Former State Dept official echoes neocon oil argument
The continuing saga of the only new idea neoconservatives have had regarding Iran. Though the blockade bill died in Congress, the idea of stopping oil exports to Iran continues… Former State Department negotiator Orde Kittrie spoke on Thursday about viable alternatives for pursuing peace with Iran at Johns Hopkins University’s School for Advanced International Studies […]
Media Coverage of NIAC 362 Victory
With the Congressional session coming to an end last week, the last chance to pass H.Con.Res. 362–the Iran blockade resolution–came and went. Congratulations to everyone who called, emailed, visited, and wrote your elected officials to stop this dangerous bill: this is your victory! For media coverage of this important legislative success, which was unparalleled for […]
Update: More Movement on H.Con.Res. 362
With a little less than three weeks remaining in the legislative session, Congress seems to be readying for last-minute action on H.Con.Res. 362, the Iran Blockade Resolution. Yesterday, eight members of Congress joined onto the bill as cosponsors, while at the same time Rep. John Lewis [D-GA-5] withdrew his name as a cosponsor. The newest […]
Washington Times: Talk To Iran
Talk to Iran By: Cyrus Bina and Sam Gardiner Saturday, July 5, 2008 The Washington Times Markets have been watching every move of President Bush and the Israeli government to decipher whether war with Iran is in the making. Few expected, however, that the equivalent of a green light for war would come from our […]
Some Allies Disappoint on H.Con.Res. 362
Yesterday I posted a blog entry praising Rep. Waxman’s (D-CA-30) constituency for making the Congressman aware of their views on the current Iran situation. In an interview, the Congressman seemed to have a good grip on the thoughts of his constituency. His recent actions, however, make me question whether or not the opinions of his […]