Monday, March 31, 2008
Global View - WSJ.com
Global View - WSJ.com - "Does Obama Understand Defeat?" This is an interesting article...
Friday, March 28, 2008
RealClearPolitics - Articles - The 100 Year Lie
RealClearPolitics - Articles - The 100 Year Lie
Excellent article. Isn't it a bit hypocritical to promse to change the way things are done in Washington while promoting a lie to get there? Sounds like politics as usual.
Excellent article. Isn't it a bit hypocritical to promse to change the way things are done in Washington while promoting a lie to get there? Sounds like politics as usual.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Obama would have left if Wright stayed - Yahoo! News
Obama would have left if Wright stayed - Yahoo! News
Okay, so let me get this straight - he stayed for 20+ years at this church, but NOW, only after it's become a big issue, is he saying that he would've left if Wright stayed? Sounds like he wants to retroactively change his position. Nice....
Okay, so let me get this straight - he stayed for 20+ years at this church, but NOW, only after it's become a big issue, is he saying that he would've left if Wright stayed? Sounds like he wants to retroactively change his position. Nice....
U.S. military suspends Afghanistan ammunition deal - Yahoo! News
U.S. military suspends Afghanistan ammunition deal - Yahoo! News
This makes me quite angry - as if a $300m contract was not enough - the 22! year old owner of this company seems to have skimped by supplying cheap old chinese ammunition. Shame on him. I'm also angry that our government paid so much without doing thorough quality checks. Shame on them.
This makes me quite angry - as if a $300m contract was not enough - the 22! year old owner of this company seems to have skimped by supplying cheap old chinese ammunition. Shame on him. I'm also angry that our government paid so much without doing thorough quality checks. Shame on them.
Meghan McCain has offbeat campaign blog - Yahoo! News
Meghan McCain has offbeat campaign blog - Yahoo! News
Hmmm... seems like all the cool people are doing blogs now...
Hmmm... seems like all the cool people are doing blogs now...
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Clinton would have left Obama's church - Yahoo! News
Clinton would have left Obama's church - Yahoo! News
It's just fun to watch the DCFS (Democratic Circular Firing Squad). Clinton says something about Obama's pastor, and the Obama camp immediately attacks with the Bosnia debacle. I think what Clinto is saying is what alot of "typical white americans" are saying: "Why didn't Obama leave such a biases and angry church?".
Also, while I credit Obama for speaking eloquently about race last week, what about the anti-American aspects of the pastor's beliefs? (AIDS, middle east, etc.). Is ALL of his anger based solely on racism? Or is there truly anti-Americanism in there too?
It's just fun to watch the DCFS (Democratic Circular Firing Squad). Clinton says something about Obama's pastor, and the Obama camp immediately attacks with the Bosnia debacle. I think what Clinto is saying is what alot of "typical white americans" are saying: "Why didn't Obama leave such a biases and angry church?".
Also, while I credit Obama for speaking eloquently about race last week, what about the anti-American aspects of the pastor's beliefs? (AIDS, middle east, etc.). Is ALL of his anger based solely on racism? Or is there truly anti-Americanism in there too?
ON DEADLINE: Hillary's Flight of Fancy - Yahoo! News
ON DEADLINE: Hillary's Flight of Fancy - Yahoo! News
Good story about credibility and politicians - note that Obama is mentioned for embellishing, but nothing about McCain. (I trust McCain is more humble in his words. Now wouldn't that be a nice change in Washington?)
Good story about credibility and politicians - note that Obama is mentioned for embellishing, but nothing about McCain. (I trust McCain is more humble in his words. Now wouldn't that be a nice change in Washington?)
Clinton says she erred on Bosnia story - Yahoo! News
Clinton says she erred on Bosnia story - Yahoo! News
Hillary got caught in a lie, so she has no other choice than to admit it and try to move on. Ouch - definitely hurts her credibility (what other "white lies" may be floating around her?)
