U S goals in Syria through a veteran intelligence view
Dennis Lamb, a Chelsea retiree with 30 years in the CIA, critiques U S policy on Syria. He argues past allies received support when losing, cites Truman, and questions aims behind arming rebels while civilian suffering rises. He notes AIPAC lobbying and media quotes shaping debates.
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Letter to lawmakers blasts Obamacare and rule of law
Tom Snyder of Dyersville criticizes elected leaders for ignoring constitutional processes in passing the Affordable Care Act. He questions impeachment talk, cites exemptions and delays, and urges upholding the Constitution while addressing concerns about government subsidies and the employer mandate. He also references political figures and media coverage shaping public opinion.
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Republicans critique on Obama Iran deal and Bush era war policy
The letter argues Republicans lack foreign policy expertise criticizing Obama over the Iran accord while defending Bush era decisions. It questions invasions of Iraq, cites Saddam Hussein versus Adolf Hitler comparisons, and recalls Donald Rumsfeld’s remark about fighting with the military available.
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Obamacare woes and political blame in 2014 outlook
The writer argues Obamacare is an administrative nightmare and blames liberal controls since 2006. He criticizes Nancy Pelosi Bruce Braley and Democratic budgets, contending the federal government ran on continuing resolutions since 2006 and urges voters to consider spending and debt before the 2014 elections.
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Wisconsin paper drops birth announcements over safety concerns
The State Journal will stop publishing birth listings amid fears of infant abductions. Officials cite safety for families and point to a Center for Missing & Exploited Children analysis, while noting no proven link between announcements and abductions in decades.
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