John Yoo, an Ivy League educated scholar, American Enterprise Institute scholar and fellow, current professor at UC Berkley, and former clerk for two Supreme Court Justices, has been a central figure in many of the central rethinking controversies of President Bush’s administration, including (via ThinkProgress):
Posts Tagged: Syria
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Apr 08
Yoo can always get what yoo want.
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Oct 07
Daily Links
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In that way, it sustains itself, each attack preemptively justifying the next vicious assault, justifying the whole hateful edifice on which their politics rest.
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An amusing confluence of marketing, stereotypes, prejudice, and popculture.
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Sep 07
Iraq by the Numbers, aka The Shell-Game [Updated: What he really said...]
After the President's 'vision' speech last night, and his attempt to pass the war off on to his (likely-Democratic) successor, it's worthwhile to examine the numbers behind the war, and how much the facts diverge from the "Johnny comes marching home!" headlines appearing across the country today.
Very few tell the real story – that nothing has changed, troop levels are the same as they were prior to the surge, that there will be tens if not hundreds of thousands of soldiers there for years, and lastly that he is handing off responsibility for his war of choice to his successor, absolving his legacy of taint.
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Apr 07
Daily Links
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Who’s playing politics now? IOKIYAR? It’s OK if the GOP visits Syria, but not a Democrat?
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“You may be planning major improvements to your home or simply be curious about how long you can expect various things to last. It´s useful information, especially if you want to make sure you get your money´s worth.”
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Jan 07
The Iraqi Syndrome.
Being "right" is small consolation. Knowing that in a couple months there will be a "Constitutional Crisis" that makes Watergate look like tiddlywinks isn't very rewarding. Basically, one of those moments where the country stops, and has to reevaluate and reinterpret the Constitution. It's a matter of framing. Thomas Paine. What was it about Common Sense that helped the country see the truth and move towards Independence.
There's a couple things going on here. Israel, or more appropriately the Likkud Party, their version of the Neocons, want all of Israels enemies liquidated – Iran, Syria, and Iraq.
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Jan 07
World War Inevitable.
Bush said the following on 60 Minutes tonight (Sunday):
Q: If you have the authority to put the troops in there no matter what the Congress wants to do.
BUSH: I think I’ve got, in this situation I do, yeah. I fully understand they could try to stop me from doing it. But I’ve made my decision. And we’re going forward.
At this point, it doesn't matter – Iraq is being escalated just like Vietnam. Iran and Syria are next. The New York Times will report that the plans have been in the works for three weeks tomorrow.
