About: The Wounded Giant: America's Armed Forces in an Age of Austerity by Michael O'Hanlon is a non-fiction eBook in which the author lays out his ideas for military budget cuts. The book is available only in as an eBook by The Penguin Press. 256 pages Publisher: The Penguin Press HC ISBN: 1594205035 My rating for The [...] read more »
There was big drama in Israel today. Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak stated today that time has run out to stop Irans progress in developing nuclear weapons. He didnt just say time has run out to stop Iran, but said Continue reading read more »
This is one of the most disgusting things I've seen in a while. This is an interview, or more like a verbal bashing, between a host named Thaddeus Matthews, and his guest Charlotte Bergmann, who is running for office in Tennessee. So much for "Southern Hospitality" and "Chivalry", because I have never seen such a disgraceful show of hatred toward another human being, let alone a "man" talking to a woman:As much as I talk, I had to search for words as to how this makes me feel. Thaddeus Matthews should lo... read more »
For those Virginians that live in the 8th district, please for the love of all that is good, do NOT vote Jim Moran back into office EVER AGAIN! This man is an arrogant piece of filth, who does not deserve to have a position of power. Apparently he is now an expert on race, and the ancestors of black people. Rep. Allen West made a comment that he didn't like, and his response was this:Where's the leadership of the House telling him that what he said is offensive? They will say nothing! Why because as long... read more »
Todays selection of AJ Blog Network posts are full of wonderment in the worlds of television, music, fashion and video games. Read all of these! Wondering who watches all of those dramas on TNT and USA? Wonder no more! Wondering who indie stalwarts Belle and Sebastian are and what they sound like? Wonder no more! Wondering what the deal is with those crazy Thom Browne fashions? Wonder no more! Wondering what that yellow light is on your gaming system? Wonder no more! read more »
In spite of the New York Times paywall we make some decisions about the dubstep DJ Skrillex. read more »
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President Obama will speak to the nation tonight in his annual State of Union address. Perhaps no speach to Congress has been more important for the President who faces an uncertain re-election prospect this November. Amid new intiatives for economic reform, education and health care, Obama will also come under fire for failed promises he made in past years' addresses.Some commitments he has been unable to keep, such as reducing unemployment and closing the Guantanamo Bay facility, are easy to spot. Some... read more »
After his big win in South Carolina, Newt Gingrich is inching closer to the Republican nomination. However, his campaign strategists fear his appeal may be too restricted to hard-line conservative. For Newt to win the nomination without causing rifts within the party (that will hurt him in the Presidential election) he must broaden his appeal. Voters can expect the former Speaker of the House to take a more centrist position on some issues designed to gain the support of both liberals and the undecided.D... read more »
Rick Perry has dropped out of the Republican leadership race and has thrown his support behind Newt Gingrich. Many candidates find the transition from the hectic pace of the campaign back to normal political life difficult and the Texas governor will likely be no different. As we did for Herman Cain and Michele Bachmann before him, Dogs Jeans offers some constructive ways to fill the hours away from the debate spotlights.Catch up on missed season's of this season's "Grey's Anatomy". (Who knew it was eve... read more »
