Iraq War
Soldiers & their sacrifice: Does the left get it?
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008Above, firefighters stand at attention Sunday as Patriot Guard motorcycle riders pass as part of an escort for a hearse carrying the body of Cpl. Jason D. Hovater, who was killed in Afghanistan.
If you listen to the Democrats who constantly criticize the war in Iraq, you’d think we are doing our service men and women [...]
Running from Iraq
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008Ever since Barack Obama confounded reporters last week with vacillating statements on his Iraq policy, the anti-war candidate has been struggling to silence his critics on both side of the political spectrum.
During a press conference last Thursday in Fargo, North Dakota, Obama said, “I am going to do a thorough assessment when I’m there. [...]
With Democrats united, smear campaign begins in earnest
Monday, June 30th, 2008Now that Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are standing side by side, the Democratic attack machine is moving full steam ahead against John McCain.
On yesterday’s Face the Nation, retired army General Wesley Clark attacked John McCain’s record, criticizing the senator’s decision-making and executive leadership experience. After giving lip service to McCain’s military service and former [...]
Oil producers, consumers clash over record prices
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008U.S. Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman confronted OPEC today at an emergency oil summit held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With NYMEX crude oil futures at $135 per barrel, Bodman urged suppliers to increase output in order to combat record high prices. OPEC countered that oil speculators and a weak dollar, not supply shortages, were to [...]