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New US Commander Takes the Helm in Afghanistan

New US Commander Takes the Helm in Afghanistan

(AP) New US commander takes the helm in AfghanistanBy PATRICK QUINNAssociated PressKABUL, AfghanistanMarine Gen. Joseph Dunford took over Sunday as the new and probably last commander of all U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan. The American-led NATO coalition is entering

The Black Community's Dichotomy on Gun Violence

In response to Hip-Hop Artist to L.A. Shooting Suspect: ‘This Was A Necessary Evil…God Bless You Sir’: I could spend hours writing this and get no closer to explaining it. There are those who circle the wagons around being black

Six Dead in Rocket Attack on Iraqi Refugee Camp

Six Dead in Rocket Attack on Iraqi Refugee Camp

(AP) – Assailants fired rockets and mortar rounds at a refugee camp for Iranian exiles outside Baghdad on Saturday, killing six people and wounding dozens, police and a camp spokesman said. Nearly three dozen rockets and mortar shells struck the

PSY Pops Up in Super Bowl Pistachio Ad

PSY Pops Up in Super Bowl Pistachio Ad

Who just appeared in a Super Bowl ad for pistachios? Why, it’s PSY, the South Korean performer whose YouTube video has the most hits in history (more than 900 million); the same guy who performed at the White House in

McCain Grills Hagel For Refusing To Answer Question

McCain Grills Hagel For Refusing To Answer Question

Senator John McCain, when questionig Senator Chuck Hagel (R) at the hearing to be the next Defense Secretary Thursday, slammed Hagel for not supporting the surge in Iraq and his refusal to answer a simple “yes” or “no” on whether

World View: Israel Warplanes Strike Target in Syria

World View: Israel Warplanes Strike Target in Syria

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com: North Koreans fight starvation by turning to cannibalism Israel’s warplanes strike target in Syria Syria’s refugee crisis overwhelms Jordan Egypt’s Port Said’s curfew is reduced as anger increases Port Said residents increasingly contemptuous of

Iraqi Troops Kill Five Protesters During Clash

Iraqi Troops Kill Five Protesters During Clash

(AP) – BAGHDAD Iraqi troops killed five protesters on Friday when they opened fire at demonstrators angry at the troops for preventing them from attending an anti-government rally west of Baghdad, officials said. Police officials said the soldiers started shooting

NYT Declares GOP Racist, Announces More Layoffs

NYT Declares GOP Racist, Announces More Layoffs

One of the first stories I came across this morning was the news that the New York Times is once again in financial turmoil. By 5PM today, thirty senior staffers must agree to voluntarily resign. If not, terminations will ensue.

Algeria: 32 militants Killed, with 23 Hostages

Algeria: 32 militants Killed, with 23 Hostages

(AP) – In a bloody finale, Algerian special forces stormed a natural gas complex in the Sahara desert on Saturday to end a standoff with Islamist extremists that left at least 23 hostages dead and killed all 32 militants involved,

Algerian Assault Ends Crisis, 19 Hostages Dead

Algerian Assault Ends Crisis, 19 Hostages Dead

(AP) – Algerian special forces stormed a natural gas complex in the middle of the Sahara desert on Saturday in a “final assault” that ended a four-day-old hostage crisis, according to the state news agency and two foreign governments. At

Colorado Movie Theater Reopens Months After Massacre

By P. SOLOMON BANDAAssociated PressAURORA, Colo. The Colorado cinema where 12 people were killed and dozens injured in a shooting rampage nearly six months ago reopens Thursday with a remembrance ceremony and private screening for survivors–but for some Aurora victims,

Did Obama Just Admit War Savings Don't Really Count?

Did Obama Just Admit War Savings Don't Really Count?

In his press conference this morning the President seemed to indicated that the phantom war savings he has been pushing as a serious budget don’t really count. Here’s what he said near the beginning of his statement: Over the past

Why Israel is Worried: The Case Against Hagel

Why Israel is Worried: The Case Against Hagel

Pro-Israel Democrats who have, in the past, defended President Obama have been able to cite continued close cooperation between the U.S. and Israel on defense issues. With former Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) presiding at the Pentagon, that may change.  That is specially so