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The Walls Between Thompson and the White House

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Editor's Note: This column is carried by Cagle Cartoons. The Walls Between Thompson and the White House by Michael Reagan If former Senator Fred Thompson decides to make a stab at winning the presidency next year he’s better put on his climbing shoes. He’ll be faced with scaling some pretty high walls to get there. He’s already begun to climb a very high one: … [Read more...] about The Walls Between Thompson and the White House

Gen Musharraf Refuses US Military Help

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President General Pervez Musharraf has rejected 'absolutely and totally' the prospect of a joint US-Pakistan military operation to pursue retreating insurgents inside Pakistan, reports The Pakistan Tribune. " 'The whole population of Pakistan will rise against it,' he told CBS news channel in an interview." Is General Musharraf telling the truth...or is it the usual bluff … [Read more...] about Gen Musharraf Refuses US Military Help

ICBMs: Why is India Showing Its Nuclear Muscle?

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India on Thursday tested a nuclear capable intermediate range ballistic missile, named Agni-III, which is 85 per cent indigenously developed. Indian scientists would now work on squeezing in a third stage into the missile system so that the range was increased from the 3,000 km plus (achieved on Thursday) to 5,000 km [which is the range for an ICBM] over the next three … [Read more...] about ICBMs: Why is India Showing Its Nuclear Muscle?

A Story Is Worth A Thousand Words

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I'm not a fan of fiction. Yet, oddly enough, I am a fan of stories. By stories I mean actual, real life events, told in the form of a story. I believe stories can bring across important truths that are obscured in dry, academic prose or even passionate speech and argument. One of my interests as a scholar is on incorporating storytelling into approved, official legal … [Read more...] about A Story Is Worth A Thousand Words

Getting a Bad Rap

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I give a qualified defense to hip-hop music. However, before we go further on this, I'm making a rule for commenting. If you're going to criticize rap or hip-hop music in any way, shape or form, you have to have listened to at least 7 rap songs in their totality. Please list the name of the artist, the title of the song, and the album it was on prior to posting your comment. … [Read more...] about Getting a Bad Rap

Indian Mangoes for Harley Davidson

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Mouthwatering mangoes for macho motorcycles...That sounds like a fair trade, reports Miami Herald. "Indian mangoes will hit U.S. shelves for the first time in 18 years, while Harley Davidson motorcycles will soon be cruising India's roads, senior Indian and U.S. officials said Friday. " 'The good news is that our mangoes are going to America and Harley Davidson is coming … [Read more...] about Indian Mangoes for Harley Davidson

Sunni Factions Split With Al-Qaeda Group: Good or Bad?

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The Washington Post has an article up, Sudarsan Raghavan, describing an interesting development: Sunni factions in Iraq have split with Al Qaeda. The good news: "The split could help isolate a primary foe of the United States in Iraq." The bad news: it "could also further splinter the Sunni insurgency and make it even harder to control, according to insurgent leaders and … [Read more...] about Sunni Factions Split With Al-Qaeda Group: Good or Bad?

Afghans Claim U.S. Marines Used Excessive Force

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The Washington Post reports that "an investigation by an Afghan human rights commission alleges" that a "platoon of elite Marine Special Operations troops reacted with "excessive force" after an ambush in Afghanistan last month, opening fire on pedestrians and civilian vehicles along a 10-mile stretch of road and killing 12 people -- including a 4-year-old girl, a 1-year-old … [Read more...] about Afghans Claim U.S. Marines Used Excessive Force

Just Watchin’ the River Flow. Again

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In a major victory for environmentalists and my fellow Delaware residents, a special master appointed by the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the tiny state's jurisdiction over the Delaware River basin extends to the New Jersey shore, meaning likely defeat for a proposed multi-billion dollar liquefied natural gas terminal. Special Master Ralph I. Lancaster, drawing on over … [Read more...] about Just Watchin’ the River Flow. Again

Luxury Watches Made From The Titanic

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For the man or woman who has everything: watches made from pieces of the Titanic. Two immediate reactions: (1) We presume they are reliably waterproof. (2) This seems to be a fitting gift for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.Steel and coal from the Titanic have been transformed into a new line of luxury wristwatches that claim to capture the essence of the legendary … [Read more...] about Luxury Watches Made From The Titanic

Center of Attention

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Amba gets to the bottom of the Clash of Civilizations. Yep, sex makes the world go 'round. After his speech at the Virginia Military Institute, John McCain did a second conference call for bloggers. OxBlog's David Adesnik was one of the participants. He asked McCain a good question... Want to find out what the question and McCain's answer was? Go to OxBlog. Jim M.: "Here … [Read more...] about Center of Attention