What to do about the Guantanamo detainees?

One of the most publicized decisions President Obama has made since taking office has been his order to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. It was a decision that was heralded by most of the world, as the prison is very unpopular, and by the liberals in this country. Many saw it as the [...]

9/11 suspects to stand trial in New York

As the deadline for the Obama administration to decide how to deal with the detainees at Guantanamo Bay approaches, it is being reported that five of them will be moved to the United States and will stand trial in civilian federal court in New York. The men in question are Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Waleed bin [...]

The reality of Guantanamo Bay

At least for the time being, President Obama has been slapped with a large dose of reality about the detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The Senate voted today 90-6 to block $80 million in funding that would allow the prison to be closed and the prisoners being held there transferred to other facilities. Ever [...]

Obama’s second thoughts

During the campaign leading up to the election that thrust Barack Obama into the White House, there was a lot of rhetoric on both sides of the political spectrum. Lots of promises about future policy were made from both candidates. We need not concern ourselves with the promises made by John McCain because he failed in his last bid for the big house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Those made by then candidate Obama bear some looking at and comparing with the actions he has undertook since taking the oath of office.

Obama may release Guantanamo inmates in the U.S.

On January 12th of this year, I wrote an article about the probability that then President-elect Obama would order the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba closed by executive order in his first days in office. At the time, I didn’t necessarily disagree with him about the closing of the prison, simply because I believe the [...]

President Obama may drop charges against USS Cole mastermind

In a move that is certain to stir up controversy, President Obama is set to drop the charges against the mastermind of the USS Cole bombing, Al-Nashiri. ABC News is reporting that the order will likely be issued Friday and to be honest, I am not sure how to take this development. First, let’s look [...]

Obama shows clear break with Bush policies

Barack Obama is wasting no time in breaking with George W. Bush’s policies and making sure there is a clear distinction between how he is going to operate and how the Bush administration operated. Here is a list of some of the things he has already ordered.

Anyone who works for his administration has to [...]

Obama to order Guantanamo closed

A lot of speculation has centered around Barack Obama and how his first 100 days in office will turn out. Much has been said about how he wants to have an economic stimulus package ready to sign, soon after taking office and I am sure that is one of his priorities, but it is being [...]