Terror on the High Seas
After the navy snipers’ recent heroic rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from the hands of 4 Somali teenagers who attacked the Maersk Alabama, piracy has become a serious concern for many Americans. While some have accused the U.S. media of “hostage jingoism,” it’s worth noting that several news outlets have been following the increase in [...]
Rape Law Criticism ‘Inappropriate’
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has responded to international outrage over his recent signature on the Shi’ite Personal Status Law – which Barack Obama has called “abhorrent,” and is being viewed by some as tantamount to legalized rape.
“We understand the concerns of our allies in the international community. Those concerns may be out of an inappropriate [...]
Obama Laughs Off Marijuana Legalization
This week in his “online town hall,” President Obama laughed off one of the questions that has persistently been among the most popular throughout the “Open For Questions” and online town hall voting processes – should we legalize marijuana in order to stimulate the economy?
It’s tempting to believe that the president has been consistently giving [...]
U.S. seeks ‘reset’ with Russia
Secretary of State Clinton was in Switzerland today, meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss a “reset” of ties between the two nations.
The Obama administration wants a clean slate after the recent Russian invasion of Georgia, and Clinton arrived with a gift; a red plastic button in a green box, emblazoned with the [...]