Hillary got caught in a lie, so she has no other choice than to admit it and try to move on. Ouch - definitely hurts her credibility (what other "white lies" may be floating around her?)
Iraqi forces fight Mehdi Army in Basra - Yahoo! News
Iraqi forces fight Mehdi Army in Basra - Yahoo! News
To me, what is going on around Basra is a case study for what would happen if the U.S. quickly pulls out of Iraq en masse. The British pulled out of Southern Iraq last year, claiming victory and handing everything over to the Iraqi government. Since then, the different Shiite organizations have been jockeying for power. Now it's erupted into violence. While it's nice to say that Iraq needs to stand on its own, they seem simply unable to do that, especially with the meddlings of Iran among the different groups.
To me, what is going on around Basra is a case study for what would happen if the U.S. quickly pulls out of Iraq en masse. The British pulled out of Southern Iraq last year, claiming victory and handing everything over to the Iraqi government. Since then, the different Shiite organizations have been jockeying for power. Now it's erupted into violence. While it's nice to say that Iraq needs to stand on its own, they seem simply unable to do that, especially with the meddlings of Iran among the different groups.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Democrats want contract fraud documents - Yahoo! News
Democrats want contract fraud documents - Yahoo! News:
From the article: "The United States has spent more than $102 billion over the last five years to help rebuild Iraq and Afghanistan. In that time, the Justice Department has uncovered at least $14 million in contract bribes in those two nations alone."
Is it me, or does $14 million in contract bribes for $102 billion total seem like a VERY small number? It's only a fraction of 1%. Of course, I don't want any corruption, and I think it's okay to check on why this loophole is back in the rule, but the way the article is worded makes it seem that $14 million is a huge number.
From the article: "The United States has spent more than $102 billion over the last five years to help rebuild Iraq and Afghanistan. In that time, the Justice Department has uncovered at least $14 million in contract bribes in those two nations alone."
Is it me, or does $14 million in contract bribes for $102 billion total seem like a VERY small number? It's only a fraction of 1%. Of course, I don't want any corruption, and I think it's okay to check on why this loophole is back in the rule, but the way the article is worded makes it seem that $14 million is a huge number.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Obama eyes active role in oil markets - Yahoo! News
Obama eyes active role in oil markets - Yahoo! News
There's no doubt that big oil companies are making recording profits in the billions... BUT, it also costs billions and billions for them to find oil in ever-harder-to-reach places, extract it from the ground, transport it, refine it, and then sell it. If you think a corporation is making too much money, don't complain - INVEST in them!
Here's an ECON 101 concept: If you want prices to come down, increase the supply. Creating DISINCENTIVES (in the form of higher taxes), is not how you attract the new capital needed to increase supply.
And while it may be politically easy to say Big Oil should pay an extra"windfall tax", which other companies may be subject to "windfall taxes" in the future? Google? Microsoft? Microsoft has been opening offices in India, they make lots of profits, let's PUNISH them!
What I find interesting, is that the Democrats have attacked McCain for saying economics was not his strongest subject. At least he has the humbleness to say so. Clinton and Obama have both shown through their proposals that they don't really understand it either...
There's no doubt that big oil companies are making recording profits in the billions... BUT, it also costs billions and billions for them to find oil in ever-harder-to-reach places, extract it from the ground, transport it, refine it, and then sell it. If you think a corporation is making too much money, don't complain - INVEST in them!
Here's an ECON 101 concept: If you want prices to come down, increase the supply. Creating DISINCENTIVES (in the form of higher taxes), is not how you attract the new capital needed to increase supply.
And while it may be politically easy to say Big Oil should pay an extra"windfall tax", which other companies may be subject to "windfall taxes" in the future? Google? Microsoft? Microsoft has been opening offices in India, they make lots of profits, let's PUNISH them!
What I find interesting, is that the Democrats have attacked McCain for saying economics was not his strongest subject. At least he has the humbleness to say so. Clinton and Obama have both shown through their proposals that they don't really understand it either...
