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Imagine a secretary of state whose idea of foreign policy is abolishing nuc
2008-05-04 06:51:00 Especially at a time when the recent release of photographs of Hiroshima’s aftermath by an unknown Japanese photographer reminds us anew that nuclear weapons are not intended for use on another state’s military, but its people. “‘Everywhere you turn, you hear it,’ said Savannah businessman Ed Feiler.” What, that Clinton will pull it out? That we’ll attack Iran? No, think local. Turns out that Georgians are speculating whether Sam Nunn, their Democratic senator for 25 years, will be invited to join a Barack Obama ticket. It’s true that Obama was recently endorsed by Nunn. But why pick a guy who will be 70 by the election? Yes, he’s two years younger than John McCain, but he’s been out of office 11 years. Larry Peterson of the Savannah Morning News explains: “Nunn’s experience and expertise, especially on national defense issues and foreign policy, would offset what some view as Obama’s weaknesses. . . . And...
A Look at the Michigan Ballot for 2008: Proposals: Marijuana, Stem Cells, t
2008-04-23 18:46:00 Originally, I was just going to do this in one blog post, but I realized that my views on one proposal alone are going to be incredibly long, so today, I am just going to introduce the proposals that might be on the ballot this November. The following document was put out by the Secretary of ...
Secretary of State Rice Mocks Muslim Cleric Muqtada al-Sadr as a Coward
2008-04-21 03:21:00 BAGHDAD —FOX- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice mocked anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr as a coward on Sunday, hours after the radical leader threatened to declare war unless U.S. and Iraqi forces end a military crackdown on his followers. Rice, in the Iraqi capital to tout security gains and what she calls an emerging political consensus, said al-Sadr is content to issue threats and edicts from the safety of Iran, where he is studying. Al-Sadr heads an unruly militia that was the main target of an Iraqi government assault in the oil-rich city of Basra last month, and his future role as a spoiler is an open question. About time someone treated the thing they way he deserves to be treated. Sometimes, ya see, the best way out of a bad situation is to speak the plain truth. The guy is a thug, and a coward, as most thugs are. Technorati Tags: Iraq, Rice, Sadr
By: BitsBlog
John Bolton for Secretary of State
2008-04-09 22:09:00 I have just finished reading John Bolton’s book Surrender is not an Option: Defending America at the United Nations. And while I found it (at times) a difficult book to read, in reading it, I became convinced that the former UN Ambassador should be our nation’s next Secretary of State. I intend to review ...
By: GayPatriot
U.S. Encourages Dialogue on Tibet VIDEO
2008-03-21 02:01:00 U.S. Encourages Dialogue on Tibet. FULL STREAMING VIDEO - Remarks With Secretary Rice and Thai Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama Before Their Meeting Secretary Condoleezza Rice. Washington, DC. March 20, 2008, PODCAST OF THIS ARTICLEQUESTION: Secretary Rice, is China using excessive force against the protestors in Tibet?SECRETARY RICE: We?re certainly concerned about the situation in Tibet. I spoke last evening with my counterpart, Foreign Minister Yang, urged restraint. And most importantly, we have urged for many years that China engage in a dialogue with the Dalai Lama, who represents an authoritative figure who stands against violence and who also stands for the cultural autonomy of the Tibetan people, but has made very clear that he does not stand for independence. And I believe that this would be a basis on which China could reach out to an authoritative figure for peace. And so we are encouraging that, and I hope that China will exercise restraint. But it is also important th...
Communications Director - Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan
2008-03-18 03:05:00 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Salary Range: $52,000-$75,000 w/benefits depending on experience. Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan is seeking a Communications Director. The Communications Director is responsible for all office external communications and public relations activities, including managing a staff of seven. The Communications Director is an advisor to the Secretary of State, Executive Deputy ...
By: DemWork
Michigan Should Not Re-do Its Primary; Democrats Agree
2008-03-17 21:20:00 Alright, so lately we’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about a do-over primary here in Michigan, and possibly in Florida. For now, we’re going to leave out Florida, because it seems like actual progress for a plan is moving quicker in Michigan. Personally, I think it’s a terrible idea for the Democratic Party - but ...
Condoleezza Rice International Affairs Budget VIDEO PODCAST
2008-03-14 00:05:00 President's 2009 International Affairs Budget - FULL STREAMING VIDEO Secretary Condoleezza Rice Before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs PODCAST OF THIS ARTICLE Washington, DC March 12, 2008 (10:10 a.m. EDT)SECRETARY RICE: Thank you very much. And I would like to thank you, Madame Chairwoman, and I'd like to thank the Committee. This indeed is my last appearance before you as Secretary of State to discuss the President's 2009 budget request and also to discuss in any way that you would like the foreign policy challenges that we face to which that budget request is applicable.I want you to know that I really do appreciate the spirit with which this committee has worked with me. We have achieved a lot. We have not always agreed, but I believe that the work that we?ve done together has served the country well. And it has indeed been a quite momentous time. You have made it possible for the State Department to engage in transform...
