Tag Archives: Bob Filner
Celebration in Soweto, Life on Mars?
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
World: One hundred thousand people danced and sang in a rainy Soweto stadium today in celebration of former South African President Nelson Mandela. Leaders from all over the world attended, including Former Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and George W. …
U.S. on the Brink of Default
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
At The Br$nk: Day 16. Senate leaders are expected at mid-day to announce a deal to re-open the government and raise the debt ceiling, but they will have to put the bill on a fast track to avoid debt default …
“Clear Evidence”, Black Budget, Sleepless
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Syria: President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry said yesterday there is clear evidence that Syria used chemical weapons against its own people. “It’s important for us to recognize that when over a thousand people are killed, including hundreds …
Navy Moves, Yosemite Burns, Filner Resigns
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Syria: US warships are moving closer to Syria as President Obama decides how to respond to a suspected mass chemical attack outside of Damascus Wednesday. The President is expected to meet with the National Security Council today to discuss military …
Obama Considers, Justice Sues, Bales Sorry
Friday, August 23, 2013
Winds of War: The Obama administration is considering a response to what appears to have been a massive chemical attack outside Damascus Wednesday. It could be anything from a single cruise missile strike to a sustained air campaign. The President …
Syria ChemWar, Mubarek Moves, “Chelsea”
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Gas: President Obama is under pressure today to act after an apparent mass chemical attack in Syria. The Syrian military is suspected of a an attack yesterday that killed hundreds of people, including women and children, in a rebel held …
“Threat Stream”, Hasan on Trial, Swim Champ
Monday, August 5, 2013
Threat Extended: The State Department Sunday extended the closure of 19 embassies and consulates in the Muslim world through next Saturday in response to an unspecified terror threat. Some reports say the threat comes from Al Qaeda in the Arabian …
Snowden Gets Asylum, NSA Grilled, A-Rod Out?
Thursday, August 1, 2013
On the Move: NSA leaker Edward Snowden has left the Moscow airport and entered the country. Russian authorities say he has been granted refugee status for at least one year. Snowden left Hong Kong more than a month ago and …
Egypt Massacre, Castro Plea, The Hugger
Saturday, July 27, 2013
World: Egyptian police and armed civilians opened fire Saturday and killed dozens of supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood Party. At least 49 are confirmed dead and the Brotherhood puts it at 70. Protesters were …
The Cost of War, Iraq Jailbreak, Name that Baby
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
National: The Pentagon has revealed that military aid to Syrian rebels could cost billions of dollars and still fail to tip the balance against President Bashar al Assad. A letter to Congress from Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey says …
