Disobeying Illegal Orders Is A Military Duty, Not A Crime
The truth is that soldiers have a legal duty to refuse any order that clearly breaks the law, according to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Obama Lobbyists
By Cliff Montgomery – Feb. 2nd, 2009President Barack Obama may have banned earmarks in his $825 billion economic stimulus package, butlobbyists, lawmakers and interest groups will still be allowed to…
Stimulus Deficit
Our federal deficit problem “is overwhelmingly the result of other factors,’ declares think-tank.By Cliff Montgomery – Jan. 29th, 2009President Obama’s $825 billion economic stimulus package is a much-needed boost that…
Vet Long Term Care
By Cliff Montgomery – Jan. 26th, 2009A January 2009 Government Accountability Office (GAO) study reveals that the Veterans Affairs Office isfailing to provide Congress and the American people with adequate…
Obama Economic Plan
By Cliff Montgomery – Jan. 24th, 2009Let’s face it: The chief reason Barack Obama now sits in the White House is that he definitely is not George W. Bush.The first…
Iran Docs Us Overthrow Plot
By Cliff Montgomery – Jan. 22nd, 2009Iran has handed down multi-year jail terms to two doctors found guilty of engaging in a US-sponsored plot tooverthrow its Islamic government, reported French…
Obama Aides 1St 100 Hours
By Cliff Montgomery – Jan. 20th, 2009A number of vans parked at the Capitol were scheduled to shuttle a few select aides to the White House themoment Barack Obama was…
Dr King Mountaintop Speech
By Cliff Montgomery – Jan. 19th, 2009This day both commemorates the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and is the eve of the inauguration for America’s first black president,…
Obama Rule Of Law
By Cliff Montgomery – Jan. 15th, 2009Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) on December 10th sent an impassioned letter to President-elect BarackObama, which prompted the incoming Administration to “restore the rule of…
Questions Bailout Money
By Cliff Montgomery – Jan. 9th, 2009The leader of a congressional committee watching over America’s $700 billion financial bailout plan has toldreporters she is “shocked” that government officials can’t determine…
Obama Jobless Benefits
By Cliff Montgomery – Jan. 4th, 2009President-elect Barack Obama is speaking with Congressional Democrats about making a significantexpansion of unemployment benefits and federally-assisted health care insurance part of an ambitioustwo-year…
Cheaper Ethanol Now Out Sells Gasoline In Brazil
Ethanol sells for around 63 cents per liter in Brazil, compared to about $1.07 for one liter of gasoline. Cheaper Ethanol Now Out-Sells Gasoline In BrazilBy Cliff Montgomery – Dec.…
Cheney Behind Warrantless Wiretapping Rationale, Reveals Study
A top journalist has written a fascinating study of Dick Cheney’s involvement in the conquest of Executive Branch power. Cheney Behind Warrantless Wiretapping Rationale, Reveals StudyBy Cliff Montgomery – Dec.…
Has State Department Crippled UN Peacekeeping Missions?
The UN operations keep much of the world from sliding down into chaos –and possibly pulling America down with it. Has State Department Crippled UN Peacekeeping Missions?By Cliff Montgomery -…
Bush’S War Funding Masks True Costs, Says Think Tank
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan may cost U.S. taxpayers as much as $2.3 trillion through 2018, states a Pentagon-funded think tank. Bush’s War Funding Masks True Costs, Says Think…
Financial Bailout Program Lacks Rules And Accountability
The U.S. government cares little about spending restraints and accountability as it bails out America’s banking and financialbig shots. Financial Bailout Program Lacks Rules And AccountabilityBy Cliff Montgomery – Dec.…
Why Are Republicans Against The Automaker Bailout Plan?
This anger probably has a lot to do with which political party gets more financial support from the auto unions. Why Are Republicans Against The Automaker Bailout Plan?By Cliff Montgomery…
Chicago Workers’ Takeover Becomes National Symbol
The workers and their act of protest has struck a chord with an American populace facing unemployment during this economic meltdown. Chicago Workers’ Takeover Becomes National SymbolBy Cliff Montgomery -…
A Clear Cut Explanation For Global Financial Mess
One Congressional report provides an excellent primer for non-specialists who wish to know precisely what factors have created the current economic meltdown. A Clear-Cut Explanation For Global Financial MessBy Cliff…
Guantanamo Is “Stain On America”, Says Ex Prosecutor
Its military tribunals exhibit such poor judicial standards that they may well convict innocent people, a former top Gitmo prosecutor said today. Guantanamo is “Stain on America”, Says Ex-ProsecutorBy Cliff…
Have Mumbai Terrorists Formed An Allegiance With Al Qaeda?
Afghanistan and Kashmir–two of the globe’s most acrimonious struggles–may be fusing into one. Have Mumbai Terrorists Formed An Allegiance With Al-Qaeda?By Cliff Montgomery – Nov. 29th, 2008As the full horror…
Bush Lied To Congress About Outsourcing Benefits
A GAO audit discovered that Labor officials employed imaginary budget projections to falsely inflate ‘savings report’ numbers. Bush Lied To Congress About Outsourcing BenefitsBy Cliff Montgomery – Nov. 26th, 2008George…
Bush Has Had Trouble With Past Pardons
Bush’s caution in granting pardons is primarily due to his proven incompetence on the subject. Bush Has Had Trouble With Past PardonsBy Cliff Montgomery – Nov. 25th, 2008George W. Bush…
Who Is Tim Geithner, Obama’S Treasury Secretary Pick?
President-elect Obama on Monday will declare New York Fed President Tim Geithner to be his U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee. Who Is Tim Geithner, Obama’s Treasury Secretary Pick?By Cliff Montgomery -…