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Poll: Most Americans Not Fans of Government or Sarah Palin

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A new ABC/Washington Post poll reveals to tantilizing findings: (1)most Americans are unhappy with government (2) Sarah Palin has a long way to go with most Americans. But Palin and her supporters on another front should be happy, indeed. Two major mainstream media commentators who are considered about as mainstream as they come have in effect declared her a serious … [Read more...] about Poll: Most Americans Not Fans of Government or Sarah Palin

Afghanistan: Gorbachev’s delusional history

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William linked earlier to a Gorbachev op-ed, available in translation from worldmeets.us. Based on the lessons of the Soviet experience, Gorbachev recommendsa political settlement and withdrawal of troops. And this requires a strategy of national reconciliation.But what exactly was the Soviet experience and its lessons? First, instead of an invasion of a sovereign country, … [Read more...] about Afghanistan: Gorbachev’s delusional history

Iran is Feeling the Heat

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While protesters celebrate the thirty-first anniversary of their country's Islamic revolution by taking to the streets and the country's president declares Iran to be "nuclear," the regime in Tehran is already feeling the heat from imminent US sanctions, according to Mark Dubowitz. [This has been crossposted at my personal blog.] … [Read more...] about Iran is Feeling the Heat

Graphic Novel Comic Review: Crude Behavior

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Graphic novels come in different forms. You see them in extended commercial comic book hero formats, where it's like reading a mega-comic book -- a comic form novel that clearly is the result of extra time, effort and love put into its drawing and scripting. There are the ones that are descendents of classic "underground comics," offering what the Comics Code Authority would … [Read more...] about Graphic Novel Comic Review: Crude Behavior

Comment for the Day

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Greg Sargent takes a closer look at President Obama's Bloomberg-interview remarks about the bonuses paid to Goldman's and JPMorgan's CEOs, conceding that what the President said is probably "a bit more nuanced than" the simplistic reaction of certain pundits. Going a step further, the first commenter on Sargent's post writes ... [Oh] for god’s sake. Is he supposed to … [Read more...] about Comment for the Day

We Taiwanese ‘Must Risk Our Lives’ for Freedom: Taipei Times, Taiwan

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Often ignored in discussions about U.S.-China relations are the 23 million people of Taiwan who are caught in the middle - and the freedom that they enjoy, which seems to them to be on the line every day. In Democratic Taiwan, the subject of what America could, should and might do to protect the island is a constant preoccupation. We posted two articles from Taiwan today. … [Read more...] about We Taiwanese ‘Must Risk Our Lives’ for Freedom: Taipei Times, Taiwan

Gays in the Military: The Wall Street Journal and the Israel Defense Forces

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In a recent opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, Bret Stephens lists some “excellent arguments for ending the U.S. military's ‘don't ask, don't tell’ policy” and some “lousy ones.” As some of the “lousy ones” Stephens dismissively—even contemptuously—mentions the support of U.S. Defense Secretary Bob Gates and Joint Chiefs Chairman Mike Mullen to end DADT; the … [Read more...] about Gays in the Military: The Wall Street Journal and the Israel Defense Forces

Holzer on Lincoln’s Cooper Union Speech

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This much is certain: Had Abraham Lincoln failed at his do-or-die debut in New York, he would never have won his party’s presidential nomination three months later, not to mention election to the White House that November. Such was the impact of a triumph in the nation’s media capital. Had he stumbled, none of the challenges that roiled his presidency would ever have tested his … [Read more...] about Holzer on Lincoln’s Cooper Union Speech

The ‘False Alarmism’ Over Iranian Nukes: La Jornada, Mexico

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Is there a case to be made that Iran has every right to enrich uranium and even pursue a nuclear weapon if it so wishes? There are many people, particularly in developing countries, who see the "big five" nuclear powers as hypocrites that refuse to consider the strategic imperatives of Iranian geopolitics. This editorial from yesterday's edition of Mexico's La Jornada says … [Read more...] about The ‘False Alarmism’ Over Iranian Nukes: La Jornada, Mexico

Time to Revolt Against The Revolution (Guest Voice)

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Time to Revolt Against the Revolution Making Sense, by Michael Reagan This Thursday, February 11, mark the 31st anniversary of the Iranian Islamic Revolution. Iranian leaders, including the state’s religious leader Ayatollah Khamenei, have decided to “festively” commemorate this anniversary by vowing to deliver a powerful punch to the West. Just over 30 years ago, with … [Read more...] about Time to Revolt Against The Revolution (Guest Voice)

Cyber Crime is Not Some 15-year-old Kid Experimenting With Viruses

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It is well-funded and pursued by mature individuals and groups of professionals with deep financial and technical resources, often with local government (or other countries’) toleration if not support. It is already responsible for billions of dollars a year in losses, and it is growing and becoming more capable. We have largely ignored it, and building our military … [Read more...] about Cyber Crime is Not Some 15-year-old Kid Experimenting With Viruses

Obama vs. GOP Government-in-Exile

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Before a new blizzard brought Washington to a standstill, Barack Obama made another effort to dig out of the Republican snow job and verbal high winds that have disabled his efforts to govern. After a two-hour meeting to clear the path for legislation, the President told White House reporters, "I won't hesitate to embrace a good idea from my friends in the minority party, … [Read more...] about Obama vs. GOP Government-in-Exile

Blizzard Batters Parts of US

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Here's a snippet of conversation heard outside as I checked my bags at the Fort Lauderdale airport and got ready for my flight back to San Diego. "Hey...I heard the planes aren't coming out of New Yo.rk." "They did that last night." "I heard planes to Washington aren't getting out, either..." The blizzard battering America's Northeast is big news here -- and it has thrown … [Read more...] about Blizzard Batters Parts of US

North American Realities for the 21st Century

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Whether you’re a young, old or middle-aged man or woman, of any skin color, inexperienced or experienced, and possessing many or few degrees, you’re unlikely to be hired initially, or ever again, by any large private company as a full-time employee. Get over it and figure out how you’ll make a living by your wits, determination, charm and overall doggedness. We have to … [Read more...] about North American Realities for the 21st Century