(Cross-posted from Daily Kos) A lot of press has been given to President Trump’s national security memorandum last week that effectively elevates the position of White House political strategist to a major role on the National Security … [Read more...]
Whatever the Problem, Very Serious People’s Solution is Always More All-Out War
The Washington Post editorial board, which Republicans would have you believe is part of our "liberal" media, today demands President Obama lead us into nothing short of all-out, indefinite war in Iraq, Syria, and wherever else war takes … [Read more...]
On Reopening For Business, Or, What? No Flying Cars?
So I took a bit of a break this past month, and I figured by the time I came back y’all would have things sorted out: people would be surely by flying around with jet packs by now, God would have sent fires and floods to smite the … [Read more...]
DADT Update: The Service Chiefs Report, The Republicans Fret
The Governments of the States Parties to this Constitution on behalf of their peoples declare: That since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed; That ignorance of each … [Read more...]
Climate change: The National Security Issue
Are you scared? You damn well should be. … [Read more...]
Independence (from Oil) Day
Last year, the House of Representatives came together and said enough is enough. Passing historic clean energy legislation (The Waxman-Markey, American Clean Energy & Security Act) that invests $190 billion into clean energy like wind, … [Read more...]
CLIMATE CHANGE CANNOT WAIT
The petitions, rallies, e-mails and letters from around the country are sending a loud and clear message of broad support. The NRDC Action Fund has worked tirelessly to urge the Senate to stand up for a strong clean energy and climate bill. … [Read more...]
Sarah Palin’s Right: You Should Run on Energy
Palin's full of surprises, but this piece of campaign advice caught me off-guard. After all, a recent poll found that energy is the issue that inspires the most faith in Democratic lawmakers. Since President Obama made clean energy a … [Read more...]
Dick Cheney: Flawed Messenger on National Security
As I sit here on May 25, 2009 and reflect on the meaning of this day, just as I do quietly and privately on every Memorial Day, I remember the service and sacrifice of those who went before me, including my own family's not insignificant … [Read more...]