Saudis have formed a bloc against Islamic State. US claims it has a 65-nation alliance against the dreaded terrorist group. Russia itself leads a 4+1 bloc. It seems the world is falling over each other in trying to smash IS to pulp. But the real narrative is in finer print.
A little logrolling is better than brinksmanship and legislative gridlock we suppose and thanks to GOP concessions on tax credits for wind and solar as well as a three year reauthorization of a conservation fund, Republicans were able to include a measure that lifts the 40-year old ban on crude exports in a package of spending and tax legislation that funds the government until September of 2016.
Suddenly there is only one issue in the presidential campaign: Americans must be terrified of their own shadows and only the government can keep them safe. Have fear, don’t question government. But liberty sacrificed is the real danger we face.
Submitted by Dan Sanchez via AntiWar.com,
If I am not mistaken, Kerry is in for a big surprise on Tuesday. He's about to learn that Putin takes war very seriously and is not going to let Washington sabotage his plans for success. If Kerry's smart, he'll pass along that message to Obama and tell him he needs to dial it down a notch if he wants to avoid a war with Russia.