What's it like for the Bundeswar, to be pulling out of Afghanistan after one of the most ambitious deployments of German military personnel since the end of World War II? For Germany's Financial Times Deutschland, correspondent Joachim Zepelin reports on the mixed emotions of German troops, clear in the knowledge that the war will go on without them, and fearful that the gains … [Read more...] about The Beginning of the End for the Bundeswehr in Afghanistan (Financial Times Deutschland, Germany)
Is Our Foreign Policy Too Moral ??
I am quite sure that the title to this posting caused some of you to gasp or express outrage over the idea that something as inherently evil as American (and/or Bush or Obama etc) Foreign Policy could be too moral but I would ask you to hear me out. My original post was prompted by the fact that I was watching a series of programs on the Military Channel which cover the … [Read more...] about Is Our Foreign Policy Too Moral ??
Libya and Fox News (Cartoon)
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Obama, Romney Trade New Blows in Contested Territory
Obama, Romney trade new blows in contested territory (via AFP) President Barack Obama and rival Mitt Romney stoked the embers of their smoldering debate as they campaigned through fiercely contested territory less than three weeks before the election. Hitting the campaign trail on Wednesday -- a day after one of the most contentious presidential face-offs in … [Read more...] about Obama, Romney Trade New Blows in Contested Territory
Tucker Carlson Compares Candy Crowley “Act of Terror” Fact-Check to John Wilkes Booth Assassinating Lincoln
Daily Caller founder Tucker Carlson continues to amaze me that anyone with common sense takes him seriously. He is now comparing Candy Crowley fact-checking Mitt Romney during the presidential debate at Hofstra University to John Wilkes Booth assassinating President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. Never mind the fact that Mitt Romney's performance was horrible. Um, if this is the best … [Read more...] about Tucker Carlson Compares Candy Crowley “Act of Terror” Fact-Check to John Wilkes Booth Assassinating Lincoln
Newsweek Ending Print Edition in 2013
Newsweek is ending its iconic print edition in 2013. Finis. This story can be explained as it going all digital -(which is how the company frames it) but the real story here is: its print edition will be "put to sleep" permanently in 2013 because the day of the print weekly news magazine is over. And no matter how it is explained, it means Newsweek will pass away and the real … [Read more...] about Newsweek Ending Print Edition in 2013
Corrupt Public Officials: Robert E Murray and Mary Kellett
Judge Robert E Murray of Ellsworth Maine is a corrupt scumsucking weasel who should be removed from the bench. Every American, especially anyone in Maine, should be ashamed he's on the bench. He is, in part, quite obviously covering for the even more corrupt human rights abusing, civil rights-trashing prosecutor Mary Kellet, who should not only be disbarred, but should … [Read more...] about Corrupt Public Officials: Robert E Murray and Mary Kellett
Why Only a B+ for Obama in the Debate?
The President pulled himself up from the deep pit he dug two weeks ago but not completely out of it. He pushed through Romney’s blandness, scored points aggressively and showed combative gusto, particularly on the politicizing of Benghazi, calling up presidential strength and personal sorrow to offset his opponent’s self-serving carping over lost lives. He rattled Romney … [Read more...] about Why Only a B+ for Obama in the Debate?
Lance Armstrong Gives Italians Sense of Legal Superiority (La Stampa, Italy)
If Lance Armstrong were Italian, would his cheating ways have been uncovered and prosecuted sooner? For Italy's La Stampa, columnist Marco Ansaldo writes that even if Italian sport is just as corrupt as it is anywhere else - if not more so - Italians would like to think so. For La Stampa, Marco Ansaldo writes in part: Commercialism has heavily penetrated sport - and with … [Read more...] about Lance Armstrong Gives Italians Sense of Legal Superiority (La Stampa, Italy)
Romneys Clearly Unhappy Over Second Debate
How upset was the Romney family over the second debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Presidential nominee former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney? The apparent answer: very. And here are three signs. First, there's this photo of Romney during the debate, a Getty Images photo that is now showing up on blogs and news sites all over the Internet. It doesn't show the … [Read more...] about Romneys Clearly Unhappy Over Second Debate
Tagg Romney Wanted to “Take Swing” at President Obama for Calling Out Father’s Lies During Presidential Debate
Not only is Mitt Romney disrespectful to President Obama, his son, Tagg Romney, is too. He joked he felt like "taking a swing" at Obama for calling his father a liar. The fruit doesn't fall far from the tree but it is a known fact that Mitt Romney has been caught in many lies. "Well, you want to jump out of your seat and rush down to the debate stage and take a swing at … [Read more...] about Tagg Romney Wanted to “Take Swing” at President Obama for Calling Out Father’s Lies During Presidential Debate
Memes Mock Romney Over ‘Binders Full of Women
Memes mock Romney over 'binders full of women' (via AFP) The Internet exploded with memes Wednesday mocking Mitt Romney for his "binders full of women" remark at his town-hall debate with President Barack Obama the night before. "Captain of finance, binder of women," snickered one meme featuring a smiling portrait of the equity-fund tycoon turned … [Read more...] about Memes Mock Romney Over ‘Binders Full of Women
Second Obama-Romney Debate Drew 65.6 Million Viewers
Second Obama-Romney debate drew 65.6 million viewers (via AFP) Some 65.6 million people watched the second televised debate between President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney, a survey showed Wednesday. The Nielsen survey found Tuesday night's audience was nearly as large as the 67 million who watched the first face-off on October 3. But turnout … [Read more...] about Second Obama-Romney Debate Drew 65.6 Million Viewers
Debate Deniers (Cartoon)
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Who Won the Debate? Duh.
First Debate "highlights" The spin cycle has gone into overdrive. Naturally. Here is craven and former news organization CNN, hedging their bets meaninglessly: CNN Poll: Split decision on debate Posted by CNN Political Unit Hempstead, New York (CNN) – Give a slight edge to President Barack Obama. Forty-six percent of voters who watched Tuesday night's presidential … [Read more...] about Who Won the Debate? Duh.
Binders (Cartoon)
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What Climate Change?
Sea level is not only rising the rate is accelerating. Study confirms sea-level rise is accelerating along northeast U.S. coast Boon's findings, published online in the Journal of Coastal Research, confirm those of two other recent studies that find accelerating rates of sea-level rise along the Atlantic Coast of the U.S. and Canada. He'll discuss his research during the … [Read more...] about What Climate Change?
Police Catch Murder Suspect After 36 Years Using Chewing Gum Ruse
An interesting story out of Seattle where police used DNA to connect a suspect to an unsolved 1976 murder. The man was a suspect in the original murder case but they could not prove it. A police officer used a "chewing gum survey" to trick the man into giving up a DNA sample. While I am glad they seem to have caught a killer, this does seem to raise 4th amendment issues. … [Read more...] about Police Catch Murder Suspect After 36 Years Using Chewing Gum Ruse
Black man’s burden: myth of the deadbeat
The following essay is reprinted with permission of Dr. Umar Johnson. More information on him below.--Dean Esmay You've heard the rumors, for they are everywhere, and although unproven, they still resonate as "facts" throughout much of American society. The untruth that Black men don't want to care for their children has become a staple in American folklore. Even sadder is … [Read more...] about Black man’s burden: myth of the deadbeat
Google Survey: Obama Won the Debate
Via Buzzfeed: a Google survey finds Obama won the debate: … [Read more...] about Google Survey: Obama Won the Debate