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This is sad news ... Former President Carter has some advanced stage of cancer. It probably will be incurable and means he is facing the end of his long life at 90 years old. I always have respected Jimmy Carter, although I was never a fan of his and quite often disagreed with his view on various issues. I also, somewhat, blame him for the endless presidential campaign that we now have because he was the one that started the modern trend. He began his campaign for president as an outsider who went around town to town starting right after the 1972 election saying "Hi! I'm Jimmy Carter and I am running for president". His efforts paid off four years later when he beat Jerry Brown and Bobby Kennedy, much to the surprise of the establishment Democrats and the media, and then Jerry Ford, who was a good man, but in a terrible position.
This pretty much sums up what happens when wages keep getting higher, especially unskilled minimum wage positions. Of course, progressives will tell you just take from the evil corporations and the rich, but they really aren't the businesses that killed by raising the minimum wage.
Interesting interpretation of Robert Frost and the Road Less Traveled.
Animas River disaster ... and to think there supposedly tens of thousands of other old mines and opportunities for the EPA to mess up. And yes, this is going to have a lasting effect on the river. Heavy metals tend to do that, or so I am told.
Good question, Mr. Gingrich. Of course, we all know the answer, but it really does bug me.
EPA Chief? Heck, if it was a natural disaster on this scale, I think the President would be on the scene milking it for all it is worth. As it is, the EPA chief probably should be held responsible, just like a CEO of a corporation if it had caused a similar disaster ... if not the President ... nah, that is too much of stretch. He didn't know what was going on ... like he never knows what was going on when our government screws up and overreaches.
I don't agree with Bob Barr on much, other than he used to represent the Congressional district in California where my parents lived, but in this case, I happen to agree with him wholeheartedly.
Sad story of mothers' grief at sons who leave home and go to war for a radical cause (in this case usually Muslim Jihadists or ISIS). But I do have a problem with this story ... and that is it never lets the sons grow up. All of the men mentioned in this story were adults, over 18 at least and 21 more often. I know, as a parent, when I look at my offspring, I see them back when they were children, but I am mature enough to know that no longer is true. They all are adults now, not children or adolescents, capable of making their own path through life. And taking that path means they have to be responsible for their actions. It is not the mother's fault, or even the father's fault. Of course, we want to blame ourselves for what we see as perceived failings, but I have learned, if you do that, you insult them. No, they are big people now, accept that.
Only a soldier could tell this story of another soldier ... because he was "there" ... and knows the elephant.
When you think about the Iran Nuclear Deal, I recommend you read this Commentary commentary about the 36-year-effort to whitewash the fact that Iran has been "at war" with the US since 1979 ... and that has never changed.
In defense of the Iran Nuclear Deal: The Sanctions weren’t working so promises will. I am not kidding. Is that not a classic example of magical thinking the author so decries. Actually, I think he is saying: Iran is going to have a bomb … so get used to it … which probably is true.
An interesting discussion on one of the perceived flaws of the Iran Deal ... Iran's anti-Semitism runs unchecked.
Another proposal in defense of supporting the plan. By an acknowledge US expert on the Middle East and the Israeli-Muslim conflict. I wish I was as optimistic and Mr. Friedman ... but then I read the previous article and I find his optimism that Iran will abide by the terms as a stretch that is difficult to make.
This commentary discusses the Emperor side of President Obama ... which is distressing, if not discouraging.
Of course, this report on an INF treaty breach by the Russians engenders no confidence in the current administration's willingness to point out any breaches (there already as been at least one) of the Nuclear Deal with Iran.
And then there is this report about the negotiations that led to the Iran Nuclear Deal. Hmmmm ... it makes you wonder sometimes who is telling the truth and who isn't
And one final commentary on the Iran Nuclear deal for today ... please think about this issue ... and contact your Senators and Representative and let them know how you feel, one way or another.
Another look at Ferguson, Mo. But it is a look you probably won't hear about. It is sad, but the protesters need to get a grip and check their priorities.
Allen West has an excellent commentary asking the right questions ... but it won't go down well with the left.
This is a good news story, but the fight against infectious diseases like polio are never ending ... we just beat them back for awhile.
Interesting, Amnesty International apparently is going to come out in favor or legalizing the world's oldest profession. I think with appropriate safeguards, then there is some validity to the approach ... at least it acknowledges that it happens.
