Category Archives: Iran

“THE ARC OF THE MORAL UNIVERSE IS LONG, BUT IT BENDS TOWARD JUSTICE”

Posted on June 21, 2009 by

President Obama responded to the Iranian crisis by aptly quoting Martin Luther King: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” The universe will always bend toward justice – it may be a long trek … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Iran, U.S. Presidency | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

NOW IT’S IRAN’S TURN

Posted on June 23, 2008 by

On May 22, 2008, Congress “expressed” its sense and passed a resolution that will no doubt start the process toward a confrontation with Iran. The following is the resolution. H.CON.RES.362 Title: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed … Continue reading →

Posted in Congress, Foreign Policy, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Uncategorized, War | 9 Comments

McCAIN – LOSS OF MEMORY OR LACK OF UNDERSTANDING?

Posted on March 27, 2008 by

John McCain made a huge gaffe while visiting in Jordan last week. McCain has based his campaign on his foreign knowledge expertise, but as this cute video shows, Joe Lieberman had to correct him. And, the correction was pretty obvious. … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Iraq, Republican Party

KING GEORGE – “WE DON’T NEED A CONSTITUTION AS LONG AS I AM KING”

Posted on March 1, 2008 by

Apparently Bush has decided, along with his “War Czar” General Douglas Lute, that permanent bases in Iraq don’t require the approval of either house of Congress. Lute said the White House intends to conclude negotiations on an enduring security guarantee … Continue reading →

Posted in Bill of Rights, Democrats, Hillary Clinton, Iran, Middle East, U.S. Constitution, U.S. Presidency, War

IRAN HOSTAGE CRISIS ENDS 27 YEARS AGO TODAY

Posted on January 20, 2008 by

January 20, 1981 : Iran Hostage Crisis ends The Shah of Iran Photo Credit: Mr. Dowling.com _____________________________________________ Minutes after Ronald Reagan’s inauguration as the 40th president of the United States, the 52 U.S. captives held at the U.S. embassy in … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Germany, Iran, Politics | 2 Comments

JOHN McCAIN – INSANITY AT ITS WORST

Posted on January 12, 2008 by

John McCain is really coming across as a war-monger. In a video caught, apparently, by a camera phone, he jokingly sings “Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Iran” to the tune of the old Beach Boys hit, “Barbara Ann.” Chuckling as he takes … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Iran, Iraq, Politics, Republican Party, Veterans, Vietnam War, War | 1 Comment