Many Democratic commentators on the Networks and Cable are expressing surprise that the White House is intent on forcing through Healthcare despite extremely strong feelings against it nationally. (listen to Democratic House Representative Eric Massa describe the current situation in the Democratic Party) More moderate democrats are being pushed hard to vote for the Healthcare bill, despite its painful sanctions against Americans who don’t buy the prescribed insurance, and strong pro-abortion language. These adjurations are being combined with assurances that funding and support will be available for their reelection bids in November. However, sources are indicating that the Pelosi/Obama hard...
Over the last two weeks, the Turkish police have detained and interrogated several dozen retired military officers allegedly involved in plotting an intricate coup d'etat. The government, led by the "moderate Islamist" Justice and Development Party (AKP), has cause for concern. The Turkish military has toppled elected governments four times since 1960. The European Union has made continued civilian rule a key requirement for Turkey's admission to the EU. Though the alleged coup was planned in 2003, the current situation is quite serious. The Turkish press reports that Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Turkish Army Chief of Staff...
Was talking to an old CBS friend, semi-retired. He was one of the Morrow Gang. He said the current situation in DC reminded him of this old Ed Morrow quote. Remembering another old WWII-era quote, I wonder if Obama has "Awakened the sleeping tiger" in the Tea Parties?
"It is not possible that only one person run the country. There have to be laws and the Supreme Leader is also in the law. There have to be a law because one person cannot rule 70 million people." Ayatollah Dastgheyb, senior religious figure and a member of the Assembly of Experts, for the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution while criticizing the current situation of the country said: Armed force should not interfere in political affairs, but it seems like today all the affairs of the country is in the hands of Revolutionary Guards and police and people have no...
Conference speakers review Alaska’s current situation in worldwide competition for oil and gas industry investment dollars - - - - - - In the “oh yes it is, oh no it isn’t” debate about the effectiveness of Alaska’s ACES oil production tax, it’s easy to lose sight of the many factors that go into an oil company’s decision over whether to invest new capital in, say North Slope exploration, vs. drilling some wells elsewhere in the world. And in the Alaska Support Industry Alliance Meet Alaska energy conference on Jan. 22 speakers added their perspectives to the debate, supported by...
Conference speakers review Alaska’s current situation in worldwide competition for oil and gas industry investment dollars - - - - - - In the “oh yes it is, oh no it isn’t” debate about the effectiveness of Alaska’s ACES oil production tax, it’s easy to lose sight of the many factors that go into an oil company’s decision over whether to invest new capital in, say North Slope exploration, vs. drilling some wells elsewhere in the world. And in the Alaska Support Industry Alliance Meet Alaska energy conference on Jan. 22 speakers added their perspectives to the debate, supported by...
Australias' submarine fleet seems to be cursed. Normally, two of the six boats are out on patrol, two are conducting training (but available for operations) and two are undergoing maintenance. The reality is that, right now, only one of the Collins class subs is available for operations, while one is conducting training. The other four are undergoing repairs or maintenance. Actually, a string of breakdowns has put three of the subs into a period of extended repairs. That means that the current situation may last for a year or more. All this comes at a bad time for the Australian...
Democrats’ fortunes continue to deteriorate, according to veteran election analyst Charlie Cook: Technically, not enough Democratic seats are in extreme jeopardy for analysts to conclude that the party will lose the chamber. But if Democrats stay on their current downward trajectory, their majority will be history. The retirements that are likely to result from almost any deterioration in the House Democrats’ current situation would reduce their chances of maintaining control to 50-50.
Washington – Joseph Stiglitz, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for economics in 2001, spoke to the Council on Foreign Relations this Thursday about his new book, “Freefall: America, Free Markets and the Sinking of the World Economy,” and discussed the US recovery, banking regulation, and China’s stimulus. Nathan Gardels, Global Viewpoint Network editor, participated in the discussion as a member of the council. Adapted excerpts from Mr. Stiglitz's comments follow: On the prospects of an economic recovery in the United States We’ve pulled back from the precipice, but the current situation cannot be described as a strong recovery. The...
Bartering is Back in North Korea By Yoo Gwan Hee, from South Pyongan in 2008 [2010-01-20 16:27 ] As predicted by experts on North Korea’s economy, since the authorities have yet to officially release state prices, the North Korean people are now surviving by bartering. A defector, who spoke with his family in North Hamkyung Province on Tuesday, reported the news to the Daily NK, “I called my family to send some money to them as I had heard they were in trouble, and they told me that the current situation is unspeakably terrible. They live only by bartering with...
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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