Banned from the Oscars for fear of an in-character red carpet stunt, British comedian Sascha Baron Cohen has taken to Youtube to slam the Academy with an in-character viral video stunt: [youtube QIrYdivBRss nolink] Though this is certainly a topic
by Sun Tzu24 Feb 2012, 4:22 PM PST0
From the UK Independent: British photographer Paul Conroy, 47, a freelance photographer and filmmaker on assignment with The Sunday Times, appealed for help in escaping Homs in a video posted on YouTube yesterday. He explained, “I’m currently being looked after
by Breitbart TV24 Feb 2012, 9:56 AM PST0

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. ‘Friends of Syria’ conference to bypass U.N. Security Council 70% of Greeks express anger and revulsion at Germans David Cameron calls Somalia conference a ‘turning point’ S. Koreans rally against China for returning defectors
by John J. Xenakis24 Feb 2012, 4:46 AM PST0

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Anti-American protests in Afghanistan follow Koran burning Fitch downgrades Greece, says that default is ‘highly likely’ soon Backlash builds on Greek bailout agreement Analyst Art Cashin changes his mind twice International pressure grows as
by John J. Xenakis23 Feb 2012, 4:44 AM PST0
The Republican debate that just ended moments ago should not inspire confidence for Republicans. With Barack Obama suddenly rising in the polls, and a shocking number of Americans convinced of the nonsensical proposition that the economy is dramatically improving, the
by Ben Shapiro22 Feb 2012, 7:32 PM PST0
On Hugh Hewitt’s nationally syndicated program yesterday, GOP frontrunner Rick Santorum said that the United States should arm the Syrian rebels: Here’s the transcript, in relevant part (beginning at 6:21): SANTORUM: We’d be aiding the rebels. We’d be
by Ben Shapiro22 Feb 2012, 1:13 PM PST0
LONDON (AP) – Respected American journalist Marie Colvin, who spent decades reporting on conflicts from Sri Lanka to Syria, focusing on the suffering of women and children in wartime, died in a fierce shelling attack Wednesday in Syria.
by Sun Tzu22 Feb 2012, 7:02 AM PST0

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Netanyahu and Obama to meet in Washington on March 5 Syria’s regime launches ‘sickening’ assault on Homs Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez makes emergency trip to Cuba for cancer test Tibetan’s Lhakar movement confounds China’s Han
by John J. Xenakis22 Feb 2012, 4:22 AM PST0

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Obama administration opened the door slightly Tuesday to international military assistance for Syria’s rebels, with officials saying new tactics may have to be explored if President Bashar Assad continues to defy pressure to halt a brutal
by Sun Tzu21 Feb 2012, 3:25 PM PST0

Why do other nations try to claim the successes of Americans of which they had no part? Might it be because they want to lay claim to the greatness that is uniquely American? When Steve Jobs died, word came that his
by Charles C. Johnson21 Feb 2012, 8:12 AM PST0

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. City of Homs in Syria braces for bloody assault Terrorism drops in Iraq, as Al-Qaeda in Iraq moves to Syria International Red Cross negotiates with Syria for cease fire Tumultuous Greek bailout meeting continues
by John J. Xenakis21 Feb 2012, 4:38 AM PST0

Moreso than, say, a nuclear attack by Iran on Israel or the United States? From Bloomberg: An Israeli attack on Iran would be “destabilizing,” Army General Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, said. “It’s not
by Sun Tzu19 Feb 2012, 2:36 PM PST0

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Iranian ships pass thru Suez Canal to Syria’s port of Tartus Venezuela’s Chavez sends diesel fuel to Syria Unmanned U.S. drones collect intelligence over Syria In new escalation, Syria’s army uses ‘live fire’ in
by John J. Xenakis19 Feb 2012, 4:26 AM PST0
– Fox News’s Megyn Kelly: All Media Matters will catch me doing is sitting on the cough watching “Downton Abbey.” – Kudos to Big Peace’s Peter Schweizer from Jon Stewart: The Daily ShowGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The
by P.J. Salvatore18 Feb 2012, 9:00 AM PST0

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Syrian conflict spills over the border into Lebanon Jordan opening a refugee camp for fleeing Syrians Greece’s bailout may be approved on Monday German media become anxious about Greece’s growing hostility Joy in Libya
by John J. Xenakis18 Feb 2012, 5:29 AM PST0
– Classic Ace of Spades on Keith Olbermann. – Rick Santorum turns the tables on the press. This is how you reject a narrative and turn it on its face: [youtube MMVzaIMYuTY nolink] – Media Matters donors revealed: the website that endorsed
by P.J. Salvatore17 Feb 2012, 10:30 AM PST0

UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Thursday for a resolution backing an Arab League plan calling for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down and strongly condemning human rights violations by his regime. The vote in
by Sun Tzu16 Feb 2012, 3:08 PM PST0
President Obama’s new budget slots $800 million in funding for the Arab Spring. Here’s the relevant portion of the budget: Building on the Administration’s significant and continuing response to the transformative events in the Middle East and North Africa
by Ben Shapiro14 Feb 2012, 12:49 PM PST0

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Israel accuses Iran of attempted embassy staff bombings More vacuous outrage in U.N. as dozens more are killed in Syria Germans approve Greece bailout even though they know it won’t work Israel accuses
by John J. Xenakis14 Feb 2012, 7:31 AM PST0

Sheherazad Ja’Afari, a U.N. based press attache in New York for the Syrian mission to the United Nations, exposes more about the American media and its capacity to be influenced by ‘liberal guilt’ in one email than conservative news sites
by Liberty Chick13 Feb 2012, 2:42 PM PST0
Sheherazad Ja’Afari, a U.N. based press attache in New York for the Syrian mission to the United Nations, exposes more about the American media and its capacity to be influenced by ‘liberal guilt’ in one email than conservative news sites could accomplish in
by Liberty Chick13 Feb 2012, 12:00 PM PST0
U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman, who previously supported the 2003 liberation of Iraq, told CNN on Sunday that it’s time for the president to take action to help Syrian freedom fighters liberate their country from the tyranny of Ba’athist Party President
by Jeffrey Scott Shapiro13 Feb 2012, 9:11 AM PST0

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Greece’s PM: Accept the harsh austerity measures, or disaster Political chaos continues in Greece on eve of parliamentary vote Greece exhibits first major ‘regeneracy’ in this generational crisis era International pressure over Syria grows
by John J. Xenakis12 Feb 2012, 5:33 AM PST0

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. China’s Xi Jinping visits Washington amid ideological battle back home Arab League calls for U.N. joint peacekeeping force in Syria Violent riots in Athens, Greece, as Parliament debates austerity measures Greece’s Parliament approves austerity
by John J. Xenakis12 Feb 2012, 5:01 AM PST0

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Turkey’s foreign minister in Washington re action against Syria Saudi Arabia and Russia accuse each other over Syria Arab League may seek U.N. General Assembly vote on Syria Suicide car bombers kill dozens in
by John J. Xenakis11 Feb 2012, 4:51 AM PST0