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White House Condemns Violence In Egypt

10:49 am EST February 2nd, 2011 | World | 41 Comments

For Immediate Release February 2, 2011

Statement from White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on violence in Egypt

The United States deplores and condemns the violence that is taking place in Egypt, and we are deeply concerned about attacks on the media and peaceful demonstrators. We repeat our strong call for restraint.

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Angela Merkel Not Right-Wing Enough For Some Germans?

12:56 pm EST September 13th, 2010 | History | 13 Comments

As a student of history, I can only say: DANGER, WILL ROBINSON, DANGER.

Germany’s Angela Merkel faces growing criticism from conservatives that her centrist stance on emotive issues like immigration could create an opening for a new right-wing party that would undermine her government.

As the centre-right chancellor met leaders of her Christian Democratic Union (CDU) on Monday, politicians, pollsters and the media said she would face worried questions about whether the ruling party was conservative enough for its own supporters.

‘What if Christians didn’t vote for the CDU any more…,’ mused a banner held by a small group of protesters outside the meeting.

Tough economic times + right-wing politics in Germany is never a good idea. Never.

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LIVE VIDEO: Hope For Haiti Telethon

7:31 pm EST January 22nd, 2010 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Be sure to donate

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6.1 Aftershock Hits Haiti

9:13 am EST January 20th, 2010 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Come on. There’s only so much these people can take.

A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Wednesday morning, shaking buildings and sending screaming people running into the streets only eight days after the country’s capital was devastated by an apocalyptic quake.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the new quake hit at 6:03 a.m. about 35 miles northwest of the capital of Port-au-Prince. It struck at a depth of 13.7 miles but was too far inland to generate any tidal waves in the Caribbean.

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VIDEO: L.A. County Fire Rescues Haitian Woman, Crowd Cheers “USA”

2:43 pm EST January 19th, 2010 | Uncategorized | 6 Comments

This is how we win.

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In The Navy

10:57 pm EST January 16th, 2010 | Uncategorized | 24 Comments

A lot of families of sailors on board the USS Carl Vinson, which is providing relief to Haiti, have commented on my post here. It’s worth a look to check out how proud they are of our servicemen and women and the job they’re doing.

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VIDEO: Clinton-Bush Haiti Relief Ad

9:24 pm EST January 16th, 2010 | News | 19 Comments

At President Obama’s request, President Clinton and President Bush are working together to raise money for Haiti relief. For something this important, we can put differences aside for a moment.

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VIDEO: Secretary Clinton In Haiti

8:12 pm EST January 16th, 2010 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton landed in Haiti, expressing the support of the American people for the people of Haiti. She did us proud today.

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Redskins Giving Haiti Relief

11:33 am EST January 15th, 2010 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments

I give Dan Snyder a lot of grief, but he and the team deserve some kudos for this:

As they did following Katrina, 9/11, and other disasters, the Redskins are mobilizing their not-insignificant resources to help however they can. In this case, the team is joining with business partner Diageo to fly medical supplies, clothing, and personnel to the disaster scene. Owner Daniel M. Snyder is donating use of his private airplane, and former Redskin Ken Harvey will be joining the team.

“We’re not a relief organization, but there are times when our resources allow us to step in and make a difference, if only a small one,” Snyder said. “Diageo has been involved in relief efforts around the world for many years, and we’re fortunate to be able to partner with them, Getting the right people and supplies to Haiti is critically important, and we’re providing our best resources.”

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USS Carl Vinson Deployed To Haiti

8:20 pm EST January 13th, 2010 | Uncategorized | 70 Comments

USS Carl Vinson

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USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) has been ordered to deploy to Haiti to conduct Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response (HA/DR) missions Jan. 13. Currently, Vinson is underway in the Atlantic Ocean, and will briefly loiter off the coast of Mayport to receive equipment and supplies.

Along with Vinson, USS Bataan (LHD 5) embarked with Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU 22), USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) were ordered to get underway as soon as possible. Additionally, USS Normandy (CG 60), USS Underwood (FFG 36) and USS John L. Hall (FFG 32) will deploy from their homeports and stand ready to assist, while USNS Comfort (T-AH-20), homeported in Baltimore, Md., is preparing to get underway, if required.

Related:
Military Preps for Broader Haiti Relief Mission

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