American Politicians — Barack Obama

American Politicians — Barack Obama

• Catholics Sue Over Obama’s Healthcare Mandate

  

  Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, the president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, accused Mr. Obama of 'strangling' the church with his birth control... Read more

  The 23 may 2012 by   Dan90017
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• The Scar by Hatoyama on the US-Japanese Alliance Is Deeper Than Expected

  

  Since the “seiken kohtai” (power rotation) in 2009, policymakers on both sides of the Pacific are obsessed with the Okinawa base issue, which has obscured the... Read more

  The 21 may 2012 by   Shahalexander
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• Concern for the College Investment

  

  Photo courtesy of iStockphoto.I would say that the most recent political fight to get focus in the reality show that is the US Presidential race is college... Read more

  The 20 may 2012 by   Realizingresonance
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• Mitt, His Party, and the Electoral College

  This post, by John Cassidy, concerning the state of the presidential race, was one of the "thirty interesting things to read" that slowed me down the other day. Read more

  The 18 may 2012 by   Erictheblue
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• Economy Still Needs a Jolt

  

  A few months ago, it appeared the economy was gaining steam and entering a so-called 'virtuous circle.' US employers added a robust 275,000 jobs in January. ... Read more

  The 15 may 2012 by   ---
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• Ten Points Everyone Should Know About the Quebec Student Movement

  

  The student strikes in Quebec, which began in February and have lasted for three months, involving roughly 175,000 students in the mostly French-speaking... Read more

  The 14 may 2012 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• 85 Percent of Indian Americans Support Obama

  

  President Barack Obama, seen here on the occasion of 'Diwali' celebrations at the White House in 2009, garners the support of 85 percent of Indian-American... Read more

  The 06 may 2012 by   Dan90017
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• GUEST BLOGGER: Edwin Ivanauskas, on Modern Day Prohibition in America, as Applie...

  

  When someone thinks about the term “prohibition,” where first comes to mind usually is the era of illegal alcohol from 1919 to 1933 in the United States.... Read more

  The 04 may 2012 by   Kena
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• Nell Minow and Her Exclusive Interview with Senator Adlai E. Stevenson III

  

   Senator Adlai Stevenson III in 1975 (second from right, standing) with bipartisan delegation to Chica including (back row, from right) Ambassador George... Read more

  The 25 april 2012 by   Kena
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• Etch A Sketch Season in Full Swing

  

  The Wonders of the Etch A Sketch It was an unforgettable comment, one that will likely reverberate in political advertisements for the next six months or so. Read more

  The 24 april 2012 by   ---
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• A Revolution in Thinking: What is the People’s Book Project?

  

  “I am… a Revolutionary.” – Fred HamptonSince September of 2011, I have been asking people – readers, activists, and others – to support my endeavour to write a... Read more

  The 19 april 2012 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• Romney Now in the Lead in Pennsylvania

  The latest Public Polling Policy (PPP) survey conducted in Pennsylvania on April 4 shows that former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney has now overtaken... Read more

  The 05 april 2012 by   Dan90017
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• Does Dr. Kim Hold the Cure?

  

  Jim Yong Kim, President of Dartmouth and nominee to be the next President of the World Bank. (Photo: Develop Economies blog)On March 23, President Obama... Read more

  The 29 march 2012 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
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• White House: No ‘plan B’ If Health Care Law Struck Down

  

  The White said on Wednesday that it had no contingency plan should the individual mandate or the whole health care legislation overhaul be struck down by the... Read more

  The 29 march 2012 by   Dan90017
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• Obama: Trayvon Martin Shooting a “tragedy”

  

  President Obama described Trayvon Martin's death as a tragedy. Photo: Haraz N. Ghanbari / AP.President Barack Obama commented for the first time on Friday upon... Read more

  The 23 march 2012 by   Dan90017
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• Cries for War with Iran Loom Large

  

  Benjamin Netanyahu, who favors a strike After two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan that have been incredibly costly in terms of money and lives, there has been... Read more

  The 19 march 2012 by   ---
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• Gingrich Says He Won’t Change His Strategy

  

  Former House speaker Newt Gingrich told Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren on Wednesday night that he had no intention of altering his strategy despite failing to com... Read more

  The 15 march 2012 by   Dan90017
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• Obama v. Romney?

