Insanity: Nearly Bankrupt US Lends Brazil $105 Million for … an Aquarium
In yet another crazy DC move, the U.S. Export-Import Bank is lending $105 million to the Brazilian state of Ceara to help build an aquarium in its capital city of Fortaleza.
Entries by Joe Miller
Many Freed Illegal Alien Criminals Avoid Deportation, Strike Again
The vast and secretive US prison system for immigrants, stymied when it tries to deport some criminals, has quietly released thousands, including killers, an investigation shows.
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.
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.”