Category Archives: Central Asia

President Obama Releases Oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Why?

Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Last week, President Obama ordered the release of 30 million barrels of crude oil from America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in concert with a broader International Energy Agency (IEA) effort to release 60 million barrels. This action was only the third … Continue reading →

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Who Won the Republican Primary Debate?

Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Because I live on the West Coast and I work modern American hours, I missed the Republican Primary debate by about two hours. I mean, who the heck other than government employees gets home from work before 5 pm? So … Continue reading →

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The Butcher’s Bill

Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

There is no doubt that al Qaeda has wrought havoc throughout the world over the past two decades. However, actually seeing the number of people the terrorist organization has killed really brings home its destructive nature. Several weeks ago, The … Continue reading →

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The Day Bin Laden Died

Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Osama bin Laden changed my life.

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Bin Laden Family Demands Obama Pound of Flesh

Posted on Thursday, May 12, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

“Failure to answer these questions will force us to go to International forum for justice such as International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice and UN must take notice of the violation of international law and assist us to … Continue reading →

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Afghan Strategic Review Appropriate in Wake of Bin Laden Death

Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

On Tuesday, Senators John Kerry (D) and Richard Lugar (R) suggested that the President review the Afghan War effort in light of bin Laden’s death. I think the Senators’ suggestion is an appropriate one.

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Is the Next Election a “Lock” for Obama?

Posted on Sunday, May 8, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

With the successful elimination of terrorist mastermind, Osama bin Laden, President Obama’s prospects for an election victory in 2012 seem much brighter. In the wake of bin Laden’s death, Obama’s approval ratings have surged 9 percentage points since April from 47% … Continue reading →

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Topsy Turvy: Right and Left Pundits on Obama’s Decision Not to Release Bin Laden Photos

Posted on Friday, May 6, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

In a world gone weird, it turns out that I mostly agree with left-wing pundit and the host of The Young Turks, Cenk Uygur, on his opinion that President Obama should have released the photos to show his government’s transparency. … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Gamble Paid Off, But It Could Have Turned Out Much Differently

Posted on Thursday, May 5, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

“Gentlemen, I want you to know that I am seriously considering an attempt to rescue the hostages.” — President Jimmy Carter, 1980 According to media reports, President Obama had three options once American intelligence uncovered Osama bin Laden’s suspected location. … Continue reading →

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Didn’t President Obama Learn Anything From the Birthers?

Posted on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Why the Obama Administration is debating releasing the photos of bin Laden’s dead body is a mystery to me. First, there has already been a precedent for releasing photos of dead insurgents and terrorists. After all, President Bush readily released the … Continue reading →

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