Of late, President Obama has simply ordered "full steam ahead, " with encouragement from some in both parties on Capitol Hill.

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Meanwhile, in order to appease political constituencies both here and abroad, the Obama administration is moving full steam ahead, operating on the false premise that giving more civil liberties to religious fanatics bent on destroying Western civilization will make a difference in the Muslim world.

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Both parties are now rolling out the full martial lexicon as they brace for the fight ahead.

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