Former Secretary of State, James A. Baker, 111, endorses John McCain.
2008-03-01 00:57:00 For many of you who may not know, James A. Baker is one of the most respected Conservatives in the nation. See the growing list of John McCain's endorsements here. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
?Secretary of State? Sharon Stone Criticizes US
2008-02-19 16:03:00 Self-appointed Secretary of State, actress Sharon Stone, (who last had a hit movie about 43 years ago), joins a long line of liberal elected officials and activists who go “over there” to criticize the US: CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - Sharon Stone believes the Sept. 11 attacks should not have been used as a pretext for the ...
Ohio Secretary of State Brunner to Speak About Flawed Voting Machines on De
2007-12-19 07:33:00 Wednesday, December 19, 2007, tune into Philadelphia Renaissance Radio 1320 AM at 8:00 Evening Eastern Time to listen to Ohio’s Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, the state’s top election official. Ms. Brunner will share her views on the Ohio Voting System Review that was recently conducted. This radio broadcast will also ...
By: What's Going On
Colorado Secretary of State decertifies voting systems companies
2007-12-18 01:21:00 Recent elections have been a mess here in Colorado, and today the Secretary of State brought the hammer down. Voting Machines For Major Counties Decertified - Machines Have Problems With Security, Accuracy, Secretary Of State Says DENVER — Colorado’s top election official decertified electronic voting machines used in some of the state’s largest counties on Monday, including Denver, Arapahoe and Jefferson. The devices are also used in Pueblo, Mesa and Elbert counties. Secretary of State Mike Coffman cited security or accuracy problems in the decertified machines. A number of electronic scanners used to count ballots were also decertified, including a type used by Boulder County. The manufacturers have 30 days to appeal. Coffman announced in March that he had adopted new rules for testing electronic voting machines after problems in the November election. It will come as no surprise that one of the companies implicated is Diebold - err, excuse me, Premier Election S...
Hillary Taps Chelsea as Secretary of State
2007-12-09 18:15:00 CORALVILLE, IA . . . 12/9/07 10:15am EST . . . This morning Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, along with husband Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea Clinton, spoke to a group of supporters at a Hardee’s restaurant. After suggesting last Friday that “Bill would probably be my first Supreme Court nominee,” Mrs. Clinton today stated, “Ladies, and men, I would like to introduce you to our next Secretary of State, Chelsea Clinton.” Asked about Chelsea’s limited experience, Senator Clinton stated, “The Secretary of State position isn’t a big deal…I mean look at Condi, it’s not like anyone actually expects her to accomplish anything.” Clinton then laughed and said, “Plus, can you even name Bill’s Secretary of State?” Taking the microphone, and blushing with an enormous toothy smile, Chelsea said “I’d like to give a shoutout to the fry cooks."
By: Press Mess Blog
Condi Rice: Secretary of State?
2007-11-27 00:00:00 As the new "peace" talks between the Palestinians, Israelis, and Syrians begin in Annapolis this week, the NY Times has written a fairly comprehensive synopsis of the Middle East peace process up to this point. It generally tracks how Bush,...
Secretary of State Trey Grayson (R) Releases Inaccurate Voter Registration
2007-10-19 00:00:00 This is surreal, Secretary of State Trey Grayson (R) released voter registration totals that do not jive with independent totals and percentages. The totals are way off and I hope members of the MSM ask for a recount. From the...
Egypt And Arab League Offer Support To Secretary Of State Rice
2007-10-17 20:26:00 The Egyptian government and the Arab League offered their support to Secretary of State Rice’s efforts to achieve resolution of the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Ahmed Abdul Gheit indicated he was given assurances from Rice the United States and President Bush were placing this topic as among the highest priorities to be achieved. ...
Secretary Of State Rice Orders Supervision Of Blackwater
2007-10-06 15:22:00 In a long overdue move, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice ordered federal agents to ride with Blackwater security guards on trips dealing with transportation of diplomatic personnel. She also had video cameras installed and insisted on close monitoring of communication systems. On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed legislation which would place all private contractors ...
Nickolas Offers His Thoughts on the Secretary of State's Race
2007-09-29 00:00:00 I have to be frank and open, I appreciate the help that everyone has offered Bruce Hendrickson in the last month or so and while I do not always agree with a few party insiders, I am starting to believe...
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meets with Mideast leaders
2007-09-20 13:51:00 '); RAMALLAH, West Bank : Palestinian leaders sought details Thursday from Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice about the goals of what they hope will be a breakthrough Mideast peace conference, but the talks were overshadowed by Israel's declaration
By: Get rich
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meets with Mideast leaders
2007-09-20 12:34:00 RAMALLAH, West Bank : Palestinian leaders sought details Thursday from Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice about the goals of what they hope will be a breakthrough Mideast peace conference, but the talks were overshadowed by Israel's declaration of
By: Get rich
Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice Proves Incompetent (Surprised?)
