Today, the Washington Post obtained the classified report by General McChrystal, the US top commander in Afghanistan. The 66 pages report was presented to defense Secretary Robert Gates at the end of August. McChrystal says, “the failure to gain the initiative and reverse insurgent momentum in the next 12 months risks an outcome where defeating [...]
A new poll from World Public Opinion of 24 nations from around the world finds a widespread perception of a serious lack of political tolerance. Large majorities perceive that people in their country are not completely free to express unpopular views, that opposition parties do not get a fair chance to express their views and [...]
The title of a statement from President Obama on the the White House website to congratulate Muslims for the conclusion of their 30-day fast is very obscure. Here is what it says: “STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE OCCASION OF EID-UL-FITR.” Right, but why didn’t the White House just say “Ramadan,” which is how most non-Muslims recognize the religious celebration?
It is, at least according to Israeli peace activist Uri Avnery. The co-founder of the Israeli organization Peace Now and former MP, who was the first Israeli to officially meet with former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, thinks that the move is a sign of weakness by the US president and a victory for Israeli prime [...]
HBO’s Bill Maher makes fun of Senate’s healthcare bill — calls it a “blowjob to the health insurance industry” because it only benefits them and not the consumers.
