Liberal for Libreal, No Change for US Supreme Court

Fox News: Reports on the retirement of US Supreme Court Justice, Mr David Souter. The US Supreme Court has nine Justices, the President appoints and the US Senate has to give its Yes or No. At present there are two Justices appointed by Reagan, two by Bush 43 and one by Bush 41. This gives the the Court a nominal Conservative view point, Justice Kennedy appointed by Reagan is the swing vote, he is a moderate Conservative. On the Liberal side Bill Clinton appointed two Justices, and the other two Justices had the nod from Republicans, Gerald R Ford and Bush 41 but always seem to vote for the Liberal side. That's the thing about the appointment to the US Supreme Court, they never have to retire and can go their own way. It was the Conservative Justices that gave the Presidency to Bush 43 in 2000. Thus this selection by Obama might not have an immediate effect but could have lasting impact on the USA. Lets hope Obama pics a Liberal on Domestic Issues but a moderate Conservative when it comes to National Security.

The Battle for the Soul of Pakistan

The New York Times: Reports on the tough fight between the Army of Pakistan and the Taliban/Terrorists. The position of the Government of Pakistan is interesting, from the NYT report it seems that Islamabad wants to keep the deal with the Taliban when it comes to the Swat Valley. The Taliban/Terrorists like Hitler are making deals with the Government then breaking them, thus the move in Buner and Lower Dir Districts of Pakistan. The USA has to make Islamabad understand that they have to destroy the Taliban, the Taliban have to be removed from the Swat Valley and the tribal badlands of the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The West has to push from Afghanistan and the Army of Pakistan has to push from their provinces and districts. The fight for Pakistan could decide the future of Pakistan, Afghanistan and India.