Tag: Middle East

“If recent history has taught us anything, it's that the wounds of Fallujah, and those of Iraq’s Sunni in general, must be treated in short order or the conflict will simmer to explosion once again.”

The failed coup attempt began Friday afternoon and the country plummeted into a night of violence and state of unrest.

“If only enough of our countries' public will demand holding those war criminals accountable, and keep at it... then we will send the rest of the world a sincere message.”

Central Intelligence Agency director John Brennan said terrorist power has not been diminished even after years of the U.S. trying to fight it.

A Multi-Trillion-Dollar Bridge to Nowhere in the Greater Middle East.

Five Ways the Newest Story in Iraq and Syria is... That There Is No New Story

It isn’t just the heat. Warming could create new dustbowls in the Middle East, making raising enough food impossible.

“The lesson to be learned is that when you commit acts of violence against other nations and their people you may be able to get away with it for some time, but there will come a time when they will come after you with a vengeance, seeking revenge.”

Ben, we bloggers will all miss you, as will all the standup comedians.

And no kidding, that’s the literal truth when it comes to war, American-style.