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Grannies and pro-war activists clash in Times Square - Yahoo! News
Grannies and pro-war activists clash in Times Square - Yahoo! News
Yeah, whatever. War is bad. We know that. But sometimes, sometimes, it can bring positive change to places that have been oppressed for generations... (since before these ladies were around, even).
Yeah, whatever. War is bad. We know that. But sometimes, sometimes, it can bring positive change to places that have been oppressed for generations... (since before these ladies were around, even).
THROW GRANDMA UNDER THE BUS - Yahoo! News
THROW GRANDMA UNDER THE BUS - Yahoo! News
To be honest, I've been turned off by Anne Coulter lately - she seems to be a mean-spirited right-wing extremist.... BUT, I think she raises a number of good points in this article. A day after hearing Obama speak, it's interesting to hear counterpoints to what all the commentators yesterday were saying was an "incredible", "extraordinary" speech, the most important since MLK's "I have a dream..." speech, etc.
To be honest, I've been turned off by Anne Coulter lately - she seems to be a mean-spirited right-wing extremist.... BUT, I think she raises a number of good points in this article. A day after hearing Obama speak, it's interesting to hear counterpoints to what all the commentators yesterday were saying was an "incredible", "extraordinary" speech, the most important since MLK's "I have a dream..." speech, etc.
Obama and McCain in crossfire over Iraq - Yahoo! News
Obama and McCain in crossfire over Iraq - Yahoo! News:
Clinton says: "'We cannot win their civil war. There is no military solution...".
However, just because there is no military solution, doesn't mean the military shouldn't be PART of the solution. The Democrats' only position seems to be pull all troops out of Iraq as quickly as possible. That idea seems just as ill-conceived as believing that ONLY military force can solve the problems in Iraq. Instead, I believe the solution is a combination of diplomacy, economic, and, yes, military forces...
Clinton says: "'We cannot win their civil war. There is no military solution...".
However, just because there is no military solution, doesn't mean the military shouldn't be PART of the solution. The Democrats' only position seems to be pull all troops out of Iraq as quickly as possible. That idea seems just as ill-conceived as believing that ONLY military force can solve the problems in Iraq. Instead, I believe the solution is a combination of diplomacy, economic, and, yes, military forces...
Obama's lead over Clinton narrows: Reuters poll - Yahoo! News
Obama's lead over Clinton narrows: Reuters poll - Yahoo! News
Maybe the fact that Obama has fallen behind McCain has led to his bad mood/pettiness?
Maybe the fact that Obama has fallen behind McCain has led to his bad mood/pettiness?
Obama belittles McCain for confusing extremists - Yahoo! News
Obama belittles McCain for confusing extremists - Yahoo! News
Obama is treading really close to the "arrogant" line - I'm sure that McCain is fully aware of which group Iran is supporting, he simply mispoke. For Obama to "belittle" him for it at a newsconference is... so petty. For a guy that is supposed to be about change, I'm surprised and disappointed.
Obama is treading really close to the "arrogant" line - I'm sure that McCain is fully aware of which group Iran is supporting, he simply mispoke. For Obama to "belittle" him for it at a newsconference is... so petty. For a guy that is supposed to be about change, I'm surprised and disappointed.
Monday, March 17, 2008
ON DEADLINE: Obama walks arrogance line - Yahoo! News
ON DEADLINE: Obama walks arrogance line - Yahoo! News
Interesting article - I have noticed that some of Obama's comments seem a bit... aloof. It's all the more disconcerting, given his message of changing things (and repeated ad nauseum claims from Democrats that Bush is arrogant).
Interesting article - I have noticed that some of Obama's comments seem a bit... aloof. It's all the more disconcerting, given his message of changing things (and repeated ad nauseum claims from Democrats that Bush is arrogant).
Friday, March 14, 2008
No link between Saddam and Al-Qaeda: Pentagon study - Yahoo! News
No link between Saddam and Al-Qaeda: Pentagon study - Yahoo! News
No doubt about it - Saddam was a bad guy who sheltered international terrorists, including Abu Abbas, the leader of the Achille Lauro hijacking in which an American was killed. Saddam gave Mr. Abbas refuge in Baghdad...
