Monthly Archives: January 2011

Are Conservative histrionics over the Muslim Brotherhood unfounded? Or do they have a point?

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

As Professor Donald Douglas poignantly observes the conservative side of the blogosphere is gripped with paranoia over an extremist Muslim takeover in Egypt once Mubarak is deposed. ”I’ve been reading around the conserva-sphere, and there’s a lot of backtracking on … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s ‘Muslim Brotherhood’ making moves with Hamas while making nice with ElBaradei? What it might mean.

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

As the crisis in Egypt evolves it is becoming murkier and more convoluted. While the face of the protesters being projected is that of liberal-loving Facebook and Twitter activists who only desire freedom from the oppressive reign of Mubarak, there … Continue reading →

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Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas show their faces

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

And their faces are one in the same. See Andrew McCarthy at The Corner posted who posted their charter message. Article Two: The Link between Hamas and the Association of Muslim Brothers. The Islamic Resistance Movement is one of the … Continue reading →

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Egypt: The new GOP rallying cry for defunding USAID?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

The crisis developing in Egypt has some questioning the wisdom of thirty years of support and $1.3 billion per year by the United States for the despotic and tyrannical regime of Hosni Mubarak–President of Egypt. The easy answer is Israel, … Continue reading →

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Egypt all weekend

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

The Other McCain | ‘Whose Bright Idea Was It to Send Joe Biden Out to Talk About Egypt?’ Remember how in 2008 we were told that Biden was such a brilliant choice as running mate and that Obama would benefit … Continue reading →

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Bummer, Himalayan glaciers are doing just fine

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

Well that kind of puts a damper on the whole anthropological apocalyptic mood (say that real fast three times). The Telegraph | Himalayan glaciers not melting because of climate change, report finds Himalayan glaciers are actually advancing rather than retreating, … Continue reading →

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On Elites vs Mass Public and diverging issues

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

It should be no great surprise that elites and the mass public have divergent views when it comes to policy rather it be domestic or foreign policy. A major difference can be seen in the actions between the two. For … Continue reading →

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I suspect many liberals puked a little bit in the back of their mouths after reading this

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

We’ve all compared and contrasted the Obama-Reagan parallels. And why not? There are many to choose from. Bad economic times and an apparent political turn around at which America views government and politics (though substantially changed shortly after). On personal levels, … Continue reading →

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Chinese Stealth Fighter contd. Meet the Jian-20 (J-20) ‘Black Silk/Black Eagle’

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

Earlier this month, Jason covered the unveiling of the latest Chinese attempt at a fifth generation stealth-fighter affectionately known as the J-20 Black Silk. As a show of growing Sino technological prowess to the Americans its twenty minute maiden flight … Continue reading →

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Tony Blair’s family feud

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

We’ve all heard or maybe even experienced a nasty family feud. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair is experiencing something slightly different and slightly more embarrassing from his eccentric, and now Muslim, sister-in-law. KUALA LUMPUR — Former prime minister Tony Blair’s … Continue reading →

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China plays games at White House

Posted on January 23, 2011 by

This one’s for Hu. Chinese pianist Lang Lang (never heard of him) played a popular, well known patriotic Chinese song. The song is also very anti-American that originated out of response from the Korean War. Not only was it a … Continue reading →

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Echo-Chamber King, Keith Olbermann leaving MSNBC

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

Today, and quite abruptly I might add, Keith Olbermann, the controversial host of MSNBC’s “Countdown,” announced this evening’s show would be his last.  The provocative host had nothing less than a what can be called a tumultuous relationship with NBC’s … Continue reading →

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WSJ: ‘The Big Interview’ with Henry Kissinger on China

Posted on January 21, 2011 by

The full Big Interview with Dr. Henry Kissinger focuses on China as an economic powerhouse, its “assertive behavior” in Southeast Asia, and the concessions China and the U.S. must make in order to work together. http://online.wsj.com/media/swf/VideoPlayerMain.swf

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Cold Play’s nod to Napoleon

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

To say that I am infatuated with Napoleon Bonaparte is an understatement. Admittedly, however, I know a great deal more about other historical figures. From Hannibal, Lincoln, Lee, Hitler, Stalin, to Churchill, etc. I don’t know why I’ve been so … Continue reading →

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