Archive for the ‘National Security’ Category
Obama names Gen. Petraeus after dismissing McCrystal
It seems that criticizing Obama is a firing offense in the military. Despite numerous apologies, McCrystal was replaced by David Petreaus to lead the Afgan war.
Obama had nothing but glowing words for Petreaus, which is very interesting considering the dressing down he gave him while he was still a...
June 24th, 2010 | National Security | Read More
Gen. Stanley McCrystal meets with Obama
The meeting between the General and Obama is over, yet we have not heard any word on if he’s going to be fired. McCrystal under fire for the Rolling Stone magazine article that was very critical of key figures in Obama’s regime. The met for approximately a half hour according to the AP....
June 23rd, 2010 | National Security | Read More
Obama’s big speech at West Point angers both sides
Der Spiegel has announced “Never before has a speech by President Barack Obama felt as false”. It couldn’t be more true, for those on the left. Those of us on the right already know what he’s thinking. He doesn’t want to be the first President to lose the war. No matter...
December 2nd, 2009 | National Security | Read More
We are still waiting for an Afghan Decision
Obama has yet to decide on the troop levels, and specifically the requesrts made by the Generals on the ground as to what he was going to do. Instead of concerntrating on what he calls a very important and grave decision, he went to Asia. It might be relevant to add that he accomplished exactly nothing...
November 23rd, 2009 | National Security | Read More
NY Governor Paterson says holding Gitmo trials in NY is a mistake
He is certainly not the only person that thinks this whole civilian trial is a bad idea. There are reasons why terrorists are tried in military tribunals. First off, and most important, the defendant has a right to see all of the evidence that is being used against him. Much of this evidence is currently...
November 16th, 2009 | National Security | Read More
Obama’s new foreign policy has a place for the Taliban
Wasn’t Obama’s constant mantra on the Iraq war was that it was unnecessary? Wasn’t it that it took away from the “real” war going on in afganistan? Wasn’t it that we lost our focus, and let Bin Laden get away?
Well now, even the Taliban is getting a break. Obama’s...
October 8th, 2009 | National Security | Read More
Obama looking to slash our nuclear arsenal
Obama has rejected a Pentagon plan to reduce our nuclear arsenal in favor of a much more aggressive plan according to the UK Guardian. His ultimate goal is the abolishment of nuclear weapons altogether, a seemingly lofty goal.
What I don’t understand is how could someone possible be so stupid....
September 21st, 2009 | National Security | Read More
Obama facing troop requests from Generals
The top US and NATO commander, General Stanley McChrystal has called on the President for more troops. He said in no uncertain terms, if he does not get his request, the conflict, currently in its eighth year, will be lost.
Obama is now facing a real problem in terms of his campaign promises.He vowed...
September 21st, 2009 | National Security | Read More
