Common Sense 146 – The Continuity of Errors

Why is it that U.S. foreign policy seems to stay the same no matter who is running the country? Dan compares the Bush and Obama policies in the Middle East trying to find a way to “win”. Also: Riffin on the News.

Show Notes:
1.”Mission Impenetrable” by William Pfaff for The International Herald Tribune, February 18, 2009.
2. “U.S. Concedes Afghan Attack Mainly Killed Civilians” by Richard Oppel Jr. for The New York Times, February 21, 2009.
3. The Center for a New American Security
4.”No Escape from Iraq for years to come” by Thomas Ricks, for The Washington Post (Syndicated), February 17, 2009.
5.Global Security Newswire entry on missing nuclear material by Katherine McIntire Peters, February 24, 2009.
6.”Bunning says he might sue if GOP backs another” by Roger Alford for The Associated Press, February 24, 2009.
7.”GOP punishing members who cross party lines” by Rachel Oswald for The Raw Story, February 24, 2009.
8.”New chapter in attempt to reform Security Council” by Edith M. Lederer for The Associated Press, February 18, 2009.
9.”Taxing Pot could become a political toking point” by Eric Bailey for The Los Angeles Times, February 24, 2009.