John McCain actually said...

if you are, Mr. Ducos, a second-class citizen because you were born in Puerto Rico, then I am right in the bus with you, because I was born ...

This is the beginning of the regional war. It could get a lot worse, but this is a war that is becoming a sectarian war across the region.

ISIL's victory gives it the appearance of strength and boosts its ability to recruit more fighters.

Unless and until the United States leads a coalition effort to put far greater battlefield pressure on Assad, a political solution will neve...