Based on Congressional Republicans’ apparently overwhelming opposition to President Obama’s proposal to strike Syrian military facilities in retaliation for the government’s use of chemical weapons, a new way to enact progressive legislation in the United States has become apparent. When he returns from Russia, the president should announce he is scrapping Obamacare and calling on […]
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The Fundamental Problem with the Argument for Airstrikes
Questioning Nicholas Kristof’s take on SyriaÂ
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The Syria Debate Is Very Good for Some People
Republicans and Democrats alike are enjoying some time in the spotlight for their very enthusiastic opposition to airstrikes in Syria.
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Obama Punts to Congress on Syria—and Scores
Why the president has far more success showing off his leadership skills in foreign policy than domestic politics
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Obama Administration Failing (So Far) to Convince the Public On Syria
We’re starting an extended period of public deliberation. Are opinions likely to change?
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Information Sharing Is Caring
Why Obama and Congress need to talk it out on Syria.Â
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Let’s Not Give the White House a Blank Check in Syria
Unless we want to have a repeat of Iraq, Congress would be wise to make sure they don’t give the Obama administration everything it’s asking for in Syria.Â
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The Republican Team Effort on Obamacare Obstruction
National Republicans and state Republicans, working together to screw people over.
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War Powers for Dummies
Does Barack Obama need Congress’ approval to bomb Syria?
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Reefer Madness: The Guide to New Federal Pot Policy
The most important take-aways from the Department of Justice’s marijuana memo.
