Sunday, March 25, 2007
The United Nations Security Council has tightened formerly issued sanctions on IRAN to compel it to suspend its pursuit of nuclear power. While Iran insists its pursuit is wholly for peaceful purposes, essentially the provision of energy, the western powers do not believe that. It is widely... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Congress Subpoenas for White House Officials to Testify
Washington is now consumed by two issues, The Irag War and the firings of the eight (8) United States Attorneys. Both, potentially, will set up a confrontation between Congress and the White House. Yet the requirement of congress for the President to bring home the troops is more easily resolved.... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
US ATTORNEYS' DISMISSALS
The dismissals of the eight (8) United States Attorneys raise important questions. Were these dismissals similar to dismissals made by any other administration or even by this administration during its six year life? Were there political considerations, and calculations in these dismissals? The... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
THE EFFECT OF WARS ON THE US
Have we stopped to ponder the effects of the current wars on the United States? Have we ever stopped to compare the effect of these wars on the US with the disadvantages they afford us; the advantages that accrue to our European and Asian competitors? Have we thoughtfully examined not only the short... Sign in to see full entry.
THE EFFECT OF WARS ON THE US
Have we stopped to ponder the effects of the current wars on the United States? Have we ever stopped to compare the effect of these wars on the US with the disadvantages they afford us; the advantages that accrue to our European and Asian competitors? Have we thoughtfully examined not only the short... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Immigration Dilemma
There should not be a wall; there should not be a repatriation of the twelve million, or so, undocumented immigrants who are in this country. Walls don't last. Recall the Walls of Jericho and the Berlin Wall. You see, a wall is an artificial separator which evokes mistrust and ill will. Sooner or... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Energy Independence
Nearly every politician in the United States champions the efficacy of alternative energy. Each argues that the reduction of our dependence on foreign oil will enhance our security and benefit our political relationships with others in the world. To a point, and only to a point, is this true.... Sign in to see full entry.