Navy SEAL Killed in Rescue of American Doctor in Afghanistan
At least six people were reported killed in the operation to rescue Joseph, the third hostage. It is unclear whether that number includes the American soldier.
Entries by Joe Miller
The Federal Government Now Borrowing 46 Cents Out of Every Dollar It Spends
Another demonstration of the fact that increased federal revenue is a smokescreen. It’s the spending, stupid!
North Korea Extends Rocket Launch Period Over ‘Prospect of Dialogue’
“International pressure and the prospect of dialogue may be a factor in the delay, analysts in Seoul said.” Of course the North Koreans know they can manipulate Washington. So whenever they need something from the US, they act up, and we bribe them to play nice.
Boehner Blasted Over GOP Purge
Boehner is trying to cut a deal with Barack Obama . . . [and] is sending a signal that crossing him on such a major vote will carry a significant price.
US-Egyptian Christians Fear for Faith Under Morsi’s Islamist Agenda (+video)
It’s a good thing the Obama Administration let us know about the secular nature of the Muslim Brotherhood, otherwise we might think we were dealing with Islamic fundamentalists.
Chinese Investors Take 80% Stake in AIG Aircraft Leasing Unit
If approved by regulators, the acquisition of the American business would be one of the largest ever by Chinese investors.
Marriage and Self-Government
Many Americans . . . believe quite sensibly that governmental recognition of same-sex couples as married is incompatible with the purpose for which marriage policy exists in the first place: to foster stability in the sort of relationships that can give rise to children.
Obama’s Money Plans Backed by Communists
“The outcome of the struggle does not depend on who is right or wrong, but on which side is stronger.”
Chinese Buyers Lead Foreign Investment in US Housing Market (+video)
The disturbing implication of the latest news is that the only thing propping up the housing market is foreign investment, which means the losses in housing value are almost absolute from the perspective of the US economy.
Israeli Ambassador: Syria Transfer of WMD to Militants Would Be ‘Game Changer’
Under heavy scrutiny from the United States, will the Assad regime in Syria privatize its dirty work by handing over WMD’s to Hezbollah?