Feb 05 2009
Germany Hears Asylum Case of U.S. Army Deserter
Should U.S. military deserters be given asylum by foreign governments because of the war in Iraq? The German government is about to answer that question. Continue Reading »
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Jan 18 2009
U.S. and Iran React Differently to Gaza Cease-fire
Reuters reports that the U.S. and U.N. welcomed Israel’s recent decision to declare a unilateral cease-fire in Gaza.
The American government went on to say “it expected all parties to stop hostile actions immediately.” Continue Reading »
Jan 15 2009
Obama to End “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Policy, Aide Says
Under the new Obama administration, the U.S. military may be saying goodbye to “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Continue Reading »
Jan 13 2009
Israeli Jews Express Strong Support for Gaza War
The Israeli government may be facing a barrage of criticism from the international community over its ongoing war in Gaza, but it can at least count on strong support from its citizens on the home front. Continue Reading »
Jan 12 2009
Obama Not Hot on Idea of Looking Into Controversial Bush Programs
In a recent interview, President-elect Barack Obama indicated his reluctance to look closely into the legality of some of the Bush administration’s more controversial programs such as domestic spying and the treatment of prisoners suspected of terrorist activities. Continue Reading »
Dec 13 2008
Auto Bailout’s Failure Viewed by Many as Republican Blow at Unions
So what does “GOP” stand for? If you ask a member of the United Auto Workers union, he or she might answer, “Greedy Obstinate Poopy-heads” – or something less kind.
According to Jim Puzzanghera of The Los Angeles Times, many supporters of the unsuccessful $14 billion auto bailout bill see Senate Republicans’ opposition to the legislation as a blow to the UAW Continue Reading »
Dec 06 2008
What Happens in Vegas Doesn’t Stay in Vegas: Thoughts on the OTHER O.J. Simpson Verdict
The Juice is no longer loose!
With regard to the recent sentencing of retired killer O.J. Simpson, I’m just going to come right out and say the guy had it coming. I’m not going to say that Simpson got what he deserved because he clearly didn’t. After all, if he really got what he deserved, the man would be Continue Reading »
Dec 04 2008
Auto Industry Moguls Given an Inflammatory Welcome on Capital Hill
The New York Times reports that the chief executives of the “Big Three” auto companies were greeted with a hotbed of pent-up anger on Capitol Hill today.
Their situation was not helped by the fact that many congressmen and women have to deal with their own difficulties resulting from the nationwide recession and “the realization that even their strongest supporters Continue Reading »
Dec 03 2008
Service Members Re-enlisting at High Rates Because of Poor Economy
Although many areas of the job market are in big doo-doo right now, the U.S. military is not one of them, thanks to the re-appearance of one of its greatest recruiters. His name is Maj. Recession, a man Uncle Sam can always count on to make mission.
According to John Milburn and Stephen Manning of Wiredispatch.com, soldiers, sailors, and airmen are re-enlisting at unusually Continue Reading »
Dec 02 2008
Republicans Hold on to Important Senate Seat in Georgia
The GOP may have gotten walloped in last month’s elections, but, at least for the time being, life is good.
According to Robbie Brown and Carl Hulse of The New York Times, Georgia Republican senator Saxy Chalmbliss single-handedly crushed Democratic hopes for a filibuster-proof majority in the upper house of Congress by winning a run-off election against opponent Jim Martin.
For the past several weeks, anxiety Continue Reading »
