Monthly Archives: August 2011

I am one of millions of Americans who want to vote for a man of integrity and clear principles in 2012 versus a shill for Wall Street and the corporate elite. However, the corporate controlled main stream media is well aware of the Ron Paul populist threat ~ which is why they either ignore or belittle his candidacy.

On November 5, 2009, a Major Hasan, believed by the Army since 2005 to have had terrorist connections, murdered at least 13 and wounded 29 on Ft. Hood, an Army base in Texas.

While hard working American tax payers face economic hardships, 81 members of Congress neglected listening to their constituents during this summers recess to take a lobbyist-funded trip designed to pressure them into sending even more tax-payer-funded weapons to the Israeli military which will be used to commit human rights abuses against Palestinians.

The DoD Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) is re-evaluating Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) disability ratings for some Veterans medically separated between September 11, 2001, and December 31, 2009, to ensure a correct disability retirement determination was made.

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER   WASHINGTON — Laid-off workers and aging baby boomers are flooding Social Security's disability program with benefit claims, pushing the financially strapped system toward the...

Perhaps it is time to start offering a different narrative, one without Richard Perle’s moral clarity. by Philip Giraldi

The budget deficit debate by the “Gang of Twelve” should be comical at best

The stark reality about the Ron Paul revolution is that the power elites could not survive in a society based upon individual liberty.

There is not much that Israelis can do for themselves unless they, once and for all, attempt to grasp the true meaning of peace and reconciliation. Otherwise Israelis better run for their lives.

What took place 1,941 years ago this month (August) that profoundly changed the world, but is seldom, if ever talked about?

‘Ahmad A-Shahat says he ‘insisted on climbing on the roof and take down the flag of the Zionist entity because that was one of the goals of the revolution – to depose Mubarak and all his friends, among them the Zionist entity’

Casualaties seemed have been very minor.

Since this observer is not privy to any secrets around here and would not share them if he were, it’s fair enough to engage in frank discussions with former colleagues in Congress and new cyber acquaintances who work on the Hill.

Caspr.us.com, a new entity start up, “Canine Airport Security of Puerto Rico”, developed by a 170% service connected disabled veteran and his wife, who submitted every required form to the United States government agencies, properly following government instructions for requesting stimulus funding assistance, has never even received a "no" reply.

“The toppling and the trial of Mubarak has altered scenarios that were already underway and hindered plans for the Middle East that were in the making under the auspices of ardent Zionists in Washington, Cairo and Tel Aviv.”

Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women. The USA converted, in practice, from a republic to a democracy during the reign of FDR. Without a miraculous change of course, our democracy's brief life is almost over and its violent death is imminent.

The sudden death, perhaps even murder, on January 22, 1973 of LBJ threw a pall over Washington despite the fact that it had just celebrated the inauguratation of the re-elected Richard Nixon as President.

I believe Americans are the most lied-to and deceived people in the world.

Adam Shapiro, an activist, tells us his thoughts on the matter and explains the curious lack of American public reaction despite the fact that they are experiencing unprecedented hardships at home.

There was no information coming in Sunday night (US time) on fighting in the east. Here is what we have this morning, but still not much yet as to why these non-Tripoli units still want to fight.

We've received a number of documents detailing rates for articles published and blogposts posted, with the highest rates being paid for articles that make it into the mainstream media (2,000 USD per article) and the lowest (500 USD per item) for blogposts of more than 700 words.

It is with great pride to announce that Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) has been holding its National Convention during this week in Reno, Nevada.

The National Veterans Small Business Conference recently wrapped up in New Orleans, and the turnout this year—with more than 3,400 in attendance—was more than expected.

The majority of Americans oppose the U.S. government’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and believe that defense spending is the area that must be cut to reduce the federal deficit.

In my recent article, I promoted a shift to an aggressive US foreign policy with Mexico. A change is drastically needed.

Peter Wright of Britain's Security Service aka MI5 has been made the subject of ridicule for so long, especially over the plots he developed to remove Prime Minister Harold Wilson, and former Director General Roger Hollis from power.

As Lord Acton famously put it, power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. What lessons can New Yorkers draw from the Rupert Murdoch phone-hacking scandal in England? What lessons can we draw about the NYPD?

By John W. Schoen   There are many factors churning up market volatility and contributing to a frightening stock market sell-off, but chief among them is growing...

Cybersecurity BA and MS degrees and certificate programs are ideal for active duty personnel and veterans seeking new career paths; Excelsior also launches MBA Leadership Program

Plans are afoot to push the United States into an attack on Iran. Anyone knowing the political atmosphere would believe this impossible unless something really terrible were to happen.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched its Paralympic Program website as part of VA’s ongoing commitment to support the rehabilitation and recovery of disabled Veterans through participation in adaptive sports.

As the National Veterans Small Business Conference comes to an end in New Orleans, Chief of Staff John R. Gingrich met with Veteran business owners.

Israel will stick to its decision not to apologize to Turkey over the May 2010 raid of a Gaza-bound Turkish ship, despite a direct request from the United States.

The Department of Defense and Department of Energy need close scrutiny in tough budget cutting times.

War-making storylines tend to lose their steam. Sustained warfare requires more than just a plausible Evil Doer. A credible narrative is also essential. To remind us who to hate, who better than a murderous Nordic Muslim-hater?

People believe that 1865 marked the ending of slavery in America, and they are wrong.

During Washington's leadership of the war on socialism, the rollback of the Iron Curtain, and the dismantling of the Soviet Union took center stage, but there were other items on its agenda, both at home and abroad.

BAE Systems Land and Armaments, L.P., Troy, Mich., was awarded a $449,964,969 fixed-price-incentive-fee contract for the technology development phase for the Army's Ground Combat Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

Reaching Veterans in rural areas and through technology

Dan Roper, Holbrook facility and nurse manager demonstrates telehealth technology, now allowing Veterans to meet with their doctor without driving to the hospital.

At the Detroit VA Medical Center, there are now 30 different specialties that have E consults available. E consults are just one of many different ways of delivering quality health care.

Did you know that 41% of Veterans live in rural areas? For this reason, since 2007, the Veterans Health Administration Office of Rural Health has been working diligently to provide rural Veterans with greater access to health care.