Posted on May 24th, 2009 by Stuart O'Neill
Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan have begun serious talks on a regional effort to militarily combat Islamist extremism, terrorism and the Taliban in their joint countries.This is the second meeting in one month on this topic and economic issues confronting the region. Those talks include the growing heroin trade estimated to fund the Taliban $100 million [...]
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Posted on March 8th, 2009 by Stuart O'Neill
John Podesta, head of the transition team for Obama, and President of the Center for American Progress was interviewed several days ago by Norah O’Donnel. The exact topic was again what constitutes ‘Green Jobs’. Is their first mission going to be the commonsense retrofitting homes and buildings throughout the USA? How?
Some readers will [...]
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Filed under: In The News
Posted on February 11th, 2009 by Stuart O'Neill
They just taken a 20 break for votes, it’s 11.24am pacific, and I don’t know if the embedded feed will pick up the live feed I was watching on MSNBC (Internet…not TV). I’ve NEVER seen House members treat witnesses with such disdain and disgust. These exec’s are getting the hell beat out of them. Period. [...]
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Posted on February 8th, 2009 by Stuart O'Neill
John Kerry lays out the details of how we got in the economic crisis we face today. It is a passionate speech filled with substance that puts today’s stimulus efforts in context.
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Filed under: In The News
Posted on February 4th, 2009 by Stuart O'Neill
As Pamela’s post below predicted, President Obama made a detailed statement today. Unlike any effort made previously, the President outlines some of his new package and make a direct effort to limit executive pay, perks and golden parachutes. He says, “We’re taking the air out of golden parachutes.”
It is a dramatic moment in [...]
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Filed under: Bush Admin, Congress, Consumers, Credit Crisis, Economy, MSNBC, Small Business, Stuart O'Neill, Wall Street
Posted on January 24th, 2009 by Stuart O'Neill
The President speaks for himself.
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Filed under: Congress, Consumers, Credit Crisis, Deficit, Economy, House of Reps, Senate, Stuart O'Neill
Posted on January 23rd, 2009 by Stuart O'Neill
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Filed under: In The News
Posted on January 17th, 2009 by Stuart O'Neill
Many here know I really have liked Joe Biden. His farewell speech, which I accidentally saw from the start on C-Span, was a classic example of Senate culture and Biden unique skills at best. I thought his speech was reflective of the great Senate speeches of the past. It was oratory but without the tight [...]
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Posted on January 12th, 2009 by Stuart O'Neill
While there is movement in a push for a ceasefire being sponsored by Egypt the war continunes with harsh rhetoric from Israel.
As diplomats struggled for traction in truce efforts, Olmert said Israel would only end military operations if Hamas stops rocketing Israel, as it has done for years, and is unable to re-arm after combat [...]
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Filed under: In The News
Posted on January 10th, 2009 by Stuart O'Neill
I can’t add anything to this interview with Zbigneiw Brzezinski. Watch for yourself. The UN has passed a cease fire resolution. The Palestinians say they will accept it the moment Israel accepts it.
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