Rarely has a U.S. president been so wrong about so much at the expense of so many. ======= Updated June 17, 2014 7:34 p.m. ET As the terrorists of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) threaten Baghdad, thousands of slaughtered Iraqis in their wake, it is worth recalling a few of President Obama’s past statements about ISIS and al Qaeda. “If... Read more
Archive for the ‘American Thought’ Category
Doesn’t Hillary Clinton Know the Law?
June 21 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Benghazi, Hillary Clinton, TerrorismMrs. Clinton and President Obama must have had the same US Law professor. ========== Victoria Toensing – June 17, 2014 7:22 p.m. ET In her interview with ABC’s Diane Sawyer last week, Hillary Clinton said “I was not making security decisions” about Benghazi, claiming “it would be a mistake” for “a secretary of state” to “go through all 270 posts” and “decide what should... Read more
The Pace of Obama’s Disasters
June 21 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, ObamaBergdahl one week. Then Ukraine. Now Iraq. What could be next? What do you see when you step back for a wider perspective? ========= Bret Stephens- Updated June 16, 2014 7:41 p.m. ET Was it only 10 months ago that President Obama capitulated on Syria? And eight months ago that we learned he had no idea the U.S. eavesdropped on Angela Merkel ? And seven... Read more
Cantor Bows Out With Grace
June 21 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Noonan, Party PoliticsGive him credit for his class. ========= Peggy Noonan – June 12, 2014 6:03 p.m. ET Eric Cantor took his defeat with style and dignity. He conceded without bitterness, acknowledged disappointment, blamed no one but himself—”I fell short”—called his leadership position the honor of his life and briskly announced the date he’d step down. He played it straight about who should succeed him... Read more
Father’s Day Advice for Freeloaders
June 21 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Economics, InterestingSome good advice. ========= June 13, 2014 6:56 p.m. ET Living in my parents’ second bedroom as a 24-year-old two years out of college, I know first-hand the challenges and opportunities of celebrating Father’s Day with dad in the next room. Since nearly 40% of 18- to 31-year-olds live with their folks, I know I’m not alone. Here’s how to get it right... Read more
Escaping the Student-Debt Trap
June 21 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Big Govt, DebtWe need more national debate on this issue of student debt. Not just how to solve, but if it is the right solution to education at all. ====== Kate Bachelder – June 13, 2014 6:41 p.m. ET Student debt in the U.S. now tops $1.2 trillion, spread among 37 million borrowers, 5.4 million of whom have already defaulted. Washington took notice this... Read more
