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Protesters, the universities and the police (Guest Voice)

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There was an Emmanuel AME massacre where nine were left dead. There was a policeman that shot a fleeing unarmed suspect in North Charleston: that was the spitting image of police brutality. Then at Clemson University in S.C. this past year we have had racially bigoted off-campus entertainment that doesn't focus on our respective history but on the criminal character that some … [Read more...] about Protesters, the universities and the police (Guest Voice)

Would Trump’s ‘Deportation Force’ Become America’s Secret Police?

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Would Trump’s ‘Deportation Force’ Become America’s Secret Police? by Chris Jennewein Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump‘s vow to establish a “deportation force” to remove 11 million undocumented immigrants should scare freedom-loving Americans. The real estate mogul turned Presidential front-runner said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” Wednesday that he would build a … [Read more...] about Would Trump’s ‘Deportation Force’ Become America’s Secret Police?

PARIS ATTACKS – Global impact of Paris attacks revealed as victims named

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Friday night’s attacks in Paris targeted concert-goers watching an American rock band as well as people eating and drinking in a part of the French capital popular with tourists, expats and locals, making their impact truly global. As the personal details of some of the 129 victims begin to emerge, it is clear that people from… … [Read more...] about PARIS ATTACKS – Global impact of Paris attacks revealed as victims named

Clinton on the defensive as debate turns to terrorism

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Hillary Clinton talked tough and played defense Saturday at the second Democratic presidential debate, as rivals questioned her record and plans to fight the Islamic State. A day after a terrorist attack in Paris, terrorism and foreign policy took center stage in the two-hour debate with questions from the moderator and criticisms… … [Read more...] about Clinton on the defensive as debate turns to terrorism

Democratic debate in Iowa: How will the candidates respond to the Paris attacks?

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Saturday night is the Democrats' second presidential debate set to take place in Iowa and will be hosted by CBS News and the Des Moines Register. After front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton's commanding performance in the first contest, the field has winnowed to three contestants: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley. Here's a… … [Read more...] about Democratic debate in Iowa: How will the candidates respond to the Paris attacks?

Terrorist Attack In Paris To Change Emphasis Of Tonight’s Democratic Debate

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The terrorist attack in Paris has led CBS to alter the emphasis of the second Democratic debate. When news was received of the attack, CBS decided to “focus more on issues of terrorism, national security and foreign relations.” Sanders' campaign has pushed back against changing the format at the last minute,  but showing the differences between Sanders and Clinton on foreign … [Read more...] about Terrorist Attack In Paris To Change Emphasis Of Tonight’s Democratic Debate

Thanks a bunch, Ronnie!

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... In Texas, George Herbert Walker Bush, who had lost two races for the U.S. Senate, a body to which his father had belonged, had launched a quixotic-seeming Presidential campaign of his own. His eldest son, George W. Bush, had just lost his first race for political office, a congressional campaign in West Texas. Bush’s best friend, James Baker, had lost his only political … [Read more...] about Thanks a bunch, Ronnie!

Michael Coren: The challenges to France’s intelligence and internal security are cultural

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LONDON - What has just occurred in Paris is the most grotesque terrorist attack in Europe in a generation. Many challenging questions are immediately being asked in every intelligence and security department in the world. Surely some form of retaliation was expected after the execution of the British Islamic State terrorist known as "Jihadi John," and… … [Read more...] about Michael Coren: The challenges to France’s intelligence and internal security are cultural

Paris attacks are desperate acts in war of attrition

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The heinous terrorist attacks in Paris are a sign of desperation of Islamic State (IS) or Daesh affiliates. They are settling in for a long war of attrition against European allies of the US military campaign to contain and destroy Daesh in Syria and Iraq. The well planned terrorism in some 15 different locations in Paris might result in over 250 dead on final count since … [Read more...] about Paris attacks are desperate acts in war of attrition

In The End, They Hate Us More Than Ever

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(ALTHOUGH MOST OF THIS POST ORIGINALLY APPEARED IN 2006, IT COULD HAVE BEEN WRITTEN IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE PARIS TERROR ATTACKS. THAT'S THOUGHT PROVOKING — AND SCARY.) It seemed like the whole world was spread out before us from our vantage point atop the sand dune. The gibbous moon was behind our backs, its surreal light casting shadows on beach and ocean. It was … [Read more...] about In The End, They Hate Us More Than Ever

Major U.S. Cities Tighten Security After Attacks in Paris

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Although there weren't any immediate threats, officials in major U.S. cities tightened security measures on Friday night following the series of deadly attacks in Paris, France, that killed more than 100 people and left dozens injured. D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier has been in regular communication with federal and regional law enforcement officials since the attacks… … [Read more...] about Major U.S. Cities Tighten Security After Attacks in Paris

UPDATE: Over 150 Reported Dead in Multiple Terrorist Attacks in Paris: Hostage Siege Over; France Closes Its Borders

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This story is developing and being updated. Over 153 people are reported to be dead after an apparently coordinated series of terror attacks throughout Paris Friday night. The Telegraph and the AFP is reporting that at least seven sites have been attacked, many in popular nightlife sections of the city and tourist spots. President François Hollande… … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Over 150 Reported Dead in Multiple Terrorist Attacks in Paris: Hostage Siege Over; France Closes Its Borders