This week, Bernie Sanders, in an interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, said that he wouldn’t end the federal government’s drone program. Sanders, however, did note that he would limit the use of drones in order to avoid civilian deaths. “I think we have to use drones selectively and effectively. That has not always been the case. What…
1.Speak American! “You got to learn our language. I don’t speak it very well, well, look how far I’ve come?” Somehow each time I hear someone say something like this, my mind goes immediately to this…. Source: Bustle
Richard Pollock Doctors without Borders confirm that their hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, did not display any internationally recognized markings showing it was a hospital when a U.S. gunship attacked the facility on Oct. 3, killing 22 and injuring hundreds, according to the group’s interim report released Thursday. The report may also open the group to…
The Government Took Orwell as a Guide, Not a Warning [dropcap size=big]W[/dropcap]hen George Orwell wrote 1984, he told of totalitarian regimes, poor living conditions, and disregard for human rights. Unfortunately, some members of our government have interpreted Orwell’s books as more of a step-by-step instruction manual instead of a warning. At this point, people are…
By R. Brownell Things got real in Montana this past week. A recent article from the Tenth Amendment Center (TAC) covered a move by the state which will diminish the influence of federal programs aimed at enlarging the powers of local police: “Introduced by Rep. Nicholas Schwaderer (R-Superior), House Bill 330 (HB330) bans state or local law…
Ivan Plis In a conflict often defined by uncertainty and slow progress, targeting and killing top Islamic State officials has been one of the U.S.’ successes against the group. The targeting campaign is separate from the Pentagon-led airstrikes taking place in Syria and Iraq. According to The Associated Press, the CIA is leading the initiative…