2007-06-06 14:55:00 You know the Department of State is in trouble when they can't even get passports done in any kind of timely manner- the A-hole applied for one nearly two months before my recent cruise, and promptly received it a week after my departure date.That's why this story of managerial incompetence at Ms. Rice's house caught my eye;"Every secretary of government has responsibility to at least lead that institution as healthy as they founded, if not to improve it," he said. Boyatt stressed that the State Department was "more overstrectched (sic)" than the military. The report said that some 200 existing jobs -- mostly overseas -- were unfilled and than an additional 900 training slots necessary to provide essential "linguistic and functional" skills "do not exist." All 1,069 new positions and program funding increases between 2001 and 2005 had been absorbed by assignments in Iraq, Afghanistan and other "difficult" posts, it said. "Morale of course is strongly impac...
By: Mike Kuykendall
Reggie Bush Eyes Football After Dining with Secretary of State Condoleezza
2007-05-17 17:10:00 Reggie Bush Eyes Football After Social BuzzBy BRETT MARTELAP Sports WriterNEW ORLEANS -- Reggie Bush wanted to get away from football for a while to -- as he put it -- relax and be normal. Of course, when talking about a rising NFL star who has the looks, charisma and wealth to complement his mesmerizing talent, normal is a relative term.For Bush, it meant appearing in one of R&B singer Ciara's music videos, dining with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at a White House correspondent's dinner, filming a commercial with David Beckham in Spain, an appearance in Las Vegas during NBA All-Star weekend, partying at the Playboy mansion and otherwise enjoying life in his $5 million Hollywood home.On Tuesday, the native Californian was back in New Orleans, where most of his teammates have been working out together for over a month.The Saints gave their young star some leeway to enjoy the trappings of his first offseason as a pro, and Bush confidently predicted they wouldn't regret it."I...
Condoleezza Rice (US Secretary of State) [Flickr]
2007-04-04 11:35:00 energyPICS posted a photo: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on October 15, 2005.
By: ENERGY BLOG
US Assistant Secretary of State in Pakistan for talks
2007-03-14 16:30:00 Islamabad, March 14: US Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher arrived in Pakistan Wednesday evening for talks on joint efforts to contain Taliban insurgents fighting foreign forces in Afghanistan.
By: newkerala.com
Letter to US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
2007-02-23 23:59:04 Posted by Melanie, on the Esperanza Antarctic Iceberg © Greenpeace/Beltra The U.S. is a signatory to the treaty that protects Antarctica, yet the U.S. State Department said today that it would leave the matter of the Nisshin Maru to the government of New Zealand. Melanie, our onboard U.S. campaigner on board, has put together this letter to send to the Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Are you from the U.S? Then send it? If not - maybe sent it anyway!
LUXOR, Egypt (AP) — Secretary of State Condoleezza Ric
2007-01-16 14:50:02 LUXOR, Egypt (AP) — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Monday she will bring together the Israeli and Palestinian leaders in the coming weeks for a summit dedicated to exploring ideas for an eventual Palestinian state. The announcement came after Rice met with President Hosni Mubarak in this southern Egyptian town following a three-day visit [...]
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Ri
2007-01-15 08:47:01 JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Monday, one day after she promised a bigger American push for a Palestinian state. Rice is pressing Olmert to take steps that could help bolster Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah in his power struggle with Hamas Islamists who [...]
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice refus
2007-01-13 14:44:01 WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice refused yesterday to rule out cross-border US military action against Iran, a day after President Bush pledged in a major speech to “seek out and destroy” Iranian and Syrian networks providing weapons and training to anti-American forces in Iraq. Speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rice said [...]
Secretary of State
2006-11-06 17:39:00 Extracts:?Dear Elise, From 1 to 7 November, the Secretary of State Vincent Van Quickenborne will make a trip to India (a.o. with the Prime Minister)? Cities visited are Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Mumbai? Maybe a meeting could be set up?Do I want to have a chat with Mr Van Quickenborne? Sure! The program and instructions were rapidly given and I was to meet the secretary of State for an informal talk at the Taj West End Hotel.On Saturday, Vikas and I went to the hotel in order to check the way for the following day. Completely soaked after an hour under the rain, we finally reached the place and went for a well-deserved drink.On Sunday, I met Mr Van Quickenborne and a bunch of other people including journalists. Most questions were related to my personal experience but quickly economics and societal issues were also addressed. The next day, I joined the Belgian delegation for the visit of Infosys during which a symbolic tree was planted.All in all, I had a great time! And it felt ...
Green Party candidate for Secretary of State files complaint
2006-08-23 19:30:02 [From The Free Press] by Kettler for Secretary of State August 16, 2006 Tim Kettler, Green Party candidate for Secretary of State today submitted a complaint with both the Coshocton County Sheriff’s department and the Coshocton County Prosecutor alleging misconduct during the 2004 Presidential Vote Recount. Those named in the complaint include the Directors and Members of the [...] |
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