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September 2008

What is going on??

by Joel September 29, 2008

As I write this, the $700 billion bailout plan has failed and the DJIA has closed down over 656 points, or 5.89%. At one point, the Dow was down 738 points, the largest intra-day drop in history. Yesterday, I wouldn’t have believed it. The headlines indicated that after a weekend of negotiations, a compromise was [...]

The debate – economy and foreign policy

by Joel September 28, 2008

Both candidates’ understanding of the economy does not inspire confidence. However, in matters of foreign policy, McCain gets it. Many members of the MSM are calling the first presidential debate on Friday night more or less a tie (Fox, NYT, Washington Post, WSJ). I tend to agree. Whereas, Obama did well in the debate on [...]

John McCain’s strategy to disillusion us

by Justin September 25, 2008

It seems to me that McCain’s main strategy at this point (besides trying to shore up his economic credentials by grandstanding in Washington and screwing up negotiations) is to smear Obama so much that one of two things happen: 1) If Obama gets angry and lashes back, McCain could win because few things are scarier [...]

Foreign policy – would we be safer if…?

by Joel September 22, 2008

Justin and Joel debate whether or not we’d be safer had foreign policy decisions over the last 5 years been different. Join us. Online Videos by Veoh.com

National security or the fall of an empire?

by Joel September 22, 2008

Justin and I debate whether our national security policy is leading to the fall of an empire. Online Videos by Veoh.com

Bush Doctrine and China

by Joel September 22, 2008

Justin and Joel discuss what the Bush Doctrine is and whether mortgaging our future to China is worth it. Join us. Online Videos by Veoh.com

World cooperation – do we really need it?

by Joel September 22, 2008

Justin and Joel debate the merits of having consensus in national security matters particular in the War on Terror and the War in Iraq. Join us. Online Videos by Veoh.com

It’s still all about Iraq

by Joel September 22, 2008

Justin and Joel bring it all back to the Iraq War and how that event is still the defining political moment of this decade. Join us. Online Videos by Veoh.com

Accountability and a military perspective on withdrawal

by Joel September 21, 2008

Justin and Joel discuss the accountability of our national leaders and a military perspective on the withdrawal from Iraq. Join us. Online Videos by Veoh.com

Speech impressions and change

by Joel September 21, 2008

Who’s really going to bring change to Washington? The McCain campaign began to change their message to one of change during the GOP convention. Is all change created equal?? Tell us what you think. Online Videos by Veoh.com