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The False Imprisonment Of John Thompson, (Connick v. Thompson)
New Orleans businessman Raymond Liuzza, Jr. was murdered in 1984. The homicide was observed by one witness who was able to provide a clear description of the perpetrator as African American, six feet tall, with closely cropped hair. Several weeks earlier an armed robbery had occurred. During the scuffle that ensued in the armed robbery, the perpetrator’s blood got on the … [Read more...] about The False Imprisonment Of John Thompson, (Connick v. Thompson)
The Day Reagan Was Shot (Guest Voice)
The Day Reagan Was Shot by David Goodloe On this day in 1981, the president of the United States was shot by a would–be assassin — a (thankfully) rare occurrence as it is, but this time was unique in American history. This president lived to tell the tale. That president, Ronald Reagan, wasn't the first to be the target of an assassination attempt, but he became … [Read more...] about The Day Reagan Was Shot (Guest Voice)
Saving Ronald Reagan
WASHINGTON -- It came very close for "Rawhide," Pres. Reagan's Secret Service code name. A remarkable report from CBS News adds to the history of this day. At 2:27 pm EST, thirty years ago today, Pres. Ronald Reagan was shot and critically wounded, though the American public didn’t know how grievously at the time. John Hinckley was found not guilty by reason of … [Read more...] about Saving Ronald Reagan
Roadside America
"Joe McCarthy. True American Hero. Right All Along." - From a truck-mounted sign on the road into Dublin, GA What on earth does that mean? … [Read more...] about Roadside America
Boehner’s Dilemma & Bachmann’s Heels
I feel as though I'm watching one of those controlled, slow-motion car crashes. Only instead of a dummy, inside there are 87 GOP House freshmen who have no idea -- no idea at all -- what's about to happen to them. ~ PETER ROBINSON, National Review I have been trying to avoid overexposure to the sausage factory known as The Greatest Deliberative Body In The Universe, aka … [Read more...] about Boehner’s Dilemma & Bachmann’s Heels
King Kong Gaddafi
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The 20-year Sellout of the American Worker (Guest Voice)
The 20-year Sellout of the American Worker by Tom Gibson Most nations try to avoid running trade deficits because those that do lose jobs. Why, then, for the last 20 years has the United States run a persistent, growing deficit that has destroyed more than 9 million jobs? The story begins when President Bill Clinton, promising expanding markets and more jobs, pushed … [Read more...] about The 20-year Sellout of the American Worker (Guest Voice)
Gallup Poll: Obama Steadily Losing Battle to be Seen As Strong Leader
A new Gallup Poll finds President Barack Obama is steadily losing the battle to be seen a strong leader: Americans have grown increasingly less likely to view President Obama as a strong and decisive leader since he took office. Roughly half now believe this aptly describes, him compared with 60% a year ago and 73% in April 2009. Some other perceptions have not … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: Obama Steadily Losing Battle to be Seen As Strong Leader
Regime Change in Libya is No Business of ‘Western Adventurists’ (The Frontier Post, Pakistan)
Is the West in Libya once again getting involved with tribal and sectarian disputes beyond its understanding? That is the message of this editorial from Pakistan's Frontier Post, which outlines what is likely to happen as the 'eastern revolutionaries' close in on Tripoli - with NATO support. The Frontier Post editorial says in part: It's more than apparent now: The … [Read more...] about Regime Change in Libya is No Business of ‘Western Adventurists’ (The Frontier Post, Pakistan)
WIN-WIN GLOBALIZATION SOLUTION: GIVE DETROIT TO JAPAN
Anyone who has read the news over the past month knows about the dire situation in Japan and another unrelated mess that is Detroit. However no one has yet to merge the two disasters and thus create a win-win solution for the vast majority of people in both areas. Japan needs to permanently relocate hundreds of thousands of people who formerly lived in and around the … [Read more...] about WIN-WIN GLOBALIZATION SOLUTION: GIVE DETROIT TO JAPAN
Libya is a Lose-Lose for Both Imperialists and Humanitarians (Folha, Brazil)
Is it even possible that the Libyan conflict will end well? For Brazil's Folha, columnist Joao Pereira Coutinho writes that whatever its intentions, there is a very strong likelihood that the latest Western quagmire has just begun. For Folha, Joao Pereira Coutinho writes in part: The first decade of the 21st century was marked by Western effort to combat terrorism by … [Read more...] about Libya is a Lose-Lose for Both Imperialists and Humanitarians (Folha, Brazil)
The True Meaning of ‘Semper Fi’
This article is dedicated to the memory of Marine Lt. Col. Earl Charles “Charlie” Rodenberg A few weeks ago we attended the “Celebration of Life” service for a dear friend and neighbor who passed away after a long and valiant struggle with cancer. Our friend’s final battle was as courageous as was his long service to country and to the Marine Corps. Marine Lt. … [Read more...] about The True Meaning of ‘Semper Fi’
Sarah Palin Defines the Libya Intervention
Did you know that we're in a "squirmish." (She should refutiate that statement). … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin Defines the Libya Intervention
Political Quote of the Day: What’s Needed Given GOP Presidential Wannabes So Far
Our political Quote of the Day comes from the (Republican) Frum Forum, in an article about Donald Truth, the GOP and the birthers: Republicans should even now be pondering how best to insert a sanity clause into their Campaign ‘12 rulebook. … [Read more...] about Political Quote of the Day: What’s Needed Given GOP Presidential Wannabes So Far
Six Reasons Why Barack Obama’s Libya Address Was Strong
Time's Mark Halperin nails it. … [Read more...] about Six Reasons Why Barack Obama’s Libya Address Was Strong
Mission Accomplished Creep
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The Case of the Reporter Stuffed in the Closet
When one of Vice President Joe Biden’s staffers shut a Florida reporter in a closet-like room to keep him from talking to people attending a Democratic fundraiser, it symbolized how the media’s status has fallen. When Biden’s spokesperson tried to explain it by claiming the reporter was merely in a holding area and making other factual errors it symbolized how spin is … [Read more...] about The Case of the Reporter Stuffed in the Closet
Saah Palin Makes a Slight Mistake on the Cost of Libyan Intervention by 700 Percent
On Fox last night, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made a slight error on the cost of the Libyan intervention: a mere 700 percent too much. John McCain certainly knows how to pick quality people. … [Read more...] about Saah Palin Makes a Slight Mistake on the Cost of Libyan Intervention by 700 Percent
My Record Trade Gap Dream
I had a dream the other night, It really gave me quite a fright; The IMF came ‘round to call, To say my spending had to fall. "You’re daft," I cried, "I’m Mr. Big," It’s me for whom the rules are rigged; No one can tell me what to do, It’s me who calls the shots for you." "Dear Sam," they said, "you’ve drained the well; You’ve bought much more than what you … [Read more...] about My Record Trade Gap Dream