Has the United Nations outlived its usefulness? For Bolivia's Bol Press, Professor Alvaro Cuadra of Chile's Universidad ARCIS writes that just as the League of Nations collapsed when World War II broke out - making it's failure obvious, the U.N., born out of WWII, has similarly proven itself incapable of many of its central tenets, including 'saving future generations from the … [Read more...] about The United Nations May Soon Go the Way of its Predecessor (Bol Press, Bolivia)
Late Night Comedians Have a Field Day
With all of the news on the political, international and other fronts, late comedians are having a field day. Here's a cross section of late night comedian topical jokes: "Arnold Schwarzenegger admitted that he fathered a child with a member of his household staff. The woman's husband became suspicious when he realized she was the first maid to make $1 million a year." … [Read more...] about Late Night Comedians Have a Field Day
John Lithgow Performs Gingrich Spokesman’s Flowery Press Release (VIDEO)
Another great moment in political comedy by Stephen Colbert. But this time he didn't have to write a thing: he had actor John Lithgow simply read a flowery, somewhat bizarre press release by Newt Gingrich's spokesman in full: The Colbert ReportTags: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive … [Read more...] about John Lithgow Performs Gingrich Spokesman’s Flowery Press Release (VIDEO)
Liberal Group Ad Shows Paul Ryan Look Alike Throwing Grandma Off a Cliff (VIDEO)
The Agenda Project's ad going after GOP efforts to end Medicare as it now exists is likely to generate a lot of debate. It shows a Paul Ryan look alike throwing Grandma off a cliff. A masterpiece of negative advertising? Or is it exactly the kind of political exaggeration and demonization that has made American political debate so hateful -- and often over simplistic and … [Read more...] about Liberal Group Ad Shows Paul Ryan Look Alike Throwing Grandma Off a Cliff (VIDEO)
Schwarzenegger Puts Film Career on Hold: But Will Future Career Be Mega Big?
The news is not really shocking. Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has put his film career on hold following news that he cheated on his wife Maria Shriver, had a child by another woman and that this occurred during the time when he presented himself to California voters. The movie career was going to be his next stop as a failed governor. I predict that his … [Read more...] about Schwarzenegger Puts Film Career on Hold: But Will Future Career Be Mega Big?
VIDEO: Man Caught on Tape Stealing Police Car
Here's a fascinating piece of video. A man steals a police car. First he fights with the officer. When he steals the car the video shows the chase -- from the police car thief's point of view since the camera is in the police car. It ends in a crash: … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Man Caught on Tape Stealing Police Car
Wary, Duplicitous, and Indispensable
Inside-the-beltway journalist, David Ignatius, writes about the US-Pakistan relationship in a new book. He was interviewed on NPR today. Remember, the US-Pakistan relationship, like our relationships with many nations, is wary, duplicitous, and necessary -- as are all relationships between nations. Ignatius says the case of CIA contractor Raymond Davis — who was … [Read more...] about Wary, Duplicitous, and Indispensable
Quote of the Day: U.S. Pakistan Relations Will Remain the Same
Our Quote of the Day comes from the Pakistani paper "Dawn," which in a piece by Cyril Almeida argues that the uneasy relationship between the United States and Pakistan will remain the same. Here's part of it: With all the hand-wringing and ‘what ifs’ going around in recent days, you would think nobody has a clue how the Pak-US relationship is likely to play out in the … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: U.S. Pakistan Relations Will Remain the Same
Irreconcilable Differences
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Teabagger Stupidity
This is the Sellwood Bridge which crosses the Willamette River in Portland Oregon. It is nearly 90 years old and has a safety rating of 2 on a scale of 100. It is administered by by Multnomah County but 70 percent of the traffic across the bridge are commuters from Clackamas County. A new bridge will cost about 290 million dollars. Clackamas County was asked to contribute … [Read more...] about Teabagger Stupidity
Can Bin Laden’s ‘Dead Hand’ Reach Out From Its Watery Grave?
After the audacious mission that took down the mastermind of 9/11, speculation has been rampant as to whether the perverse legacy of this man -- his "dead hand" -- will continue to control or influence future jihadist terrorist actions. No one knows for sure. Our intelligence agencies are still methodically analyzing the so-called trove of documents and data -- "a bonanza of … [Read more...] about Can Bin Laden’s ‘Dead Hand’ Reach Out From Its Watery Grave?
Obama Speech Reactions: Puzzlement at Issues Left Out
Early reactions from Europe and Asia to President Barack Obama’s elegant eloquence include caution and puzzlement at the key issues left out, although they stem from Mideast events and his support for democracy and human liberties. Somewhat like an educator, he clarified the broad lines of US policies in the Mideast and explained the recent historical context. But they were … [Read more...] about Obama Speech Reactions: Puzzlement at Issues Left Out
The Class of 2011
Forgive me this self-indulgence, everyone. It does not happen often. … [Read more...] about The Class of 2011
Obamas Arab Spring (Cartoon)
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No $25 Million Reward for Bringing Justice to Bin Laden.
As I wrote here, following the dastardly September 11 attacks, the U.S. State Department offered a $25 million reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Osama Bin Laden. At the State Department’s “Rewards for Justice” web site, “Seeking Information Against International Terrorism,” one can still see “Usama bin Ladin’s” mug shot; one can still see the “Up … [Read more...] about No $25 Million Reward for Bringing Justice to Bin Laden.
Venezuela Missile Base to Offer Iran Capacity to Strike ‘Enemies’ (Die Welt, Germany)
Days ago, Germany's Die Welt published an investigative report on a secret agreement between Venezuela and Iran for a joint medium-range missile base on Venezuelan soil. The 1,100 word article by columnist Clemens Wergin, outlines not only the location of the base, but offers details on its design and strategic purpose, which will not only pose a threat to the United States, … [Read more...] about Venezuela Missile Base to Offer Iran Capacity to Strike ‘Enemies’ (Die Welt, Germany)
Save Time Create Two Parties in One
With all the hand wringing that has gone on this week in the wake of the former Speaker of the House’s comments about “social engineering”, I began to wonder if we couldn’t take care of two birds with one stone. I propose we create only one party and call it the “Zealot Party” (ZP). I know, you are wondering if you too could join this new party. Well, the primary criteria for … [Read more...] about Save Time Create Two Parties in One
Republican Submarine Campaign
In World War II, U boats would send up wreckage to the surface to make pursuers think they had been sunk. The GOP presidential campaign is at that stage now. Huckabee, Trump, Barbour, (gulp) Gingrich...the flotsam and jetsam keep coming, but down below in the engine room, are real missiles being loaded? (Apologies to Sarah Palin for the war image.) A Gallup poll shows … [Read more...] about Republican Submarine Campaign
Arnold Schwarzenegger (Cartoon)
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The Cost of an IPhone
Before you buy another IPhone, or any IPhone if you are a first purchaser, read this article about almost a dozen suicides at the company in China that makes IPhones. The article is dated September 9, 2010, and the horror it describes happened in August 2010, but this is the first I've heard of it. And the only reason I heard about it now is because I am on TechRepublic's … [Read more...] about The Cost of an IPhone