World Conflicts — Unrest In The Arab World

• Iran's Elections: Missing the Point

  Here is my latest piece over at Commentator, looking at the startlingly poor performance by a clueless State Department spokeswoman when asked to give a view... Read more

  The 22 may 2013 by   Charlescrawford
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Unhappiness of Muslims

  MUSLIMS ARE NOT HAPPYThey're not happy in Gaza ..They're not happy in Egypt ..They're not happy in Libya ..They're not happy in Morocco ..They're not happy in... Read more

  The 21 may 2013 by   Hughvw
  DEBATE, POLITICS

• What Liars Believe

  

  Nothing stops me in my tracks and will cause me to lose my religion like when someone tells a lie on me.  That happened recently on my DJ (day job). Read more

  The 21 may 2013 by   Ceemac126
  CURRENT, DESTINATIONS

• After Almost Two Years Serbian Nationals Acquitted from Charges, Released from...

  

  Five citizens of Serbia who were captured by the rebels in Libya in august 2011. after almost 2 years have been released and returned to Serbia today. Five Serb... Read more

  The 21 may 2013 by   Brancil0
  SOCIETY

• Benghazi Updates: Whistleblower Testimony Ignored, New Whistleblowers And A...

  

  By Susan Duclos With the IRS targeting conservatives scandal and the AP phone records scandal, joined with the newly reported scandal of the Department of... Read more

  The 21 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• European Powers Fund Al Qaeda Looting of Syrian Oil

  

  According to a report yesterday in Britain’s Guardian newspaper, the European Union (EU) is directly funding US-backed Sunni Islamist terrorist groups fighting... Read more

  The 20 may 2013 by   Brancil0
  SOCIETY

• European Powers Fund Al Qaeda Looting of Syrian Oil

  According to a report yesterday in Britain’s Guardian newspaper, the European Union (EU) is directly funding US-backed Sunni Islamist terrorist groups fighting... Read more

  The 20 may 2013 by   Brancil0
  SOCIETY

• The Situation in Syria

  By Reece Lawton There are some ‘leftists’ that proclaim support for Al-Assad, claiming that he is better than the Islamic extremists that appear to dominate... Read more

  The 20 may 2013 by   Aca The Underground
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• [guest Post] Hello from a Severely Disenchanted Former Democrat

  While I’m in DC, here’s a guest post from my friend Andy, who wrote this after he received yet another letter from the Democratic Party asking for donations. Read more

  The 19 may 2013 by   Brute Reason
  SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Turkey and Syria: An Explosive Border

  

  “ERDOGAN had better not set foot here, it’s all his fault, government resign,” shouted Yusuf, a teenager standing near a mourning tent in Reyhanli, where twin... Read more

  The 19 may 2013 by   Stizzard
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• "So, You Think That You Are Safe....?"

  

  To go where no one has gone before is now the politically correct term for the famous Star Trek saying. Now, Chris Pine is of course no William Shatner, but he... Read more

  The 19 may 2013 by   Jamesswezey
  ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• [#wiscfi Liveblog] Secularism: A Right and Demand of Women Worldwide

  

  Next up is Maryam Namazie, a blogger and activist who’s been involved with tons of secular organizations: Equal Rights Now, the One Law for All Campaign... Read more

  The 18 may 2013 by   Brute Reason
  SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Muslim Cannibalism: Syrian Rebel Cuts Out, Eats Enemy’s Heart

  This is why we say Islam is an atavistic, primitive, 4th-century religion.This is why we say the “god” of Islam is Satan.The video below was smuggled out of... Read more

  The 18 may 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• GOP Uses "Scandals" To Hide Obstruction

  

  (Political Cartoon above is by Jim Morin in The Miami Herald.) Much has been made of the supposed "scandals" of the Obama administration recently, especially... Read more

  The 18 may 2013 by   Jobsanger
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• A Trifecta of Three Phony “Scandals”

  This is a letter I just received. The Republicans are going to gin up another fake impeachment proceeding, along with another Congressional investigation. Read more

  The 17 may 2013 by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Saudi Arabia Says Hackers Sabotage Government Websites

  

  from ReutersRIYADH – Several government websites in Saudi Arabia were sabotaged in a series of heavy cyber attacks from abroad in recent days, disabling them... Read more

