Calls for the legalization of drugs are coming from the strangest places these days - like from the president of the world's leading cocaine exporter. Columnist Antonio Caballero of Colombia's Semana writes that while he may be 'the most submissive servant of the United States among world leaders,' Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has done something not even Washington's … [Read more...] about By Opposing U.S. on Drugs, President Santos Shows ‘Guts’ (Semana, Colombia)
Secret Federal Reserve Loans Of $7.8 Trillion Yield $13 Billion To Banks
It's been slightly more than three years since President George W. Bush signed the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) into law (October 2008). TARP authorized $700 billion to bail out the financial sector, a Congressional effort to forestall another Great Depression. Most American think TARP was too large and that the money was wasted. Unfortunately for President Obama, … [Read more...] about Secret Federal Reserve Loans Of $7.8 Trillion Yield $13 Billion To Banks
Herman Cain — George Will Tells it like it Is
Staunch Conservative George Will has not been a shrinking violet when it comes to showing his disdain for pizza-king-turned-presidential-pretender Herman Cain. But this morning, on ABC's This Week with Christiane Amanpour, he held nothing back. After comparing Santorum favorably to Cain, Will launched right into the GOP presidential campaign process and specifically into … [Read more...] about Herman Cain — George Will Tells it like it Is
Reid To Offer Compromise on Payroll Tax Cut
Word coming out this morning that Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) will offer a compromise proposal to extend the payroll tax cut. Details have not been released but it is likely the compromise would be a mix of the two failed proposals from last week. Now whether the GOP will accept the compromise or not remains to be seen though in the end neither party wants to be seen as … [Read more...] about Reid To Offer Compromise on Payroll Tax Cut
Newt Gingrich’s Baggage Problem
If you don't believe Newt Gingrich has baggage that will surely chip away at his polling numbers if he gets the Republican Presidential nomination -- which I increasingly feel he can do -- then just read Maureen Dowd, who effectively catalogs it in her newest masterful-as-usual column. The reality is that in politics baggage does count to a certain extent because it can … [Read more...] about Newt Gingrich’s Baggage Problem
For Herman Cain: His Run Was Net Plus for His Brand
I agree with those who say that, in the end, Herman Cain has helped his brand: he'll probably sell more books, get higher speaking fees and most likely wind up with a national radio talk show or a big fat contract at Fox News, perhaps if Roger Ailes finally boots out the political star who disappointed and frustrated him, Sarah Palin, when her contract is up: Rob Frankel, … [Read more...] about For Herman Cain: His Run Was Net Plus for His Brand
Entertainment Generational Change: Universal Studios Orlando Florida to Close Jaws Attraction
Add Universal Studio Florida's Bruce the shark to the ranks of the unemployed. In a sign of the passing of a generation of entertainment, Universal Studios Orlando will close the famous Jaws attraction as new blockbusters, news films with lots of buzz supplant a past blockbuster. Bruce will soon sleep with the fishes: Jaws, the classic Universal Studios Florida ride in … [Read more...] about Entertainment Generational Change: Universal Studios Orlando Florida to Close Jaws Attraction
It’s Not the Mormonism, It’s Mitt
WASHINGTON - There's been a lot of writing and questions about why Mitt Romney can't break out with his Republican base, which has spawned the rise of Newt Gingrich. Quite a few question or call it all being about Romney's Mormonism. Now, there's no doubt there are some religious bigots who won't vote for him because of it. But that's the minority, in my opinion. The real … [Read more...] about It’s Not the Mormonism, It’s Mitt
How Must Mitt feel?
Back in secondary school (high school to Americans), I made a real effort to be Mr Everybody. I tried not to hang-out with a certain crowd and made every effort to be approachable to my fellow students. I really didn’t have any hidden agenda...apart from I liked being liked. But I soon found out not only was I not liked by everybody, but some sections of the student body … [Read more...] about How Must Mitt feel?