  As Republican voters head to the polls on Super Tuesday, it appears that Mitt Romney may finally be about to bury his remaining opponents beneath piles of cash... Read more

  The 06 march 2012 by   Erictheblue
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• Economic Warfare and Strangling Sanctions: Punishing Iran for Its “Defiance” of...

  

  Economic Warfare and Strangling Sanctions: Punishing Iran for its “Defiance” of the United States By: Andrew Gavin Marshall The economic sanctions imposed upon... Read more

  The 06 march 2012 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• Can Asia Accept Obama’s Superpower Suicide?

  The Obama administration revealed a new defense strategy at the beginning of this year that articulates the shift of national security focus from the Middle Eas... Read more

  The 05 march 2012 by   Shahalexander
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• Senate Rejects Blunt Amendment on Contraception Policy

  

  The Senate rejected Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt's amendment to enable employers to refuse to cover certain health services for their employees. Photo: John Shinkle ... Read more

  The 02 march 2012 by   Dan90017
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• Growing Pains for Americans Elect

  More than 3 months ago, I wrote an article about an exciting new circumvention of the political system called Americans Elect. You can find that initial... Read more

  The 24 february 2012 by   ---
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• Obama’s Super PAC Raised Less Than $60,000 in January

  

  Priorities USA Action, a super PAC supporting President Barack Obama‘s re-election campaign, only managed to raise $58,815.83 in January, according to Federal... Read more

  The 21 february 2012 by   Dan90017
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• Romney on the Ropes

  

  Santorum has claimed the conservative mantle. The sheen of inevitability is fading fast for Mitt Romney. New results from Public Policy Polling show Rick... Read more

  The 13 february 2012 by   ---
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• Food Stamp Follies

  

  What Food Stamps Used to Look Like Newt Gingrich has raised a few eyebrows this year with his persistent application of the label "Food Stamp President" to... Read more

  The 11 february 2012 by   ---
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• The Electoral College: Jason Lewis Swings, Misses

  Jason Lewis's latest contribution to the Star Tribune's editorial page--"Here's what happens if the popular vote is made prime"--is a grab-bag of overused,... Read more

  The 06 february 2012 by   Erictheblue
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• Maybe It's Not About the Economy; Maybe It's About Contraception and Conscience

  Do Republicans really want to make the 2012 election about birth control? If the economy keeps adding jobs at the rate it has for the past few months, is the... Read more

  The 04 february 2012 by   Erictheblue
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• Rep. Duffy Proposes Extending Government Workers Pay Freeze

  Congressman Sean Duffy (R-Wis.) introduced a bill on Friday which would extend a pay freeze for federal workers, lawmakers and congressional aides for a... Read more

  The 31 january 2012 by   Dan90017
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• POLITICS: Why Newt Gingrich Won South Carolina and May Become President!

  I think I have figured out the message that worked among Republicans in South Carolina, has been driving the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street-ers, and could wor... Read more

  The 24 january 2012 by   Kena
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• Buffett Says Romney’s Income Tax Rate is Legitimate

  Billionaire investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett has come out in defense of Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney after he acknowledged last week... Read more

  The 23 january 2012 by   Dan90017
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• Newt Ascendant; Hinderaker Dismayed

  With the Republican presidential nominating contest having taken another hairpin curve, it's time to check in with Power Line. What do the boys make of it? Read more

  The 22 january 2012 by   Erictheblue
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• Obama’s New Strategy Shall Not Help Asia, but Lowers America’s Global Commitment

  The Obama administration has announced that the United States will shift its defense focus to the Asia Pacific region from the Middle East, while cutting the... Read more

  The 20 january 2012 by   Shahalexander
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• Activism Paying Dividends

  

  Demonstrators against Keystone XL surround the White House. The general public often seems to have a sense of trepidation about activist movements. What are... Read more

  The 19 january 2012 by   ---
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• Treasury Curtails Spending Until Debt Limit is Raised