  The 17 may 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• GOP = Revisionist History/lies, Alternate Reality, Rampant Hypicrisy

  

  We've now seen that the GOP apparently deliberately issued false versions, revised versions, of the Benghazi emails, as noted by a former Fox News source here.... Read more

  The 17 may 2013 by   Doggone
  DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Bosnian Muslims, FSA Members from Novi Pazar Killed in Syria

  

  Muslims from Bosnia and SW Serbia (which they call like Ottomans did, Sandžak)  fight in Syria alongside the Syrian rebels, NATO and Al Qaeda (their old allies... Read more

  The 17 may 2013 by   Brancil0
  SOCIETY

• Testimony Shows Why U.S. Position on Iran is Laughable

  

  The U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held a hearing on American policy toward Iran with a lot of information that seems almost humorous when compared... Read more

  The 17 may 2013 by   Paul Phillips
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Benghazi- Obama Administration Official 'It's Actually Closer to Us Being...

  By Susan Duclos CBS News reports that Obama administration officials admit to "incompetence rather than malice or cover up," in regards to the Benghazi... Read more

  The 17 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Russia Plans to Go Ahead with Syrian Missile Transfer, Ignoring Israel's Warnings

  Russia and Syria are in the midst of completing a deal for Syria to receive a 'new shipment of anti-ship missiles are equipped with advanced radar that makes... Read more

  The 17 may 2013 by   Elizabethprata
  SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Family is Everything.

  

  I cannot even recall when the last day I blogged was; I think it was possibly Saturday? Anyways, works has kept me quite busy that I am exhausted when I get... Read more

  The 17 may 2013 by   Jamesswezey
  ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• U.S. Embassies Push “gay Pride” in Countries That Outlaw Homosexual Acts

  

  Catholic World News reports, May 14, 2013, that U.S. embassies abroad are preparing to celebrate Gay Pride Month (the correct term is now the more cumbersome... Read more

  The 16 may 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Syrian Transition is Unlikely If Assad Faces Criminal Charges

  

  Bashar al-Assad President of SyriaNow that Russia is more amenable to international involvement in Syria there is increasing talk about pressuring Assad into... Read more

  The 16 may 2013 by   Tracy Goodwin
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Headline of the Day

  KFC chicken smuggled through Gaza tunnels -- Jpost thoughts: 1. better KFC chicken than rockets 2. the Colonel would be proud of this military mission 3. KFC... Read more

  The 16 may 2013 by   Gldmeier
  RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Embedded Emails- White House Succumbs To Media Demands And Releases Benghazi...

  By Susan Duclos The White House finally releases 100 Benghazi emails after massive pressure from not only conservatives politians but as the mainstream media... Read more

  The 15 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Growing Chorus Of Media Demanding White House Release ALL Benghazi Talking...

  By Susan Duclos A chain of emails are leaked, then one email is leaked that deliberately makes it appear as if the others were misleading, making the White Hous... Read more

  The 15 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Krauthammer to Republicans on Benghazi: "Stop Calling It a Huge Scandal. Stop...

  

  Very. Sound. Advice. Via RCP: Why were the requests for security denied including the desperate ones of the Ambassador who ultimately was killed? Second, what... Read more

  The 15 may 2013 by   Brutallyhonest
  SOCIETY

• The IRS, AP Phone Scandals Show The Bigger Government Gets, The More Tyrannical...

  

  By Susan Duclos Tyranny- Oppressive power exerted by government--- Merriam Webster dictionary. It has been a very, very bad month for Barack Obama and his big... Read more

  The 15 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Japan as the Bulwark Against Red China to Defend US and Asia Pacific Nations

  China’s expansionist ambition and North Korea’s nuclear brinkmanship diplomacy intensify tension in East Asia. Particularly, tightrope foreign policy is require... Read more

  The 15 may 2013 by   Shahalexander
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Russia Arrests CIA Agent in Moscow

  

  FSB agents arrested an alleged CIA spy yesterday in Moscow as he traveled to meet with a person the CIA was attempting to recruit, according to Russian... Read more

  The 14 may 2013 by   Mendeleyeev
  DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Party of Stupid Trips Themselves and Falls Down

  

