Nuclear Syria

New York Times: A interesting article on the attack on Syria by Israel, the NYT states that the attack was on a " partly constructed nuclear reactor ". This is interesting but why does the NYT got to bat for Syria of all countries, it writes the following, " whether the Syrians could make a plausible case that the reactor was intended to produce electricity. " One has to be fair that the article does state that the countries in the region have been quite with the exception of Syria. Does NYT hate Bush so much that will cover for Syria. The paper goes after Vice - President again, because he is a hawk when it comes to North Korea. The paper should stick to getting good stories not allowing its own views to come on the front page.

Downfall ?

Its a new era alright, the Major years are back, who would like to make a sportsman bet ( e.g no money ) that Gordon Brown wont be the Prime Minister at the next election. If I was Brown I would start to worry, all this talk of support needed recalls the days of Sir John Major and he and won an Election. If the Polls are like this after a year, I think Labour will get rid of Brown its harder to replace a Labour Leader but if its a choice between having Gordon Brown as Prime Minister and the Conservatives winning I think the Powers that be will have a quiet word, perhaps Tony Blair requires a Deputy to help him in the Middle East. The Clock has started and Brown does not have long to turn around the Polls. Its a pity after ten years of waiting to be Prime Minister Gordon Brown has blown it in two weeks. But again a week is a long time in politics, we shall see..

Joe Lieberman

National Review: An interesting article on Senator Joe Lieberman. A Senator who does have a Profile in Courage. He was with the President when it was needed. Just wish he would leave the Democrats and became a Republican.

Gore Reviews

A look at the reviews for Al Gore Winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

New York Times: One gets the impression that the NYT does not want Al Gore to run for President. They want so Hillary so badly they can not afford for a Nobel Prize winner to ruin their views of the world.

New York Post: Less than impressed with Al Gore and the Prize. Not on his Xmas list I guess!!.

LA Times: In a way supportive of Gore but only in the context that Gore is popular because Bush is down in the polls. WORTH A READ.

New York Times ( Editorial ): An interesting line at then when talking about green issues, " We cannot afford to squander any more time. " Its a pity that the Paper does not have the same views when it comes to bread and butter issues like Iraq and Terrorism. Climate Change is a long term issue, terrorists can kill you tomorrow. National Security first and last, the NYT does not get that, sorry state for a paper that broke the Titanic Story in 1912.

Republican Debate Result

A look at how the media has graded the Debate:

Time/CNN

Giuliani ahead again followed by Romney, McCain, Thompson. As Thompson didn't fall asleep and turned up that was the bar the Media had set, this debate was a success for him.

RCP

Giuliani and Thompson winners. The Rest can do better. Another good report card for Thompson, the next Gipper?

Weekly Standard
A rather nice line by the WS on Fred Thompson, " Not bad for a rookie in the big league of presidential debates." Thompson just could be the next Ronald Reagan, but we have a long time to go before we have the New Gipper.

NBC

None of the Candidates seem to have made much of an impression, even Thompson. Is this a Democratic Review!!

Captain's Quarters

Good Reviews for Thompson and Giuliani, Romney and McCain still in the fight. A interesting Read.

The Dean Factor ?

CNN: Reports that Senator Edwards seems to think that Senator Clinton is the next Howard Dean. I so wish, have my doubts.

Republican Debate

The readers of this blog might have noticed that VIEWS does seem to stress his time on the Democrats, well its true, they might win the White House in 2008. On the Democratic side, VIEWS would support Obama if he wanted the job more and was willing to fight hard to win. On the Republican side its more harder to choose a candidate.

Washington Post: Looks at the up and coming Debate and what Fred Thompson has to do to get some poll movement. Have to admit he is not the Gipper but its early.

The Politico: Looks at the prospects of Fred Thompson in the debate. It should be recalled that a Strong performance from Reagan at the start of a Presidential Debate lead to the Oval Office.