Robert Kirchhoefer
Today, President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Haiti. It’s refreshing to see France step up and, at least, make overtures regarding the well-being of its former colony: Some Haitians are welcoming France’s new interest in their nation as a counterbalance to the…
This guy just can’t leave bad enough alone. Washington Times story here. President Obama kicks off what might be called his “Save the Senate” tour this week, heading west to campaign for two embattled Democrats trailing badly against Republican challengers…
Some baffling comments by President Obama in today’s press conference. Asked how how and why small business loans would help small business, President Obama replied: “If [small businesses] can get the bank loans to boost their payroll… they will do…
Republicans have a real shot at taking back the Senate. According to John Zogby, “if the election were held today, the Republicans could come close to winning back the Senate, if not actually win it…” Republicans are solidly ahead to take…
When you’re a small democracy in Central America, being international news for six long months is oftentimes not a good thing. And it usually ends badly. Not this time. Story (here) Honduras ended months of political turmoil as it swore in a new…
The headline from CNN: Poll: Most prefer House’s tax on rich over Senate’s high-end policies Yes, of course. And by that logic, the following must also be true: Most prefer a punch in the stomach over the discomfort of a…
…for the Democrats. A fascinating article that reminds us how gloomy things were for the Republicans on November 4, 2008. I sincerely hope those days and lessons are behind us. Time magazine, Election Day, 2008: The pundits are already warning…
Immigration from and deportation to Haiti has been a hot-button issue for decades. It’s about to get white hot. The crisis in Haiti is now an urgent matter of establishing life-sustaining resources, law and order, and search and rescue efforts….
It has been reported on places like Drudge and elsewhere, that Pat Robertson said the Haitians “have been cursed” and “swore a pact with the devil.” As he states on the video link, Pat Robertson was attempting to draw attention to the moment…
While other stories now grasp the headlines, Hondurans are still grappling with the consequences of the ouster of former president, Jose Manuel Zalaya. Most recently, military commanders responsible for following orders and removing Zalaya are being brought up on charges: …
