Karl Lindemann

Bio

After graduating from Tufts University, Karl spent a year in Syria studying Arabic. He slipped out just before the entire country exploded in uprisings against the oppressive Assad regime, and he currently resides in Washington, DC, where he is focused on Middle East policy and international development.
The Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Rolling Stone Cover Picture is Not Only Important, It's Necessary
By Karl Lindemann
Following the controversial Rolling Stone magazine cover featuring Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the person accused of setting off two bombs at the Boston Marathon, social and mass media exploded in condemnation. People wondered how someone suspected of…
Naftali Bennett: The Israel-Palestine Two State Solution Is Dead
By Karl Lindemann
Last Monday, the Israeli Minister of Industry and Trade, Naftali Bennett, said what many observers of the Israel-Palestine conflict have believed for some time now: "The idea that a Palestinian state will be formed in the land of Israel has come to…
The U.S. Military Just Took a Cue From Saudi Arabia and Convicted a Drunken Woman Of "Attempted Adultery"
By Karl Lindemann
The Los Angeles Times reports that a female staff sergeant in the Marine Corps has been convicted by a military judge of "attempted adultery" and lying to investigators. Her pay was docked $3,000 and she was given a letter of reprimand for the…
Egypt's Next Huge Problem is Crippling Bread and Gas Shortages
By Karl Lindemann
The Muslim Brotherhood-lead Egyptian government may be in for a very difficult summer due to potential impending wheat and diesel shortages. Egypt, which is one of the biggest wheat importing nations in the world, has halved its imports this year…
Predator Drones: Study Uncovers Obama Lies On Drone Program
By Karl Lindemann
Throughout the intensely secretive drone campaign the CIA under the Obama administration has undertaken over the last several years, high level government officials including President Barack Obama himself have gone to great lengths to assure…
State of the Union Address 2013: LIVE Coverage
By Karl Lindemann
On Tuesday, February 12 at 9 pm EST, President Barack Obama will address Congress and the nation in the 2013 State of the Union. Coming on the heels of a resounding Democratic victory in the November election, which saw majorities voting for Obama’s…
So it begins
By Karl Lindemann
9:33 - In case you don't feel like listening, you can find the text to the State of the Union address here. 9:31 - Manufacturing needs to be supported in the U.S. Announces three new manufacturing hubs and asks Congress to support 15 new hubs. 9:29…
Obama has entered the building
By Karl Lindemann
Obama is walking into the Capitol building and shaking every single person's hand. This might be awhile.
Details of Obama's speech revealed
By Karl Lindemann
Foreign Policy reports details of Obama's SOTU speech have been revealed. Several topics outlined below will be covered, especially jobs, the economy and immigration, but Obama will also focus on: Climate Change - Appealing from an economic…
Israeli Knesset Elections: What to Expect Next Week
By Karl Lindemann
On January 22, Israel will elect the members of the 19th Knesset, its main legislative body, in nationwide elections. The Knesset works in a multi-party parliamentary system, where the party, or a coalition of parties, with a majority of seats…
Guantanamo Bay Detainees: Most Are Cleared For Release, But Remain in Gitmo
By Karl Lindemann
Since January 2002, the Guantanamo Bay detention camp has held hundreds of detainees without trial or any semblance of due process, in contravention of international law and the U.S. Constitution (which applies to both U.S. citizens and foreigners).…
Syria Civil War: Bashar al-Assad Reportedly Seeking Asylum in Venezuela
By Karl Lindemann
Al Jazeera reports, citing Turkish diplomats, that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is exploring the possibility of taking up asylum in Venezuela. Three separate Turkish newspapers have quoted diplomats from Turkey's embassy in Caracas who claim…
Victoria's Secret Pink: Consent is Sexy, But Censorship By Facebook and Twitter is Not
By Karl Lindemann
Women have started pissing people off again by talking about violence against women. How dare they? The latest was an ingenious hoax by FORCE, a feminist organization out of Baltimore. They created a website that included Victoria's Secret…
Human Rights Day 2012: 4 Ways in Which The US Violates Human Rights
By Karl Lindemann
Monday marks the 64th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (well worth a read), ratified by the UN General Assembly in 1948. Being a signatory, the United States is subject to the UDHR. And I am proud to say we do…
Mohammed Morsi Protests: How America Must Respond to the Muslim Brotherhood Power Grab
By Karl Lindemann
In the wake of the Egypt-brokered ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has assumed “sweeping” legislative and executive powers, and unilaterally decreeing that the courts cannot challenge his authority.  This is the…
Israel Hamas Conflict: Israel Invasion on Gaza Strip May Lead to a Massacre
By Karl Lindemann
History has a weird way of repeating itself. Almost exactly four years ago, on November 4th, 2008, the very day Barack Obama was elected president, Israel broke the ceasefire it held with Hamas, killing six Hamas gunmen. The resulting violence…
Presidential Election 2012 Results: Obama Wins - LIVE Updates and Coverage
By Karl Lindemann
After literally years of campaigning, political ads, mudslinging, pandering and more than one ruined career, Presidential Election Day 2012 is finally here. Most polls seem to indicate President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney are in a dead…
Obama vs Romney: 5 Issues That Will Not Change Regardless of Who Wins the Election
By Karl Lindemann
As election day approaches, Americans are hearing more and more about how fundamentally different the two candidates are. However, there are several issues that are not only being completely ignored, but will remain 100% the same regardless of who…
Who won the debate: Obama more assertive and articulate
By Karl Lindemann
On Monday night, President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney will meet in the final of three debates to discuss foreign policy. The last debate was the first time Romney and Obama delved into foreign policy together, with Romney…
Who Won the Debate: Obama Makes a Comeback With a Vengence
By Karl Lindemann
On Tuesday evening, President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney will meet for the second time in a town hall style debate to discuss domestic and foreign policy with undecided voters. On the heels of a dominant first debate, Romney will…