Monthly Archives: June 2011

“Some years down the pike, we’re going to get the real solution, which is going to be a combination of death panels and sales taxes.”

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Paul Krugman laying down his Nobel Peace credentials. From the NRO It was all the more horrifying because the guest was not a conservative, not an opponent of Obamacare. This guest was an avid liberal, a partisan Democrat, and an … Continue reading →

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US Costs for Libya Soaring

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

US Costs for Libya Soaring, Report Finds A memo obtained by the Financial Times says the U.S. military effort in Libya is costing hundreds of millions of dollars more than first estimated. The Pentagon memo, which the newspaper says was … Continue reading →

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Election 2012 Overview: Newt Gingrich’s campaign blows up on the launching pad.

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

This above video about sums up the results of the news today for the Gingrich campaign. Most of Newt’s senior campaign staff has bailed on him today reportedly due to “differences” in campaign method. From the Politico. Newt Gingrich’s top … Continue reading →

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Qaddafi Is Raping Libya. Literally.

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

This is pretty chilling stuff. It is well documented proof that the Libyan dictator, Muammar Qaddafi, has meted out retribution against those who are fighting against his regime. He’s employed conventional arms such as tanks, jets, and attack helicopters against … Continue reading →

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Islam Is The Catalysts To Radicalization

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

Andrew McCarthy | The Coordinates of Radicalism Political correctness requires that we becloud this simple truth with a few caveats that, in most any other context, would be regarded as distractions by sensible people. So it is necessary to say … Continue reading →

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Kissinger: How To Exit Afghan War

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

Henry Kissinger lays out a platform for withdrawal, then discusses the negative consequences of said withdrawal. In essence, call it Detente. Washington Post For negotiation to turn into a viable exit strategy, four conditions must be met: a cease-fire; withdrawal … Continue reading →

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Afghan Mission Unsustainable

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

My title and the Washington Post’s title are not exactly the same for reasons I’ll explain. The Wapo article: "Afghan nation-building programs not sustainable" cites major costs with little in return in ways that reaches US demands. The nation building … Continue reading →

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Is Romney Ready To Be Labeled As Front Runner?

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

If not, his numbers are suggesting he will be the early winner and then it will be settled. The key to the primaries is to win early and often. Something Romney looks poised on doing. Over the past two months, … Continue reading →

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Ignore A Problem Long Enough …

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

… and hopefully it will go away. Or not At some point during the first two years of his administration, President Obama stopped receiving the daily economic briefing that he requested when he took office.

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Election 2012 Overview: The Rise of Romney, from polls to money.

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

If you are Mitt Romney and you are reading the news, the news is good! In a new ABC/WAPO poll just released Romney is ahead of President Obama 49%-46%, just days after Romney announced his intentions to seek the GOP nomination … Continue reading →

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Obama Sinks With Economy

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

Recently it was concluded that the era of recovery under Obama is dead. In fact, it was never really born. President Obama chose more regulation and more spending as means to reverse our declining economy. Businesses are loath to hire, … Continue reading →

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Caption Of The Day: ‘The Shirtless Wonder’

Posted on June 6, 2011 by
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Democracies’ Temptation With Appeasement

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Bruce Thorton, Defining Ideas For most of us, the word "appeasement" conjures up the feckless figure of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, who after his return from Munich on September 30, 1938, waved a worthless treaty and proclaimed "peace in … Continue reading →

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People For Peace, Not Land For Peace

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

The Muslim Brotherhood is coming. They are poised to win Egypt’s parliamentary elections in September and will be a new feature for the US and Israel to contend. By all indications, the Egyptian military will be an active participant in … Continue reading →

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