We Need A Contemporary George C. Marshall

To begin, we need to review a little American-European history where George Catlett Marshall is introduced anew.

Quotation for Today

"The fact is, this crisis has left a deficit of trust between Main Street and Wall Street. And major banks that were rescued by the taxpayers have an obligation to go the extra mile in helping to close that deficit."

Barack H. Obama, 44th President of the United States of America

Remarks by the President on the Economy in Osawatomie, Kansas: given on 6 December, 2011.

Gangsters and Banksters - A Serial Tale

Again, we have another case where bankers are aiding and abetting a possible criminal enterprise.

Le Figaro.fr - OECD On Income Inequality

The OECD has published a new report on income inequality in developed nations.  This report may complement President Obama's speech on income inequality that he plans to give today in Osawatomie, Kansas.

Bothaina Kamel

Because of the dramatic political changes occurring in Egypt, Bothaina Kamel can now run for president of that country.

Quotation for Today

“Because of it, our country is, at last, making health care a basic human right. It is a majestic thing.”

Donald Berwick, M.D.

Who is Ryan Matthews?

If not for a tenacious British lawyer and generous, British financial support -- via the British-based group Reprieve -- Ryan Matthews would be another poster child for the tragic miscarriage of justice that; a common outcome in the American legal system.

Quotation for Today

"Republicans are giving themselves whiplash on the issue of taxes: Republicans have one position on taxes for the wealthy and another position when it comes to everyone else." 


Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)


Mascaro, Lisa. "Republicans caught between a tax break and a hard place." Los Angeles Times 4 December 2011: online edition

NATO Conference on Afghanistan

On Monday 5 December, 2011, NATO is holding a security conference to discuss Afghanistan, and the stated purpose of the conference is to discuss NATO support for Afghanistan beyond 2014.

Le Figaro.fr - Iran Shoots Down U.S. Drone

Iran claims it shot down an RQ-170 Sentinel - an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone).