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Perry In 2012? First He Must Win In 2010

Before Gov. Rick Perry can parlay his victory in the statea TMs GOP gubernatorial primary into something bigger, such as a spot on the 2012 Republican presidential ticket, perhaps, he’ll have to win a record-setting, third full four-year term.

In an age of rant, the anti-government anger of the masses can conceal hate that turns violent

The river of discontent running through America turned toxic in the fevered mind of the Pentagon shooter and others of his ilk.

Congressional estimates show grim deficit picture

A new congressional report released Friday says the United States’ long-term fiscal woes are even worse than predicted by President Barack Obama’s grim budget submission last month.

Weekend Open Thread

Hello Weekend.

President Barack Obama goes over papers while on the phone in the Oval Office, Feb. 12, 2010. Photo by Pete Souza.

USA: Amnesty International Will Demonstrate In Support of Mexican Women of Atenco

Amnesty International will hold a rally at the Mexican consulate in Washington D.C. to support women in San Salvador Atenco, Mexico, who were brutally beaten and raped in 2006 after being taken into custody when police officers responded to a protest staged by a peasant organization.

Egypt: Amnesty International Urges Egypt to Release Blogger Prosecuted by Military Court

Amnesty International today called for the Egyptian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release a blogger and prisoner of conscience facing up to nine and a half years in prison after he published a post alleging nepotism within the armed forces.

USA: Amnesty International Outraged at President Obama?s Possible Flip Flop on Detainee Trials

AI appalled at administration’s reported decision to try detainees in military courts after proclaiming they would be tried in federal courts; sends wrong message to friends and foes.

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