“Commerce between master and slave is barbarism.” — Thomas Jefferson, Jefferson Memorial Americans just celebrated the declaration of independence from Great Britain in the late 1700s with the Fourth of July holiday. The rebellion against British colonial rule was as
Recent events in Egypt put President Barack Obama in a tough spot, even if not as difficult as that of deposed Egyptian President Morsi. At least the latter gentleman knows his own mind, even if paying a high price for
(AP) President Barack Obama spoke about America’s founding and thanked military men and women for their service at an Independence Day barbeque on the White House South Lawn.
On Tuesday, Secretary of State John Kerry reportedly called his counterpart in Egypt, Mohamed Kamel Amr. He had a question: was Amr still foreign minister? Kerry didn’t know the answer. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Amr
Earlier this week, Breitbart News reported that a hepatitis outbreak, traced to Turkish pomegranate seeds, had taken place partly because the White House has delayed food safety rules that would allow the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to monitor imported foods.
(AFP) – EU ambassadors were to hold talks in Brussels Thursday to agree a common stance on allegations of US spying on European premises and embassies that have sparked outrage across the bloc. The claims have threatened to derail long-awaited
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com: Egypt’s army deposes Morsi, appoints Court head Adly Mansour President Obama’s Egypt statement does not use the word ‘coup’ Egypt’s army deposes Morsi, appoints Court head Adly Mansour Adly Mansour, head of Egypt’s High
On Wednesday, July 10, Barack Obama will honor twenty-four Americans with the 2012 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal. Among the honorees is a virulent critic of Israel, which certainly wouldn’t hinder Obama from offering such a person his
In his new book “This Town,” New York Times reporter Mark Leibovich describes a concerted effort by the Obama White House to feed negative stories about Rep. Darrel Issa’s past to willing and “trusted” reporters in Washington. The Washington Post has an
On Wednesday, Rep. Steve King (R-IA) said, “If President Obama wants to make changes to ObamaCare, he must come to Congress.” King confronted the Obama administration on its decision to illegally delay enforcement of the employer mandate of the president’s
The director of White House Down vowed this week to cut a check for up to $250,000 in order to promote marriage equality across the country. Roland Emmerich, who also directed 2012 and The Day After Tomorrow, offered to match
Sony is inviting U.S. military members to see its new action film White House Down for free on July 4. Come for the brainless thrills and Channing Tatum’s heroism, but do stay for the slams against defense contractors and the
Timing is everything. Chris Hayes used his barely-watched primetime MSNBC show on Monday night to accuse congressional Republicans of wanting people to die in the streets without any health care merely because they expressed concerns over the nightmare of implementing
5. The White House is like a “really nice prison.” That would mean that the First Lady failed to make parole in November 2012. Ms. Obama made that complaint at the African First Ladies Summit in Tanzania, among fellow inmates, some from
Obama administration officials are illegally delaying enforcement of a central provision in the president’s namesake legislation in a desperate attempt to manipulate the 2014 midterm elections and swell the ranks of those who look to government for healthcare. The White
Subtle as the proverbial brick, Barack Obama took time out from his African vacation to offer comments regarding the deaths of nineteen firefighters battling an Arizona blaze and implied the deadly wildfires were caused by global warming. I think we are
During the debate over the budget sequester earlier this year, the Obama administration warned that cuts to discretionary spending growth might cause the federal government to furlough meat inspectors. Yet the latest food contamination outbreak is partly the result of
At a joint press conference with Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete on Monday, President Barack Obama neglected to mention the nineteen firefighters who lost their lives fighting wildfires in Arizona until prompted by a journalist’s question–and then blamed the journalist when
First Lady Michelle Obama has raised eyebrows by likening life in the White House to life in a “really nice prison.” Ms. Obama was speaking at the African First Ladies Summit in Tanzania, where she is traveling with President Barack Obama
On Monday, Alex Isenstadt of Politico offered some unsolicited advice to Republicans. Like so many elected Democrats in Congress these days, Mr. Isenstadt expressed concern for the long term political prospects of the Republican party. Not surprisingly, Mr. Isenstadt’s advice to Republicans can
As one Egyptian government minister after another resigned on Monday and Tuesday, President Barack Obama refused to withdraw his support for President Mohamed Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood government, noting that they came to power in a “legitimate” election. Meanwhile,
According to the latest IBD/TIPP Presdential Leadership Index, Obama’s approval rating is at a record low. The Presidential Leadership Index dropped to 43% from 49% a month ago. “The 11.7% slide was the worst since Obama took office. For the
(AP) Obama calls embattled Egyptian President MorsiBy NEDRA PICKLERAssociated PressDAR ES SALAAM, TanzaniaPresident Barack Obama is encouraging embattled Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi (MOHR’-see) to respond to concerns being voiced by throngs of protesters seeking his removal from office. The White
Barack Obama showed colossal nerve on Monday, asserting that he has never interfered in the internal political affairs of Egypt and he’s not going to start now, despite the massive protests against Mohamed Morsi. Obama, who is vacationing in Tanzania,
The sequester was not so scary after all. That’s the conclusion the Washington Post reached after surveying a list of scary claims the White House promoted just a few months ago. Back in February the White House released an intentionally
