Leave it to the GOP (and some uninformed Democrats) to make a frightening situation something to panic over. The Paris attacks were terrible. The threat of more terrorist attacks on Europe is very real. But if you want to stop terrorists from coming into the United States, tampering with the refugee system is exactly the… Continue reading Refugees From Reality
Category: Syria
Ted Cruz – For Bringing Syrian Refugees to U.S Before he was Against it – Video
At a time when everything is recorded – sometimes in High Definition – you would think that people, especially those wishing to be president of the United States, would at least be more consistent in their positions. Yes, positions change, views evolve, but when they do, at least acknowledge that evolution and embrace it, and… Continue reading Ted Cruz – For Bringing Syrian Refugees to U.S Before he was Against it – Video
Jeb Bush Flips – Now He’s Concerned about ALL Syrian Refugees – Video
What a difference a couple of days make… and a smack down from the President of the United States helped. Just Sunday in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Jeb Bush fell in line with the other Republican presidential candidates demanding Syrian refugees remain in Syria where they are being slaughtered by ISIS and the… Continue reading Jeb Bush Flips – Now He’s Concerned about ALL Syrian Refugees – Video
Chris Christie – No Refugees in New Jersey, Especially “Orphans under 5 years old”
Tough-talking Chris Christie showed his breaking point Monday when he interviewed by phone with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, and expressed his concern for Syrian refugees coming to his state. And as far as Christie goes, he’s not having any of these people in New Jersey, not even “orphans under 5!” “I do not trust this… Continue reading Chris Christie – No Refugees in New Jersey, Especially “Orphans under 5 years old”
Does This Mean War?
I’m being a bit of a coward by posing my title as a question, but I do firmly believe that the western world is headed towards a much larger, more coordinated and, ultimately, more deadly military conflict. If it sounds like war, smells like war, destroys like war, breeds intolerance like war, then it must… Continue reading Does This Mean War?
Major ISIS Leader Killed in US Special Forces Raid
Another win for America. Another win for the president many Republicans say is “soft on terrorism.” Islamic State senior commander, Abu Sayyaf, was killed and his wife captured in Syria during a raid by U.S. Special Forces, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said. The operation in eastern Syria was authorized by President Barack Obama, according to… Continue reading Major ISIS Leader Killed in US Special Forces Raid
The Pentagon Confirms – ISIS Now Has U.S Weapons
What now Republicans? What great idea do you have now to fight ISIS. “Arm the rebels” you screamed every day on my television and although the president told you that was not a good idea, you screamed louder. Well the President listened, and now it has been confirmed that ISIS has our weapons! What now… Continue reading The Pentagon Confirms – ISIS Now Has U.S Weapons
Vice President Joe Biden Issues Apology to Turkish Leader
The Vice President spoke to the leader of the Turkish people on Saturday and apologized for comments he made on Thursday, the White House said. In a speech on Thursday, the Vice President of the United States said that the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has conceded that Turkey mistakenly helped foreign fighters trying to… Continue reading Vice President Joe Biden Issues Apology to Turkish Leader
Breaking: The U.S Has Began Bombing ISIS Targets in Syria
The United States launched airstrikes in Syria against ISIS targets, sources tell NBC News. The U.S. military plans to strike up to 20 targets — logistics, fuel and weapons depots; training sites; troop encampments; command and control sites; and headquarters for the Sunni fighters. The U.S. military will deploy manned and unmanned air assets, including… Continue reading Breaking: The U.S Has Began Bombing ISIS Targets in Syria
ISIS Releases 49 Hostages
Dozens of Turkish hostages abducted by Islamist militants in northern Iraq were freed Saturday after three months in captivity, CNN reports. Militants from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria raided the Turkish consulate in June and seized 49 people, including Consul General Ozturk Yilmaz. Others abducted included his family, children and other citizens who… Continue reading ISIS Releases 49 Hostages
From Summer to Serious
I’ve always found it interesting when the calendar changes to the day after Labor Day and the country gets serious. The rest of the world doesn’t know from this holiday and I’m sure there’s a great deal of literature on how the calendar affects world affairs. Thus, here we are. The world continues to be… Continue reading From Summer to Serious
Mother’s Emotional Plea to ISIS for Her Son’s Release – Video
After seeing the brutal killing of American journalist James Foley last week, Shirley Sotloff, mother of another captured American journalist Steven Sotloff, issued a video plea to the leader of the terrorist group asking for her son’s release. “”Steven is a journalist who traveled to the Middle East to cover the suffering of Muslims at… Continue reading Mother’s Emotional Plea to ISIS for Her Son’s Release – Video