  Who? What? Where? Who cares, you tedious fact averse conservatives - facts are not your friend, and you are not interested in honest inquiry. From Occupy... Read more

  The 14 may 2013 by   Doggone
  DEBATE, SOCIETY

• ETF Periscope: Bulls Roar Could Turn Hoarse in the Coming Weeks

  

  “If you simply try to tell the truth you will, nine times out of ten, be original without ever having noticed it.” — C.S. LewisAnother week, another victory... Read more

  The 14 may 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
  BUSINESS, ECONOMICS

• Lebanon Number One on CNN’s List of Of Best Kebabs

  

  function ShowHide(x){ if(document.getElementById(x).style.display=='none'){ //alert(x); document.getElementById(x).style.display='block'; } else... Read more

  The 14 may 2013 by   Nogarlicnoonions
  DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK

• Washington Post Gives Obama Four Pinocchios For Claiming He Called Benghazi An...

  

  By Susan Duclos Washington Post's The Fact Checker once again calls Obamaa liar for his continued assertion that the day after the terrorist attack in... Read more

  The 14 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Is Obama The Least Informed, A Liar, Or Just A Figurehead President

  

  By Susan Duclos The Department of Justice seizes the Associated Press telephone records and according to Obama's mouthpiece, Jay Carney, "Other than press... Read more

  The 14 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Video- Senator John McCain Calls Benghazi 'a Cover-up'

  By Susan Duclos "I’d call it a cover-up in the extent that there was willful removal of information which was obvious"---- Senator John Mccain, on ABC’s "This... Read more

  The 13 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Tulips: Not Only From Amsterdam

  

  image credit: fhisa cc When it's spring again I'll bring again tulips from Amsterdam - so goes the old song. Tulips and the Netherlands seem to be forever... Read more

  The 13 may 2013 by   Gerard
  OUTDOORS, TRAVEL

• Incestuous Relationship Between the Media and the Obama Regime

  

  We should stop referring to the liberal media as the MSM or Mainstream Media.Our DCG calls the media by a different set of initials, SRM (State Run Media),... Read more

  The 13 may 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Congressman: More Benghazi Whistle-Blowers Coming Forward

  By Susan Duclos If the whole Benghazi scandal wasn't bad enough, it is about to get uglier: Congress is hearing from more whistleblowers who wish to testify on... Read more

  The 12 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• This is Not a Demonstration – Actions, Constructions and Revolutionary Turns to...

  

  By Earth MovementThe Indignados are gathering again in Spain for today’s 12M rally. Thousands of people are “Taking the Square,” partying, and generally... Read more

  The 12 may 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Oh, No - SHLOCK-HORROR - I Almost Agree with Maureen Dowd!

  For the benefit of my Brit readers who may be less enthralled with the minutiae of American politics than me, I should explain that Ms. Maureen Dowd is... Read more

  The 12 may 2013 by   Davidduff
  SOCIETY

• What Really Happened in Bosnia? Were the Serbs the Criminal Aggressors, as the...

  

  NATO and the Western mass media told the public that the Bosnian Serbs had a racist and genocidal ideology, and committed atrocities.Did they? Read more

  The 12 may 2013 by   Brancil0
  SOCIETY

• A Moment of Beauty

  

  At any set time I have a favourite flower, this might be a time of year or even a time of day, but at that particular moment in time, I can look at something... Read more

  The 12 may 2013 by   Ozhene
  GARDENING, HOME

• A Moment of Beauty

  

  At any set time I have a favourite flower, this might be a time of year or even a time of day, but at that particular moment in time, I can look at something... Read more

  The 12 may 2013 by   Ozhene
  GARDENING, HOME

• Fox News - Geraldo Rivera - Sources Tell Me Benghazi Was About Running Missiles...

  Well, well, well, what on earth is Mainstream Media or Cabal Propaganda Services up to now ... journalistic leg-work?Unlikely, but here's the goss'Geraldo River... Read more

  The 12 may 2013 by   Freeplanet
  DEBATE, SOCIETY

• The Myth of “Self Radicalization” and the Fallacy of “Radical Islam” – Part 2...

