Despite the recent (but too-little-to-late) publication of the Iraq Study Group’s report, President George W. Bush has said that he will wait until after the new year to announce any possible change of policy in Iraq. This is assumed to be for the benefit of incoming Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, so he can get his feet wet over the next couple of weeks. Unfortunately, the President does not have two weeks. (more…)
There has been a lot of talk about an amendment to the Constitution to ban flag-burning. Surely a treasure, the American flag is a symbol to its people (and to many abroad) of freedom, self-determination and rights beyond imagination for some. (more…)
Considering the backlash against the Republican Party manifested in the 2006 midterm election, it would seem that the White House is the Democrats’ to lose. But lose it they might, if they squander the momentum and opportunity they have. (more…)