Folksy Gibberish from Palin

I thought Edward Winkleman's account of this moment in the VP debate was spot on: he provides a transcript showing the actual content - or lack of content- in the answer to the question about the role of the Vice...

Palin on Ahmadinejad: 'He Must Be Stopped'

"By SARAH PALIN | September 22, 2008Governor Palin, the Republican nominee for vice president, was scheduled to speak today at a rally in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza to protest the appearance here of President Ahmadinejad of Iran. Her appearance was canceled by rally organizers...

John McCain funded by Soros since 2001

If the voting public is to believe charges put out by the right-wing about Barack Obama, should it take as truth what some of the same operatives say about McCain?" ELECTION 2008 ...

Roma poverty a major issue for EU

The first summit on Roma (gypsy) integration into the EU is being held today in Brussels. As an increasing number of Roma (gypsies) migrate from Eastern Europe to Western Europe, the EU is hoping to find ways to...

How the spooks took over the news

"How the spooks took over the news In his controversial new book, Nick Davies argues that shadowy intelligence agencies are pumping out black propaganda to manipulate public opinion – and that the media simply...

What the Palin Pick Says

Here's a different look at the Palin Pick from New York Times columnist, David Brooks:"Op-Ed Columnist, By DAVID BROOKS, ST. PAUL John McCain is not a normal conservative. He has instincts, but few abstract convictions about the proper size of government. He’s a...

Gustav prompts talk of altering RNC agenda

Notice in the article, how it says (in effect) that the republicans plan to use the convention to suck up to the American people and make it look like they care this time around, by turning the RNC into a red cross telethon due to Gustav."WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Officials with...

Tehran the Winner as US and Russia Tangle

I am amazed looking at what passes for "foreign policy" coming out of Washington over the last four years, at the number and degree of stumbling foolish moves that are now exacerbating the deteriorating situation for...

NY Times does it again: More 'Judy Miller' tapdancing [around nuclear traffic...

Luke Ryland reviews the lastest spin by the NY Times on the nuclear trafficking ring (one of the many things Sibel Edmonds has been gagged from speaking about, but has managed to release significant details of). The Times omits key parties and nations involved, while giving...

Turkish court rules governing party is legal

Turkey's high court has decided not to decalre the country's ruling party illegal for being based on Islam, sending waves of relief throughout the AKP party and in Brussels within the EU. The modern state of Turkey...

UN to go green by cutting on AC

Fighting global warming should start at the top and to set an example the United nations have decided to remove Air-conditioners from the headquarters office in NY. UN is exhorting its staff and representative's of...

South American Political Agenda

This weekend’s (July 18-20) events are symbolic of the theme that should prevail in the Brazilian diplomatic agenda over the next few weeks.  Yet again, South America and the negotiations of the Doha Round at the World Trade Organization (WTO) will be in the spotlight.At...

Exposing the Madness and Hidden Agenda of Public Education

One part of the bill mandates that boys may now use girls restrooms and locker rooms, and vice versa.  This must be strange and weird! There must be more pressing issues and concerns that need to be addressed, but certainly not this kind.  Are the people's taxes...

Bolivia and US plan to get closer...again?

Bilateral relations between Bolivia and US has been sweet and sour lately. Accusations of sponsoring separatist prefects in the Media Luna has limited it. During the Evo Morales´ administration US has been unveiled an unwelcome partner in regional initiatives. However, there...

China calls for help on climate change

China called for help today from developed countries to tackle climate change. The government stated that climate change is top on their list of priorities, but that it needs some help to achieve any goals."Hu called...

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