  The Treasury is taking steps to avoid breaching the debt ceiling, currently set at $15.194 trillion. President Obama told Congress on Jan. Read more

  The 18 january 2012 by   Dan90017
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• Obama’s Re-election Campaign Raised $244 Million in 2011

  

  Figures released on Thursday show that President Barack Obama‘s re-election campaign, Obama For America (OFA), raised in excess of $42 million in the last... Read more

  The 13 january 2012 by   Dan90017
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• Republicans in New Hampshire

  A couple observations, on the day of the New Hampshire primary, concerning the contest for the Republican presidential nomination, if an outsider may speak of... Read more

  The 11 january 2012 by   Erictheblue
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• Iran: The Lie Is Revealed

  It has recently been revealed to the world that the US government does not think Iran is building nuclear weapons. US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta stated i... Read more

  The 10 january 2012 by   Devondb
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• Romney Wins Iowa Caucuses, Santorum Close Second

  

  Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, left, and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum. Photo: Getty. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney... Read more

  The 05 january 2012 by   Dan90017
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• Obama And LGBT Rights

  Currently Obama is alone with no one challenging him to the Democratic presidential nominee. It is no secret that all of the Republican presidential candidates... Read more

  The 04 january 2012 by   Devondb
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• Democracy Is On Its Deathbed: Indefinite Detention Is In the 2012 Defense...

  There is currently much uproar and confusion over the passing of the National Defense Authorization Act. The heart of the debate is whether or not is allows... Read more

  The 03 january 2012 by   Devondb
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• Welcome to 2012: The Book Project and the World We Live In

  

  We have also witnessed brutal repression of uprisings in Bahrain and elsewhere, growing tensions against Syria, and increasing threats against Iran, possibly... Read more

  The 02 january 2012 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• Obama’s Terrible Mess with F-35 and Its Negative Impacts on Allies

  

  The development of the Joint Strike Fighter F-35 has been delayed substantially due to skyrocketing research spending and contracting defense budget. Read more

  The 01 january 2012 by   Shahalexander
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• Constitutional Expert: Obama Can Detain US Citizens

  This article was originally posted on Washington's Blog on December 21, 2011. Top Legal Expert: “President Obama … Says That He Can Kill [Any American Citizen... Read more

  The 23 december 2011 by   Devondb
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• North Korea After Kim Jong-il

  North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong-il died suddenly on December 17, and his son Kim Jong-un is expected to succeed the position. Read more

  The 20 december 2011 by   Shahalexander
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• Fun with Newt

  Everyone is having fun with Newt! Over at the New Yorker site, John Cassidy, whose Rational Irrationality blog is consistently a joy to read, has solicited... Read more

  The 14 december 2011 by   Erictheblue
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• The Council on Foreign Relations and the “Grand Area” of the American Empire

  Please note that this article was originally posted on andrewgavinmarshall.com on December 13, 2011 The Council on Foreign Relations and the "Grand Area" of... Read more

  The 13 december 2011 by   Devondb
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• The Council on Foreign Relations and the “Grand Area” of the American Empire

  

  The above is not even an exhaustive list of the scope of this multi-volume book. Over 500 pages has been written thus far, and there is a great deal more to... Read more

  The 13 december 2011 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• The Constitution Is Dead

  

  Many Americans still believe that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land and that politicians, both Republican and Democrat alike, still hold that... Read more

  The 02 december 2011 by   Devondb
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• Welcome Back BOSS TWEED

  

  Do modern politicians give you the creeps, migranes, stomach cramps, and worse? Are you sick to death of Romney, Perry, Newt, Ron Paul, even Obama -- with almos... Read more

  The 28 november 2011 by   Kena
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• Turbulent Republican Race Still Wide Open

  

  New front-runner Newt Gingrich, with his wife Callista The last time I blogged about the 2012 Republican contest, it appeared to be a two-man race between... Read more

  The 27 november 2011 by   ---
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• US and Israeli Leadership: Detached From Reality

  In the wake of the recent IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program, Israel and its Western allies are once again pushing for a military confrontation with Iran. Read more

  The 18 november 2011 by   Devondb
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• Obama Forges New Special Relationship with Australia, Makes Asia-Pacific a ‘top...

