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 War: 1. Struggle to Drive Wedge in Syria Military Elite – Fox News 2. Hama Part II? – CNN 3. NATO Raid Kills Qaddafi’s Son – Fox News  4. North Korea Stick and Carrot Strategy – LA Times 5. How Iran Defeated Obama – The Diplomat 6. Terrorism Index – Maplecroft 7. Pakistan: Friend or Foe – AEI  Politics: 1. The Power of Bad Ideas – Peggy Noonan 2. Development and Dictators - The Economist 3. Battle over Gun Rights – Fox News 4. Obama Supporters Ready for 2012 – LA Times 5. Debt Reduction on Grand Scale – Charles Krauthammer 6. Government Cant Fix the Problem – Detroit News 7. It’s Not Amazon That’s Greedy – Orange County Register Think Tanks:  Reset Regret with Russia  Cut Defense  Military Spending, Not Defense Spending  Test ban Treaty Still a Bad Idea  Declining Satellite Capabilities … Read entire article »

  The United States Army Special Forces, commonly known as the Green Berets, produces some of our nation’s finest and most elite warriors. They fight across a broad spectrum of missions in the pursuit of freedom for those oppressed and to protect our nation from those who seek to do us harm. They are known as our country’s quiet professionals. The Green Berets have been defending our nation against its enemies throughout the last 5 decades in times of peace and war.   The liberties we enjoy as Americans don’t come without a cost. The Special Forces bear the burden of having the highest number of wounded personnel of any other U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) proponent. The Green Beret Foundation serves these quiet professionals who bravely serve the American people and its freedoms.   In an … Read entire article »

Green Beret Fighting His Way to MMA Title Tim Kennedy soldiers toward MMA title shot   Tim Kennedy is torn between two worlds. As a mixed martial arts fighter, Kennedy is one of the top middleweights in the world, looking to beat the best while winning world titles. As an Army Special Forces Green Beret, Kennedy has spent extensive time in Afghanistan and South America. No matter which of those two worlds he is living in, he yearns for the other. “It’s torture both ways. When I’m not overseas, I regret not being overseas,” Kennedy said, noting he stays in the loop about what’s happening in the military. “It drives me insane, but when I’m overseas, it’s agony to be away from my family for that long. It’s torture to watch guys who I know I … Read entire article »

Charitable commitment of PGA TOUR tournaments, players highlighted in CBS Sports special “Playing with a Purpose presented by Barclays” Hour-long show will air Saturday, August 6, 1 p.m. ET PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Making a positive impact on the communities where its tournaments are held and players live is part of the culture of the PGA TOUR, and one that has resulted in more than $1.6 billion generated for charity since the first tournament donation in 1938.  Playing with a Purpose presented by Barclays, an hour-long CBS Sports special airing Saturday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m. ET, illustrates the charitable commitments by players, tournaments and organizations within the TOUR family, sharing inspirational stories of those who are part of the TOUR’s “Together, anything’s possible” mission. Among the stories to be told are: Established in … Read entire article »

 War: 1. Libya Campaign Stuck in Sand 2. Getting Ready for the Next Time 3. Who is Killing Iran’s Nuclear Scientists? 4. Victory In Sight in Somalia? 5. Karazi and the New Dynamic 6. Think Again: Failed States and Their Implications 7. UK Recognizes Rebels in Libya as Legitimate Government  US Politics: 1. Idealistic Capitalism vs. Idealistic Socialism 2. Reelection indicators looking bad for Obama 3. Obama’s Base Will Stand With Him 4. Christ not Allowed at Military Funerals 5. Trouble in the Battleground States 6. Turning an Artificial Crises into a Real One 7. S&P, Moody’s Irrelevant on Treasurys   International Politics: 1. NATO: Not exactly ”Allied” much these days 2. Stopping Nuclear Korea 3. Turkey’s Maturing Foreign Policy 4. “Reset” on Russian/US relations being “reset” Again? 5. Wealth, Poverty and Fragile States 6. A Muddy Few Months Ahead for South Africa 7. Bolivia Fears US Plot Think Tanks:  10 Years After 9/11  Reforming US Foreign Aid  Aug 2nd Armageddon Not Likely  Red Tape Rising: 20 Regulations to Eliminate  Aum Shinrikyo … Read entire article »

 War: From Norway to Hell Norway’s Tragedy Wanted: Diplomat for US ally…enemy…ally… Arming the Cartels…With friends like these… Qaddafi Controlled Portion of Libya Not a Shoppers Paradise Confronting an Unrepentant North Korea Well Just Because We Didn’t Find Any Hydrocarbon, Doesn’t Mean We Cant Attack Israel  US Politics: Unemployment…not a Texas “thing” Doctors say “Debt Fights” may be good for you! Perry to Washington…Don’t Make Me Come Up There! Keeping up with the European’s…joblessness The Crisis of the Old Order “Debt Drama” as new Broadway musical…     International Politics:  Islamist’s in Tunisia China’s Other Revolution Hunger in North Korea Trusting China? Ensuring Stability During Egyptian Elections Think Tanks:  In Defense of Defense  How to Field the Right Military Force to Protect America  Beyond Afghanistan   … Read entire article »

 War: Mullah Omar is dead…no he isn’t…yes he is… 20 Militants Dead After Yemeni Army Shelling Gaddafi must be removed…or not   US Politics: Wiki Leaks vs. The World America’s Ticking Bankruptcy Time Bomb Obama “Wet Blanket” Rant nonsense  International Politics: Korean Unification? Feminine Realpolitik Famine in Somalia                                 … Read entire article »

 War: The British are Leaving! The British are Leaving! Slaying of Afghan President’s brother creates vast power vacuum After Mumbai Bombing, Eyes on Pakistan Tipping the Nuclear Scales in Korea  US Politics: The Disappearing Recovery New Reality Emerging on Illegal Immigration President Obama abruptly walks out of debt ceiling talks Obama: ‘Enough is Enough’  International Politics: World to US: China is new Sheriff in town. Arab countries still view US unfavorably…and other news that doesn’t shock us. The rise and fall of Iran’s Ahmadinejad Defend Taiwan now Editorials: High Noon in DC European reporters proves once again they doesn’t understand our political system The only thing worse than starting a stupid war…is losing it Rick Perry: I’m Headed in the Right Direction Libya and the Problem with The Hague Think Tank Reports:  Heritage Foundation: Terror Trends: 40 Years’ Data on International and Domestic Terrorism  Center for a New American Security: CNAS EXPERT COMMENTARY … Read entire article »

War – Foreign Affairs A General’s Farewell – David Ignatius Somali Piracy Shows No Signs of Ebbing - EJ Hogendoorn Obama courts disaster – Editorial: Washington Times The Obama Doctrine Defined - Douglas J. Feith & Seth Cropsey Politics – Law – Economics A Supreme Court win for political speech and political money - George Will The Demons in Krugmanomics – Peter Foster Beijing bets on the euro – Gwynne Dyer Nerves Show on Team Obama - Josh Kraushaar   … Read entire article »