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There Should Be No U.S. Citizens Fighting as Jihadists

Published on September 23, 2014 By sirrahc

The title above makes what seems like an obvious statement. Yet, they exist, and they travel using U.S. passports. A recent email from Michele Bachmann reminded me, “Currently, Americans fighting with terrorists abroad are allowed free access to re-enter the United States, as some already have! They are likely put on a terror watch list […]

Random Thoughts on the GOP Debate in Iowa

Published on August 13, 2011 By sirrahc

Well, semi-random? Nothing profound. No comprehensive analysis. Just a few miscellaneous comments. 1) When Pawlenty was challenging Bachmann’s record, I thought she did an OK job of defending herself, stressing her consistency on the issues and being the “tip of the spear”, etc. But, I can’t help thinking that she could have reminded him of […]