  Media Trilobites continue to bump into and feed each other nonsensical buzz words that become trendy for a few weeks and are eventually absorbed into the pop... Read more

  The 11 may 2013 by   Ingrafted
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Matthew Herbert – “The End of Silence, Part 1″

  

  Matthew Herbert’s intent is to galvanize with “The End of Silence, Part 1” a lengthy piece composed almost entirely out of a ten second clip of a bomb being... Read more

  The 10 may 2013 by   Audiocred
  ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Obama Left 4 Americans to Die in Benghazi

  

  Wesley Pruden, editor emeritus of The Washington Times, nails it:“This is a very different White House than any the country ever had before. Read more

  The 10 may 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Some Media Pulls Their Heads Out of Obama's Butt Long Enough to Report Benghazi...

  

  By Susan Duclos Since the 9/11/12 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya, which resulted in the death of four Americans, the mainstream media has been complicit... Read more

  The 10 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Today I Bring You Skippy’s Version Of The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.

  

  my friends today i bring you “yellow journalism ” at it’s best. I am not going to tell you I checked all the links, nor can I verify all the accusations i... Read more

  The 10 may 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Benghazi Talking Points Timeline: Changed 12 Times: The Word 'Attack' Replaced...

  By Susan Duclos On the heels of the three whistle-blowers testifying in Congressional hearings about the systematic failures of the Obama administration, before... Read more

  The 10 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• US Conservatives Are Not Evil; They Are Insane

  I really don’t think most US conservatives are evil or bad. I just think they are wrong. Actually I do not think they are wrong. I know they are wrong. Almost... Read more

  The 10 may 2013 by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Role of Information in Planning for Syria’s Post-War Economic Future

  

  As the world celebrates World Press Freedom Day, it is important to remember that access to information and free and unbiased reporting are vital elements for... Read more

  The 09 may 2013 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
  BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Islamophobes Are Insane

  Despite the fact that I have some critical views about Islam myself, I continue to hold that the Islamophobes of the world are insane. They make no sense at all. Read more

  The 09 may 2013 by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Benghazi Hearing Update: The Coverup Was About The Incompetence

  By Susan Duclos Wednesday's Benghazi hearing confirmed what many already knew, security in Benghazi, Libya, for our America diplomats was a joke, additional... Read more

  The 09 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Bamghazi: Diplomat Reveals Retaliation for Speaking up

  A veteran diplomat gave a riveting minute-by-minute account on Wednesday of the lethal terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya, last Sept. Read more

  The 09 may 2013 by   Hughvw
  DEBATE, POLITICS

• Greg Hicks Testifies Before Congress on Behalf of the Benghazi Terrorist Attack

  

  On September 11th of last year, the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya was attacked by a terrorist group. Since the tragedy there have been many different... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Real Talk
  CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Whistleblowers Confirm Obama Regime Lied About the Benghazi Attack

  

  Today, three current State Department officers testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, chaired by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA). Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Syria’s Internet Blackout: Sabotage Or Collateral Damage?

  

  by Kirsten Salyer / BloombergSyria’s peek-a-boo game with the Internet resumed yesterday, as Internet connections to the outside world were disrupted.Just befor... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Benghazi Witness: Special Forces Told “You Can’t Go” To Benghazi

  In my opinion this is the biggest cover up and out right lie and for some reason it was permitted to happen . Help was prevented from coming. Do you understand... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Benghazi Whistleblowers Testify – Watch Live Stream!

  

  Three current State Department employees are expected to contradict their leadership in testimony before Republican Rep. Darrell Issa‘s oversight committee... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Benghazi Whistleblowers Testify – Watch Live Stream!

  

  Three current State Department employees are expected to contradict their leadership in testimony before Republican Rep. Darrell Issa‘s oversight committee... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Gregory Hicks' 30 Minute Recount of Benghazi Attack

  By Susan Duclos (Watch- Live Stream #Benghazi Hearing - Updates Added- Headlines Generated From Hearing) Below is the video of Gregory Hicks recounting the... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Embedded- Witness Opening Statements at May 8 Hearing on #Benghazi Attacks

  By Susan Duclos Watch the Benghazi hearings live at CSPAN3. Fox News is also broadcasting the hearing live. Washington Post provides embeddable versions of the... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• As The #Benghazi Hearings Begin, It Should Be Remembered The Buck Stops With...

