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Posted at 6:36pm on Jan. 8, 2008 An Election Note
By David Kirby
I know we sometimes say that the Democrats are supporting our enemies by their subservient foreign policy, and perhaps there is an argument for that. But let's not forget those Americans who really do support our enemies.
Someone graciously added me to the email distribution list of World Can't Wait. This is the group whose representative, Sunsara Taylor, repeatedly called for revolution in the United States at a speech at the University of Georgia. Sounds fine enough--I think we need to revolutionize the tax system, the welfare system, etc. Sounds great, that is, until she gave her definition of revolution: violent overthrow of the US Government. She did kindly explain that she wouldn't recommend this violent revolution until they have enough people (millions and millions, she said) to accomplish it. At least she isn't calling for an armed insurgency.
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Posted at 10:52am on Dec. 10, 2007 Al Gore, Regurgitated Koolaid, and Tyranny
By David Kirby
As Al Gore compares global warming to the rise of Hitler...and the Economist's cartoonist drinks the koolaid Al Gore regurgitates, it seems a reminder of tyrannical, oppressive egomaniacs (i.e. Hitler and Stalin wannabes) is needed.
Russia:
Disagree with Czar Putin? Meet Grusha, Prison Warden. It seems Czar Putin doesn't just arrest criminals. He has this terrible habit of arresting (and sometimes killing--his favorite method, you ask? Radioactive tea. Quite a delicacy.) political opponents, journalists, businessmen, and really anybody who dares disagree with him. That last link is from a special report CNN had last night that was quite informative and well-done.
Read for more...
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Posted at 12:13pm on Nov. 18, 2007 Ronulan Notes = Illegal Tender or Legal Notes?
By David Kirby
I asked this question on the previous post about the Ronulan's being invaded by the government for printing illegal money, but it received no good answer. So, alas, I'll ask it again.
We can legally trade asset-backed notes in the market. If Ronulan money is redeemable for a set amount of gold or silver, can the Ronulans argue in court that their "money" was not tender but rather legally traded, interest-free notes callable for a set amount of gold or silver?
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Posted at 12:19pm on Oct. 15, 2007 The Question of the Day
By David Kirby
This does not bode well for his campaign:
Mitt Romney was in Michigan, Colorado, Arizona and Nevada and then went back to Michigan. Rudy Giuliani visited Florida, Michigan, South Carolina, Alabama, Washington and New Hampshire. John McCain went from Michigan to Iowa to New Hampshire.
But where was Fred, as in Fred Thompson?
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Posted at 9:25am on Oct. 5, 2007 If I were them, I'd be worried too
By David Kirby
Aviation Week has an article describing just how Israel's non-stealth fighters could evade Syrian detection during their attack a few weeks ago. It bodes well for the United States.
From the article:
U.S. aerospace industry and retired military officials indicated today that a technology like the U.S.-developed “Suter” airborne network attack system developed by BAE Systems and integrated into U.S. unmanned aircraft by L-3 Communications was used by the Israelis. The system has been used or at least tested operationally in Iraq and Afghanistan over the last year.
The technology allows users to invade communications networks, see what enemy sensors see and even take over as systems administrator so sensors can be manipulated into positions so that approaching aircraft can’t be seen, they say. The process involves locating enemy emitters with great precision and then directing data streams into them that can include false targets and misleading messages algorithms that allow a number of activities including control.
My first thought: turn their systems into a game of pacman.
Read on...
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Posted at 12:17am on Aug. 18, 2007 VIVA LA REVOLUCION! Reports of Castro's Death!
By David Kirby
This is rumor. This is hearsay. But Truth Caucus (www.truthcaucus.com) is reporting that the word on the street is...Castro is dead.
Here's what we have so far:
+ Human Events notes Castro's unmistakable absence at...his own birthday party.
+ South Florida's NBC Channel 6 online (http://www.nbc6.net/news/13897934/detail.html) mentions that Cuban press began running installments of a memoir written by the tyrant.
+ Celeb news site perezhilton.com: Hilton reports "very loud rumblings" that Castro is dead. Mr. Hilton is Cuban and told National Post "It would be awesome because I am Cuban. I have a real connection to this story. My family had to flee his dictorial, totalitarian, oppressive, communist, evil regime."
Read on...
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Posted at 1:53pm on Aug. 17, 2007 Politics Now Personal for Biden
By David Kirby
According to MSNBC, Sen. Joe Biden's son is now scheduled to go to Iraq. A Captain in the Delaware National Guard and Delaware's Attorney General, Capt. Beau Biden has been notified that his unit is scheduled to be deployed to Iraq in 2008.
As someone who has a brother currently serving in Iraq, receiving this news about a family member can be hard. Biden responded, "I don't want him going...But I tell you what, I don't want my grandson or my granddaughters going back in 15 years and so how we leave makes a big difference." I don't want my brother going either, insofar as I don't want him in harm's way. I also don't want our children or grandchildren going back in 15 years; or worse, I don't want them fighting the same enemy at home.
But the Senator and I vehemently disagree.
Read on...
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Posted at 11:53am on Jul. 24, 2007 South Korean Missions Team Kidnapped
By David Kirby
The Taliban kidnapped about 20 S. Korean missionaries traveling from Kandahar to Kabul. More information here: http://www.christiannewstoday.com/ChristianNewsReport_47.html
This is terrible. They were members of International Christian Concern, a humanitarian organization.
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Posted at 5:02pm on Jul. 20, 2007 Czech Sentiments Changing?
By David Kirby
Note: This article was originally published by the National Security Online Resource Center in August, 2006, following a ten-day foreign affairs journalism trip to Prague, sponsored by the Collegiate Network.
A common Cuban joke goes something like: “Cuba is a paradise—they only have three problems: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.”
Before the Velvet Revolution of 1989, this joke also held true for the Czech Republic. Tired of long food lines and subjugated human liberty, the frustrated Czech citizens overthrew their Communist oppressors in one of the only bloodless revolutions in history. In a modern-day Jericho-style victory, Czechs of all ages and trades lifted their voices and down tumbled the walls of Communism.
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Posted at 2:37pm on Jul. 12, 2007 Overheard...
By David Kirby
Overheard on CNBC today: "Some signs indicate that the American economy is losing its standing in the world. Coming up, is this is true, and if so, is this good or bad?"
Who would they rather have the world's largest economy? I've heard that Venezuela would be a great place to own a business right now...
I can't wait til Fox and News Corp unveil their new business channel. In the meantime, I'll stick to Bloomberg TV.