Familiar Obama Phrase Being Groomed as a Slogan from the New York Times
"He told graduating college students on Wednesday that “we need to build a new foundation.” He told consumers on Thursday that protecting them was vital “to the new foundation we seek to build.”"
Obama's Delicate Balance on National Security from Time Magazine
"The new President's decision was just the latest in a series of steps he has taken that move him decidedly toward the political center on issues of national security. No longer a mere senator representing a single state, Obama is now the commander-in-chief, and his reversal highlights the unique burdens that he alone now shoulders."
Spanish Probe Paints Grim Picture of Gitmo Abuse from Raw Story
"An ongoing Spanish investigation is painting a devastating picture of the brutality exercised by the US military over detainees at Guantanamo and elsewhere."
It's fascinating to see the dynamic between the US's pursuit of the detainee abuses and the Europeans via the Spanish court. It seems like every time US authorities flag in their investigations, the Spanish court kicks their own efforts up a notch. When the US gets more vigorous, the Spanish court seems to back off.
Obama Commission Stance Not Surprising from FirstRead via MSNBC
"Today's announcement about military commissions is in many ways not surprising: The Obama administration signaled from the beginning that it wanted to retain the option of trying some Guantanamo Bay detainees before military tribunals."
Obama to Seek Expanded Strategic Partnership with India from the Times of India
This is LONG OVERDUE in my view.
""In addition to our shared democratic values, we have common interests in combating terrorism, stopping spread of weapons of mass destruction, getting global economy back on track, addressing global climate change, and reinvigorating global trade talks," said ambassador Robert O Blake."
Obama Said to Pick Utah Gov. as China Envoy from the New York Times
If you have not been following, this is HUGE NEWS! Not only is Jon Huntsman a Republican, he is one of a tiny handfull of people being highly touted as a future leader of the GOP and a SERIOUS potential contender against Obama in 2012. I would love to know more about what happened here.
"A Republican governor whose name has come up as a potential challenger to President Barack Obama in 2012 intends go to work for the president as ambassador to China, a source close to the governor said."
Hearing Lays Groundwork for Torture Prosecutions from the Washington Independent
"A Senate panel appeared to lay the groundwork on Wednesday for a possible prosecution of former Bush administration officials for the torture and abuse of detainees in the “war on terror,” despite strong opposition from Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)."
How to Fix a Party from the Economist [of London]
"Here is a modest suggestion for the Republicans: why not learn from the Democratic Party? The Democrats have had much more experience of defeat than the Republicans."
MUSEUM NUGGET!!
Come Meet Your Folks: Warm Blood is Required from the New York Times
"Step right up, folks! Never before seen by human eyes! — but the playful tone of its fine new exhibition, “Extreme Mammals,” comes close. It boasts “the biggest, smallest and most amazing animals of all time.”"
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