Shaun Booth
President Bush Delivers Iran an Ultimatum
On Wednesday, just one day removed from the conclusion of testimony from General David Patreuas and Iraq Ambassador Ryan Cocker’s, President George Bush delivered a speech in which he laid out his decision to halt withdrawal of troops after the already... (more...)
Moqtada Al-Sadr asserts dominance, embarrasses Maliki and U.S.
The violence that had erupted in Basra over the last week has finally come to a tentative end. The violence began last week when Iraqi President Nouri Al-Maliki made to confront the Mehdi Army on their home turf in the southern Iraqi city of Basra. Leaders... (more...)
The Federal Reserve’s Power Grab
The Bush Administration’s Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has proposed an excessive broadening of powers for the Federal Reserve; the move is thought to be in reaction to the recent panic in the financial markets and overall economic instability in... (more...)
Carbon Credits: The Only Bull Market Around
It has recently become clear that all three leading United States Presidential candidates favor cap in trade when it comes to carbon emissions and since this revelation the share price of carbon credits have skyrocketed, doubling in price and they continue... (more...)
Is Hillary Clinton Delusional?
Many in the Democratic Party are beginning to wonder if the knock down drag out inner-party battle will hurt the party’s chances in the November general election. Hillary Clinton and the Clinton camp is hinting that they will fight all the way to North... (more...)
Winter Soldiers Gather to Share Stories of War
On March 14th, 15th and 16th hundreds of military veterans and active duty military personnel of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars/occupations gathered outside of Washington, D.C. at Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan to share their first hand experiences... (more...)
McCain/Romney ticket now a possibility
Mitt Romney is now being floated around as a possible Vice Presidential running mate for John McCain, this rumor seems to reveal that the Republican Party is looking to make McCain’s problems with the FEC go away and also that the GOP is desperate to... (more...)
U.S. vs. Iran takes center stage with resignation of CentCom Commander
Admiral William Fallon announced his retirement earlier today and therefore stepped down from his post as commander of U.S. Centcom which oversees the wars both in Iraq and Afghanistan. Admiral Fallon submitted his resignation to Secretary of Defense... (more...)
Power exposed Obama’s exit strategy as best case scenario
Barack Obama’s top foreign policy adviser Samantha Power, whose name had begun to float around Washington as Obama’s possible Secretary of Defense resigned from her post in the campaign last week. The reason for her resignation that was widely stated... (more...)
Ron Paul looks to take movement beyond Presidential campaign
Ron Paul is looking to take the movement he started with his Presidential campaign and propel it forward beyond the 2008 Presidential elections in order to have a positive impact in the United States and abroad. In a video released on his Presidential... (more...)
Bush Endorsement Reinforces McCain’s Iraq Investment
Yesterday John McCain proudly accepted the endorsement of President Bush, this demonstrates more than just McCain’s need to win over the Republican base which is predominantly made up of the 19% in the U.S. that are currently satisfied with President... (more...)
McCain’s Lingering FEC Problem
McCain won a clean sweep of the four March 4th Republican states, but in order to arrive at the RNC convention with a fighting chance against the eventual Democratic nominee John McCain needs to be able to withdraw from the Federal matching funds program. If... (more...)
Gas Prices Continue Their Climb Along with Oil, Gold
The writing is on the wall for the continuing collapse of the U.S. dollar and in turn the seemingly never ending surge of fuel prices. Oil and gold prices, both of which are firmly connected to the health of the dollar, are occupying milestone territory.... (more...)
The Pentagon to Broaden its scope with Africom
On his recent trip to the continent of Africa President George W. Bush took every opportunity to promote the aid given to African countries for AIDS relief, know as the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The aspect of the trip broadcast... (more...)
Ron Paul: Still Relevant, Still Ignored
On Wednesday Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified in front of the House Banking Committee. Congressman and Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul seized the opportunity to preach the message he has been trying to spread for over 20 years. Ron... (more...)
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