An American decline would undermine global security
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:00 am PDT
The Christian Science Monitor - The great recession, mounting debt, military burdens, overconsumption. From New York to Beijing to Paris, there is talk, sometimes jubilant in tone, that the United States is on the decline. Some have even said that it's about time. Full Story | Top |
As US population increases, Congress must adjust
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:00 am PDT
The Christian Science Monitor - How would you feel if you knew that there was just one 911 operator in charge of answering and directing all the calls in your county? And that it had been this way for multiple decades, despite the fact that the population there has been steadily increasing over the years? Full Story | Top |
A Patriot Asks About Afghan War: "Why and to What End?"
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:28 pm PDT
The Nation - The Nation -- About the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan -- not merely the proposal to surge more troops into the quagmire but the occupation itself -- he says: "I want people in Iowa, people in Arkansas, people in Arizona, to call their congressman and say, 'Listen, I don't think this is right.'" Full Story | Top |
Islamic countries push a global 'blasphemy' law
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:00 am PDT
The Christian Science Monitor - Remember the Danish "Muhammad cartoons" that set off riots by offended Muslims more than three years ago? The debate pitted freedom of press and speech against notions of freedom from insult of one's religion. It rages still – but now in a forum with international legal implications. Full Story | Top |
For Obama, The Fall Below 50% Looms
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:00 pm PDT
RealClearPolitics.com - The chief issue of the day was whether to escalate the war further or de-escalate. There were economic concerns. And there was a president "too intent on a search for consensus," as historian Robert Dallek wrote in his biography of Lyndon Johnson. Full Story | Top |
In Home Stretch, Corzine Presses His Case
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:00 pm PDT
RealClearPolitics.com - WOODBRIDGE, N.J. -- After three days of boisterous rallies featuring his party's biggest guns, it was back to reality for Jon Corzine on the campaign trail Thursday. Instead of a packed arena and booming pop songs, New Jersey's governor came to an event on Main Street here where several dozen law enforcement officers munched on hot dogs while being entertained by a police bagpipe band. Full Story | Top |
Why teach the arts? Art inspires learning
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:00 am PDT
The Christian Science Monitor - When American presidents talk about education, they inevitably stress the need to focus on math and science. In a technological world, they say, math and science ultimately equate with economic competitiveness. This line of thinking may be smart politics, but it makes education merely the means to an economic end. Full Story | Top |
OBAMA'S REAL DEATH PANELS
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:58 pm PDT
Ted Rall - NEW YORK--Shortly after 9/11, George W. Bush secretly signed two executive orders. Both violated basic constitutional protections as well as U.S. obligations under international treaties, yet both carried the force of law. Full Story | Top |
GAY MARRIAGE THREATENS ESTABLISHMENT OF BOTH PARTIES
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:58 pm PDT
Maggie Gallagher - The Rev. Anthony Evans stepped up to the podium at Stand for Marriage D.C.'s rally last Sunday with a message for D.C. Council Chairman Vincent Gray: The black church will no longer partner with politicians of any race who work against its interests and its values. Full Story | Top |
Government by Holiday Inn Express
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00 am PDT
Mona Charen - You've seen those commercials in which an airline pilot, or surgeon, or nuclear engineer is giving expert advice only to acknowledge eventually to this nonplussed listeners that while he is not actually a fill-in-the-blank, he did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Do you ever get the feeling that we are getting Holiday Inn Express government? Full Story | Top |
CONSTITUTIONAL TINKERING OPENS DOOR TO ORTEGA RE-ELECTION
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:58 pm PDT
Georgie Anne Geyer - WASHINGTON -- Little attention has been paid recently to Nicaragua. "Only right," you may well respond. "After all, that tiny, troubled country in Central America became only relatively important when the Marxist Sandinistas took over in 1979 -- becoming temporarily the 'second Cuba' in the hemisphere." Full Story | Top |
MISS WATERMAN
Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:58 pm PDT
David Shribman - SWAMPSCOTT, Mass. -- Let me tell you about my fifth-grade classroom. Full Story | Top |
RECENT HISTORY HAS SHOWN THE COST OF 'HANDS-OFF' GOVERNMENT
Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:58 pm PDT
Cynthia Tucker - Even after years of a laissez-faire ideology that allowed businesses to pillage the economy, the idea of government intervention makes a lot of Americans nervous. In a recent Gallup Poll, a majority of respondents agreed with the statement that the government currently is "trying to do too many things that should be left to individuals and businesses." Full Story | Top |
The Bogus Death Statistic That Won't Die
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:00 am PDT
Michelle Malkin - Democratic Rep. Alan Grayson of Florida has found his calling: death demagogue. First, he accused Republicans of wanting sick patients to "die quickly." Next, he likened health insurance problems to a "holocaust in America." Now, he's unveiled a new website entitled "namesofthedead.com" in memory of the "more than 44,000 Americans [who] die simply because they have no health insurance." Full Story | Top |
Nixon and Obama -- Soul Brothers?
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:00 am PDT
Pat Buchanan - Four decades ago, Lamar Alexander worked in Richard Nixon's White House. Sen. Alexander today says Barack Obama's White House reminds him of that place, that time, that mindset and those people. Full Story | Top |
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