Philip Giraldi

Commentary

Security

From Freedom Fries to War Powers

| 12.07.07

How a congressman went from banning French fries in the House cafeteria to campaigning to restrict the president’s authority to send troops abroad.

Society

Torture is Not a Republican Value

| 11.12.07

Contrary to what many have said, supporting torture is not part of being a conservative. If continued, White House policies that tolerate it will undermine U.S. credibility, produce bad intelligence and put American soldiers at risk.

Security

The Myth of the All-Powerful Ahmadinejad

| 10.03.07

Contrary to popular belief, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is not top dog in Tehran. American policy should reflect this reality.

Security

More Surveillance, More Often

| 08.01.07

With his signature on Sunday, President Bush expanded the government's surveillance capabilities. A former CIA officer critiques the White House’s justification of the expansions.

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February 12, 2012