No doubt about it - Saddam was a bad guy who sheltered international terrorists, including Abu Abbas, the leader of the Achille Lauro hijacking in which an American was killed. Saddam gave Mr. Abbas refuge in Baghdad...
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Kidnapped Iraq archbishop dead: Church officials - Yahoo! News
Kidnapped Iraq archbishop dead: Church officials - Yahoo! News
Another example of the type of people we are facing in Iraq - kidnappers and murderers of priests... pitiful example of humanity...
Another example of the type of people we are facing in Iraq - kidnappers and murderers of priests... pitiful example of humanity...
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Severed fingers of 5 hostages delivered to U.S. officials in Iraq - Yahoo! News
Severed fingers of 5 hostages delivered to U.S. officials in Iraq - Yahoo! News
Scary stuff - we're facing some bad people over there - that's all I have to say....
Scary stuff - we're facing some bad people over there - that's all I have to say....
Mom faces trial for leaving child in car - Yahoo! News
Mom faces trial for leaving child in car - Yahoo! News
Hmmm... I have to side with Mom here. It sounds like she was being reasonable, while the police were not. Yes, bad stuff happens when kids are "left alone" in the car. BUT, bad stuff happens when you take babies into snow and ice (mom can slip, they can catch a cold, etc.). Bad stuff also happens when mom stays in the car. In this case, the fact that mom was a few yards away does not seem to be a determining factor that would lead to "danger". Aren't there real criminals to pursue?
Hmmm... I have to side with Mom here. It sounds like she was being reasonable, while the police were not. Yes, bad stuff happens when kids are "left alone" in the car. BUT, bad stuff happens when you take babies into snow and ice (mom can slip, they can catch a cold, etc.). Bad stuff also happens when mom stays in the car. In this case, the fact that mom was a few yards away does not seem to be a determining factor that would lead to "danger". Aren't there real criminals to pursue?
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Admiral William Fox Fallon - US Central Command - Fallon's Military Strategies - Esquire
Admiral William Fox Fallon - US Central Command - Fallon's Military Strategies - Esquire
Here's the article from Esquire magazine - interesting stuff. To be honest, I'm a bit unsettled that a free-thinking military leader is being forced to resign like he has today. My father-in-law met Bill Fallon recently at a Villanova alumni event - my father-in-law seemed really impressed with him - he was soft-spoken and so "normal" for who he was. It's situations like this that make me look forward to when Bush will be out of office. I don't like the way he seems to only want "yes-men" around...
Here's the article from Esquire magazine - interesting stuff. To be honest, I'm a bit unsettled that a free-thinking military leader is being forced to resign like he has today. My father-in-law met Bill Fallon recently at a Villanova alumni event - my father-in-law seemed really impressed with him - he was soft-spoken and so "normal" for who he was. It's situations like this that make me look forward to when Bush will be out of office. I don't like the way he seems to only want "yes-men" around...
Monday, March 10, 2008
Iraqis search for signs of change in U.S. election - Yahoo! News
Iraqis search for signs of change in U.S. election - Yahoo! News
What a piece of biased reporting - the keyword for pro-Democrats is already in the headline: "change", and the first quote is again for change and against the current course (they quoted a university professor, an easy place to find anti-Republican viewpoints). Why don't they talk about the sheiks who have aligned themselves with the US and could be hung out to dry if the USA suddenly departs? (like many of our friends in Vietnam)?
What a piece of biased reporting - the keyword for pro-Democrats is already in the headline: "change", and the first quote is again for change and against the current course (they quoted a university professor, an easy place to find anti-Republican viewpoints). Why don't they talk about the sheiks who have aligned themselves with the US and could be hung out to dry if the USA suddenly departs? (like many of our friends in Vietnam)?
