Is Operation “Strike Of The Sword” The Right Strategy in Afghanistan?
Operation “Strike of the Sword” is the name of the massive offensive launched two days ago by US Marines in south Afghanistan’s Helmand province. About 4,000 Marines, as well as 650 Afghan troops are involved with logistic air support provided by NATO planes.
California: Your IOU Is In The Mail
Yesterday, once again, the California legislature failed to address its budget disaster. California is officially insolvent, and the State Treasury announced that they will have to issue IOUs to creditors. This is the first time since the Great Depression that the Golden State was forced to such a desperate measure.
Mousavi Urges Supporters To Keep Fighting
Today, Mousavi urged his supporters to keep working for “the right of the people,” in his first statement since the Guardian Council validated the result of the contested election.
Mousavi is still under a De facto house arrest, and some close to him fear he could be arrested in a matter of days.
Transparency in Government, Promises Versus Reality
During his campaign last year, and even at the time of his inauguration, President Obama made promises of ” Unprecedented transparency in government.” The reality of government seems to have change the President views on the topic of transparency, at least to some extend.
House Prices Decline Slowing
Data was released today by Standard & Poor’s for its home price index composite.
This is the leading indicator for the US real estate market. It shows that although still negative, the annual decline of the 10-City & the 20-City composites improved.
