War with Iran’s not desired — but we’re ready, says Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Mike Mullen
In what seems to be an increasing number of statements regarding Iran from the US military Mike Mullen. I wonder if this is just more sabre rattling or if something is going on behind the scenes. The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff said yesterday that while a conflict with Iran was not [...]
Palin joins FOX
This is the one story that could remove Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) from the headlines. It is being reported by the NY Times that former Governor Sarah Palin has signed a multi year contract with Fox News. Palin will appear as a contributor to its already existing programming, and will occasionally host specials for the network. [...]
Will Reid Survive?
The dialog on the morning talk shows was all about Harry Reid, and MSNBC was no exception. At issue is the release of the book, “Game Change,” by John Heilmann and Mark Halperin, and the controversial comment made by Senator Harry Reid (D-NV). Reid made comments about Barack Obama as being “light- skinned and having [...]
Dodd Out!
WASHINGTON – Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd, a five-term Democrat whose political stock began falling after the financial meltdown and his failed 2008 presidential bid, has decided not to seek re-election in November, Democratic officials told The Associated Press early Wednesday. Dodd was expected to make an announcement Wednesday. The officials who disclosed his plans would [...]
Obama to Announce New Airline Measures
Many are wondering whether or not the new measures being put into place to prevent terrorist attacks are actually an invasion of privacy and limitation upon freedoms. Although most of the security measures are put into place in mainly Arab countries, could we eventually see limitations upon US citizens. From Yahoo: WASHINGTON – President Barack [...]
Australia to filter the internet. Preserve your rights #nocleanfeed
Today it was announced that the Australian Government would push ahead with plans to censor the internet in Australia. In an announcement that shocked many internet users around the country “the Communications Minister, Stephen Conroy, said today he would introduce legislation just before next year’s elections to force ISPs to block a blacklist of “refused [...]
Health Care Passes The House #hcr
Comments by President Barack Obama:: Tonight, in an historic vote, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would finally make real the promise of quality, affordable health care for the American people. The Affordable Health Care for America Act is a piece of legislation that will provide stability and security for Americans who have [...]
Senate Committe Votes on Health Care #healthcare
I think that Senator Snowe is right in her concerns about health care fees. Listening to Morning Joe this morning, I heard that insurance companies plan to increase fees on existing customers as much as 110% over the next 5 years. There has to be something that solves this problem before it happens. – AC [...]
Democrats vow to ban domestic violence as ‘pre-existing condition’
This is perhaps one of the more disturbing accounts of the abuse that the Health Care companies do to their paying clients. In what civilised world can women be treated in such a way that, not only do they suffer abuse, but are then stricken from their healthcare fund due to someone abusing them and [...]
Iran Agrees to Nuke Inspections, Clinton Remains Skeptical #iran #iranwatch
The Obama Administration broke away from policies of the prior administration as the United States showed its commitment to engage with Iran on its nuclear policy. Despite the positive comments Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s statement appeared hopeful and skeptical. “I will count it as a positive sign when it moves from gestures and engagements to [...]