Archive for March, 2008
The Divide: What Should the Democratic Party Do?
The Democrats are split on what to do about the the National Convention. Just by a quick glance at the polls, it is easy to see that Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have either been tied for the lead or have each held it at some point. The latest news... (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...)
HUD Secretary Jackson Resigns
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary, Alphonso Jackson has announced that he is resigning effective April 18th. In his announcement he cited family issues, but did not go into detail. For the past two years Secretary Jackson had been... (more...)
President Bush booed at the opening pitch of Washington Nationals game
President George W. Bush was greeted Sunday by thousands of resounding boo’s while being introduced at the Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Walking to the field from the tunnel, the booing did not let up. With a wave a and an un-acknowledging smile,... (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...)
Can Al Gore End up Being the Democratic Candidate
It is just about impossible for either Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama to have enough delegates to win the nomination by the time of the convention. That is unless one decides to drop out. In that case, there will be a wild convention, to say the least.... (more...)
Obama plans to shield us from ourselves in 2008, and ultimately destroy the “Shining City on a Hill”
In the “Wealth of Nations”, Adam Smith believed that a successful nation’s free market will be guided by “an invisible hand”. In studying Adam Smith’s economic philosophies, the Founding Fathers of the United States... (more...)
Which Candidate Has the Best Plan for the Economy?
In a recent poll from the Rasmussen Reports, 81% of the respondents said that the economy is the most important issue in the Presidential campaign. A couple of days ago we asked our readers their opinion and 77% agreed. The remaining three candidates... (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...)
Social Security Problem Perplexes Candidates
The Social Security Board of Trustee’s released its 2008 Annual Report on the finances of the Social Security Trust Funds on Tuesday. The report reiterated the rapidly deteriorating financial status of the Social Security accounts, stating that the... (more...)
Voters Say Economy is The Most Important Campaign Issue
No one can deny that the economy is in a mess to put it bluntly. For two straight months there has been a decline in employment. January was the first month that saw an employment decline since 2003. There are many who would say we are in a recession.... (more...)
Is The Tide Turning in Hillary Clinton’s Favor?
In what is turning out to be one of the most contentious Presidential campaigns in recent history, voters are looking at the states with the late primaries to be the decision makers. Although the polls this campaign have had their glaring errors, for... (more...)
Obama speaks on the war and economy, and completely misses the ball…
In an attempt to steal away votes from the slowly approaching Senator Clinton, Barack Obama was toting around West Virginia on Thursday, delivering yet another riveting speech to the constituents. Just another day of Presidential Politickin’, right?... (more...)
Report Shows FBI’S Terror Watch List Not Updated Properly
As Inspector General, it is Gerald A. Fine’s job to conduct independent investigations, audits, inspections, and special reviews of both the personnel and programs of the United States Department of Justice. He has just released a report on the Terror... (more...)
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