Monthly Archives: March 2011

Liberal’s hearts break as Obama digs deeper into Libya

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

This wasn’t supposed to be like this. The election of Barack Obama was finally going to make people like us. He was going to use good judgment. He and his Team of Rivals were going utilize "smart" diplomacy instead of … Continue reading →

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While Libya distracts, Hamas and the UN are making plans for statehood

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

From Big Peace While the eyes of the world are focused on Libya, Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas have been moving ahead with plans to discuss reconciliation, with the expectation that the United Nations will create a Palestinian state in … Continue reading →

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Israel releases proof of Hezbollah war preparations; series of elaborate tunnels and bunkers

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

From the Daily Caller JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military on Thursday released a map detailing what it says are nearly 1,000 underground bunkers, weapons storage facilities and monitoring sites built by the militant Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon. Many of … Continue reading →

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President Obama Has Reached A New Low.

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

A new study released by Quinnipiac University shows President Obama’s approval rating has sank to a new all time low. American voters disapprove 48 – 42 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing and say 50 – 41 … Continue reading →

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Libyan rebels on the run and US strategy not far behind

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

As I stated this morning, air-power alone cannot guarantee success for the rebel forces. NATO and the US will either have to let nature take its course or intervene with escalated military force, which will certainly require ground troops. President … Continue reading →

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These Conservative States of America

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

This peace of work from Richard Florida destroys the stereotype of the rich, white Republican. Of course, those who have been following or have studied voter trends and the socioeconomic circumstances associated with it know that the tired old charge … Continue reading →

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Americans: Obama no longer seen as strong leader

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

From Gallup PRINCETON, NJ — Americans have grown increasingly less likely to view President Obama as a strong and decisive leader since he took office. Roughly half now believe this aptly describes, him compared with 60% a year ago and … Continue reading →

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Well of course NATO is considering ground troops

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

OK, considering may be too strong of a word but the NATO chief sure isn’t ruling it out. That is because the situation in Libya will get worse before it gets worse. Let’s say the rebels are successful in removing … Continue reading →

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This could be the Dems’ theme in 2012

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

With President Obama uniting Democrats and Republicans against his policies, this Saturday Night Live skit could be prophetic instead of comedic. http://www.hulu.com/embed/uxBY1kWPi0eYPq2xNra-1A These types of scenarios could possibly spell disaster for Obama, Obama coat tailors, and hopefully for the veteran … Continue reading →

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The Obama Administration and Opening Doors: Arming Libyan Rebels and Committing United States Troops

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

Both of the scenarios listed in the title might be a half-cocked conjecture at this point. Nevertheless, if I were a betting man I would lean towards possible implementation of  NATO allies arming Libyan rebels before troop commitment. The possibility of “opening this door” … Continue reading →

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Barbour and Huckabee creating a Republican tandem

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

This Politico story goes beyond intriguing. It’s obvious by now that Governor Haley Barbour covets the Republican nomination and is working as hard as anyone to secure his chances. He’s traveling, raising money, and tapping into his extensive contacts throughout … Continue reading →

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The Must Read Of The Day: The hypocrisy of the American left

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

Nothing from me on this. Just the link. Joe Scarborough The hypocrisy of the American left For a decade now, we have been told of George W. Bush’s and Dick Cheney’s moral failings. They have been regularly compared to Adolf … Continue reading →

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Iran views Middle East events as proof for end of times and the return of the Mahdi

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

When these bearded Mullahs start talking this nonsense, I get a little nervous. These are the same people who wish to play with nuclear weapons. Personally, I don’t think they should be allowed to have scissors much more a military … Continue reading →

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France’s uneasy political future

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

France has had an uneasy political life going as far back as their revolution and obviously from Napoleon’s aftermath. Their most recent form of government, the Fifth Republic, was founded in 1958 in response to a factional parliamentary system. A … Continue reading →

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