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Without American Troops, Kurds ‘Face Annihilation’: Kurdish Media, Iraqi Kurdistan
The prospect of Americans leaving Iraq is not an appealing one to the Kurds. And judging by what we posted yesterday from Iraq's Kitabat newspaper by Khadir Taahar, 'Obama's Election Makes 'Fatal Blow' Against Kurds Possible,' one gathers why Kurds are so concerned. With Iraq's National Assembly set to vote on the U.S.-Iraq Status of Forces Agreement today [Nov. 26], we have … [Read more...] about Without American Troops, Kurds ‘Face Annihilation’: Kurdish Media, Iraqi Kurdistan
Gates As Obama Defense Chief: Another Centrist Obama Administration Sign
The clearly leaked news that Bush administration Secretary of Defense Robert Gates will likely stay on in the same post in President Barack Obama's administration is yet one more sign that the incoming Obama administration will be centrist and will put a high premium on bipartisan cooperation. Just as the soon-to-be-announced selection of Senator Hillary Clinton as Secretary … [Read more...] about Gates As Obama Defense Chief: Another Centrist Obama Administration Sign
Is There a Chance That Barack Obama Won’t Be TIME’s ‘Person of the Year’?
There must be some years when being part of the editorial crowd charged with selecting the "person of the year" at TIME magazine live in happy confusion: a lack of clarity created by a swirl of candidates for being named the person (or planet, or group of people, or machine) which "for better or for worse...has done the most to influence the events of the year." In some … [Read more...] about Is There a Chance That Barack Obama Won’t Be TIME’s ‘Person of the Year’?
The First Thanksgiving
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More on Julie Amero: The Forensic Analysis
When Alex Eckelberry heard of Julie Amero, the substitute teacher found guilty of exposing children to porn pop-ups in class, he did more than just write about it on his blog. Eckelberry, the head of a Florida-based computer security firm, put together a forensic team and produced a report to be used in her defense. Stressed by the ordeal of the case and in declining health, … [Read more...] about More on Julie Amero: The Forensic Analysis
Is Clinton Eligible To Be Secretary Of State ?
Although I doubt it will go very far, there is a new twist in Clinton for SoS saga. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/11/25/1688640.aspx Basically the issue revolves around a fairly obscure section of the Constitution (Article I, Section 6) which provides that: No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any … [Read more...] about Is Clinton Eligible To Be Secretary Of State ?
Even The Turkeys Feel The Pinch
Jeff Parker, Florida Today … [Read more...] about Even The Turkeys Feel The Pinch
So Mr. Obama … You’re Not the ‘Police?’: The Tehran Times, Iran
What can one make of the dovish comments emerging from Tehran in regard to President-elect Barack Obama? Is this the antique Persian leadership looking to take advantage of a young and inexperienced American leader, or a genuine olive branch? This article, which is particularly warm given that it's been published in Iran's state-run Tehran Times, worries about whether - if he … [Read more...] about So Mr. Obama … You’re Not the ‘Police?’: The Tehran Times, Iran
Thanksgiving Bailout
Nate Beeler, The Washington Examiner … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Bailout
Florida Judge Rules Against Gay Adoption Ban
She found no "rational basis" to prohibit adoption, especially since they are allowed to be foster parents. (H/T Andrew Sullivan) I don't have much to add but to contrast two excerpts: John Stemberger, chairman of a successful drive earlier this month to pass a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage in Florida, called the ruling "classic judicial activism" and … [Read more...] about Florida Judge Rules Against Gay Adoption Ban
Remembering the Jonestown Massacre
Last week was the 30th anniversary of the Jonestown Massacre, a mass poisoning of over 900 members of Peoples Temple. The clip above is from the documentary, Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple by Stanley Nelson, Marcia Smith and Noland Walker. A powerful film, a sobering reminder, it is available in its entirety at Google video. Tim Reiterman, a reporter who was … [Read more...] about Remembering the Jonestown Massacre
A Terrorist Dies In Great Britain
And it raises some interesting questions... … [Read more...] about A Terrorist Dies In Great Britain
Hugo Chavez: You Have A Problem
You're now facing a revived opposition... … [Read more...] about Hugo Chavez: You Have A Problem
Obama Rips Farm Subsidy Abuse
President-elect Barack Obama at his news conference Tuesday singled out farm subsidy abuses as one of many areas his budget advisers seek to eliminate. He cited reports of corporations receiving millions of dollars in subsidies far over the cap of $250,000. If true, he said, the oversight by the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be fixed. Lots of luck. The farm lobby … [Read more...] about Obama Rips Farm Subsidy Abuse
Santa Bailout
Tab, The Calgary Sun … [Read more...] about Santa Bailout
What’s the Deal With Those Presidential Pardons?
As you may have heard, President Bush yesterday issued 14 pardons and commuted 2 sentences. This is what presidents do near the end of their terms, and Bush is no exception. (Make sure to read Jazz Shaw's excellent post from earlier today on presidential pardons, for and against, which includes an examination of Hamilton's Federalist 74.) According to the Times, there are … [Read more...] about What’s the Deal With Those Presidential Pardons?
The Coming Downfall and Breakup of America
I normally follow the unwritten rule around here of, "In the name of all that's good and Holy, don't link to Drudge!" but this article was simply too delicious to pass up. RUSSIAN ANALYST PREDICTS DECLINE AND BREAKUP OF USA A leading Russian political analyst has said the economic turmoil in the United States has confirmed his long-held view that the country is heading … [Read more...] about The Coming Downfall and Breakup of America
How FOCA Will Spell the End of the Universe
Yes, this is another column on the Freedom of Choice Act. (FOCA) This week finds an article in Slate by Melinda Helleberger getting all sorts of folks - including friends of mine - up in arms over the prospect of FOCA being passed by the strengthened Democratic majority in Congress and immediately signed into law (as promised) by then President Barack Obama. What do they … [Read more...] about How FOCA Will Spell the End of the Universe
Rumsfeld is Right, Believe It or Not, About Afghanistan
Did you happen to catch Rumsfeld's op-ed in the Times on Saturday? And did you happen to read it? I won't blame you if you didn't -- who cares what Rumsfeld thinks about anything at this point? -- but, believe it or not, once you get past the pro-Bush, pro-Iraq Surge self-aggrandizing, he actually had some interesting, and correct, things to say about what is needed in … [Read more...] about Rumsfeld is Right, Believe It or Not, About Afghanistan