  

  Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and US President Barack Obama. Photo credit: Pete Souza, official White House photoUS President Barack Obama issued his... Read more

  The 17 november 2011 by   Periscope
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• America Must Defend Both Asia and the Middle East

  As if resonating the announcement by President Barack Obama to withdraw of US troops from Iraq (“U.S. Troops to Leave Iraq by Year’s End, Obama Says”; New York... Read more

  The 09 november 2011 by   Shahalexander
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• Fun with Herman

  Is the Republican presidential race a conspiracy to boost the ratings of Stewart and Colbert? I admit, they're both clever, but, really, all you have to do is... Read more

  The 03 november 2011 by   Erictheblue
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• Credit Rating Agencies And Their Effect On The Global Economy

  

  From the European Central Bank headquarters to the halls of the Senate floor in the United States, debt, deficits, and austerity measures are all on the minds o... Read more

  The 31 october 2011 by   Devondb
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• Egyptian Parliamentary Election Campaigns Heat up

  Dear readers We are approximately a month away from the Egyptian parliamentary elections. Hang on to your seatbelts! The Wafd Party has fielded 332 list-based... Read more

  The 25 october 2011 by   Warigia
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• Obama’s African War: US Enters Fight to End Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army

  

  Villagers making a gun in the CAR's Haut Mbomou province to defend themselves against the LRA. Photo Credit: ENOUGHProject, http://www.flickr. Read more

  The 24 october 2011 by   Periscope
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• Libyan Intervention: With Gaddafi Dead Can Obama, Cameron and Sarkozy All Claim...

  

  Nicolas Sarkozy and David Cameron in Libya. Photocredit: http://news.sky.com/home/politics/article/16093098Now that Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has gone, who is it... Read more

  The 21 october 2011 by   Periscope
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• Why Obama Can't Lose

  JadeGold sagely breaks it down for you. The reason isn't because he's done such a wonderful job; it's that the competition is so inept. Read more

  The 17 october 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• Don’t Divide, UNITE! From Occupy Wall Street to Liberate the World by Andrew...

  This article was originally published on Andrewgavinmarshall.com on 10/13/11 Having watched closely the development and rapid growth of the ‘Occupy’ movement... Read more

  The 14 october 2011 by   Devondb
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• Don’t Divide, UNITE! From Occupy Wall Street to Liberate the World

  

  By: Andrew Gavin Marshall Having watched closely the development and rapid growth of the ‘Occupy’ movement from when it began on Wall Street in September to... Read more

  The 14 october 2011 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• The Co-optation of Occupy Wall Street?

  

  On Monday I stated that the while there are worries that the OWS movement could be co-opted, it "[didn't] appear to be true." However, I began to research the... Read more

  The 12 october 2011 by   Devondb
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• Another Terrorist Plot Defeated by the Obama Administration

  

  Too bad that Ahmadinajad wasn't still visiting the U.N., making his annual revisionist history rant, where he could be confronted over this. Read more

  The 11 october 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• Five Things You (and Obama) Need to Know About the Occupy Wall Street Protests

  

  As Occupy Wall Street spreads across the US, here are the latest key talking points about the protests. Read more

  The 11 october 2011 by   Periscope
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• US Foreign Policy and 2012 Election

  

  As the presidential election is coming closer, it is necessary to explore foreign policy debates. Around the 10th anniversary of 9/11, some critical issues... Read more

  The 05 october 2011 by   Shahalexander
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• Nontransformational

  If you're suffering that kind of sunken mood for which any sensation at all might be therapeutic, I recommend going to Hendrik Hertzberg's blog--he's on the Blo... Read more

  The 03 october 2011 by   Erictheblue
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• Assassin-In-Chief: Obama Can Kill US Citizens

  

  It has been reported today that Anwar al-Awlaki has been killed in Yemen, along with four other terrorists. While there are many who will rejoice at hearing thi... Read more

  The 30 september 2011 by   Devondb
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• Is Another Depression Possible?: A Comparison of the Great Depression and Great...