  

  By Susan Duclos The sign "The Buck Stops Here" that was on U.S. President Harry S. Truman White House desk Former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, will... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• US Secretary of State Kerry Meets with Russian President Putin in Moscow

  

  It was the first visit for the new Secretary of State to Moscow and in characteristic Putin form, the meeting started 3 hours late. Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Mendeleyeev
  DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Bleeding Rouge: A Lesson in History

  

  By Supriya Savkoor There are novels that take you to a fictional world you feel you’ve been to, with fictional characters whom you feel you know personally, eve... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Noveladventurers
  BOOKS, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Jerusalem!!

  

  46 years ago today the City of David, Jerusalem was reunited after being cut into 2 by the Jordanians and the United Nation. For 19 years no Jew, no Christian... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• A Critique of Islam from an Anti-Hindu India

  India Land of Rapes is an Indian Hindu who is a strong critic of his society. But he also has a dim opinion of Islam:Islam is a Semitic religion. Semites... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• And the Winner of "The Most Difficult Place on Earth to Be a Christian" Is...

  Open Doors released their list of top-Christian persecuted places to live on earth. North Korea Deemed 'Worst Persecutor' of Christians by Open Doors World Watc... Read more

  The 07 may 2013 by   Elizabethprata
  SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Meanwhile, Back on Earth

  So much going on these days it is scarcely worth bothing to opine on it all. The Nigel Lawson call for the UK to think seriously about leaving the EU is a huge... Read more

  The 07 may 2013 by   Charlescrawford
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Syria, Hindsight and Foresight

  The Syrian civil war has been raging for more than 2 years now with no end in sight. The conflict will only end with the fall of the Assad regime since there... Read more

  The 07 may 2013 by   Tracy Goodwin
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Cyber Tuesday – Anonymous Threatens to Shut US Down

  

  What I don't hear about is the threat made by the hacking group, Anonymous, to "make sure that's this May 7 will be a day to remember. Read more

  The 07 may 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
  BUSINESS, ECONOMICS

• Quote of the Day

  According to the World Bank, Israel was ranked a pitiful 139th in ease of obtaining building permits, behind Algeria, Togo, the Palestinian Authority and... Read more

  The 07 may 2013 by   Gldmeier
  RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Video- Senator Lindsey Graham: 'The Dam's About to Break on Benghazi'

  By Susan Duclos "The dam's about to break on Benghazi," Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) told Fox News's Greta Van Susteren on Monday night. Read more

  The 07 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Your Retirement Fund Just Went Up In Smoke

  You have arrived safely at age 74 and are thinking about retiring and moving to a place where you can enjoy your Golden Years. Read more

  The 07 may 2013 by   Friday23
  COMMUNITY, HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• U.S. Should Stay Out Of Syrian Conflict

  

  (The above photo of the Syrian conflict is from The Guardian.) The conflict in Syria, between government and anti-government forces, is one of the bloodiest war... Read more

  The 07 may 2013 by   Jobsanger
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Afghanistan’s Exposed:

  

  Just over one year into our odyssey, while headed overland to Europe, we ventured through Afghanistan.Rocking atop burlap sacks in the open-backed truck, I... Read more

  The 07 may 2013 by   Davedtc
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Afghanistan Exposed

  

  Just over one year into our odyssey, while headed overland to Europe, we ventured through Afghanistan.Rocking atop burlap sacks in the open-backed truck, I... Read more

  The 07 may 2013 by   Davedtc
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• New Twist in Syria: May Have Been Rebels Using Nerve Gas

  

  The United Nations’ team investigating Syria may be on its way to a very different conclusion from the U.S. and Britain on the use of nerve gas in the Syrian... Read more

  The 06 may 2013 by   Paul Phillips
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• ETF Periscope: VIX May Be Low, But High Volatility Continues to Lurk

  

  “So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact. And remember that Life’s a great balancing act.” -- Dr. SeussThe market has gone back to its Bullish... Read more

  The 06 may 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
  BUSINESS, ECONOMICS

• The Saffron Brigade

  Frightening video about Hindutvadis (Hindu Nazis) in India. Note how the Hindutvadi talks about sending all Indian Muslims back to Pakistan. This is the... Read more

  The 06 may 2013 by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• CBS News Blockbuster: U.S. Special Forces Told "you Can't Go" to Benghazi...

