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Monthly Archives: February 2010
Don’t count on Russia and China for cooperation on Iran
by Jason And economic agreements with Iran doesn’t have as much to do with that point as many otherwise may think. It falls more on the side as a real opportunity for Russia and China to limit the U.S. strategic … Continue reading
Iran finally reveals the obvious … It has gone nuclear
by Jason How fitting — and predictable — the news of Iran claiming now to be a nuclear state should come on the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, a movement that brought Ayatollah Khomeini from exile in Europe back … Continue reading
Saints win Super Bowl XLIV!
by Mike This picture sums the whole story up quite nicely. [Photo credit...New York Times]
Posted in American Society, Current Events
Tagged Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints, Super Bowl XLIV
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Argument for smart defense spending
by Jason I find myself moving closer to the CATO’s position on U.S. military defense spending. You can check that out, here. Believe me, I’m all for defense spending, an unmatched military, and funding for future development and weapons production. … Continue reading
U.S.-China foreign relations on watch
by Jason Arms sales, schmarms sales so the story goes. China doesn’t like it when we sale arms to Taiwan just we don’t like it when they sale arms to Iran or North Korea. These things happen at the international … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Policy
Tagged international relations, Taiwan, Taiwan arms sales, U.S.-China relations
2 Comments
Protest and opposition in Iran discussed in Congress
by Jason Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R., Neb.) of the House Foreign Affairs Committee discusses the impact of Iran protest and the future of the regime. Daily Star | Iran in one year: doom, gloom, and a faint ray of hope The … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Affairs
Tagged Iran, Iran opposition groups, Iran politics, Iran protest, Jeff Fortenberry
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Caption of the Day
by Jason
Majority of Democrats see socialism as positive
By Jason So I guess we can dispense with all the games and chalking up the socialism charges as nothing more than stereotypical talking points used for political attacks. I’ve always found that its easier to let the horse do … Continue reading
America’s AAA bond rating in jeopardy.
Once upon a time the United States’ reputation as a borrower was stellar and unsurpassed by any other nation in the world. You lent to the US, you knew we were good for it. Nowadays, with all the economic upheaval … Continue reading
Posted in American Society, Current Events, Economics
Tagged deficit spending, Moody's, national debt
3 Comments
General McChrystal gives new upbeat assessment on Afghanistan
by Jason Remember the hoopla last year over McChrystal’s official report to the president and public remarks about the state of the Afghan war and how American forces were dangerously close to losing control? Since then operations have picked up … Continue reading
How should the U.S. and the West view Iran’s orbital launch?
by Jason I have more thoughts and ideas along those lines but we can all get started on a key thing, and that is perception. Chris Thomas at True Slant explains that important concept. When Apollo 11 touched down on … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Policy
Tagged American foreign policy, Iran, Iran nuclear program, Iran orbital launch, Iran rocket launch
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Is the American economy and deep deficits undermining our superpower position?
by Jason That has certainly been the recent fad over the last couple of years. Many economist and international relations strategist and historians have been warning U.S. policy makers of the potential consequences of running deep deficits that undermine our … Continue reading
Liberal Symphony of Destruction
by Mike Since the debate on health care and stimulus spending, the push back from across the nation has unleashed a torrent of stressors which are hurrying along the liberal S.O.D. The Original Allegro Being the bright and cheerful guy … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, Current Events
Tagged liberals, progressives, Symphony of Destruction
3 Comments
President Obama to beef up U.S.’s nuclear programs?
by Jason Woe! Where did this come from? President Obama is asking Congress for more funding for what he says will modernize facilities and retain valued experts, and to prevent the spread of nuclear material that will lead to his … Continue reading
