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Some Celebration »

On International Women’s Day, President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan addressed women in his country: With every step forward that women in Afghanistan take, violent incidents highlight the fact many still struggle for basic human rights eight years after the ouster of the conservative Taliban regime.

I Knew It Was Coming »

My local paper had an Editorial recently entitled, “Hillary’s Shameful Silence.” I bet I don’t even have to tell you about what the Editors are speaking – you guessed it, human rights in China: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has just returned from her first trip abroad. She said she chose to visit Asia because [...]

Senator Robert Byrd Speaks Out »

I became a huge fan of Senator Robert C. Byrd, Democrat of West Virginia, during the Senate debate on the Authorization for Use of Military Force in Iraq resolution. He spoke with conviction and passion, particularly in regard to the U.S. Constitution. And so, when I saw this article, Byrd: Obama In Power Grab, I [...]

An alarming video every Westerner should see »

Anyone (like Barack Obama) entertaining ideas of western democracies establishing friendly relations with the radicals of the Islamic world should watch this video. While watching the inflammatory rhetoric of the speaker, remember that this is not a jahidist from Iran but a professor from Kuwait – a country with every reason to be grateful to [...]

Ricks on Iraq: “This war is far from over” * Open Thread »

Ricks foresees some truly dangerous times in Iraq, when our troops are declining and national elections will be held. He predicts a lot of “little Saddams” who will cause trouble and “politics waged violently” by Iraqis who we (the U.S.) trained. He lays out the limitations of what we can do in Afghanistan. Ricks also [...]

“The Impending Obama Meltdown” »

Earlier in the week, one of my aunts sent me a piece by Victor Davis Hanson, The Impending Obama Meltdown (SusanUnPC also included this article in her excellent piece, “Is Barack Obama On The Precipice Of Becoming Jimmy Carter?“). I don’t want to be premature, but maybe, just maybe, there are some journalists coming up [...]

On the Other Side of the War… »

Like most Americans, I honor our fallen heroes. When the Jim Lehrer News Hour posts photos of American soldiers who died in Iraq and Afghanistan, I immediately stop whatever I am doing. I stand perfectly still in front of the TV and bear solemn witness to the photos of smiling young men and women who [...]

Is Barack Obama on the Precipice of Becoming Jimmy Carter? »

We are only sixteen days into the age of the new messiah and his angel wings are in danger of falling off. Consider, for example, that The One promised a new way of doing business in Washington but is responsible for managing the vetting of prospective nominees that green-lights not one but three tax cheats. [...]

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly »

Right up front, let me say I am having a bad knee day. I had plans to write another piece altogether, but best laid plans and all that. But, I do want to share this recent news: Iceland has elected the first lesbian world leader (despite the fact that EVERY freakin’ news source keeps using [...]

[Video & Newspaper Updates] Breaking: “In first televised interview as president, Obama speaks with Al-Arabiya” »

VIDEO OF INTERVIEW in White House: Obama’s first interview as president (Al-Arabiya TV exclusive) Hisham Melhem (our bureau chief here in the DC office)conducted this exclusive interview with president Barack Obama. (I like what he says at the beginning of part 2, about the “bankrupt” ideas of Al Qaeda.) Jake Tapper has the lead print [...]

Ten Minutes to “No Topic Taboo,” Jay’s No Quarter Radio Show! »

(Program over. Bumped down by Susan.) Come on over now since i always open up the chat room early. I do watch the chat room conversation during the show, so if you have questions, type them up. Or call me at 9:00 p.m. (or 6:00 p.m. PT) via 347-677-0792. (You know what time to tune [...]

Our Little Shop of Horrors »

I have to admit that I feel kinda sorry for the guy. I would for any President buying into our current crises (of which there are far more than pictured here), but especially for one who has no experience in dealing with any of them. I wonder if (or how often) our President-Elect says to [...]

Meet My Friend Hank »

(bumped up from Saturday night) Greetings one and all. I survived episode number one of No Topic Taboo…Everything Else with Jay”and I am working on putting together my next show which will be this Wednesday night at 9PM. [In the photo to your right, you see Hank with Cindy Sheehan at Camp Casey outside the [...]

I Wonder If Their Heads… »

Really do explode like pumpkins? I’m just asking because of the whole Obama picking Tim Kaine to be the new chair of the DNC thing. See, not only is Kaine anti-choice, but he is also anti-gay. Obama sure does like these homophobes, doesn’t he? He constantly surrounds himself with them, Kaine being the latest. Anywho [...]

Bush Suffers No Sole-Searching »

Okay, the first time I saw this video, I laughed but also was worried for the safety of the president. While I empathize with the journalist’s attitude towards President Bush, and his focus on “freedom of speech,” we cannot allow people to throw things at the president. I was impressed with Bush’s quick reaction time. [...]