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Arab World ‘Impotent’ but to Witness Iran’s Ascent to Dominance: Le Quotidien d’Oran of Algeria

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JUST WESTERN BLUSTER BEFORE THE INEVITABLE DEAL? Could it be that at the end of this tortuous process of negotiating with Iran, the United States and the West will arrive at some sort of entente with Tehran that leaves America's current Arab allies out in the cold? That is precisely the prediction of Le Quotidien d’Oran Kharroubi Habib, who sounds this clarion call to … [Read more...] about Arab World ‘Impotent’ but to Witness Iran’s Ascent to Dominance: Le Quotidien d’Oran of Algeria

Forensics Key To Shootings

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What bothers me is the time frame and number of shots fired from one if not two pistols by Army Maj. Nidal M. Hasan in Thursday's shooting spree at Fort Hood, Tex. News reports and eye witnesses said the shootings lasted nearly 30 minutes. Army investigators said more than 100 shots were fired. Local police were quoted as saying all the shell casings were recovered from the … [Read more...] about Forensics Key To Shootings

Palin’s Speech

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"My fellow Americans, tens of millions of you shared our convictions and gave us your votes. And I thank you for your confidence. For us, it was not our time . . . not our moment. But it is our country . . . the winner will be our president . . . and I wish Barack Obama well as the 44th president of the United States. If he governs America with the skill and grace we have often … [Read more...] about Palin’s Speech

Obama Appeals To House Democrats As Health Care Reform Approaches House Vote

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President Barack Obama met with House Democrats to make a final appeal today -- a day when the epic health care reform battle is expected to come to a House vote. It's a vote that promises to be historic in terms of social programs -- and how it defines both parties. One one side, the Democrats, whose votes could determine how members do when they're up for re-election … [Read more...] about Obama Appeals To House Democrats As Health Care Reform Approaches House Vote

What Does the Lord Require of Republicans?

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“With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?” He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does … [Read more...] about What Does the Lord Require of Republicans?

Saturday Radio: Health Care as it Happens

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On Mid Stream Radio today, coming to you one hour earlier than normal at noon eastern, eleven central and 9 am on the left coast, Cindy and I will welcome Ed Morrissey of Hot Air (who it feels like I've been talking to all week, but it's been fun!) to cover the health care bill push as it happens, as well as future birds closing down CERN, more on the Ft. Hood shooting spree, … [Read more...] about Saturday Radio: Health Care as it Happens

Texas Politics: The Letters Have It…Again

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You know my penchant for using regular Americans' letters to the editors of their hometown newspapers to make a point or to support a position or issue. Of course, such is not an entirely objective method, but what is, and who is.... Anyway, here are two gems from today's Austin American-Statesman: Re: Oct. 29 article "Cheney will back Hutchison." Former … [Read more...] about Texas Politics: The Letters Have It…Again

Too Good to Check: Baguette Shuts Down CERN

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The world's largest particle accelerator / collider (The Large Hadron Collider, for those of you keeping score) has run into yet another setback. After being plagued by coolant leaks, faulty magnets and a host of other technical difficulties, operations have again ground to a halt. The culprit? A bird smuggling a baguette over their air space. The bird dropped some bread on … [Read more...] about Too Good to Check: Baguette Shuts Down CERN

Policewoman and Mother Kimberly Munley, Engaged Major Hassan, Shot Him Four Times, Returning Fire Even After He Shot Her in Both Legs

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Miss Kimberly Munley, the mother of a three-year-old daughter, and a civie policewoman, is in stable condition, with injuries to the upper leg and thigh. General Cone said her fearless response to gunman at Fort Hood, had saved countless lives. Trained in active-response tactics, she rushed into the building where Major Nidal Malik Hasan began firing on comrades as they … [Read more...] about Policewoman and Mother Kimberly Munley, Engaged Major Hassan, Shot Him Four Times, Returning Fire Even After He Shot Her in Both Legs

Will There be a Vote on Health Care Tomorrow?

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Nancy Pelosi has assured us that there will be. Of course, the job of House Speaker is much like being a bookie for organized crime... you never take a bet when you don't know how the game will end. Byron York explains how this is putting a lot of Democrats under the gun. The House is in the final rush toward passage of a national health care bill, and there's one thing … [Read more...] about Will There be a Vote on Health Care Tomorrow?

Cantor Criticizes Limbaugh (Take Bets On Apology Date Now)

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Get ready for another apology. GOP House bigwig Rep. Cantor has criticized conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh and says the party needs more inclusive rhetoric. ("He must be a RINO!!"). Quick: calll your bookie and make your bets on when Cantor will apologize now: Eric Cantor, the second-ranking Republican in the U.S. House, said his party needs to be inclusive … [Read more...] about Cantor Criticizes Limbaugh (Take Bets On Apology Date Now)

Street Talk

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Yesterday the Dow rose 203 points on news about employment. A "mere" 512,000 more Americans lost their jobs last week, the 51st consecutive week that weekly job loses exceeded 500,000, This number nonetheless not only beat analyst expectations, it was a bit lower than some previous months job loses. It thus convinced traders that today's non-farm jobs report for October would … [Read more...] about Street Talk

The Fox In The Hen House

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I've given President Barack Obama a long leash in his efforts at governing and now must concede his biggest mistake in changing how Washington works is his staff's petty feud with Fox News. This running story has legs and they must be chopped off at the knees. This dog must sit, lie down, whacked on the behind with a rolled newspaper and attend obedience school. The latest … [Read more...] about The Fox In The Hen House

American High Noons

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The TV screen today looks like the vision of a demented performance artist. You can click from images of wildly cheering crowds in a Manhattan canyon celebrating what 25 young man did on a baseball field to talking heads and replays of a massacre of other young people in Texas and then suddenly to an Orlando, Florida office building for the familiar confusion in the first … [Read more...] about American High Noons

In Afghanistan, Troop Numbers Should Be Based on Strategy

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Guest post by Jared Stancombe Jared Stancombe is a 2009 graduate of Indiana University, where his studies focused on peace and conflict studies in Northern Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. His other academic interests include counterinsurgency and complex military operations. He is currently an analyst for a U.S. government agency responsible for national security … [Read more...] about In Afghanistan, Troop Numbers Should Be Based on Strategy