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THE PUBLIC EYE:America the Hammer

Bob Burnett
Friday September 19, 2014 - 09:43:00 AM

In his September 10th speech about middle-eastern terrorists, ISIL, President Obama gave the classic rationale for US involvement: “America is better positioned today to seize the future than any other nation on Earth… Abroad, American leadership is the one constant in an uncertain world.” What kind of leadership? -more-


DISPATCHES FROM THE EDGE: Foreign Policy, Lord Palmerston & Appendectomies

Conn Hallinan
Monday September 15, 2014 - 10:04:00 AM

Thinking about U.S. foreign policy these days brings to mind a line from songwriter/comedian Tom Lehrer: if you are feeling like a Christian Scientist with appendicitis you have good reason. -more-


ON MENTAL ILLNESS: Overcoming Challenges in Spite of a Disability

Jack Bragen
Friday September 19, 2014 - 10:07:00 AM

If you have a disability whether it is psychiatric or physical, many people might think you're off the hook concerning dealing with ordinary challenges. I am talking about the difficulties that nondisabled people must deal with, such as showing up for work and going to the store to buy a loaf of bread. After all, who would expect someone in a wheelchair or someone with schizophrenia to deal with conducting business and surviving in general? -more-