  

  In 2007, the world became engulfed in the largest economic slump since the Great Depression. The crisis was so damaging it was coined “the Great Recession” and... Read more

  The 27 september 2011 by   Devondb
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• A Review of the Developing GOP Race

  

  Herman Cain: A Fascinating Man with Stale Ideas Since I last sat down to blog about the 2012 presidential race, there have been innumerable developments. Ti... Read more

  The 27 september 2011 by   ---
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• Israel, Bunker Bombs, and the Middle East

  It was recently reported that the US quietly "sold to Israel bombs which have the ability to incinerate buried targets, including suspected sites in Iran which... Read more

  The 25 september 2011 by   Devondb
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• Can America Trust President Obama on National Security?

  In view of the incoming presidential election, it is time that we graded his foreign policy. At this stage, American voters are preoccupied with domestic... Read more

  The 20 september 2011 by   Shahalexander
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• Bill Maher Advises Obama

  via The Immoral Minority Bill Maher is a liberal. In this interview he made a very funny joke referring to Obama and the Republicans. He will never pry their... Read more

  The 12 september 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• Weekly Roundup: September 5, 2011

  

  Political Cartoon of the Week Hello to all; I hope you're having a relaxing Labor Day. The second weekly roundup is a little behind schedule, but I'm sure... Read more

  The 05 september 2011 by   ---
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• Arab Spring: Revolution, Lies, and Intervention

  

  The following is an excerpt from the upcoming article American Empire Part 3: Sunset Empire, the final installment of the American Empire series. Read more

  The 31 august 2011 by   Devondb
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• Japan Needs Nuclear Energy for National Defense

  Although the Fukushima Nuclear Plant Shock has led Prime Minister Naoto Kan to declare denuclearization of energy sources, Japan needs to maintain nuclear... Read more

  The 23 august 2011 by   Shahalexander
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• Five Friday Facts/Infographic: Obama’s 2035 Energy Goals

  

  Can the U.S. really get 80% of its electricity needs from clean energy sources as proposed by president Obama? We currently get about 50% of our electricity fro... Read more

  The 19 august 2011 by   2ndgreenrevolution
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• Obama Visits High School

  

  Some Illinois high school students got to meet the president of the United States today! President Barack Obama stopped by the Galesburg, Illinois football... Read more

  The 18 august 2011 by   Newsanchormom
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• Pawlenty Makes a Call, Followed by Eric the Blue

  You might have thought, faithful reader, that to say something nice about Tim Pawlenty I'd have to be quoting my mother. But see if this counts. Read more

  The 15 august 2011 by   Erictheblue
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• Secretary Panetta’s First Press Briefing on US Defense Expenditure

  

  As shown in the above video, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, who succeeded the position from Robert Gates this June, did the first press briefing on August... Read more

  The 13 august 2011 by   Shahalexander
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• Obama Administration Sets Truck Fuel Economy Standards

  

  On the heels of the recent increase in Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for automobiles, the Obama Administration has announced the inaugural fue... Read more

  The 11 august 2011 by   2ndgreenrevolution
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• Democrats Turn on President Obama, Look to Hillary Clinton

  

  US President Barack Obama faces criticism from his own party - and suggestions Hillary Clinton would have done a better job as president. What are his chances o... Read more

  The 10 august 2011 by   Periscope
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• More Pros Than Cons in Debt Ceiling Accord

  

  After Months, They Sealed the Deal. Before I begin, a brief update seems fitting. The radio endeavor has been temporarily sidelined by a bad bout of illness... Read more

  The 03 august 2011 by   ---
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• DEBT CEILING Hangover: A Few Final Thoughts.

  

  I, for one, am still hung over today after imbibing way too much intoxicating drama this week over Congress's trying to avoid global fiscal calamity by raising... Read more

  The 02 august 2011 by   Kena
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• US Debt Ceiling Deal Finally Reached, Did Obama ‘surrender?’

