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"Outsiders" Newsflash (5/17/2012): Afghanistan Right Now



As I write this, there are reports coming out of Afghanistan about another suicide bomber. Fighting is going on right now. This is as Karzai is making the rounds around the World and is about to attend a conference on Afghanistan in Chicago that another useless character, Zardari, is about to attend as well.


During Karzai's latest tour, he received pledges from Australia and Germany. However, the Taliban are not going away. Just within the past week, the Taliban killed another member of the High Peace Council who used to be with the Taliban. The Economist' KAL depicted the plight of the World as it tries to figure out how to deal with the Taliban. When will the World truly wake up?

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May 17th 2012 @ 07:36

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"Outsiders" Europe Watch (5/17/2012): Now What?

Europe has arisen against debt and despair. It has seen Sarkozy off and has continued to engulf Cameron in the UK.

I begin again with Greece. Over the past few days, almost one billion dollars has been withdrawn by Greeks who have no faith in the future of their Country. The parties cannot agree on anything. A new election will be held in approximately 4 weeks which will be overseen by a new interim Greek Prime Minister who is Greece's most serious Judge. This brings into question the future of the Euro as noted by the British Prime Minister David Cameron. He talked about it during Prime Minister's Question Time Yesterday. The UK, though, has its' own share of problems which is underscored by the apparent lack of understanding David Cameron has shown to the prevailing gathering storm on the continent against austerity.


What is critical to underscore is the warning from the US Federal Reserve. The minutes of the April meeting clearly noted how the continued insistence on austerity and severe budget cuts were going to hamper the feeble economy underway in the United States. Europe has clearly taught the World that a sense of balance must be maintained as the World Economy continues to come back after the collapse of 2008. However, the JP Morgan 2 Billion fiasco and other "minefields" is bound to present further problems right now.

France, though, has a new Government. I was quite shocked to see the speed in which the transfer of power took place. It is clear that Hollande intends to move quickly with his plans. His success remains an open question, though.



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May 17th 2012 @ 07:23

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Bib Pulls Off Another Surprise, Again!!!

Israel has changed, yet again!!!

The Israeli Prime Minister has pulled off a political Tsunami that I welcome with hope. When The current Prime Minister took office, I held out hope that somehow he would work to transform and to figure out a way to really be a transformational figure just like Begin was. I have been disappointed repeatedly with the rhetoric and the continued repression in the Palestinian Territories. What he's done by the deal he struck with Kadima, in my view, holds out a lot of hope.

Change is always good if it is done in a way that benefits all. To me, it was an audacious move for the Prime Minister to move away from the right-wing to a more center-right focus so that a transformation can be put in place. This can also be a very hopeful sign for both relations with the Palestinians and of course a more sensible and reasonable policy towards Iran.





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May 9th 2012 @ 17:42

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Happy Earth Day!!!!

It is a busy day here in "Outsiders". I wanted to begin this daily "write-up" with this "thought 4 the day" that underscores how we should treat our Earth:


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April 22nd 2012 @ 18:12

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The Need to "Smile"....

The World is in a state of Flux. Syria continues to burn and it is becoming ever more horrific by the hour. This is in spite of a deadline set by Kofi Annan for a cease fire. I also reviewed reports on the situation in Yemen as a suicide bomber attacked an Army Base. Although Afghanistan have been "off" the official headlines recently, the war continues on with no apparent end in sight.

Beyond the suffering by the people, what I was shocked by was a letter by the Chief of the Indian Defense Staff, General Singh, whereby he told the Indian Prime Minister of the despicable nature of the readiness of the Indian Armed Forces. As reported by the BBC, "...that much of India's defence equipment was "obsolete" and the forces were "woefully short" of weapons....". This is one of the largest armies in the World with 1.2 Million members


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April 10th 2012 @ 08:28

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Wishing All a Happy Easter & Passover

Happy Easter to all and best wishes on Passover. I wanted to share this courtesy of RedState.Com..Have a great rest of the Weekend:

And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. And sitting down they watched him there; And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS


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"Outsiders" Asia Watch (4/2/2012): One Step Forward/Three Steps Back

As I begin the second quarter of 2012 here in "Outsiders", I have been assessing developments in two countries that I have developed a keen interest in: Burma (also known as Myanmar) and the Maldives.

Burma continues to evolve. I continue to remain hopeful about the long-term prospects of Burma especially as I have seen the increased Democratic Nature of the Government. I have been amazed at the pace of change seen here. I have periodically written about the state of affairs in Burma during the height of the repression as Aung San Suu Kyi fought for a free, prosperous and democratic Burma. I was especially pleased to see that Aung San Suu Kyi's party, the National League for Democracy has sweeped almost 90% of the contested seats to Burma's Parliament


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April 2nd 2012 @ 18:43

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"Outsiders" Americas Watch (3/2/2012): Not a Cake Walk

The whole political punditry class in the United States has been abuzz about the path ahead for Republicans in the aftermath of the Romney Wins and in anticipation of Super Tuesday.

The Republicans are continuing their tug-of-war on a number of fronts. They have also been quite vibrant on promoting their own tax and spend plans. What I have found so striking is how little their plans have received scrutiny unless one truly digs thru the US Alternative Media. This interview with David Kay Johnson is one example of a realistic assessment of the true "cost" of the plans being touted


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March 2nd 2012 @ 05:51

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"Outsiders" Middle East Watch (2/26/2012): The Transformational Journey

It has been an interesting number of weeks.

Syria just went to the Polls to vote on a new Constitution that Assad had drafted calling for multiparty rule. Assad and his wife went out to vote. Although Assad was all smiles, I think the face of Assad's wife said it all in terms of the on-going concerns. Homs continues to be bombed into submission as Assad tries and hold on


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February 26th 2012 @ 19:47

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"Outsiders" Africa Watch (2/26/2012): Africa Today

As I write this, I am monitoring continued developments in Senegal as Senegal has gone to the polls. The Current President has been standing for a third term against a dispersed opposition. He was booed as he cast his vote.

I have been assessing the legacy of the current President of Senegal and it is not a record to be proud of. Teachers have been on strike, unemployment has been rampant and literally nothing works. I always regarded Senegal as of one of the "good" countries in Africa and now that reputation is now in total tatters. I found it especially funny how the Former President of Nigeria was trying to convince the current President against going for a third term


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