Leaked Iranian letter warned US that Syrian rebels have chemical weapons (via The Christian Science Monitor) A Syrian military solider fires a heavy machine gun during clashes with rebels in Maaloula village, northeast of the capital Damascus, Syria, Saturday, Sept. 7. Syrian troops launched an attack Monday, Sept. 9, on suspected rebel-held positions on hills… … [Read more...] about Leaked Iranian letter warned US that Syrian rebels have chemical weapons (Guest Voice)
Obama: Russian Syria Chemical Weapons Proposal Could be a Breakththrough
On a day when Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid delayed a slated Wednesday test vote on Congressional authorization for the United States to use military force in Syria, President Barack Obama said one of six interviews he's giving to news networks that a Russian proposal to place Syria's chemical weapons under international control could be a breakthrough. President Obama … [Read more...] about Obama: Russian Syria Chemical Weapons Proposal Could be a Breakththrough
Do big balls make for bad dads?
Do big balls make for bad dads? (via AFP) A US study Monday measuring fathering habits and testicle size suggested that bigger may not be better when it comes to the day-to-day raising of small children. The research involved 70 US men of varying ethnicities -- most were Caucasian, five were… … [Read more...] about Do big balls make for bad dads?
Zimmerman had gun and blames wife for domestic altercation (Audio of 911 call)
There really is a heaping helping of deja vu now that details are coming out about Trayvon Martin killer George Zimmerman's being detained briefly after a domestic disturbance: George Zimmerman was questioned Monday in Central Florida after his estranged wife called police saying he threatened her with a gun, but has not been charged. ake Mary police say they were … [Read more...] about Zimmerman had gun and blames wife for domestic altercation (Audio of 911 call)
Zimmerman in custody after domestic incident with his wife
Good thing she wasn't wearing a hoodie: George Zimmerman was taken into custody Monday after an apparent domestic altercation with his wife and her father at a home in Lake Mary, Florida, police said. "As of right now, (George Zimmerman) has been placed in investigative detention," Lake Mary police spokesman Zach Hudson said. The incident comes two months after … [Read more...] about Zimmerman in custody after domestic incident with his wife
Russia pushes plan to secure Syria chem arms, US wary
Russia pushes plan to secure Syria chem arms, US wary (via AFP) Russia seized the diplomatic initiative Monday with a plan to head off the threat of US military strikes on Syria by putting its chemical weapons under international control. Washington gave a cautious response, warning that, while it would like to… … [Read more...] about Russia pushes plan to secure Syria chem arms, US wary
Getting Out Of Syria Through Russia
With Congress and the American people balking at the idea of Use of Force Resolutions and air strikes against Syria. As international support is proving barely luke warm. President Obama may have found a friend in the unlikeliest of places. Russia. OK, I’m apologizing in advance, but I’m going to take credit for this.* On Saturday, I was asked, given my opposition to air … [Read more...] about Getting Out Of Syria Through Russia
Why is Obama having trouble rallying public support on Syria?
A question raging now -- and one that historians will most assuredly analyze in future years -- is precisely why President Barack Obama is having so much trouble raising public support on Syria. Even with an unpopular military proposal that could elicit a "oh, not again" response from the public, exactly why are polls looking worse and worse for Obama? Are other factors … [Read more...] about Why is Obama having trouble rallying public support on Syria?
