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Terror Babies

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Dani Alexis Ryskamp

MOLLY SCHOEMANN: As ridiculous as the concept of so-called Terror Babies is, there is also definitely something compelling about it. The idea of people immigrating to the United States to have their babies so that they are citizens, and then deliberately raising those children to terrorize and destroy our country when they grow up would be a fiendishly brilliant one, if it weren’t for a few small hitches.

DANI ALEXIS RYSKAMP: While I appreciate the care and concern Texas congressman Louie Gohmert and state representative Debbie Riddle are showing for their fellow Americans by warning us about terror babies, it’s simply a case of too little, too late. As every American parent, babysitter, teacher, and older sibling can attest, babies have been terrorizing this country for centuries. Continue reading →

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Afghanistan: What Comes Next

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Jeremy Fugleberg

JEREMY FUGLEBERG: Sen. John Kerry would oppose sending more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, even if Gen. David Petraeus, commander of the NATO effort there, would request reinforcements.

Instead, Kerry proposes getting more countries involved, as if that’s the solution to Afghanistan’s situation. At best, his is a throw-up-your-hands suggestion and at worst, it’s empty talk and way too late.

HOWARD MEGDAL: While much of Barack Obama’s remaining domestic agenda hangs in the balance of the 2010 midterm elections, his only hope for further funding of the war in Afghanistan may come from a GOP landslide. Continue reading →

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The Politics of the 9/11 Trials

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Akie Bermiss

HOWARD MEGDAL: There is a reasonable argument to be made for moving the trials of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and the other 9/11 conspirators from 500 Pearl Street. A civilian trial in another location would provide every bit as much justice, with merely a reduction in the symbolism.

But the idea that the Obama Administration would now shy away from a civilian trial, in favor of a military one, doesn’t just scan poorly from a legal standpoint- it would be a horrific mistake, politically.

AKIE BERMISS: As the second year of the Obama administration begins to unfold and we analyst, wonks, and general political enthusiast begin to look for meaning in 2010 there are probably a few major issues to hone in on. Of the top of my head I would say they are Health Care Reform, DADT, Economy and Jobs, and: The 9/11 Trials. Its going to be crucial for Obama to make his stance on terrorism here and now. For many Americans Khalid Sheikh Mohammed remains the poster-boy (for lack of a better title) for America’s current battle against terrorism. Things seemed on track last year when Eric Holder floated the idea of trying Mohammed in Manhattan — in the district where the crime was committed. I, for one, thought it was a great idea. Try him in civilian court, right next to Ground Zero, and show the world how we’ve come back from the attack and how we, as Americans, do justice.
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