Category Archives: Barack Obama
Obama's 'Vietnam' is centered in Baghdad
Two months ago, Newsweek published a cover story titled “Obama’s Vietnam.” Afghanistan, the magazine argued, might be an unwinnable war that – like Vietnam – forces Washington into a deadly and embarrassing defeat. But it’s Iraq that’s likely to be … Continue reading →
Obama comes out as a Muslim sympathizer
Even as Barack Obama attended Easter services at a church across from the White House, a new attack was made on the president’s religious identity – and whether he really is a cypto-Muslim. Andy Martin, the controversial executive editor for … Continue reading →
The Ex-CIA spy, George Clooney, and Me
Robert Baer’s official title is former CIA operative, but he’s known best in public circles as the man who begat the George Clooney movie “Syriana.” The 2005 film, which won Clooney an Oscar, was loosely based on Baer’s memoir, … Continue reading →
Obama and the I-word (Iran)
On the same day that Barack Obama went on television in L.A. to chat with Jay Leno about sports, politics, and the economy, he appeared on computer screens in Tehran, thanks to a pre-made video message that – like the … Continue reading →
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