Category Archives: Terrorism

Colonial Pipeline

Posted on May 25, 2021 by whungerford

I suppose the operation of a pipeline requires coordinated control of pumps and valves along its 5000 mile length. This could certainly be done securely. Employees at stations along the pipeline could operate the equipment. Instructions could come from telephone … Continue reading →

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Is Peace Possible in Afghanistan

Posted on September 2, 2019 by whungerford

Only international backing, ideally through the UN Security Council, can make any agreement durable.–op. cit. Vikram Singh and Jacob Stokes, opinion contributors to The Hill, discuss peace prospects in Afghanistan. These authors claim that regional powers and the United States … Continue reading →

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On Trump vs Hawaii

Posted on June 28, 2018 by whungerford

Excerpts from “DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, ET AL., PETITIONERS v. HAWAII, ET AL. ” decided 5 to 4. Under these circumstances, the Government has set forth a sufficient national security justification to survive rational basis review. … Continue reading →

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2017 was a terrible year in politics

Posted on December 31, 2017 by whungerford

Sadly, 2017 hasn’t been a good year. Rash experiment with incompetent President. Appointment of unqualified cabinet officers. Presidency for profit ignoring emoluments clause. Corruption at highest levels in campaign and government. Stupid policy on climate change. Attacks on judiciary; nomination … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, 2018, Congress, Health Care, Medicare, Political, Racism, Social Security, Taxes, Terrorism, Treaties, Trump, War | 2 Comments

Can we see fascism among us?

Posted on August 17, 2017 by whungerford

It is easy to see fascism in violent demonstrations, but what about more mundane examples? Attacks on Muslims and other minority groups. Organized attacks on public education. Proposals for a mercenary army. Private prisons. Border walls. Militant militias. Personal arsenals. … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign Finance, Campaign Finances, Defense, Economics, Education, gay rights, Gun Violence, Immigration, Media, Racism, Taxes, Terrorism | 34 Comments

Militarism

Posted on April 14, 2017 by whungerford

We have the greatest military in the world…We have given them total authorization…If you look at what’s happened over the last eight weeks and compare that really with what’s happened over the last eight years, you’ll see there’s a tremendous … Continue reading →

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Editorial opinion of the “Post-Journal”

Posted on November 4, 2016 by whungerford

Plumb is an excellent candidate — as many viewed at the Chautauqua Lake school debate — at the wrong time in our national history. At the wrong time? Evidently because they fear that Hillary Clinton will be elected President. In … Continue reading →

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Tom Reed seeks to keep us safe by promoting prejudice

Posted on September 27, 2016 by whungerford

 Reed calls for Justice for Victims of Terrorism   In the wake of weekend terrorist bombings in New York and New Jersey, Tom Reed renewed his calls for an end to political correctness when combating terrorism on U.S. soil. “We … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Terrorist Record

Posted on June 24, 2016 by pystew

Rep. Tom Reed, in his Campaign Facebook Page, has been criticizing his opponent John Plumb. In posts from May 12 to June 19,  Reed connects National Security Council member Plumb to President Obama and/or Hillary Clinton. As of June 19, his … Continue reading →

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Reed blames Obama & Plumb for Terrorist Attack

Posted on June 20, 2016 by pystew

Rep. Tom Reed has commented about the Orlando Tragedy through a Press Release and his Campaign Facebook page. His June 12th (after the Orlando Massacre ) Campaign Facebook comment was:  Our world has been shaken by terrorism repeatedly, but Obama still … Continue reading →

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