Defenders of the controversial new TSA security screenings and pat-downs say the new intrusive measures are necessary to preserve the security of the traveling public. But Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz, the sponsor of legislation against the new TSA policies that has passed the House, says that is a ‘false choice’. What does he mean by that? What security strategy does he believe would be more effective? And will Congress actually do anything about all of this? We ask Rep. Chaffetz.
Archives for November 18, 2010
Bolton on START, Terror Verdict
President Obama is pressing the U.S. Senate to ratify a new START agreement concerning the levels of the U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals. But former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton says this is a ‘poorly negotiated treaty across a wide range of issues’. So what are his main objections? Why does he see an agreement premised upon fairness as much worse for us than the Russians? And why does he think this deal would only encourage Iran’s nuclear ambitions? Bolton also reacts to Guantanamo detainee and terrorism suspect Ahmed Ghailani being acquitted in civilian court of all but one of 284 charges related to the bombings of U.S. embassies in 1998. Why does Bolton see this as a ‘catastrophe’ for those favoring civilian trials for terror suspects? And what does he think of the Obama administration saying the one conviction shows civilian courts was the right venue? We discuss these two major issues with former Ambassador John Bolton.
Remaining Liberals Like Pelosi
John Gizzi of Human Events explains why Democrats remained loyal to Nancy Pelosi despite massive midterm losses. He also weighs in on a bizarre week for New York Rep. Charlie Rangel, who has now been convicted of 11 ethics violations. And Gizzi offers his predictions on which issues will get addressed in the lame duck session of Congress and how they will be settled.
Three Martini Lunch 11/18/10
Greg Corombos and National Review’s Stephen Spruiell discuss Nancy Pelosi’s bewildering arrogance in the face of historic election losses, the government’s poor showing in trying a terrorist suspect in civilian court and West Virginia Sen. Jay Rockefeller wishing the FCC would shut down FOX News and MSNBC.