Tag Archives: Guantanamo Bay

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Out of all the questions President Obama answered this morning during a press conference at the White House, this is the only one I found to be substantive. Of course that’s not saying much considering that the other questions asked … Continue reading
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Lindsey Graham: Interrogate Abu Gaith at Guantanamo

If it’s not Senators grandstanding on the administration’s national security policy with regards to drones which has allowed us to brings troops home sooner rather than later, it’s Senators grandstanding on the administration’s desire to reverse Bush-era detention policy which, … Continue reading
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“A Drone-Obsessed Killing Machine”

Really. It’s an unlikely source. Drum isn’t usually this, well, nonsensical. I just finished reading Daniel Klaidman’s Kill or Capture, a book about the evolution of Barack Obama’s national security policy during the first three years of his administration. It’s … Continue reading

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Reminder: Congress Blocks Closure of Gitmo Again

I wasn’t going to blog today, but since many of you will be facing your families tonight and tomorrow, and your discussion may or may not involve President Obama’s record, I wanted to touch a subject that is somewhat of … Continue reading

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Congress, Not POTUS, Approves of Indefinite Detention

For the fourth time since President Obama took office, congress voted in favor of continuing indefinite detention yesterday, and a by-product of that will be the continued operation of the prison located at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. WASHINGTON — The polarized … Continue reading

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For The Deficit Hawks

Good news for deficit hawks. If you’re looking for a target more worthy of your time than food stamps and baby formula, The Miami Herald has just served one up to you piping hot. The facility is “arguably the most … Continue reading

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