Category Archives: democracy

Tony Blair at #Tomorrow13

The world has basically descended on Jerusalem, Israel, for President Peres’ Conference entitled Tomorrow13. One of the more illustrious speakers is Tony Blair, former British Prime Minister and present  Quartet representative to the Middle East. He gave a wonderful speech … Continue reading

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This Week’s Watcher’s Council Nominations – $100M African Safari Edition

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy! At least for some of us. Just a little 8 day excursion with family,entourage and friends at a mere $12 million plus per day. Welcome to the Watcher’s Council, a blogging group consisting of … Continue reading

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The Council Has Spoken!! This Week’s Watcher’s Council Results

The Council has spoken, the votes have been cast, and we have the results  for this week’s Watcher’s Council match up. History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in … Continue reading

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Flag Day and Happy Birthday US Army

Today is Flag Day and the Birthday of the US Army. Here is Red Skelton, an old-time actor/comedienne reminding everyone just what the Pledge of Allegiance means. Yes, his version of the pledge was the one used before the inclusion … Continue reading

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It’s Called “Reasonable, not Absolute Expectation of Privacy”

The fourth amendment as discussed on Fox’s Red Eye  with Lawfare Director Brooke Goldstein. Remember there are also different levels of “reasonable expectation of privacy” depending on where the person is at the time of the “criminal event” and what … Continue reading

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