Controversial Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi *United Nations Speech*

Sep 23, 2009 - Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi Right now he's making a few good points. But then there are moments when Gadhafi is getting on my last nerve. Are you all watching him speak right now on CNN at the United Nations? - 27 Comments

Controversial Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi *United Nations Speech*

Sep 23, 2009 - Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi Right now he's making a few good points. But then there are moments when Gadhafi is getting on my last nerve. Are you all watching him speak right now on CNN at the United Nations? - 5 Comments

58% Say Release of CIA Memos Endangers National Security

Apr 23, 2009 - PUBLIC POST * Details and links to related info at original source. ===================================== Thursday, April 23, 2009 Fifty-eight percent (58%) believe the Obama administration’s recent release of CIA memos about the harsh interrogation methods used on terrorism suspects endangers the national security of the United States. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 28% believe the release of the memos helps America’s image abroad. - 19 Comments

Rethinking National Security

Sep 26, 2008 - worldpress.org By Dr. Prakash Ambegaonkar and Andrea H. Pietrzyk, Bridging Nations, September 26, 2008 Good perceptions abroad, a strong economy at home, and effective leader all combine to bolster national security. - 2 Comments

G.O.P. Considers ‘Purity’ Resolution for Candidates

Nov 23, 2009 - http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/23/gop-considers-purity-resolution-for-candidates/?nl=us&emc=politicsemailema3 By ADAM NAGOURNEY The battle among Republicans over what the party should stand for — and how much it should accommodate dissenting views on important issues — is probably going to move from the states to the Republican National Committee when it holds its winter meeting this January in Honolulu. Republican leaders are circulating a resolution listing 10 positions Republican candidates should support to demonstrate that they “espouse conservative principles and public policies” that are in opposition to “Obama’s socialist agenda.” According to the resolution, any Republican candidate who broke with the party on three or more of these issues– in votes cast, public statements made or answering a questionnaire – would be penalized by being denied party funds or the party endorsement. The proposed resolution was signed by 10 Republican national committee members and was distributed on Monday morning. - 0 Comments

Obama's Mind Game

Nov 23, 2009 - By Robin of Berkeley November 17, 2009   We're playing those mind games together Pushing the barriers,  Planting seeds Playing the mind guerrilla Chanting the mantra, peace on earth  -John Lennon It's a chilling moment when the light goes out in someone's eyes. A once-radiant child hardens from abuse. A woman's heart shrinks after her husband's abandonment. - 6 Comments

Inflation Nation

May 04, 2009 - Inflation Nation By ALLAN H. MELTZER (The New York Times) IN the 1970s, with inflation rising, I often described the Federal Reserve as knowing only two speeds: too fast and too slow. At the time, the Fed’s idea was to combat recession by promoting expansion, printing money and making it easier for businesses and households to borrow — and worry only later about the inflation that resulted. - 1 Comment