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Bill O'Reilly Said Something Interesting

Ian Gurvitz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ian Gurvitz

On the season finale of Real Time with Bill Maher, Bill O'Reilly said that we "live in a capitalistic society." That's wrong. We work in a capitalist system. We live in a democratic society.

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Reluctant Partners: Global Crisis Makes US More Dependent On China Than Ever

Der Spiegel | Posted 05.25.2011

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When US President Barack Obama visits China this weekend, he will encounter a rival that sees the financial crisis as more of an opportunity than a th...

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Conscious Capitalism: Taking Actions That Are Good for Self, Others and the Entire World

James Arthur Ray | Posted 05.25.2011

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James Arthur Ray

The heavy lifting has just begun and there is no such thing as a quick fix.

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My Interview With Roxana Saberi's Lawyer: "She Was Shocked and Distraught"

Omid Memarian | Posted 05.25.2011

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Omid Memarian

"Naturally after hearing the verdict, [Roxana's] psychological condition was not good. I gave her assurances and I hope to see the verdict changed during appeal."

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Do Americans Want Change?

Henryk A. Kowalczyk | Posted 05.25.2011

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Henryk A. Kowalczyk

Straight shooters, like Ron Paul or Dennis Kucinich, telling voters bluntly, how it is, had no chance, since voters elect politicians who tell them what they want to hear.

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Why This Election is All About Character, Not Real Issues

Omid Memarian | Posted 05.25.2011

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Omid Memarian

It fits in this evil-good doctrine that Sarah Palin can categorize the country into Pro-America areas and call her opponent somebody "who is palling around with terrorists."

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My Interview With Deborah Campbell: How Hezbollah's Triumph is Blowback for U.S. Policy

Omid Memarian | Posted 05.25.2011

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Omid Memarian

Why after the Israel-Lebanon 34-day war two years ago, and particularly after the Doha accord in May, which restored Hezbollah to the Lebanese governm...

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Georgia-Russia Conflict: Moscow Challenges America's Global and Regional Authority

Omid Memarian | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Double Standard, Democracy, Zimbabwe, United Nations, Iraq, China, Russia Georgia War, Seymour Hersh, France, The United States, Iran, Latine America. Foriegn Policy, Georgia, Russia, Israel, Khalilzad, Churkin, Politics News
Omid Memarian

One of the lessons the U.S. could learn from the conflict is that America is no longer the most effective nation when it comes to interfering, influencing and finally resolving conflicts among nations.

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Georgia on My Mind

Amb. Marc Ginsberg | Posted 05.25.2011

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Amb. Marc Ginsberg

In the annals of U.S.-Russian relations, Secretary of State Rice has proven once again to be not up to the task at effectively managing the one area of foreign policy that is her principal area of expertise -- U.S.-Russian relations.

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