Netanyahu's Peace Plan by Barry Rubin In his successful meeting with President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a superb, workable peace plan backed by a wide Israeli consensus Those obsessed with whether Netanyahu would say the "two-state solution" mantra missed it. In fact, though Netanyahu didn't accept that framework precisely because … [Read more...] about Netanyahu’s Peace Plan (Guest Voice)
North Korea
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An Open Letter to Colin Powell
Editor's note: Hopefully Mr. Powell will listen to this. Dear Mr. Powell, You probably have not been getting a whole lot of emails from Republicans thanking you for your words as of late, but I want to be one of the few Republicans that says thanks. I am glad that you are staying in the GOP and telling those who want to make lists of who is in and who is out to stop … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Colin Powell
Why Did North Korean Regime Hold a Nuclear Test Now?: The Daily North Korea
Although there was every reason to expect the regime of despot Kim Jong-il to hold its second nuclear test, the question people on the firing line in South Korea are asking themselves is, why now? This second test, which was reportedly far more successful than the first in 2006 and equal in power to the bomb dropped by the United States on Hiroshima, has enraged and rattled the … [Read more...] about Why Did North Korean Regime Hold a Nuclear Test Now?: The Daily North Korea
Just married!
In several hours, I'll be on a flight to St. Kitts for my honeymoon. Sue and I were married yesterday. We were honored to have my mother preside, in her capacity as rabbi. These words were read at the ceremony before the traditional Jewish wedding blessings or sheva brachot: Ultimately there comes a moment when a decision must be made. Ultimately two people who love each … [Read more...] about Just married!
Will Obama Name His Supreme Court Justice Nominee This Week?
The question now raging is: Will President Barack Obama name his Supreme Court justice nominee this week? And the betting is "yes." Informed speculation is rife that it'll be this week -- for various reasons, including Obama's schedule this week. First, there's Democratic Senator Dick Durbin's assertion: Sen. Dick Durbin told David Gregory on NBC's "Meet the … [Read more...] about Will Obama Name His Supreme Court Justice Nominee This Week?
The New GOP American Idol
According to Paul Bedard at U.S. News & World Report, the "hottest Republican property" right now is Liz Cheney: Liz Cheney, who followed the former veep's hard-hitting speech criticizing President Obama's policies with a CNN appearance, is becoming so popular in conservative circles that some want her to run for office. "She's awesome. Everyone wants her to run," said a … [Read more...] about The New GOP American Idol
Happy Memorial Day
What better way to remember those who have served and what they served for. … [Read more...] about Happy Memorial Day
Is Being Green Social Darwinism?
Politically speaking, environmentalism has been part of a laundry list of good causes since the 1960s. If you thought protecting nature was an important priority, it has long been assumed you also support higher minimum wages, gender parity, lifting up oppressed minorities, and kindred causes. But as the reality of a new environmental economics takes hold, such a moral and … [Read more...] about Is Being Green Social Darwinism?
The Little Brat On The World’s Block
In terms of world troublemakers, North Korea is the recalcitrant little kid on the block who tweaks his nose at the cops and gets away with it. The tiny impoverished nation announced Monday it successfully conducted an underground nuclear test. South Korea said it also may have fired three ground to air missiles into the Sea of Japan. A special meeting of the United … [Read more...] about The Little Brat On The World’s Block
Memorial Day
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An Old Soldier Takes A Trip To The Past (Guest Voice)
An Old Soldier Takes A Trip To The Past By George Stantis I am 83 years old, and I've taken lots of trips. But this one would take me back nearly 65 years. Like a child, my emotions were already asking: ''Are we there yet?'' I was on my way to Washington, D.C., to see the national memorial dedicated to those who served in World War II. Already, it was bringing … [Read more...] about An Old Soldier Takes A Trip To The Past (Guest Voice)
Remember Those Who Have Served And Fallen
The most groundbreaking part of my journey from the far, far vocal left to the center-left is my attitude toward our American soldiers. Where I once railed against our soldiers in blind, unfocused fury (which still bothers me to this day), I now deeply respect their service to our country. And when I think of those who paid the ultimate cost, it makes me think about how they … [Read more...] about Remember Those Who Have Served And Fallen
Hyping the divide in the GOP
"Split threatens to rupture Republican ranks: Conservative vs. moderate divide plays out across the airwaves on Sunday." Such was the oh-so-dramatic headline of an AP article at MSNBC yesterday. And, fine, Sunday was indeed a big day for the so-called moderates of the Republican Party, with both Colin Powell (on CBS) and Tom Ridge (on CNN) taking to the cable news circuit to … [Read more...] about Hyping the divide in the GOP
Memorial to the Soldier
If you plan on taking a moment at 3 pm local time today to reflect on the veterans who have sacrificed for our nation, you probably already know of some service members who have fought to protect our country. But in case you don't, or if you would like another one, I'll provide you with a brief story of a hero... my father, Roger. He's been dead for more than a quarter of a … [Read more...] about Memorial to the Soldier
Murder In Vienna: Indian Punjab Burns
A major clash has broken out between Sikh groups in India following the murder of a Sikh preacher, Dera Sachh Khand leader Sant Ram Nand (56), in Vienna. Four trains have been set on fire and several Indian towns in Punjab and Haryana have witnessed violence and damage to property by rioters. (Meanwhile reports from London say that a Sikh temple there has been set on fire. … [Read more...] about Murder In Vienna: Indian Punjab Burns
Five U.S. Presidencies is Too Long for Mubarak: Al Araby, Egypt
A visit by an American president to another country has a tendency to whip up numerous passions in the local press. Many times these passions involve comparisons between the United States and the country in question. In the run-up to President Obama's planned address to the Islamic world from Cairo on June 4, this is an especially rich time to capture some of these comparisons … [Read more...] about Five U.S. Presidencies is Too Long for Mubarak: Al Araby, Egypt
US & Britain: On Selling Sex Online
America is America and Britain is Britain and the twain shall never meet (with apologies to Kipling). The latest instance shows how the two countries differ, at least in their approach to sex, while reacting to the ads placed in the classifieds website Craigslist. Well, the US is certainly more short-tempered when it comes to selling sex online, reports The Times. "Last … [Read more...] about US & Britain: On Selling Sex Online
North Korea Weapons Test
Word breaking tonight that North Korea has tested a nuclear weapon. I doubt President Obama was feeling the need for another iron in the fire, but here it is. … [Read more...] about North Korea Weapons Test
Congressman Takes FBI Director to Task for Parroting Marijuana “Gateway Drug” Theory
During a Congressional Hearing that was held last Wednesday, FBI Director Robert Mueller defended the Federal Government's marijuana laws, trumpeting the familiar "Gateway Drug" Theory that has been a staple among the line of excuses uttered by Drug War Defenders for more than half a century. At least one congressman, however, wasn't going to let him peddle this tired refrain … [Read more...] about Congressman Takes FBI Director to Task for Parroting Marijuana “Gateway Drug” Theory