The National Security Archive: An excellent National Security Archive Electronic Briefing Book No. 302 by the NSA. After a very quick read it can be seen that Kennedy as Obama with Afghanistan, at the end of the day was not planning to leave Vietnam. Lets hope the Obama West Wing reads the book. Read of the Day.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
International Politics and International Law - The REAL World
Guardian: Reports on the breakdown of diplomatic relationships between the UK and the Israel, an arrest warrant was granted by the Courts for the former Israeli Foreign Minister and head of the Kadima Party Tzipi Livni. This could be a real problem for the UK, if Israel wont talk to the UK how will the UK place pressure on Israel not to strike Iran in the New Year. This is time for an Enabling Act by Parliament, this Act would remove the power of the courts in cases of International Diplomacy to act without the authority of the FCO or Downing Street. As Judges the UK are an eccentric bunch at the best of times, but they don't have a clue when it comes to International Politics, thus time to revoke the powers of the courts in such cases.
In the Oval for Health Care Reform
Fox News: Reports that POTUS is meeting all Democratic Senators as to create a united health reform package that does not include a public option or allowing medicare to cover people over 55. One can postulate that this meeting is more of a PR stunt, as Liberals have been forced to give up the above, this will give them face time with President Obama, they can vent their anger and go out and support the package. I would be very surprised if this deals requires Obama to do another Afghanistan level of meetings. Expect a nice picture of the Senators with Obama and the Bill passing before the Christmas break.
Iran test for the USA Missile shield
T J Post: Reports on a test of the USA missile shield, the difference from the usual tests is that the enemy was seen as Iran and not North Korea. I guess the US military is sending a warning shot to Iran, the message is simple, your in our target hairs, dont make any stupid mistakes, lets hope Tehran has its ears open, or else the Middle East is heading for War in 2010.
No Public Option, No Medicare Extension - Health Care Reform
The New York Times: Reports that the new compromise Health Care Reform Bill in the US Senate will not have a public option or the idea for Medicare to cover those over 55. The Bill will force Insurance companies to take people on what ever their medical history, those Insurance companies cant throw people off if the charges are high, all Americans will have to buy cover, thus this will allow more cover for those that don't have cover at the moment. The sour note is that Liberals it seems wont fight for women, the US Government should help with abortion costs, but lets be honest after Bill Clinton the feminist groups showed they are political animals, thus have no interest in the rights of women. On the whole minus the abortion debate support the new Bill.
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