  

  A deal has finally been reached to raise the US debt ceiling. But fears persist that credit ratings agencies could downgrade US Treasuries from their vaunted... Read more

  The 01 august 2011 by   Periscope
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• DEBT CEILING Crisis: Thomas Nast - Who Drove the Country into Bankruptcy?

  

  Thomas Nast drew the above cartoon for Harper's Weekly in August 1871 as a slam against rampant graft by New York City's political boss William M. Tweed. Read more

  The 29 july 2011 by   Kena
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• US Debt Ceiling: Mum, I’m Confused

  

  Will the Republicans and Democrats reach a compromise in the debt ceiling talks? Or will they all just slope off to the pub? Let's hope not. Read more

  The 27 july 2011 by   Periscope
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• US Debt Ceiling Talks in Gridlock, Again: Can Congress Avoid a Meltdown?

  

  Both sides are blaming the other after this weekend's debt ceiling negotiations crumbled. Can America's Congress get it together in time to save the country fro... Read more

  The 25 july 2011 by   Periscope
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• ETF Periscope: In Flux and Out of Time: Could Washington Really Blow Debt-Ceilin...

  

  Courtesy of Daniel Sckolnik, ETF Periscope “Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Do not overdo it.” — Lao TzuThe thing about playing the game... Read more

  The 25 july 2011 by   Phil's Stock World
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• CONTEST: Debt Ceiling Russian Roulette !!

  

  Cartoon by Marshall Ramsey of Creators Syndicate. Just when you think Washington can't screw it up any worse..... For weeks, as the Capitol has consumed itself... Read more

  The 25 july 2011 by   Kena
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• The Impact of UK Handover of Helmand Capital on Afghan Future

  Britain’ withdrawal from Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand province in the south, will be a critical test for the Obama administration’s Afghan strategy... Read more

  The 22 july 2011 by   Shahalexander
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• No End in Sight in Debt Ceiling Debate, Despite Claims of ‘progress’

  

  Despite the doomsday scenarios and despite claims that they're "making progress", Congress and the White House seem no closer to an agreement on the debt... Read more

  The 19 july 2011 by   Periscope
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• US Recognition of Libyan Opposition Draws Fire

  

  Russia, others displeased with emerging US-TNC rapport Read more

  The 18 july 2011 by   Periscope
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• DEBT CEILING Crisis: History Demands a "grand Bargain."

  

  1862 Greenback Dollar -- worth about 30 cents by 1865. Drowning in debt and inflation after the Civil War, the US managed to regain its credit and restore its... Read more

  The 18 july 2011 by   Kena
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• Watching Movies While the Country Burns

  Here in Minnesota, where Governor Dayton has capitulated to Republicans, accepting their plan to balance the budget without raising any new revenue (by... Read more

  The 16 july 2011 by   Erictheblue
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• A Critical Review of US Withdrawal from Afghanistan

  President Barack Obama announced to cut US troops in Afghanistan in view of successful attack to Osama bin Laden. However, top leaders in the military warn... Read more

  The 13 july 2011 by   Shahalexander
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• Of Madmen and Tea Partiers

  According to H. R. Haldeman, his chief of staff, Richard Nixon subscribed to "the madman theory of the presidency." The idea is that, in adversarial... Read more

  The 12 july 2011 by   Erictheblue
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• REALITY CHECK: Two Cheers for the Debt Ceiling !!

  

  Everyone complains about the debt ceiling. And, yes, there's plenty about it not to like:Red Ink: First, there's the debt itself. Today, the US government... Read more

  The 11 july 2011 by   Kena
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• The Casey Anthony Verdict

  Now that I have the attention of all eight of my readers, I want to announce my disappointment with President Obama on the gay marriage issue that I've been... Read more

  The 09 july 2011 by   Erictheblue
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• US Defense and Its Role as the World Policeman

  American defense policy is at the crossroads in view of growing pressure for fiscal austerity and withdrawal from Afghanistan. Read more

  The 30 june 2011 by   Shahalexander
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• Obama Administration Aims for 56.2MPG by 2025

  

  Although President Obama and his administration will be relegated to the annals of history by the middle of the next decade, they have floated a goal of 56.2... Read more

  The 29 june 2011 by   2ndgreenrevolution
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