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Why Al Qaeda is Afraid of Obama
In case you missed it, Al Qaeda's #2, Ayman al-Zawahiri, has issued a video statement directed at President-elect Obama: You have reached the position of president, and a heavy legacy of failure and crimes awaits you. A failure in Iraq to which you have admitted, and a failure in Afghanistan to which the commanders of your army have admitted. The statement, as you might … [Read more...] about Why Al Qaeda is Afraid of Obama
Where I Take On a Nobel Prize Winner
I want to talk about the proposed auto bailout again in a macro context. As I concluded in my previous post, I am very hesitant to support the bailout because of the huge decrease in demand for cars, something that was started before the last few months and that initial evidence suggests will continue regardless of credit conditions. I believe that the credit crunch is merely … [Read more...] about Where I Take On a Nobel Prize Winner
‘Beyond Allah, Only America Can Save Iraq’: Kitabat of Iraq
With the Status of Forces Agreement with the United States in the hands of the Iraqi Parliament, we present the latest article by one of Iraq's most pro-American columnists, Khadir Taahar. The author of past articles such as The American CIA: 'Defender of Humanity'; Iraq Would Be a Fool to Refuse America's 'Outstretched Hand'; and Security Deal With America is Iraq's … [Read more...] about ‘Beyond Allah, Only America Can Save Iraq’: Kitabat of Iraq
The Big Three Automaker CEOs Need A P.R. Firm
It turns out they flew private jets to travel to Washington to plead to Congress for (bailout) funds. Not smart. No matter what their arguments, this is the kind of symbolism that will hurt their case. Cartoon by John Darkow, Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri … [Read more...] about The Big Three Automaker CEOs Need A P.R. Firm
Wow
I never read the famous Carter "malaise speech" but now that our role in the world is under debate again it has a renewed currency. Here is the link to the full speech and I must say it is amazing how little progress we've made in the past 30 years. Regardless of what you think about Carter's effectiveness as President, it is becoming increasingly clear that he -- along with … [Read more...] about Wow
The Case Against Hillary Clinton For Obama’s Secretary Of State
We've run various posts applauding reports that President Elect Barack Obama wants Sen. Hillary Clinton to be his Secretary of State. For the case against her getting that post read David Corn HERE. … [Read more...] about The Case Against Hillary Clinton For Obama’s Secretary Of State
Daschle To Head HHS
President Elect Obama has chosen former Senator Tom Daschle to head up the Department of Health and Human Services according to news reports. The same reports indicate Daschle is likely to accept. While it is hardly surprising that Obama would give a post to Daschle I might have expected him to go with Agriculture, given that the senator is from South Dakota. Daschle did … [Read more...] about Daschle To Head HHS
Star Power In Chambliss’ Georgia — The Democrat Kind
Within the hour, former President Bill Clinton will apply his star power to the Senatorial runoff battle between Democrat Jim Martin and incumbent Republican Saxby Chambliss. As most remember, six years ago, Saxby Chambliss won his Senate seat race against triple amputee, Vietnam War hero, Democratic Senator Max Cleland, with a hateful campaign that included an ad morphing … [Read more...] about Star Power In Chambliss’ Georgia — The Democrat Kind
The Return Of The Pirates
Attention Johnny Depp: there's lots of material for sequels -- and updates -- of your popular pirate-themed movies. Because now more than ever the word "pirates" is surfacing as it's applied to those clamoring for government bailouts and the real thing being pitchforked into international headlines. The Ottawa Citizen's Cam Cardow brings the two together in the editorial … [Read more...] about The Return Of The Pirates
Smoke ’em Out
Joe's post about al-Qaeda's recent foray into racial commentary raises an easily-overlooked opportunity. For years, the United States was plagued in its Cold War battles with the USSR because our domestic racism was so easily wielded against our protestations of righteousness and morality. Why not learn from our own mistakes? Racial progress tends to smoke out the … [Read more...] about Smoke ’em Out
Vetting The Clintons
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Michele Bachmann Tries To Rewrite History
Even though we're now smack, dab into the 21st century, there are apparently some politicians who forget about the wonders of video tape -- a form of recording that actually came to fruition on television in the 50s but hit it big time in the 1960s. So it has been around a while, but some seem to forget it from time to time. In October we ran THIS POST about how Michele … [Read more...] about Michele Bachmann Tries To Rewrite History
Al Qaeda’s Al-Zawahiri Calls Obama “House Negro”
Al Qaeda has wasted no time issuing a not-so-thinly veiled threat to President Elect Barack Obama via a throw-down-the-gauntlet statement by Al Qaeda's number two official, whose words suggest that journalists should now add the adjective "racist" to "terrorist" when describing the group. Ayman al-Zawahiri, the organization's second in command, has warned Obama that he … [Read more...] about Al Qaeda’s Al-Zawahiri Calls Obama “House Negro”
Google Copyright Deal Moves Forward
Ars Technica: Yesterday, Judge John Sprizzo of Manhattan approved a lawsuit settlement between Google and book authors and publishers. In what can only be seen as a huge win for both Google and publishers, Google will pay out $125 million into a fund for copyright holders and be granted the right to put millions of out-of-print texts online. The settlement provides a glimpse … [Read more...] about Google Copyright Deal Moves Forward
Bush Admin’s ‘Special Gift’ For Obama
Think Progress provides an interesting example of Bush Administration's strategy to forcibly push "the political ideologues" down the throat of the new Obama administration. "The Washington Post reported this morning that between March and November, the Bush administration has 'burrowed' at least 20 political appointees into career civil service posts, initially depriving … [Read more...] about Bush Admin’s ‘Special Gift’ For Obama
Rupert Murdoch: No To ‘Gloom & Doom’
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch's, and his family's, adventures and victories in the field of journalism have won him admirers and critics. His detractors claim that he has trashed serious/traditional journalism. But journalism is neither static, nor a charitable activity. It has become a highly competitive business. It would be unfair to single out media owners for blame. The … [Read more...] about Rupert Murdoch: No To ‘Gloom & Doom’
Cheney and Gonzales Indicted… Sort Of
Even many of the more liberal blogs are having trouble buying in to this one. http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE4AI11B20081119 It seems that Cheney owns stock in Vanguard Fund (yeah the one that tens of millions of people own stock in) and it in turn has a portfolio that owns some stock in a company which manages some of the private prisons in Texas. So … [Read more...] about Cheney and Gonzales Indicted… Sort Of
Barack Obama and Joe Lieberman: Obama’s Move Explained
Once again Jonathan Singer stands back, looks at a situation and offers a thoughtful and logical analysis. … [Read more...] about Barack Obama and Joe Lieberman: Obama’s Move Explained
Attorney General Holder ?
While speculation has buzzed over Secretary of State Clinton it now seems that the next US Attorney General will be Eric Holder. Holder, who would be the first African American AG, served as deputy to Janet Reno during the Clinton years. Holder has also been on the unofficial short list for appointment to the Supreme Court so it is possible his stay at the Justice Department … [Read more...] about Attorney General Holder ?