  By Susan Duclos One news report after another is coming out into the massive Benghazi coverup perpetrated by people within the Obama administration as the... Read more

  The 06 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Chemical Weapons in Syria

  So, there’s been recent reports of chemical weapons being used in Syria. This raised a few questions, and was seen as a ‘red line’ for intervention in the West. Read more

  The 06 may 2013 by   Callumgg
  CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• White House Benghazi Spin Completely Unravels Ahead Of May 8 Hearings

  By Susan Duclos The congressional hearings into Benghazi may not start until Wednesday but leaked emails and information provided by three witnesses slated to... Read more

  The 06 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Female Fighters of Syria Against Bashar Ul Asad

  

  Guns are used to kill and i have killed with it, Ruken said, wo leads a group of 40 women fighting against the Army of Bashar ul Asad in Damascus, Syria. Read more

  The 05 may 2013 by   Itzmealie
  CURRENT, DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Russia Begins to Receive Christian Refugees Fleeing Egypt and Syria

  

  Christian refugees from Egypt are beginning to arrive in Russia as the Muslim Brotherhood government has instructed Egyptian police not to respond whenever... Read more

  The 05 may 2013 by   Mendeleyeev
  DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Obama Indecisive Over Syria

  

  A good article in the NYT on how the Obama administration is in a bind regarding a response if chemical weapons were used by the Assad regime in Syria. It... Read more

  The 05 may 2013 by   Paul Phillips
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Names Of Benghazi 'Whistle-blowers' Revealed; Chaffetz - More Will Talk; WH...

  By Susan Duclos The names have been revealed on the Benghazi witnesses are prepared to testify on what they know about the events of the 9/11/12 terrorist attac... Read more

  The 05 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Syria, Chemical Weapons, Red Lines, Nuance And Obama's 'Unscripted' Moment

  

  By Susan Duclos Now that evidence is mounting on Syria's crossing Barack Obama's "red line" and using chemical weapons against it's own people, pressure is... Read more

  The 05 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Show 031: Oracle, Spacemen 3, John Came & More!

  YtN&tM #031 An odd show this week which probably didn't gel quite as much as I would wish... Having said that, there's some nice tracks to hear including th... Read more

  The 05 may 2013 by   Mathandley
  MUSIC

• 3 State Department Whistleblowers Named

  Three career State Department officials – who describe themselves as Benghazi "whistleblowers" — will testify at Wednesday's widely anticipated congressional... Read more

  The 05 may 2013 by   Hughvw
  DEBATE, POLITICS

• "Looks Like It Just Got Real in Damascus"

  The title for this blog entry came from Mark Hemingway, Senior writer at The Weekly Standard, who tweeted this out about an hour ago. Read more

  The 05 may 2013 by   Elizabethprata
  SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Videos- Israel Launches Strikes Against Syria Weapons Shipments

  By Susan Duclos Israel isn't playing around. Via Wapo: Israeli warplanes bombed the outskirts of Damascus early Sunday for the second time in two days, accordin... Read more

  The 04 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Wanted by the FBI: Benghazi Murderers

  

  Buzz Feed has alerted us to an Arabic-language video released by the FBI in an attempt to solicit tips about three individuals they believe were involved in... Read more

  The 04 may 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Difficult Decision: History Suggests U.S. Should Not Use Heavy Hand in Syria

  

  As the United States mulls its decision on when and how to intervene in the Syrian Civil War, we must ask the difficult question of whether a heavy U.S.... Read more

  The 03 may 2013 by   Paul Phillips
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• World Press Freedom Day and the Importance of Access to Information

  

  From Reporters Without Borders via The Guardian.Today is World Press Freedom Day — a day for celebrating the vital role that a free media plays in democracy. Read more

  The 03 may 2013 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
  BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Benghazi Eye Witness, Threats From State Department

  

  remember benghazi? Yup that one. well it seems to be picking up some steam and making some people very uncomfortable. love it when that happens——————————————-... Read more

  The 03 may 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Report Embedded- Progress Report on Benghazi Terror Attack Investigation

  By Susan Duclos Last year, Speaker John Boehner asked the House committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence, Judiciary, and Oversight &... Read more

  The 03 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY