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Obama labeled terrorism as the number one national security threat this country faces. Given his approval for increased use of special ops, drones, and other tools since he took office, I'd hardly classify that as "burying our head in the sand."

When you refer to "Al Queda" what exactly are you referring to? A unified organization? A 'movement' by extremists? A single military organization? I'd seriously like to know what the context of the word was at the conference you attended.

The key is that he looked presidential while not saying anything. He was smart though. Obama's team fully expected the same Romney from the first two debates but he was no where to be found. It's difficult to debate issues when your opponent all of a sudden agrees with your position. Doesn't matter though. Like TrueBlue said upthread, debates on foreign policy, absent a giant gaffe by either party, just isn't gonna sway people one way or the other.

I'd settle for just not LOWERING them while trying to prosecute TWO wars. Perhaps the DUMBEST fiscal policy decision in the history of the country. But the Iraq war was gonna pay for itself, right? Well, oil companies are in Iraq as we speak making billions of dollars so I'm sure it's only a matter of time before they start paying back the US taxpayer. Where's Paul Wolfowitz when you need him?

The US is always more than happy to let others fight their own battles. It just depends where they are and how valuable the natural resources that need protecting. When you say Iran would cease to exist are you suggesting that Iran would be nuked to smithereens? That's never gonna happen. Even if they launch a first strike nuke of their own. Iran will be taken out conventionally so in those terms their present government would cease to exist but turning their desert into glass is out of the question.

Definitely playing it safe. And it's never easy debating a sitting president on foreign policy issues simply because you're not privy to so much of the information. From a tactical standpoint it was smart. I also think both campaigns know full well that most voters aren't going to base their decision on a foreign policy debate absent that game changing gaffe. I'm looking at Romney's policy shifts as something that can't please the hard right wing of the party. If elected, he's gonna be held to some of these positions that he's waffled on. "Syria is Iran's gateway to the sea." I would think basic geography is a prerequisite.for a president.

Romney was out of his depth on foreign policy and it showed. But to his credit he stayed away from those areas pretty deftly. He agreed with Obama's policies more than I thought he would so I'm not sure what that says. He once again changed some positions but I don't think it matters at this point. My favorite line was, "Syria is Iran's gateway to the sea."

Stop being so sanctimonious, hypocritical, and condescending.

I fully understand why he left it alone. It prevented Obama from having his 'presidential' moment and avoided a repeat of the embarrassment over the same subject from the previous debate. It was a smart move by Romney not to let him have it.

I'd like to know if that's really true that Romney has investments in a Chinese oil company that's trading with Iran in defiance of the sanctions. It's reminiscent of the mid-90s when it was discovered that certain American companies were profiting form Iraqi oil in the "oil for medicine" program which was in clear violation of US law at the time.

Romney got owned on the issue of the Navy just now. He has to be careful because a sitting president has the benefit of REAL discussions with the Joint Chiefs as well as the individual military branches.

No kidding. Schieffer has gone full tilt Lehrer. Nothing like he used to be in these things.

As predicted, we have officially entered the budget discussion so they can reiterate their points from previous debates and domestic economic issues. Way to stay on point, fellas. I was expecting more from Schieffer.

And good defenses START games. Nobody remembers or cares that your defense gave up 35 points when your offense fails to score 36, I guess. On the bright side, we are STILL undefeated in games where we give up LESS than 35 points, though. GO BILLS!!!

I'd say it's rather obvious who Kelsay was referring to after reading this article. Good to see. http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/Chris-Kelsay-calls-defense-out-on-the-carpet/d40732e0-291e-44b5-9b31-b3cf1317bc68 GO BILLS!!!

Way to endear yourself to the fine people of North America in general and Nashville in particular Sergei. If I'm the Preds' GM, I cut his ungrateful ass. GO AMERKS!!!

You can say that again. You can say that again.

Thanks, gentlemen. I've never been one to get into polls before the election. No wonder why I missed the relevane. Thanks, gentlemen. I've never been one to get into polls before the election. No wonder why I missed the relevancy.

