The mammoth Defense Spending bill for next year appears to be the countries Board of Director's....Congress to come down on the Generals and incoming President's side against Trump last minute hurried troop withdrawals from the Middle East and Europe.... One had to know that … [Read more...] about Congress cut’s money for Trump troop withdrawals order’s…
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America needs to do the right thing for this Afghan Pilot….
There IS something VERY WRONG that that people have had to go to Washington Post to get America to 'do the ring thing' for someone who put himself and his family in harms way for America.... America should be ashamed of a President that would allow THIS to be … [Read more...] about America needs to do the right thing for this Afghan Pilot….
Joe Biden cabinet and admin staff bingo…..
More on the incoming line up for President-Elect.... It's the new guessing game ..... And it's getting tricker.... Lot's of people are stakeholders that expect something back for their help in getting Biden and Harris over the finish line... Not everyone will get what … [Read more...] about Joe Biden cabinet and admin staff bingo…..
Biden Defense Sec pick picture changes….
Michele Flournoy as the 'sure' pick fro Secretary of Defense is in a holding pattern.... After her ballon floated it attracted pushback from progressives and those who want a black placed in the senior national security cabinet....(Susan Rice is out of picture as too toxic for … [Read more...] about Biden Defense Sec pick picture changes….
Israel and America go after Iran nuclear program assets….
While the Obama admin had worked to negotiate with Iran to stop its nuclear weapons program.... The Trump admin has not... With the turn in foreign policy by Trump (He canceled Obama agreements ) Iran has returned to working on it's effort to develop a nuclear bomb … [Read more...] about Israel and America go after Iran nuclear program assets….
No Biden Defense Sec or Attorney General clues yet?
The 'word' was that Michèle Flournoy was a lock.... But? Now the whispers are that Jeb Johnson, the Obama Homeland Security boss could be in the running .... Seems there is is some grumbling about Flournoy's way of making money after leaving the Obama … [Read more...] about No Biden Defense Sec or Attorney General clues yet?
Biden….I need Sanders and Warren in the US Senate….
Progressives need to cool their heels..... The two above are needs right where they are and Joe Biden is NOT gonna be lurching to the hard left anytime soon.... But making the lefties probably feeling worst? Biden is still saying he wants to add a Republican or two to … [Read more...] about Biden….I need Sanders and Warren in the US Senate….
Trump gets his troop cuts in the Middle East….
The announcement was greeted with worry in America , the Middle East and NATO..... In Afghanistan and Iraq.... The cuts will still leave troops in country.... But the cuts will cut half the number of troops in both places.... Several congressmen from both parties have … [Read more...] about Trump gets his troop cuts in the Middle East….