Fort Hood: Terror's 'Third Wave' -- New York PostThe Fort Hood killings were no isolated incident, but part of al Qaeda's "third wave." according to this article which provides a sobering assessment on what to expect from Al Qaeda and like groups in the future. ""The 9/11...
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Defense Attorney: Hasan Won't Plead Guilty, May Use Insanity Defense -- ABC NewsJohn Galligan, defense attorney for the Fort Hood Ramapage shooter, Hasan, stated that his client will probably plead not guilty and that an insanity defense is possible."I anticipate that the...
" WASHINGTON -- Political frustration over the rescue of Wall Street and high unemployment erupted in the House Thursday, with one committee threatening to impose tighter scrutiny on the Federal Reserve and another trading verbal insults with Treasury Secretary Timothy...
"U.S. Power Slipping, Analysts Warn By Greg Grant Friday, November 20th, 2009 1:02 pm Posted in Air, Cyber Security, Intelligence, International, Land, Naval, Policy, Space A warning to lawmakers of a shift underway in the global...
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Congress has decided Its time to selectively tax anyone in the US who makes more than $250,000 a year. Upper brackets not ony should bear the burden of a new health care system, they now can bear a surcharge to finance US wars. " ...
U.S. Military Puts Limits On Sarah Palin's Book Tour On BasesSarah Palin kicked off her book tour in Michigan this week, and thousands gathered outside a Barnes & Noble chanting her name, giving the event the feel of a political pep rally. The Army wants Palin's...
Representatives from the United States, Britain, France, Germany, China and Russia are scheduled to meet today in Brussels to discuss future steps to dissuade Iran from developing the capacity to build nuclear weapons. The Washington Times message to the world leaders: If you...
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"In recent years, China has become the world's fastest growing automotive producer," according to a new report (pdf) from the Congressional Research Service. "[China's] annual vehicle output has increased from less than 2 million vehicles in the late 1990s to 9.5 million in...
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The reprocussions from the economic crisis are just beginning to be felt. Nick Turse writes that notwithstanding the green shoots of recovery, surging stock market, and rosy economic predictions from the economic pundits, the body count from the continuing crisis is destined...
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I find it interesting that only Bill Moyers, and not the mainstream media, has the courage to denounce the US Congress demonization of the Goldstone Report. Why Is Congress Demonizing an Investigation of Israel's War Crimes in Gaza? Editor's Note: The following is a...
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Code words? Sounds more like 72 Virgins rule:" United States Army Major Nidal Hasan told a radical cleric considered by authorities to be an al-Qaeda recruiter, "I can't wait to join you" in the afterlife, according to an American official with top secret access to 18 e-mails...
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I was living in Detroit in the 1970s when the Pontiac Silverdome was built, having moved there from California. The Silverdome was welcomed as a real shot in the arm to Detroit's economic morale as well as a fabulous athletic venue. How sad to see the facility being sold at...
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Dirty Money - Dirty Politicians? The 15 Biggest Congressional Recipients Of Wall Street Campaign Cash Which members of Congress have so far received most Wall...
" Yesterday, it was reported that analysts at SocGen had sent out a guide on what to do if the world goes completely to hell. Well, the full report has surfaced, via ZeroHedge, and it's very, very fun if you like doom and gloom. Basically, they're extremely concerned about...