We are now engaged in an illegal war against Libya. Yesterday, the official 60-day window for the War Powers Act expired, and there was no action to approve military use by Congress, yet we continue to be involved in direct military action in Libya. With this, a new precedent has been firmly established. The President [...]
A New Normal: The President Can Bomb Anyone Anywhere for as Long as He Wants |
| By: Jon Walker Saturday May 21, 2011 6:00 am |
What if Obama had Hoverboard Technology? |
| By: Jon Walker Tuesday March 29, 2011 12:26 pm |
According to the Obama administration, imposing a no fly zone doesn’t count as war. Nor does launching long-range smart missiles against a sovereign country or using high altitude bombers. Apparently, even using low-flying, heavily armed, ground-attack aircraft to hit a foreign country’s ground forces or providing direct air support to a rebel army count as [...]



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