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Monthly Archives: July 2011
We “the people” are responsible for this mess
We get the government we elect. And that’s the problem. We need real reform in how politicians are elected. Too much of our system is controlled by zealots and not by the majority of moderate leaning, more reasonable, voters in … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, Current Events, Economics
Tagged charles babinton, election reform, elections, huffington post, politicians, zealotry
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Kabuki Dance: White House and Republicans reach tentative deal on debt-ceiling.
When it comes to the antics that go along with politics in Washington the term “kabuki dance” becomes used to the point of absurdity. However, it’s hard to dispute that the past week’s “negotiations” over raising the debt-ceiling have been anything … Continue reading
Stop! Enough!
No Labels has their first ad.
European banking crisis
This week the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) released its first annual report. The FSOC is a regulatory council set up by the Dodd-Frank act to monitor the nation’s financial system. The report does not address the potential self-inflected wound … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, Economics, Foreign Affairs
Tagged Europeand Banking System, eurozone, GOP, government default, Greece, Italy, Spain
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China has a long way to go
From Anil Gupta at the WSJ: To be sure, China’s R&D expenditure increased to 1.5% of GDP in 2010 from 1.1% in 2002, and should reach 2.5% by 2020. Its share of the world’s total R&D expenditure, 12.3% in 2010, … Continue reading
Norwegian Ambassador Says Terrorism Against Israel is Justified
At least compared to the act of terrorism in his own country. Hudson New York In a recent interview, Norway’s Ambassador to Israel has suggested that Hamas terrorism against Israel is more justified than the recent terrorist attack against Norway. … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Affairs, Terrorism
Tagged antisemitism, Hamas, Israel, Middle East terrorism, Norway, Norway massacre
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The Supposed Decline of the US
From Uncommon Knowledge Fouad Ajami I think we are not fated for decline. I mean I think it is very interesting also the people who write about the decline of America live in America. Most of the people who write … Continue reading
Comparing the Reid and Boehner Plans
Hoover’s John B. Taylor has the details. Some summary excerpts J. Boehner Compared to the March CBO baseline it reduces discretionary outlays by $756 billion over 10 years, which, with interest saving of $156 billion and other smaller changes, reduces … Continue reading
Record Number of US Troops Killed by Iranian Arms
These statistics only solidify what we have already known. From the EFP’s (Explosive Formed Pentetrator), that show distinctive Iranian manufacturing introduced onto the battlefield, to electronics, rockets, and highly effective snipers, the US military has long known of Iranian assistance … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Affairs, Military, War
Tagged EFP's, Iran, Iran military, Iranian weapons, Iraq insurgency, Iraq War, US troops killed
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Another One Bites the Dust in Global Warming Crusade
Who can forget the iconic image of the lone polar bear floating way on a small piece of ice. Presumably that was the last polar bear in the whole world on the last remaining part of the great Arctic. The … Continue reading
Posted in American Society
Tagged Arctic wildlife, Charles Monnett, global warming, polar bears, science, unethical research
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Caption of the Day: Long Live the Revolution
Hint: It isn’t Detroit.
Not So Shocking: President Obama Could Suffer Landslide Defeat
National Journal President Obama’s job approval rating in the latest national polls has been in the danger zone, ranging from 42 percent (Gallup) to 47 percent (ABC News/Washington Post), with every survey showing him with higher unfavorables than favorables. Needless … Continue reading
Where’s The Deal?
We have a president who this time last year and the year before was calling for billions in new spending, on top of spearheading his health care favorite that, if is carried out, will consume 1/6th of our national economy. … Continue reading