Ok, time for a smile or two and a break from the doom and gloom.
The old saying it is not enough to act above reproach, but you also must be seen as being above reproach. Apparently, these employees of the federal General Accounting Office - you know, the federal agency charged with keep watch on the spending habits of the federal government - didn't get that memo.
Sometimes, as in this with Planned Parenthood, your actions and statements do you in ... there is an old saying about this that says you have"hoist yourself on your own petard" - which was a Middle Age early gunpowder door breaching device that was prone to going off an inappropriate moments with sloppy practitioners.
I understand Mr. Stossel's points ... and accept them as true ... but still, I think the illegals need to go back and get in line. Of course, we could open the spigot to immigration a bunch, but I have problems with just crossing the border and going to work.
Leave it to the straight-laced types to rein in Hong Kong ... it just isn't Chinese enough for the bureaucrats on the Mainland in China.
Sometimes we in the US lose perspective on why things came to be ... and think that Utopia is still achievable ... beep, wrong answer.
Gee, do you think illegal immigration might be having the same negative effect here?
Interesting article on the failures of multi-culturalism ... worth registering to read
And it is coming down to this ... the two ladies are on their last exercise in Ranger School ... I hope they pass. And reluctantly, I say that if there is a slot for an officer of their rank in the command structure open, then they should be given all due consideration - gender irrelevant - with other applicants and may the best person get the job. Remember, these two ladies are both ringknockers ...
The debate on Ranger School standards continues ...
I agree with the Best Ranger here .... but at the same time, I worry about the sexual dynamic ... and I just can't seem to find away around it.
I can not argue with the inevitability ... but I always will be concerned about the impact of the sexual dynamic within a unit ... you can try to ignore it, but it is not going to go away ... and I don't really see anybody addressing how to deal with it at a small unit leadership level.
This BBC report illustrates some of the problems getting to diversity "standards" when it comes to police
Another progressive assault on the right to keep and bear arms in the US
I really find it hard to believe that Democrats and progressives are trying to disavow history ... and the contributions to the US of Jefferson, much less Jackson ... I think the crazies are at the helm on the left.
Don't confuse socialists (like Sen. Sanders), progressives and redistributionists with the facts ... they might choke on it.
Unfortunately, Mr. Bozell does have a point here ... but then I haven't heard the term "yellow-dog-Democrat" in awhile. For the young and uninitiated it comes from an old phrase about the solidly Democratic South, when voters to down there were accused of voting for a yellow dog for dogcatcher if he was only a Democrat.
Gee, even government contractors are getting fed up with President Obama's government by executive action.
Uh-oh ... Google Earth is in trouble now ... I was wondering when somebody would think of doing this
And just in case you forgot, Americans are still involved in the fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan ... the wars go on
Another indictment of President Obama's "policy" in the Middle East, particularly dealing with Syria and ISIS
A commentary on how President Obama could use military force to reinforce diplomacy ... don't hold your breath, folks
GITMO's detention facility closure faces some pretty stiff hurdles
More doubts on what the heck is American policy in the Pacific
And if you were wondering why US policy in the Pacific matters ... this commentary explains it.
Meanwhile, Japan looks to apologize for World II again. The author of this commentary is correct in that the past is past, and it time to get over it. But in the Far East, forgiveness is not something that comes easily.
I hope the optimism expressed in the commentary about how to face off against Putin is justified ... but I don't have all that much confidence in the Obama Administration, or even as much as this author does.
There is a case and a need for aircraft carriers ... as well as ample numbers of the other ships that complete the Carrier Task Group and the other task groups of the Navy ... a robust presence is needed ... the only problem is that it takes so darn long to build ships.
Weapons of war can get pretty wacky ... as illustrated from these two from World War II
OK, this sounds pretty wacky in and off itself ... but it probably would work and you might find it in your laundry room in the not to distant future
These are know as continuity errors ... and despite the best efforts of directors and film editors, they appear in just about every movie ever made.
This illustrates another thing that most Americans (and I suspect Canadians as well) take for granted.
Those dang butterflies are just defying the scientists
Unfortunately, Mr. Williams is quite correct in his commentary here. Progressives seem intent on imposing their version of tyranny
Gee, another article pointing out how progressive policies just seem to serve oppressing the less fortunate and the poor
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