Tag Archives: Obama Administration

A government should not be ‘unpredictable’

Posted on April 29, 2016 by tgilson

“Unpredictable” is not something this country’s government should be. How Donald Trump can think his speech was successful and his jumble of policies would benefit the U.S. is a sign of how horrible he might be as Commander in Chief. … Continue reading →

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Should the U.S. Secret Service be overhauled?

Posted on October 3, 2014 by tgilson

What a week – now we get to add the Secret Service to our list of non-functioning pieces of the U.S. government. I have friends who are in the Secret Service. They are dedicated, patriotic individuals who are underpaid and … Continue reading →

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HPSCI Chairman says White House knew of ISIL threat for one year

Posted on September 30, 2014 by tgilson

This week you get a bonus post. My good friend, U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued a statement yesterday stating that the Obama Administration knew about the ISIL threat for more than a … Continue reading →

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Continued unrest in Egypt: Mubarak released, U.S. is M.I.A.

Posted on August 24, 2013 by tgilson

I hate to be once again writing about the chaos in Egypt, but it seems as if it will be a topic for some time to come.  This week, Mubarak was released from prison while he awaits his other trials.  … Continue reading →

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Embassy closures: Are we erring too far on the side of caution?

Posted on August 10, 2013 by tgilson

For those of us who have lived in countries when embassies close, it can be a very isolating feeling.  The first time it happened to me I was reminded that the purpose of a U.S. Embassy is NOT to be … Continue reading →

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Another week, another scandal: NSA taps phones, Internet

Posted on June 8, 2013 by tgilson

If we hadn’t had government abuse scandals such as targeting journalists or the IRS targeting a specific group of individuals and organizations, perhaps there would not be the uproar that now is brewing regarding the government’s monitoring the internet and … Continue reading →

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