Monthly Archives: October 2008

MACVSOG Betrayal – again

"[Federal Register: October 9, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 197)][Notices]   [Page 59613]From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov][DOCID:fr09oc08-63]    =======================================================================———————————————————————– DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Air Force Active Duty Service Determinations for Civilian or Contratual Groups SUMMARY: On … Continue reading

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Brad Sherman shoulda known better…

Congressman Sherman was interviewed on a radio talk show in Austin.  Listen to him talk about what he said on the floor of the House. What he is saying is that one or more members of the House (Whips probably) … Continue reading

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The Bottom Approaches

As you probably know I think that 95% of the difficulties experienced recently in the markets is hokum based on the psychology of panic. The recent panic among the ill educated but greed consumed trader class started with well intentioned … Continue reading

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NORTHCOM? Calm Down.

"In a barely noticed development last week, the Army stationed an active unit inside the United States. The Infantry Division’s 1st Brigade Team is back from Iraq, now training for domestic operations under the control of US Army North, the … Continue reading

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Round 2 tonight

"Mr. McCain and Mr. Obama have revealed certain debating styles over the last year or so, and those approaches are likely to be evident again tonight. Watch for Mr. McCain to present a hotter, more confrontational persona, while Mr. Obama … Continue reading

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Saudi mediation for Afghanistan

"Next week it will be seven years since the war on terror was officially launched when the US military, with British support, unleashed a devastating bombardment on 31 al-Qaeda and Taliban targets in Afghanistan. But despite the heroic efforts of … Continue reading

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Lang’s Fearless Forecast

Obama/Biden will win election comfortably.  The "Perfect Storm" has emerged to consign McCain’s hopes to the "dust bin of history."  The economy, the burden of Republican disunity, the Bush era, the doubts bout McCain’s temperament.  These are all greater burdens … Continue reading

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Olmert- Too Late! Too Late!

"He said that traditional Israeli defense strategists had learned nothing from past experiences and that they seemed stuck in the considerations of the 1948 war of independence. “With them, it is all about tanks and land and controlling territories and … Continue reading

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Will “Paulson” money flee the country?

"Dear Col. Here is an idea for discussion on SST. Questions: If the bailout is approved, what is to keep the bailout money in the US? Will the bailout result in a massive transfer of investment money out of the … Continue reading

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Paulson’s bill passes – now what?

"It is impossible to predict the final cost of the bailout but officials insist it will be far less than $700 billion. Because the Treasury will purchase and then resell assets, potentially at a higher price, there is a chance … Continue reading

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