Qaeda is still on the table, and the Dear Leader isn’t bound by any democratic restraints. “White House Makes Clear: We Can Attack Syria Without Congress,” by Andrew Kaczynski for BuzzFeed, September 9: White House Press Secretary Jay Carney reiterated remarks from the White House counsel Monday that President Obama has […]
Obama backs off ‘red line,’ opens door to ‘diplomatic track’ on Syria
Maybe this mad adventure can be averted after all. “Obama backs off ‘red line,’ opens door to ‘diplomatic track’ on Syria,” from FoxNews.com, September 9: President Obama on Monday took a sharp turn away from his “red line” threat to Syria on the eve of taking his case to the American people, saying in an […]
Russia offers Obama a way to save face on Syria
(Photos thanks to Pamela Geller) The networks are reporting as of now, however, that Obama is “looking” at this proposal while still moving ahead with plans for a military strike. “Syria positive about giving up chemical weapons,” by Vladimir Isachenkov for the Associated Press, September 9 (thanks to Pamela Geller): MOSCOW (AP) “” Syria on […]
Robert Spencer in PJ Lifestyle: Proving Their Manhood in Syria
The “helmeted bike rider” wants a war. The controversy over whether or not the U.S. should intervene militarily in Syria has become more about proving manhood than about chemical weapons, al-Qaeda, or geopolitics. Each side appears to be more intent on proving that they”re men than in doing the right thing by Syria, or anyone […]
Syrian Foreign Minister: “We are asking ourselves how Obama can…support those who in their time blew up the World Trade Center in New York”
I am asking myself the same question. “Syria: US strikes would help those who ‘blew up World Trade Center,’” by Albina Kovalyova and F. Brinley Bruton for NBC News, September 9: MOSCOW – Syria’s foreign minister accused Barack Obama of backing terrorists as the White House ramped-up its efforts to make the case for military […]
Kerry reasserts claim that Assad used chemical weapons despite lack of evidence and Assad’s denial
Kerry has a no-pair hand and is acting as if he is holding a royal flush. “Kerry reasserts Syria charge despite Assad denial,” by Deb Riechmann for the Associated Press, September 9: Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday that Syrian President Bashar Assad could resolve the crisis surrounding his purported use of chemical weapons […]
Obama Administration’s case for Syria attack riddled with contradictions
Reflecting the muddled thinking of those who have framed it. “Critics see contradictions in Obama administration’s Syria claims,” by Paul Richter in the Los Angeles Times, September 8: WASHINGTON — The planned military strikes on Syria would be “targeted, limited” and wouldn’t seek to topple the government of President Bashar Assad or even force it […]
Obama reduces 2014 pay hike for U.S. troops as he prepares to send them to fight for al-Qaeda
Join the Army: fight for your nation’s enemies at reduced pay. “Obama Reduces 2014 Pay Hike for U.S. Troops, Still Fighting in Afghanistan,” by Susan Jones for CNS News, September 3: (CNSNews.com) – As promised in his Fiscal Year 2014 budget, President Obama has just informed Congress that he will cap next year’s pay raise […]
White House admits it has no allies for Syria attack
Confirmation from the White House itself that John Kerry was lying when he said that the number of countries supporting the U.S. had reached “double digits.” “White House Admits It’s a Coalition of One,” by Patrick Brennan at National Review, September 8: When asked this morning if the U.S. has any pledges of military support […]
Obama’s top aide admits that administration lacks “irrefutable, beyond-a-reasonable-doubt evidence” that Assad used chem weapons, but insists he did anyway
It’s “common sense,” you see. “Common sense” now apparently means The facts be damned. “US: ‘Common-sense test’ holds Assad responsible,” by Philip Elliott for the Associated Press, September 8: WASHINGTON (AP) “” The White House asserted Sunday that a “common-sense test” dictates the Syrian government is responsible for a chemical weapons attack that President Barack […]