October 2, 2006
QOD: “I am who I am." "A person is a person, no matter how small.” Dr. Seuss [aka Ted Geisel]…conveyed to the students the political context of some of Dr. Seuss work. Also, discussed the importance of life, the essential sanctity of life, amid all the death and destruction that we are exposed to on a daily basis.
TPNS: FBI looking into Congressmen Foley (House of Rep. GOP from Florida) involving underage boys and email. Where have all the role models gone?
McLaughlin Group: Today on McLaughlin: Issues included—1. Commentary on the political significance of a National Intelligence report on the current state of global terrorism, part of was released to the press last week. 2. Commentary on Bill Clinton’s angry interview on Fox last week pertaining to the failure to “kill” Bin Laden. 3. Quick reference to Tony Snow’s efforts to get Republicans out to vote in November. Mr. Snow is the new, charismatic spokesperson for the White House.
Issue #1: In general the report concludes that the War in Iraq has had the effect of increasing global “jihadists.” Also, that to pull out of Iraq in the near future would have the effect of bolstering the confidence of the terrorists…looks like a “catch 22” to me. Issue #2: Alpha Bill: Commentary on the political implications of former President Bill Clinton’s ranting on Fox News.
October 3, 2006
QOD: “In the field of world politics I would dedicate this nation to a policy of the good neighbor.” FDR 1932
TPNS: President Bush (applauds Congressional bill “Iran support Act”)and signed the bill into law. The bill involves a set of sanctions targeting foreign countries that continue “nuclear cooperation” with Iran…Commentary, tricky diplomacy and the bill is largely symbolic as most sacntions of this sort have very little practical effect.
Today: We begin in earnest the study of the United States Constitution and other related topics...You should be well into Chapter 2. Test on Chapter 2 next Thursday
Sociology: Working through Chapter 3. Culture; an interesting discussion yesterday on Culture with an emphasis on Political labels
QOD: “I am who I am." "A person is a person, no matter how small.” Dr. Seuss [aka Ted Geisel]…conveyed to the students the political context of some of Dr. Seuss work. Also, discussed the importance of life, the essential sanctity of life, amid all the death and destruction that we are exposed to on a daily basis.
TPNS: FBI looking into Congressmen Foley (House of Rep. GOP from Florida) involving underage boys and email. Where have all the role models gone?
McLaughlin Group: Today on McLaughlin: Issues included—1. Commentary on the political significance of a National Intelligence report on the current state of global terrorism, part of was released to the press last week. 2. Commentary on Bill Clinton’s angry interview on Fox last week pertaining to the failure to “kill” Bin Laden. 3. Quick reference to Tony Snow’s efforts to get Republicans out to vote in November. Mr. Snow is the new, charismatic spokesperson for the White House.
Issue #1: In general the report concludes that the War in Iraq has had the effect of increasing global “jihadists.” Also, that to pull out of Iraq in the near future would have the effect of bolstering the confidence of the terrorists…looks like a “catch 22” to me. Issue #2: Alpha Bill: Commentary on the political implications of former President Bill Clinton’s ranting on Fox News.
October 3, 2006
QOD: “In the field of world politics I would dedicate this nation to a policy of the good neighbor.” FDR 1932
TPNS: President Bush (applauds Congressional bill “Iran support Act”)and signed the bill into law. The bill involves a set of sanctions targeting foreign countries that continue “nuclear cooperation” with Iran…Commentary, tricky diplomacy and the bill is largely symbolic as most sacntions of this sort have very little practical effect.
Today: We begin in earnest the study of the United States Constitution and other related topics...You should be well into Chapter 2. Test on Chapter 2 next Thursday
Sociology: Working through Chapter 3. Culture; an interesting discussion yesterday on Culture with an emphasis on Political labels
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