Tag Archives: Obama

Ceasefire Again, Drones, and Fusilli

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Ukraine: Russia is demanding an apology from Ukraine claiming artillery fire hit a Russian border post and destroyed a building. It happened just as Ukraine declared a one-day ceasefire. A Kremlin statement said about the ceasefire, “this is not an …

Advisors to Iraq, We Brake for Elves

Friday, June 20, 2014

Iraq: President Obama is sending 300 military advisors to stiffen the spine of the Iraqi army that’s collapsing before advancing Sunni Islamist rebels. Although the presence of “advisors” is often the first step to entering combat, Obama said American soldiers …

US Weighs Iraq Attack, Bad Taste in Chicago

Friday, June 13, 2014

Iraq: President Obama is considering direct military action against Islamic militants threatening the control of the Iraqi government. Fighters for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have moved as close as 30 miles from Baghdad. President Obama said, …

D Plus 70, Recession Jobs Return

Friday, June 6, 2014

World: World leaders gathered in Normandy today to mark the 70th anniversary of the allied invasion to free Europe from Nazi Germany. The inescapable irony is that Russian President Vladmir Putin, whose bullying of Ukraine threatens world peace, was present …

Unrest in Odessa, Derby Fairy Tale

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Ukraine: A peaceful demonstration turned violent when pro-Russian demonstrators attacked the police station in Odessa. They had gathered to memorialize and protest the deaths 31 fellow demonstrators who were killed Friday inside a union building that burned. Ukraine’s interim Prime …

Tornadoes Kill 17, More Sanctions for Russia

Monday, April 28, 2014

National: At least 17 people died yesterday in tornadoes and violent storms that struck the South and Midwest. One tornado was said to have been on the ground for 80 miles. Extensive damage was reported in several towns north of …

NBA Race Flap, Two New Saints

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Black Balled: The NBA is investigating racist remarks on an audio recording attributed to LA Clippers owner Donald T. Sterling. On the recording the voice reported to be Sterling’s chides his girlfriend saying, “It bothers me a lot that you …

Obama & Putin Not Speaking, Ladies Home Folds

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Ukraine Warming: A series of events is ratcheting up the tension in the Ukraine crisis. The US says Russian fighter jets have violated Ukrainian airspace at least half a dozen times in recent days. It’s not clear what might be …

Mickey Rooney Dies, Pistorius Apologizes

Monday, April 7, 2014

Mickey Rooney: The Depression Era star who said “Hey kids, let’s put on a show” and became the most famous teenager in America as the optimistic Andy Hardy, has died at age 93 in North Hollywood, Calif. From 1939 to …

Putin Calls on the Phone, LA Shakes Again

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Ukraine: Russian President Vladimir Putin called President Obama on the phone yesterday to talk about a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis. It’s too soon to know whether Putin has blinked in the international standoff. Diplomats will meet to talk …