Archive for November, 2009

Here Are the Actual Afghan Strategies on the Table

President Obama is finalizing a decision on a way forward in Afghanistan. Here’s what different decisions would mean, and why any of them could ultimately come up short. … Full article: Here Are the Actual Afghan Strategies on the Table Here Are the Actual Afghan Strategies on the Table

Major Hasan's Bloody Jihad

There can be no doubt that Major Nidal Hasan became radicalized, planned his jihad (holy war), and murdered thirteen people at Fort Hood, Texas. He had calling cards printed with "SoA" and "SWT" placed under his name. SoA means Soldier of Allah, and SWT, Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala means Glory to God (Allah). Was Hasan's murder [...]

Rep. Raul Grijalva, Co-Chair of Progressive Caucus, Vows to Bring “Robust” Public Option to House Floor

We speak to Democratic Congressman Raul Grijalva of Arizona, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. On Thursday, Grijalva said he was deeply disappointed at the healthcare bill unveiled by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He has pledged to fight for a floor vote on including a robust public option in the bill. [includes rush transcript] … [...]

Chicago Bears’ Jay Cutler fined for Week 9 incident, source says #sports

Struggling Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has been fined $20,000 by the NFL for abusive conduct toward a game official during Chicago’s blowout loss to Arizona in Week 9, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter…. Full article: Chicago Bears’ Jay Cutler fined for Week 9 incident, source says Chicago Bears’ Jay Cutler fined for [...]

Streetlights of the Future to be Powered by Trash

It’s an idea that just seems to make a certain amount of sense: cities need streetlights, and cities need places for people to throw away their trash. Streetlights, which must stay on all night (unless they’re these nifty sensor controlled ones), are a pretty sizable energy drain. But what would happen if all those people [...]

Denmark Pays Non-Western Immigrants to ‘Go Home’

Denmark is offering immigrants from “non-Western” countries $20,000 if they volunteer to give up their legal residency and move “home” — one of many initiatives spearheaded by the anti-immigrant Danish People’s Party to make foreigners — and especially Muslims — feel unwelcome in this small European country of 5.5 million. According to the Danish People’s [...]

David Ragan expects change in crew chief for 2010 #sports

David Ragan doesn’t expect Jimmy Fennig to be his crew chief in 2010…. Full article: David Ragan expects change in crew chief for 2010 David Ragan expects change in crew chief for 2010

Brazil and France in climate deal

Brazil and France agree a common position on fighting global warming before the UN climate change conference…. Full article: Brazil and France in climate deal Brazil and France in climate deal

Pakistan bombs Taliban after capturing key town

The military claims to have killed more than 160 militants since the offensive began a week ago, but it's encountering fierce resistance from the Taliban. … Full article: Pakistan bombs Taliban after capturing key town Pakistan bombs Taliban after capturing key town

Playing Right Into Their Hands

I admit I haven’t delved deep into the swamps, but as far as I can tell — aside from general pissiness at the “weakness” of continuing to use our constitutional system when we all know it should have been disbanded in a fit of pique after 9/11 — I gather the prime conservative fear over [...]

Deficit push sets climate bill back

An aggressive push on jobs, deficit signals climate change will stay on the back burner…. Full article: Deficit push sets climate bill back Deficit push sets climate bill back

Pollsters Slam Rasmussen Presidential Index

Eric Kleefeld: Some commentators on the right have been pointing to an interesting number that has been coming from the Rasmussen daily tracking poll, which Rasmussen bills as the Presidential Approval Index, which Scott Rasmussen only began bringing out in late 2008. I asked three prominent polling experts about this, and they all lambasted it…. [...]

9/11 mastermind to face U.S. justice

Accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others will be tried in federal court in New York. … Full article: 9/11 mastermind to face U.S. justice 9/11 mastermind to face U.S. justice

Saluting 24 million living vets — Reagan alumni hear Gates, see Wall — 12/1: Pfeiffer era — Bush faces press — Norm Eisen, Tucker Bounds b’days

The first couple will attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns…. Full article: Saluting 24 million living vets — Reagan alumni hear Gates, see Wall — 12/1: Pfeiffer era — Bush faces press — Norm Eisen, Tucker Bounds b’days Saluting 24 million living vets — Reagan alumni hear Gates, see Wall — [...]

Anthony Kim makes a $1 million bogey to win Kiwi Challenge #sports

Anthony Kim has won the Kiwi Challenge despite making a bogey in a playoff…. Full article: Anthony Kim makes a $1 million bogey to win Kiwi Challenge Anthony Kim makes a $1 million bogey to win Kiwi Challenge

Niemoller 2009 #tcot

Niemoller 2009 First they came for those with dementia and I didn’t object – for I am of sound mind Then they came for those born prematurely and those sick in the womb and I didn’t object – For I am past child bearing and this did not affect me personally. Then they came for [...]

Letters to the editor

Readers write on the relationship between the British and Americans, how the Chinese see Obama, and Iran. … Full article: Letters to the editor Letters to the editor

Lorena Ochoa Invitational: Jiyai Shin has three-stroke lead #sports

Jiyai Shin has shot a 6-under 66 for the second-round lead at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational…. Full article: Lorena Ochoa Invitational: Jiyai Shin has three-stroke lead Lorena Ochoa Invitational: Jiyai Shin has three-stroke lead

Hays-Langton win silver at bobsled World Cup #sports

Todd Hays teamed with Steven Langton to win a silver medal in the opening two-man World Cup bobsled race of the season on a frigid Friday night on the 2002 Olympic track…. Full article: Hays-Langton win silver at bobsled World Cup Hays-Langton win silver at bobsled World Cup

VP: ‘There but for …’ – Biden volunteers at church

… Full article: VP: ‘There but for …’ – Biden volunteers at church VP: ‘There but for …’ – Biden volunteers at church

Why the new $6,500 homebuyer tax credit is wrong

Such government largess for the housing industry misdirects US savings away from investments into globally competitive businesses. … Full article: Why the new $6,500 homebuyer tax credit is wrong Why the new $6,500 homebuyer tax credit is wrong

Looking Back at Peak Global Production of…Gold

Yesterday the President of the largest gold mining and production company, Barrick Gold, noted that after ten years of declining production it is time to recognize that the world has seen the peak in gold production. To maintain production ore is being mined with increasingly less gold in it. (The grade of the ore, or [...]

House Advances Measure to Create Hundreds of New Low Power FM Radio Stations

The Local Community Radio Act of 2009 is on its way to a full House vote after sailing through the Energy and Commerce Committee with little opposition. The measure would repeal legislation which requires the FCC to protect full-power broadcasters from interference from Low Power FM stations being placed on third-adjacent channels. We speak to [...]

Refugee standoff in Indonesia eases

Minority of Sri Lankan refugees agree to leave Australian ship moored in Indonesia…. Full article: Refugee standoff in Indonesia eases Refugee standoff in Indonesia eases

Palestinians denied access to water

Israel dubs Palestinian farmers trying in vain to irrigate their lands “water pirates”…. Full article: Palestinians denied access to water Palestinians denied access to water

 
 

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