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May 28, 2013 @ 10:48 am
Arm the rebels?
Is it time to send weapons to the Syrian rebels trying to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad? The Obama Administration wants al-Assad gone, but the President can't quite bring himself to arm the rebels, since their most effective fighters are members of a radical Islamic faction allied with al-Qaeda. Continue reading > -
May 28, 2013 @ 7:28 am
Atheists in Heaven
In the homily at a morning mass last week, Pope Francis told the story of a Catholic who asked a priest if even atheists had been redeemed by Jesus. The answer? "Even them, everyone," as the Pope told the story, "We ALL have the duty to do good." Continue reading > -
May 27, 2013 @ 8:59 am
Australian says he can fix America's economy and make us rich again
Steve Keen teaches economics at the University of Western Sydney in Australia, and is so smart, he won the Revere Prize for being the economist who most clearly warned the world - Paul Revere style - of the coming financial collapse. Continue reading > -
May 24, 2013 @ 1:57 pm
Will people forgive?
A day after unveiling his campaign for Mayor of NY - with a snazzy You Tube video - former Congressman Anthony Weiner gave his first live interview. Continue reading > -
May 24, 2013 @ 9:24 am
It's a there-but-for-the-grace-of-God moment
Hannah and Kiralee crossed that bridge ..."Everyday. We both work in Burlington on that side of the bridge." Continue reading > -
May 23, 2013 @ 6:43 pm
Hispanic woman challenges Miss Seafair immigration rules
Should a young woman without legal immigration status be allowed to compete for the title of Miss Seafair? The annual summer festival says yes, despite a policy requiring contestants be either U.S. citizens or legal residents. Continue reading > -
May 23, 2013 @ 11:28 am
How to get ourselves out the great financial crisis
He predicted our last financial crisis, but can he predict the financial crisis? Continue reading > -
May 23, 2013 @ 9:42 am
Minor league baseball team giving out Manti Te'o girlfriend bobblehead dolls
The Manti Te'o story is back, and it's better than ever. Continue reading > -
May 23, 2013 @ 7:43 am
Will Congress fix this?
Here's how Congress could fix the 501(c)(4) scandal. Congress needs to demonstrate how to non-intrusively measure social welfare. Continue reading > -
May 22, 2013 @ 9:49 am
Suppose it was us?
Every state seems to have its own monster under the bed. In New York and New Jersey - hurricanes. In California - earthquakes and wildfires. In Oklahoma - tornadoes. And every time we see one of these disasters, we can't help but think: could I go into a collapsed school and rescue someone? Continue reading >
