Book Review: Give ‘Em Hell: The Tumultuous Years of Harry Truman’s Presidency, in His Own Words and Voice [Paperback with CD]
The late former President Harry S. Truman is constantly in the news. Whenever a President gets into serious trouble, people urge him to be "another Truman," or run a "Truman like campaign." And this has never been truer before than with President Barack Obama: his supporters want him to run like Truman, and some pundits say he's planning a Truman like campaign. So exactly … [Read more...] about Book Review: Give ‘Em Hell: The Tumultuous Years of Harry Truman’s Presidency, in His Own Words and Voice [Paperback with CD]
A Composite President: Chinese Menu
If Americans could pick someone for the White House next year from a Chinese menu, what do opinion polls tell us about what they want? The seesawing Republican race, along with Obama’s falling favorables, suggest that voters’ appetites are more jaded than they have been for decades. But if they could pick and choose traits, what kind of composite President would we … [Read more...] about A Composite President: Chinese Menu
Nuclear Newt: Gingrich Leads in Iowa Poll, Paul Second, Plummeting Romney Third
More signs that former House Speaker Newt Gingrich may cause an operative conventional wisdom (that he didn't have a chance) to be swept under the rug (I myself believed it as well) and could be catching on. With polls such as this how can it be said that former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is the front runner: Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich has carved out a … [Read more...] about Nuclear Newt: Gingrich Leads in Iowa Poll, Paul Second, Plummeting Romney Third
America Wins War on Terror (9-11-01 to 12-1-11)
American citizens are celebrating in the streets as their government snatched final victory in the War on Terror on 1 Dec. 2011 -- through a maneuver that used legislative brilliance rather than bullets. The moment of victory came when 61 senators passed a version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2012 that allows the indefinite military detention on … [Read more...] about America Wins War on Terror (9-11-01 to 12-1-11)
Disastrous Friendly Fire Event in Pakistan Could Grind the U.S. Afghan Campaign to a Halt (Guest Voice)
Disastrous Friendly Fire Event in Pakistan Could Grind the U.S. Afghan Campaign to a Halt by John C.K. Daly NATO recently literally shot itself in the foot, imperiling the resupply of International Assistance Forces (ISAF) in Afghanistan by shooting up two Pakistani border posts in a "hot pursuit' raid. Given that roughly 100 fuel tanker trucks along with 200 other … [Read more...] about Disastrous Friendly Fire Event in Pakistan Could Grind the U.S. Afghan Campaign to a Halt (Guest Voice)
A Marine Attends The Birthday Ball
Every year the Marine Corps celebrates the anniversary of the founding of the Marines with a birthday ball. This was the first year that gay Marines could bring their loved ones. Here is a truly special story about one Marine's experience. … [Read more...] about A Marine Attends The Birthday Ball
Mitt And Newt: A Wodehouse Analysis
It looks like the Republican nominating contest has narrowed down to two finalists whose monikers sound like characters in a Wodehouse novel. Mitt and Newt. All that's needed now to round out this protracted and embarrassing clownfest is for Ron, Michelle and Rick to drop away, and be replaced by Bingo, Bertie and Piggy. The fact that many of Wodehouse's male characters are … [Read more...] about Mitt And Newt: A Wodehouse Analysis
Cain Announces That He Will Suspend His Campaign (UPDATED with ROUNDUP)
Addressing supporters at an event that was supposed to open his new campaign headquarters in Atlanta, Herman Cain announced that he will suspend his campaign for the GOP Presidential nomination. He was very critical of the news media for "spinning stories that are unproven" and discussed the pain and anguish the stories have caused for him and his family. He also took … [Read more...] about Cain Announces That He Will Suspend His Campaign (UPDATED with ROUNDUP)
LIVE: Herman Cain Announces He’s Pulling Out
Here's live Herman Cains announcement that he's pulling out of the race for the Republican race for the Presidential nomination: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy … [Read more...] about LIVE: Herman Cain Announces He’s Pulling Out
Cain Announcement Due Soon
Watching the speeches being given by the warm up speakers it seems hard to believe that Cain is going to drop out. Herman Cain is scheduled to announce at any time whether he will remain in the race or drop out. To the degree that tea leaves can be read it is looking like he will drop out. Reports from CNN indicate that a number of top Cain supporters have been in touch … [Read more...] about Cain Announcement Due Soon
A Place to Glorify Cain and Trash His Accusers
Here’s a place where undying Cain supporters -- those who don’t give a hoot about what several women have claimed he has done to them -- can give him “encouragement;” can “show their support,” can “communicate their prayers;” can tell him why it is so important for him to stay in the race and become our next president; can trash the Left for “trying their best to discredit him … [Read more...] about A Place to Glorify Cain and Trash His Accusers