Don’t Bomb Syria (Cartoon)
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(Video) What moderates say about Syria
The left and right, Democrats and Republicans, are now weighing in on Syria which in many ways isn't a partisan issue -- but in other ways is becoming moreso with each passing day. Here's a segment on Don Lemon's CNN show which gets the viewpoint of one moderate -- yours truly. And I'm sure many will disgree. Which they have already in emails and Tweets -- which in their tone … [Read more...] about (Video) What moderates say about Syria
UPDATE Two Polls: Americans Oppose Use Of Force Resolution And Airstrikes In Syria
A new CNN/ORC International Poll released today confirms prior polls, most recently the ABC/Washington Post poll of last week. Americans convincingly oppose U. S. airstrikes, or other involvement, in Syria. Unlike other polls, this one also measures support for and opposition to the Use of Force Resolution that President Obama has requested from Congress. Here are some of … [Read more...] about UPDATE Two Polls: Americans Oppose Use Of Force Resolution And Airstrikes In Syria
Assad warns US: “expect everything” if Syria attacked
Assad warns US will 'pay the price' if it attacks Syria (via AFP) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad warned Washington on Monday to brace for retaliation if US forces attacked his war-torn country, as he denied using chemical weapons against his people. "You're going to pay the price if you're not wise. There are going… … [Read more...] about Assad warns US: “expect everything” if Syria attacked
U.S. Targets Iran – this Time without Saddam’s Sarin Gas (El Seminal, Spain)
Is Syria the target of Washington's planned military action, allegedly for its use of chemical weapons, or is the target elsewhere? For Spain's El Seminal, columnist Eduardo Arroyo writes that it is actually Iran in America's sights, and that even if Assad used chemical weapons, after Washington armed Saddam Hussein and helped him launch sarin gas attacks against those very … [Read more...] about U.S. Targets Iran – this Time without Saddam’s Sarin Gas (El Seminal, Spain)
New York City Mayoral Candidates (Cartoon)
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Will our polarization cripple us?
WASHINGTON -- It was only a matter of time before our polarized politics threatened to destroy a president's authority and call into question our country's ability to act in the world. Will Congress let that happen? To raise this is not to denigrate those, left and right, who deeply believe that the United States should temper its international military role. Nor is it … [Read more...] about Will our polarization cripple us?
Harry who? Radcliffe leaves Potter days far behind
Harry who? Radcliffe leaves Potter days far behind (via AFP) Daniel Radcliffe has charted an ambitious course ever further from his Harry Potter days, taking on very different roles in no less than three films premiered at the Toronto film festival this week. The former boy wizard flexed his acting chops in Michael… … [Read more...] about Harry who? Radcliffe leaves Potter days far behind
We used to be a Serious Country
But now we're just small-time chiselers: McKeon says he would vote for Syria action if sequestration fixed Jeremy Herb / The Hill House Armed Services Chairman (R-Calif.) said that he would likely vote to authorize military strikes in Syria if President Obama would address sequestration cuts to the military. McKeon said on CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday that he and a … [Read more...] about We used to be a Serious Country
Iowa Granting Permits to Buy or Carry Guns in Public to Legally Blind or Completely Blind People
Iowa is granting permits to purchase or carry guns in public to people who are legally or completely blind. It's not enough that some mentally ill people are getting their hands on guns and going on shooting rampages, but now the blind? Wow. No one questions the legality of the permits. State law does not allow sheriffs to deny an Iowan the right to carry a weapon based on … [Read more...] about Iowa Granting Permits to Buy or Carry Guns in Public to Legally Blind or Completely Blind People
A brief history of chemical warfare
Chemical warfare has been pitch-forked into the headlines due to its use by the Assad regime in Syria against it's citizens, including children (Rush Limbaugh and far right bloggers to the contrary...). It goes back may years. In fact, it goes back to 600 B.C., as The Week's Harold Maass notes. Here's part of his article: How long have poisonous weapons been used? For … [Read more...] about A brief history of chemical warfare
Charlie Rose: President Bashar al-Assad Won’t Deny or Confirm Syria Has Chemical Weapons Supply
Charlie Rose scores big interview with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that will air on Monday. According to Charlie Rose: [Assad] denied that he had anything to do with the attack. He denied that he knew there was a chemical attack, notwithstanding what has been said and notwithstanding the videotape. He said there’s not enough evidence to make a conclusive judgment. He … [Read more...] about Charlie Rose: President Bashar al-Assad Won’t Deny or Confirm Syria Has Chemical Weapons Supply