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Iran Worried About Low Population Growth

Iran Worried About Low Population Growth

Iran’s government has seen the future, and it doesn’t like the way its population’s growth is dwindling down to nothing.  As a result, it is jettisoning its birth control program. Iranian Health Minister Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi said, “The budget for

ABC Greenlights Militia Drama Dubbed 'Founding Fathers'

ABC Greenlights Militia Drama Dubbed 'Founding Fathers'

The network which gave us the short-lived “GCB” is back with a series targeting a Texas-based militia group. Courtesy of Deadline.com: The network has bought drama pitch Founding Fathers, from Di Bonaventura Pictures TV and ABC Studios. Written by feature scribe

Obama, Romney Swap Sharp Foreign Policy Criticism

Obama, Romney Swap Sharp Foreign Policy Criticism

By JULIE PACEAssociated PressSEATTLEIn a rare face-off on foreign policy, President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney are swapping sharp criticism but exposing few clear policy differences on key national security matters. For Romney, who seeks to boost his

Britain Deploys 1,200 More Troops for Olympics

Britain Deploys 1,200 More Troops for Olympics

(AP) Britain deploys 1,200 more troops for OlympicsBy DANICA KIRKAAssociated PressLONDONBritain’s government opted Tuesday to deploy 1,200 more troops to protect Olympic venues, after a key security contractor failed to supply enough guards. The fresh troops come only three days

British Prime Minister Cameron in Afghanistan

British Prime Minister Cameron in Afghanistan

By DAVID STRINGERAssociated PressLASHKAR GAH, AfghanistanThe British prime minister backed up a pledge to pull more troops out of Afghanistan next year, during a previously unannounced trip to a restive province on Wednesday. Britain’s contingent is second in size only

The 'Bonehead' in Chief Fibs on Drilling

The 'Bonehead' in Chief Fibs on Drilling

Barack Obama spoke at a townhall event in Cincinnati yesterday, and in his usual demagogic style, wrought havoc with the truth.  But even before he launched into his litany of misrepresentations, he admitted that he’s a bonehead: So I don’t

Burqa-clad Taliban Storm Pakistan Police Station

Burqa-clad Taliban Storm Pakistan Police Station

Taliban suicide bombers dressed in burqas stormed a Pakistani police station on Monday, sparking gunbattles in the northwestern town of Bannu near the militant stronghold of North Waziristan, officials said. The militants threw hand grenades and opened fire on the

Chicago: Socialists Scream for Free Palestine and Free Abortion on Demand

Chicago: Socialists Scream for Free Palestine and Free Abortion on Demand

Fifteen hundred socialists recently convened in suburban Chicago at the International Socialist Organization’s annual conference. As in previous years, attendees consumed Marxist propaganda on government education, government health care and how to best end capitalism. Sessions included: “The battle for the

Troopathon V: Dedicated to Andrew Breitbart

Troopathon V: Dedicated to Andrew Breitbart

Independence, patriotism, troops, freedom, celebrities, and Andrew Breitbart are all things that come to mind when you mention Troopathon. I remember my first visit to Andrew Breitbart’s house: he took me out to his back deck that overlooks the National

Expert: Obama Squandered Afghanistan Surge

Expert: Obama Squandered Afghanistan Surge

Jake Tapper of ABC News cut a segment today for ABCNews.com in which he discussed Rajiv Chandrasekaran’s Little America: The War Within The War In Afghanistan; Chandrasekaran showed up for an interview. Said Chandrasekaran: We squandered the troop surge, as

Afghanistan Declared a Major US Non-NATO Ally

Afghanistan Declared a Major US Non-NATO Ally

By BRADLEY KLAPPERAssociated PressKABUL, AfghanistanThe Obama administration on Saturday declared Afghanistan the United States’ newest “major non-NATO ally,” an action designed to facilitate close defense cooperation after U.S. combat troops withdraw from the country in 2014 and as a political

Has Afghanistan Become Obama's 'Dumb War'?

Has Afghanistan Become Obama's 'Dumb War'?

President Obama has frequently tried to differentiate between himself and President George W. Bush by taking credit for Afghanistan but linking the war in Iraq to Bush. In plain speech he’s described the war in Afghanistan as necessary while calling

World View: Pakistan and U.S. Will Resume Stalled Talks

World View: Pakistan and U.S. Will Resume Stalled Talks

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Barclays interest rate manipulation prompts desperate finger-pointing by British officials David Cameron promises to protect Britain from Greek refugees Pakistan reopens supply routes to Afghanistan after apology Pakistan and U.S. will resume stalled talks

Field Of Flags Dedication

Field Of Flags Dedication

The First Congregational Church in North Adams dedicated their Field of Flags on Saturday morning. The traveling exhibit has over 6,000 flags to represent the number of soldiers killed in the war in Iran and Afghanistan.

Obama Administration Apologizes to Pakistan

Obama Administration Apologizes to Pakistan

Love means never having to say you’re sorry?  Not for the Obama administration. According to the Obama administration, love means always saying you’re sorry -especially if it’s to foreign governments that hate America. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has offered