September 11 is perhaps the third date in American history requiring no year, July 4 and December 7 being the others. It also is the only of the three that I lived through and like virtually everyone touched by the horrific events of that day, found my life changed forever. That is perhaps a rash statement for someone who was 75 miles from Ground Zero on that gloriously … [Read more...] about The Day That Changed Our Lives Forever
Post of the Day: Cartoonists Look Back At 9/11
Our post of the day comes from Daryl Cagle, who has a collection of cartoonists looking back on 911 plus their remembrances. Here's the first one part (it's a long post): Cartoonists Look Back At 9/11 by Daryl Cagle It’s an understatement to say that the events of September 11 will forever be etched in the minds of millions of Americans. As we commemorate the 10th … [Read more...] about Post of the Day: Cartoonists Look Back At 9/11
9/11 And Its Great Transformations (Guest Voice)
9/11 And Its Great Transformations by Cliff Schecter On September 11th, 2001, on what was a perfect morning-right up until the very moment a Boeing 767-223-ER slammed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center, I stood on the corner of Delancey and Ridge Streets in downtown Manhattan. I was working on an election campaign - it was primary day in New York - and little … [Read more...] about 9/11 And Its Great Transformations (Guest Voice)
We Will Never Forget 911
We will never forget 911. And neither will future generations. The story, images, and human cost will always conjure up horror and tears -- but will also forever be identified with stories of incredible bravery, determination and personal sacrifice. … [Read more...] about We Will Never Forget 911
Cliff Robertson Dies
Long time actor Cliff Robertson has died at the age of 88 (one day after his birthday) Robertson had a long career in both television and movies, playing roles as diverse as Lt. John F. Kennedy to Peter Parker's uncle in the Spiderman movie. On television he was in shows like Falcon Crest, Batman and The Twliight Zone. More details to follow. … [Read more...] about Cliff Robertson Dies
Too Much News About 9/11 Threat
On this anniversary weekend, an old question I used to ask editors and writers who were pitching a story during my working lifetime arises, “Why are you telling me all this?” Starting right after the President’s jobs speech Thursday night, TV and cable news have been saturated with running accounts of two or three possible terrorists planning a U.S. attack on 9/11, with most … [Read more...] about Too Much News About 9/11 Threat
New Libyan Interim Leader Arrives in Tripoli (UPDATED)
UPDATE: The BBC reports that Saadi Qaddafi, one of Col. Qaddafi’s sons has arrived in neighboring Niger: Niger's government spokesman and Justice Minister Marou Amadou said Saadi Gaddafi was in a convoy along with eight others. Mr Amadou said the convoy was on its way to Agadez in northern Niger and that Saadi and his companions were being allowed in on … [Read more...] about New Libyan Interim Leader Arrives in Tripoli (UPDATED)
The President’s ‘Serve and Remember’ Message
Good morning, Tomorrow, on the tenth anniversary of the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001, we will mourn the innocent lives lost, honor the heroic first responders who rushed to the scene, and pay tribute to our troops and military families who have served over the past ten years to keep us safe and strong. But, I also hope you'll remember how the worst terrorist … [Read more...] about The President’s ‘Serve and Remember’ Message
Flight 93 Memorial Dedicated Today
In a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania two former Presidents (Clinton and Bush) and the Vice President of the United States have gathered with thousands of others to dedicate the memorial to the heroes of Flight 93. A wall engraved with the names of the 40 brave souls who, knowing that they had to act, waged the first battle in the war on terror, a battle that they … [Read more...] about Flight 93 Memorial Dedicated Today
This Just In!
This just in on the credible threats. From investigative journalist Andy Borowitz: ‘Credible Threats’ Made to US Government Homeland Security Studying Two-Hour Video from Wednesday Night WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report) – The Department of Homeland Security said today that it was studying several “credible threats” made to the United States government in a two-hour … [Read more...] about This Just In!
