Statists of a feather flock together when it comes to their belief in using government force to restrict the rights of peaceful individuals.

US dodges questions over Turkey’s involvement in illegal ISIS oil trade

The US State Department avoided questions over reports that Turkey has been involved with the Islamic States’ illegal oil trade and, thus, helped finance ISIS and certain members of Ankara’s leadership, including the president’s family. RT’s Gayane Chichakyan has more information.

Ted Cruz: The Middle East was Safer Before The U.S. Toppled Hussein, Gaddafi

When asked if he believed the Middle East was safer under the regimes of Saddam Hussein and Muammer Gaddafi, Cruz said it wasn't even "a close call," and he warned that if the U.S. topples Bashar al-Assad in Syria, ISIS will take over.