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Don't Ask, Don't Tell: A Debate
What many Americans don't get is that DADT requires soldiers like me to lie, not only to my fellow troops but also to my family and friends. In light of the recommendations from the Defense Department to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", Frum Forum asked our contributors who have served in the …Turkish Politician Blames Israel for Wikileaks
Turkish Politician Blames Israel for Wikileaks Hurriyet Daily News reports : Israel could have engineered the release of hundreds of thousands of confidential documents on WikiLeaks as a plot to corner Turkey on both domestic and foreign policy, according to a senior ruling …
A Different Way of Running for President
According to reports, New Hampshire Republican leaders are still waiting for Palin to visit the early primary battleground. Why is Palin shunning the Granite State? Sarah Palin shuns New Hampshire. Sarah Palin may be a media phenom, but disgruntled New Hampshire Republican leaders are still …Deficit Panel Releases Final Report
Deficit Panel Out With Final Report The Washington Post reports: The leaders of President Obama's fiscal commission released a final report Wednesday that is full of political dynamite, recommending sharp cuts in military spending, a higher retirement age and reforms that could …
Pentagon's DADT Study: A Win for Gay Rights
Like the California Prop 8 ruling, the Pentagon's “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” study is a blow to the barriers holding gays from engaging in the same activities as others. One striking aspect of the Pentagon's recently released study on repealing “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” (DADT) are the similarities it …The Dems' DREAM Amnesty: Bigger Than It Appears
Backers of the DREAM bill claim it would extend amnesty to only a small group. In reality, it could set millions of people on the path to legal status. This is the second part of a long reply to Will Wilkinson on the DREAM act. You can read the first part here . When I first took up the DREAM …Cheney and Gillespie Back Cino in RNC Race
Former Vice President Dick Cheney and GOP strategists Ed Gillespie and Mary Matalin will host a fundraiser for RNC Chair challenger Maria Cino. Former Vice President Dick Cheney and Republican strategists Ed Gillespie and Mary Matalin will host a fundraiser for Maria Cino in Washington, D.C. next …
Bill: WikiLeaks Will Cost Lives
Bill: WikiLeaks Will Cost Lives The AP reports: Former President Bill Clinton said Tuesday he expects people to lose their lives over this week's massive leak of diplomatic documents but doesn't believe the founder of the website that is posting the files has succeeded in …
GOP Senate Pledges Block on Lame Duck Bills
GOP Pledges Block on Lame Duck Bills The AP reports: Senate Republicans intend to block action on virtually all Democratic-backed legislation unrelated to tax cuts and government spending in the current postelection session of Congress, officials said Tuesday, adding that the …
Karzai Govt Releasing Taliban Prisoners
Afghans Releasing Taliban Fighters Reuters reports: "I would be the last person to release the Taliban -- my position is for more tough measures against them." The Defense Ministry and National Directorate of Security, President Karzai's office and the NATO-led International …
Putin: Nixing Start Treaty 'Very Dumb'
Putin: Nixing Start Treaty 'Very Dumb' CBS News reports: For months now, some Republicans' hemming and hawing over the nuclear Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty with Russia has produced bilateral backlash from current and former politicians. It is time to add another major name …
Army Puts New Recruits on a Diet
Army Puts New Recruits on a Diet Salon reports: New soldiers expecting Army drill sergeants to bust their chops over poor posture or a wayward gaze may instead want to avoid a more modern military transgression: relying on fast food for sustenance. The U.S. Army plans to get new …
2M to Lose Jobless Benefits This Month
2M to Lose Jobless Benefits This Month The AP reports: Extended unemployment benefits for nearly 2 million Americans begin to run out Wednesday, cutting off a steady stream of income and guaranteeing a dismal holiday season for people already struggling with bills they cannot …
Huckabee: Execute Source of the Wikileaks
Huckabee: Execute Source of the Wikileaks The Huffington Post reports : Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and possible Republican presidential candidate provided a harsh assessment of what he believes to be an appropriate punishment for the source of the latest WikiLeaks transmiss…
Reid Pushes DREAM Bill Forward
Reid Pushes DREAM Bill Forward Politico reports : Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said he would file a motion Tuesday so the Senate could take up the DREAM Act, setting up a showdown over the immigration bill that would provide some young, undocumented immigrants a path to …
Cantor Supports State Veto Amendment
Cantor Supports State Veto Amendment Talking Points Memo reports : Incoming House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is part of a class of Republicans who say they want to change the country fundamentally -- and to that end, Cantor isn't dismissing a plan by legislators in his home …
Blackwater Tried to Build Anti-Pirate Fleet
Blackwater Tried to Build Anti Pirate Fleet The New York Times reports : WASHINGTON — Besieged by criminal inquiries and Congressional investigators, how could the world’s most controversial private security company drum up new business? By battling pirates on the high …
Missiles Sent to Iran Might Not Work
Missiles Sent to Iran Might Not Work The Washington Post reports : On Oct. 10, to celebrate its 65th anniversary as a one-party state, North Korea unveiled a new missile in the type of military parade that for decades has been a hallmark of authoritarian regimes. The North …
Assange on Interpol's Most Wanted List
Assange on Interpol's Most Wanted List The Guardian reports : The WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange , is tonight facing growing legal problems around the world, with the US announcing that it was investigating whether he had violated its espionage laws. Assange's details …