China has reacted angrily to the news that the US may sell weapons to Taiwan. For those who follow international news, if you want to get the anger of the Chinese government, deal with Taiwan or Tibet. The roots of this animosity between “brothers” make Taiwan paranoid about the idea of China invading their country. The [...]

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The dirty part of American politics is the division, like a coconut with a big crack in the shell. You lose the milk and it’s almost impossible to put it together again. Consider: Tea Party vs. MoveOn.org Republicans vs. Democrats Blue states vs. Red states Liberal vs. Extremists The constitution of the United States of [...]

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Shifting gears from health care reform to job creation shows that the administration is paying attention to the severity of the recession on main street. At his first State of the Union address, the President has shown his leadership. I am still very skeptical about how he’s going to build a bipartisan coalition to rebuild the [...]

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Ali Hassan al-Majid – known as “Chemical Ali”, former Iraqi Defense and Interior minister and notorious cousin of Saddam Hussein – was executed by hanging according to the Iraqi government. Chemical Ali was sentenced to death four times for genocide and crimes against humanity. He was sentenced to death for ordering the gas attack on [...]

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Money talks but money is also evil. The Supreme Court decision to further empower corporations to use their financial clout to directly influence elections is an endorsement to corporations to keep the American people hostage to interest groups. It is a bizarre decision and the type of decision that makes America unique compared to other [...]

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You do not have to be a psychic or a voodoo priest to predict dark days ahead for the Democrats. Losing Ted Kennedy‘s seat is a sign.  They also showed that they are unable to stay united and on track. For sure they are going to pay very heavily in the next mid-term elections if [...]

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The euphoria among the conservatives after the surprise victory of Scott Brown in the Massachusetts special election is a delirious happiness. Many in the GOP already see this fresh figure as their next leader, their next presidential candidate. The GOP has the right to dream, especially after a long period in the dark. But the [...]

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Many obstacles and stumbling blocks remain in the way of health care reform. The House and Senate bills will have to be merged, and then the House and Senate both will vote on the final bill. We don’t yet know what will be in the final bill, or if the final bill will be passed [...]

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Ted Kennedy is certainly rolling over in his grave. He will be replaced in the Senate by Republican Scott Brown. Massachusetts has turned the page with the past and started a new chapter after 47 years of a Democratic seat. The name Ted Kennedy was not enough to convince voters to choose a Democrat. This [...]

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Democrats are in danger of losing an important Senate seat held for more than forty years. The Massachusetts special election between Democrat Martha Coakley and Republican State Senator Scott Brown to replace late Democratic Senator Ted Kennedy will be settled tonight. Losing means that health care reforms in progress by the current administration will collapse and all battles [...]

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