ADEYEMI OSHUNRINADE February 12, 2015 In Libya he was criticized by Conservative foes for refusing to go all in with American soldiers. Likewise, in Syria, he refused to involve U.S. troops, a decision that angered some of his oppositions… Read More ›
U.S. Economy and Policies
NOT A LAME DUCK: OBAMA MAKES THE CASE FOR HIS LEGACY
ADEYEMI OSHUNRINADE January 21, 2015 Like his predecessors, President Obama echoed the same tune we all remember, “The State of the Union is strong.” Surrounded by his Republican foes and members of his own party, the President delivered the State… Read More ›
PARDON ALL BUSH-ERA TORTURERS
BY ADEYEMI OSHUNRINADE December 10, 2014 In a mind-blowing report detailing the CIA’ interrogation techniques, Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Sen. Dianne Feinstein D- California, described the horrifying method used by the CIA to draw information from detainees held… Read More ›
INVOLUNTARY EXIT: HAGEL STEPS DOWN AS DEFENSE SECRETARY
ADEYEMI OSHUNRINADE November 24, 2014 A Republican by party affiliation, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, took office as a strong supporter of President Obama especially, on the Iraq war despite fierce opposition from his own party and a gruesome confirmation hearing… Read More ›
GOP TAKEOVER OF CONGRESS WILL NOT TRANSLATE TO CHANGE
ADEYEMI OSHUNRINADE November 5, 2014 “Is it about getting things done or the wind of change? The same change that swept the polls on the side of Obama is slowly moving to the path of the Republicans, now they… Read More ›
DYSFUNCTIONAL CONGRESS: CAN THE MARRIAGE BE SAVED?
BY ADEYEMI OSHUNRINADE July 16, 2014 Thinking about Washington, the picture that comes to mind is that of a marriage headed towards divorce, the question on everyone’ mind is, can the marriage be saved? To say the U.S. Congress… Read More ›
OBAMA SHUNS THE INTERVENTIONIST: MILITARY SOLUTION WILL NOT DETERMINE U.S. FOREIGN POLICY
OBAMA’ WEST POINT SPEECH BY ADEYEMI OSHUNRINADE May 28, 2014 In defiance of critics of his war principle, President Obama once again emphasized his position on U.S. foreign policy. During a commencement speech delivered to the graduating class of… Read More ›
POLITICAL EXTREMISM: HOW TED CRUZ IS BRINGING DOWN THE GOP
BY ADEYEMI OSHUNRINADE October 17, 2013 “Goose egg, nothing, we got nothing,” said Representative Thomas H. Massie, Republican of Kentucky, as the GOP accept defeat over the government shutdown that brought the economy near catastrophe. Other Senators like Richard Burr… Read More ›
EDWARD SNOWDEN, NOT A HERO BUT DOOMED
BY ADEYEMI OSHUNRINADE JUNE 16, 2013 It is undeniable that most civilized nations snoop on one another to gather crucial information and secrets, valuable for state security. Big Brother is part of the American family. He’s been around since J…. Read More ›
IS THE BUSH ERA A FAILED PRESIDENCY
BY ADEYEMI OSHUNRINADE April 24, 2013 In the NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll conducted at the beginning of April, 35 percent of Americans expressed a favorable opinion of former U.S. President George W. Bush, while 44 percent viewed him unfavorably…. Read More ›