Gas prices plummeting due to Calilfornia refinery concerns easing, demand falling, supplies still high, and producers switching to the cheaper winter blend. Expected to fall another 30 cents in November. I'm sure that has EVERYTHING to do with the powers and policies of the presidency vs. some of the market dynamics discussed earlier. OK, you lost me. How is that article from 12/2008 relevant? Did I miss something earlier?

John O'Neill is a disgrace. Just look at who he co-authored his book with: Jerome Corsi. The very SAME Jerome Corsi who is now out there accusing Obama of being a homosexual who covered up charges of sexual abuse while at Harvard. The very same Jerome Corsi who was granted full press credentials and traveling privileges by Willard's campaign Does anyone really think that's a coincidence? It's beyond reason to me how anyone can ignore the obvious.

Getting bowled over is the only thing Wilson is good at. He is late in recognizing coverage far more often than not and if he has instincts, I'd like to know when. He's made a living off of a couple nice INTs, a couple decent run stops, and being an eloquent nice guy. But he SUCKS as a SS and NOTHING he does from this point forward will convince me otherwise. I watched every thing he's done since his debut in the Dallas Monday nighter so some year ago. And as nice as his pick 6 was in that game, he made AT LEAST a half dozen bone headed plays that helped Romo pick us apart and win the game. He's never improved in my estimation and he's actually regressed the last two seasons. Again, his one or two nice plays notwithstanding. GO BILLS!!!

Believe what you will. Neither of us will have ANY problems posting dozens of links to support our points of view. So be it. It's water through the damn and whatever other metaphor for old news nobody can do anything about. Kerry lost. Their job was done. But where the phuck were these 250 paragons of truth for the interceding 35 some odd years? As to the bold text, I've had it with your sanctimonious, condescending, and hypocritical admonishments.

It's a perfect combination of both. When you put (mostly) average talent in poor positions to succeed, it's ugly every time. Wanny needs to go. But we still need 3 starting NFL caliber LBs, an NFL starting caliber S, and one more starting caliber CB. None of our guys in those positions, save Gilmore and Byrd, would start for most NFL teams at the moment. Bradham should improve, Shepp just ain't fast or instinctive enough, and Barnett has reached his ceiling. 'Nuff said about A Williams and George Wilson has NEVER been a good SS. GO BILLS!!!

1.) The majority of the 250 swiftboat veteran signatories to that letter did not serve at the same time or in the same place as John Kerry. 2.) Of all the veterans who served with John Kerry aboard his boat, only one signed the letter and he was NOT present when Kerry earned his medals. All the others members of his crew said he earned his medals and several campaigned with him, and several more claim the accusations against Kerry are all lies. 3.) While none of the signatories was aboard his boat when he earned his medals, the one who was present in the area when he earned his Silver Star, praised Kerry's tactics and said he earned it. 4.) Two weeks before the swiftboat veterans' letter was made public, Kerry posted over 100 pages of his military record on his website and made his military medical records available for inspection.

I was a disciple of peak oil for a long time. I am still amazed at Hubbert's uncanny prediction of the US peak oil curve as well. I fully appreciate that oil, like all natural resources, is finite. And I can't wait for the day that nobody will ever need oil as an energy source. God knows that as the entire world's economy became based on fossil fuels over the last century, that oil companies have dictated geo-political outcomes worldwide. But I've also come to understand that peak oil isn't so much about what's left in the ground as it is about the ability to extract it from the ground fast enough to meet demand AND deliver it in sufficient quantities. Advances in technology have extended the life of wells that just 5 years ago would have been considered at their peak. Peak oil is more about oil production than it is about oil depletion. And the question of delivery mechanisms is critical to the equation. Perhaps I'm a bit cynical when it comes to the oil companies. But I think they've been exploiting peak oil for the sake of getting access to all those new fields you mention. And I don't trust them, OPEC, or any connected industry expert to give us an accurate idea about just how much oil is left to extract worldwide. They are all robbing the same train, they are the most secretive industry on the planet, and they manipulate information like it's going out of style.