Is it possible that Lockheed Martin has a government contract larger than the GDP of 40 of the world’s poorest countries. Long has been the fear that the government was outsourcing inherently governmental jobs, as big names like Halliburton, Bechtel, Lockheed, and dozens of others have come under scrutingy for no bid contracts. Who is [...]
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Bush Commutes Scooter Libby’s Sentence, No Jail Time Ahead for Former Cheney Aide
President Bush said today that he had used his power of clemency to commute the 30-month sentence for I. Lewis Libby Jr., who was convicted of perjury in the C.I.A. leak case. Read more here: NYTimes WAPO President Bush’s Statement
Why George Bush Needs a New Dog…and a New Relationship with Putin
“Bigger, Tougher, Stronger, Faster, Meaner.” Those were the words of a boastful Russian President Vladimir Putin in a previous meeting with US President George Bush. Fortunately for the future of diplomatic relations, Putin’s comments were drawing a distinction between Bush’s small lapdog Barney and Putin’s physically superior Labrador. His comments, however, seem fitting to a [...]
Before the Bomb: What America Needs Now
There is no other way to say it: we, as Americans, simply ignore the threat of nuclear terrorism. Yes, some of you may remember duck and cover under the desk drills, building fallout shelters, or listening to one of many presidents warn us about the catastrophic results that would occur in the event of a [...]
Major Court Decision in War on Terror, 6/11/07
First Colin Powell defects (see today’s Morning Brief); now today’s 4th Circuit Court decision, the Bush administration takes ANOTHER major blow in its ongoing Global War on Terror. Not only has it suffered from waning public support, but the court decision signals the loss of a potential legal tool in the administration’s fight to maintain [...]
RS Morning Brief, 6/6/2025
A roundup of the day’s national and international security news: Libby sentenced 30 months for CIA leak, Democrats debate safety of the US since 9/11, Bush continues criticism of Russia’s failed reforms, Pakistan cracks down on opposition workers, Iraqi Parliament votes on US troop involvement, and Bush says Russia won’t attack Europe
A Town of 500 Learns to Love Preparedness & Response
A gas station; a freshly mowed baseball diamond; the old post office; a dollar store; a regional airport. This stretch of highway running through Pellston, Michigan, believe it or not, is on the verge of becoming a major hub for a private national emergency response center. While the national security debate often focuses on the [...]
Prom Dates, Pat Buchanan, and the Future of America
This administration serves as a reminder of why being a middle-school bully never pays when it comes time to get a date for junior prom. People, just like countries, remember how others are treated. So it is for America, four years into an unending war, faced with growing anti-American sentiment, and the remnants of a [...]
A Table Set for Diplomacy
The Formalities Fortunately for President Bush, Monday’s white-tie dinner with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip comes with an etiquette guide. General rules include waiting for the Queen to extend her hand, the proper curtsy for women, and the unpalatable custom that once the Queen is finished eating, the meal is complete for all. While [...]