Remembering our veterans … And the last decade so far: News The President’s top advisers are recommending adding troops in Afghanistan, but Barack remains unconvinced. These people don’t need any convincing about what they think–inspiring! Blackwater executives authorized bribes to Iraqi officials to cover up civilian shootings. Politics Miscellaneous There’s a Calvin in every child: …
News Five British soldiers are killed in Afghanistan. Election results: Republicans Chris Christie and Bob McDonnell win the governorships of New Jersey and Virginia respectively, but Democrat Bill Owens pulls off an upset in NY-23. A slim majority in Maine rejects gay marriage. Green Some new photos illustrate the impact our dependency on plastic (and …
Tom Friedman and Nick Kristof both argue against a troop increase. And I’m inclined to agree–an increase in military presence isn’t guaranteed (by any means) to quell the violence. Kristof argues instead for more schools–for the cost of one soldier, we could build 20 schools. Also, in case you didn’t catch it, read an online …
This morning, the President visited Dover Air Force Base to receive the bodies of 18 American troops killed in Afghanistan.
News Pay cuts are going to happen at big firms that got aid. Ethiopia still suffers. Health care Rep. Alan Grayson launches namesofthedead.com. Miscellaneous Newsweek covers Joe Biden. I love our Veep. Nick Kristof argues against more troops. Tom Friedman writes about the need for improving our public schools. Barack talks about the sacrifices Michelle …