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Nicaragua breaks Colombia ties - Yahoo! News
Nicaragua breaks Colombia ties - Yahoo! News: "
Chavez said: 'Never before has any country in Latin America reached the point of taking a pre-emptive attack doctrine or the doctrine of pursuing your internal enemies in every corner of the globe,' he said on Thursday in his latest criticism of Colombia."
My comment: What a bunch of bull-hokey! Colombia attacked the camp of an armed force that is actively killing and kidnapping its own citizens. The camp was about a mile into Ecuador - where the FARC thought they could have a safe haven. This was not "pre-emptive" and it was not in every corner of the globe. He's trying to put what Colombia did into his same twisted category as the Iraq War. He's full of it. Unfortunately, the leaders of other nearby countries are influenced by the leftist Chavez revolutionary rhetoric, or the Chavez money from Venezuela's oil...
Chavez said: 'Never before has any country in Latin America reached the point of taking a pre-emptive attack doctrine or the doctrine of pursuing your internal enemies in every corner of the globe,' he said on Thursday in his latest criticism of Colombia."
My comment: What a bunch of bull-hokey! Colombia attacked the camp of an armed force that is actively killing and kidnapping its own citizens. The camp was about a mile into Ecuador - where the FARC thought they could have a safe haven. This was not "pre-emptive" and it was not in every corner of the globe. He's trying to put what Colombia did into his same twisted category as the Iraq War. He's full of it. Unfortunately, the leaders of other nearby countries are influenced by the leftist Chavez revolutionary rhetoric, or the Chavez money from Venezuela's oil...
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Clinton wins. Now what? - Yahoo! News
Clinton wins. Now what? - Yahoo! News
This is an interesting article, in the different ways it treats Hillary and Obama "attack ads". It calls Hillary's ads "hits" and "insde the beltway arguments" - both of which can be considered negative terms. As for his own attacks, this article calls them some of his "toughest critiques yet". Critique? Critique is a nice thing teachers do to a writing assignment. Why doesn't she say Obama is switching to "inside the beltway" arguments too? My bet is that this author likes Obama.
This is an interesting article, in the different ways it treats Hillary and Obama "attack ads". It calls Hillary's ads "hits" and "insde the beltway arguments" - both of which can be considered negative terms. As for his own attacks, this article calls them some of his "toughest critiques yet". Critique? Critique is a nice thing teachers do to a writing assignment. Why doesn't she say Obama is switching to "inside the beltway" arguments too? My bet is that this author likes Obama.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Thomas Moshang Jr., physician | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/29/2008
Thomas Moshang Jr., physician Philadelphia Inquirer 02/29/2008
My wife worked with this doctor at CHOP. He also was the father of a friend of mine in Penn Army ROTC (Tom Moshang III). My wife, along with everyone else, says he was an excellent doctor.
My wife worked with this doctor at CHOP. He also was the father of a friend of mine in Penn Army ROTC (Tom Moshang III). My wife, along with everyone else, says he was an excellent doctor.
One Last Thing: McCain is right about Iraq | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/02/2008
One Last Thing: McCain is right about Iraq Philadelphia Inquirer 03/02/2008
Good article - from the Philadelphia Inquirer to boot!
Good article - from the Philadelphia Inquirer to boot!
Saturday, March 1, 2008
McCain tags Dems on trade treaty - Yahoo! News
McCain tags Dems on trade treaty - Yahoo! News
Yet another case where I agree with McCain. There was an article last week about how Canada was getting concerned about all the talk of renegotiating NAFTA.
Yet another case where I agree with McCain. There was an article last week about how Canada was getting concerned about all the talk of renegotiating NAFTA.
McCain tags Dems on trade treaty - Yahoo! News
McCain tags Dems on trade treaty - Yahoo! News
Yet another case where I agree with McCain. There was an article last week about how Canada was getting concerned about all the talk of renegotiating NAFTA.
Yet another case where I agree with McCain. There was an article last week about how Canada was getting concerned about all the talk of renegotiating NAFTA.
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