On GOP Oposition to the Obama Payroll Tax Cut
After quoting Doug Mataconis and citing the LATimes and Brad Plumer on Michele Bachmann and other conservatives skeptical about the payroll tax cut, Steven L. Taylor at Outside the Beltway concludes: First, opposing cuts to payroll taxes undercuts several key Republican claims in regards to fiscal policy, including the notion that it’s “the people’s money, not the governments” … [Read more...] about On GOP Oposition to the Obama Payroll Tax Cut
Did the Post-9/11 Decade Make Us Stronger?
Did the post-9/11 decade make us stronger? GO HERE for a great roundup. … [Read more...] about Did the Post-9/11 Decade Make Us Stronger?
NBC Report: Two of Three Terror Suspects in 911 Terror Anniversary Threat Plot Could Be Americans (UPDATED)
A new NBC report seemingly brings to reality a development terrorism experts have long warned could be coming: it turns out that two of the three suspects sought in a 911 terror anniversary plot could be Americans: Update 6:40 p.m. ET: NBC's Pete Williams, citing several U.S. officials, reports that there's been no major progress in the attempt to run down the intelligence … [Read more...] about NBC Report: Two of Three Terror Suspects in 911 Terror Anniversary Threat Plot Could Be Americans (UPDATED)
Samuel Stokes: An American Jailed For India’s Cause
At a time when America appears lost, and its leadership continues its reckless bid for global supremacy, it is interesting to recall the story of the only American who participated in India's freedom struggle and was imprisoned by the British-Indian government. He gave up Western clothes and donned home-spun Khadi dress. A highly impressed Mahatma Gandhi wrote in his Young … [Read more...] about Samuel Stokes: An American Jailed For India’s Cause
Decision Fatigue
Best not make decisions late in the day: ...decision fatigue can make quarterbacks prone to dubious choices late in the game and C.F.O.’s prone to disastrous dalliances late in the evening. It routinely warps the judgment of everyone, executive and nonexecutive, rich and poor — in fact, it can take a special toll on the poor. Yet few people are even aware of it, and … [Read more...] about Decision Fatigue
Red Meat Slam Dance (Guest Voice)
Red-Meat Slam Dance Raging Moderate, by Will Durst A full complement of Republican presidential candidates gathered for the battle royale at the Ronald Reagan Library in Seamy (Simi) Valley, Calif. And though he was only there in spirit, the Great Communicator could easily have supplied the power for the entire proceedings had the networks harnessed him spinning in his … [Read more...] about Red Meat Slam Dance (Guest Voice)
Ten Years After
Israel’s Embassy Overrun in Cairo: Only Obama Speaks Up
The violence underway currently at the Israeli embassy in Cairo, which was overrun by demonstrators forcing the ambassador and some 70 staff to flee, has so far caused less concern in the major European capitals than the US. The ambassador and his staff are expected to land in Israel in coming minutes but only President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hilary Clinton have … [Read more...] about Israel’s Embassy Overrun in Cairo: Only Obama Speaks Up
Ten Years Later, Belief in Iraq Connection With 9/11 Attack Persists
Progress, far from consisting in change, depends on retentiveness. When change is absolute there remains no being to improve and no direction is set for possible improvement: and when experience is not retained, as among savages, infancy is perpetual. Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. - George Santayana, from Volume One of The Life of Reason, … [Read more...] about Ten Years Later, Belief in Iraq Connection With 9/11 Attack Persists
Since 2001 47 Jihadist Terrorist Plots Have Been Thwarted
The big news is the feds looking into a "credible threat" of a terrorist plot involving New York City and Washington DC to mark the 10th anniversary of 911 -- but The Daily Beast's John Avlon notes that there is a more reassuring context: since 2001 47 jihadist terrorist plots have been thwarted: As news of a new “credible” threat swept across the nation on the 10th … [Read more...] about Since 2001 47 Jihadist Terrorist Plots Have Been Thwarted