Going into 2012, Obama had Osama. Going into 2016, the Democrats need the fall of Raqqa and Mosul.
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Terrorists Want You to Be Very Afraid. So Don’t Be.
Panic, wild hyperbole, and hatred of Muslims are victories for the Islamic State. So please, chill out.
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How ISIS and Trump Enable Each Other
Americans are increasingly terrified, and the Donald’s tough-guy bravado is just what the moment rewards.
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Terrorism Truths No Politician Will Admit
The fact that no matter what we do there will always be the possibility of terrorist attacks isn’t something presidents are supposed to say.
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Fear Wins, Obama Loses
Manipulating the public’s emotions has never been Obama’s strong suit.Â
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The Spy Who Couldn’t Keep His Mouth Shut
With Jonathan Pollard out on parole after serving 30 years for spying for Israel, the public deserves a reprieve from the bilateral hypocrisy his case inspired.
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It’s Beginning to Feel Like 2002 All Over Again
With hate and fear on the rise, the ugly atmosphere feels a bit familiar.
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Republicans Call Bernie Sanders Absurd for Agreeing with the Pentagon
During last Saturday’s Democratic debate on CBS, the moderator asked Bernie Sanders if he still believed that climate change is the greatest threat to national security-and he said yes. Republican senators scoffed at his claim that climate change could lead to destabilization and more terrorism, calling it “unrelated,” “disingenuous,” and even “absurd.” But what the […]
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Paris, Friday the Thirteenth
Terrorists’ new target: places where regular people go for joie de vivre to eat, drink and unwind.Â
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The ISIS Trap That the United States Must Avoid
Our efforts will be self-defeating if we drive Sunni nationalists closer to ISIS.
