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KP Newsflash (1/11/2010): The Cont'd Rise of China

January 11th 2010 07:38

For those who doubted China's power, today's annoucement should dispel any notion. China just came out with an annoucement that it has overtaken Germany as the World's greatest exporter. Shanghai opened up 3%. There was a 17% increase in exports. On top of that, there were record car sales in China. I wonder how our little planet is going to be able to handle over 800 million cars!!!

As I tried to come to terms with China's continued march towards world economic domination, I remember an old friend telling me about not to worry about China and how China was going to choke on its' own development. China has some profound challenges. But, China is marching mightly towards its rightful place in the world. Anyone who ignores it does so at their own peril.

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KP Newsflash (1/6/10): Elections in the US ( Wow!!!)

January 6th 2010 05:21

The first major shoe dropped yesterday. Byron Dorgan of North Dakota has decided to retire from the US Senate. I was shocked at the annoucement because I felt that he was one of the most effective players and was a shoe-in for re-election. Apparently now this gives a shot at Republicans.

As I continue to reflect upon the Dorgan retirement, the more shocking news crossing the wires is the annoucement by Chris Dodd that he is retiring too. This is making the US Senate quite dynamic. I would be keen to see what Charlie Cook has to say about it within the next few days. But look at some interesting insights from Michael Steele on what Republican prospects are:

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Although the analysis is "democratic-centric", I do find the admonition by Michael Steele quite amazing!!! It is never, ever a dull moment--that's for sure!!!!

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A New Year's Wish

December 30th 2009 12:29

As we all bid farewell to 2009, I wanted to simply say thanks. I will be taking a few days off my regular write-ups to finish gearing up for 2010. I will be "back" in 2010 with a renewed vigour and focus on the key themes that I have focused on throughout the past year and a half and to hopefully continue my focus to hopefully help make a difference in our world. It is a world that is worth fighting for for the sake of our children and grandchildren everywhere.

Happy New Year!!!!

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Healthcare: Yaah Right!!!

December 22nd 2009 07:45

Well, the victory in the US Senate happened. Harry Reid pulled off a near-impossible. Who knows what will happen when this goes on through the reconicliation process. I wrote about it in KP's sister site, Outsider Views. But, the question I have is at what cost?

When I looked at what Ben Nelson secured-- Full Medicaid reimbursement for the State of Nebraska and what Mary Landrieu secured for Louisiana-- dubbed the Louisiana Purchase, my reaction was simple: Good Grief

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Comcast & GE: A Marriage Made in Heaven

December 16th 2009 06:52

Comcast and GE have come to an agreement to form a new venture to be managed by Comcast. I first wrote about it in KP's sister site, Outsider Views. As I recently revisited this and reviewed GE's view, I listened with great interest to Jeff Immelt's view on this:

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An Obssession w/Celebrities

December 3rd 2009 07:01

As I think and write about our world, I continue to be amazed at the obssession has with celebrities. The obssession is sickening. I can't explain it and simply can't understand it. The latest manifestation of it is Tiger Woods. I happened to catch HLN's Nancy Grace talking about it in a big way with six different panelists. This was one of those WTF moments. The other one I saw was Meredith Baxter's admission that she was a Lesbian. To me, when I read that, I simply said: who cares? But it was posted on ABC News. She played the mother on Family Ties--as the mother of Michael J. Fox.

As for Tiger Woods, the only thing I have to say is that it is a tragedy. What he did is simply not excusable. I have also seen reports that Tiger Woods' wife is re-negotating a reputed 20 Million Dollar Prenup. One of my friends on Facebook noted that he had no sympathy for someone who marketed himself as "Mr. Clean" and thereafter sought out privacy. To me, the man had to think before betraying his wife and child. When one committs to a marriage, no matter how tough things get, one has to stick it out. Although as Kobe Bryant, Michael Vick and others have proven, they are human and are subject to making mistakes. We have also been blessed with a sense of deceny to remember the difference between right and wrong and have a sense of inner strength that should carry us through no matter what. It is ever more important now. I wonder if Tiger Woods understood it

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Iran: The Plight of a Mother & A Cry For Justice

December 3rd 2009 04:25

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KP Week-End: Iran's Quds Day/ The Aftermath

September 20th 2009 23:21

Well, Quds Day came and went. There was a massive turnout of opposition supporters in cities throughout the country. The key opposition leaders were attacked and the pictures of an ex-President being attacked showed the continued lack of moral legitimacy of the regime

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Afghanistan By The Numbers: Is it worth the cost?

September 10th 2009 00:03

I have been reading with horror the reporting done by Tomgram about the staraggering cost of the War in Afghanistan. This is the hard truth that can't be fudged or wished away. The question is whether our leaders have the courage to face up to the truth. The numbers and the costs are scary (Source: Really Long Link

Although the source may be "dubious" to some, the numbers just do not lie

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Egyptian Justice: Wow!!!

May 22nd 2009 05:36

A Victim Finally Gets Justice!!!

Suzanne Tamim finally got justice!!! The Egyptian Billionaire Hisham Talaabt Moustafa has been sentenced to death for the 2008 murder of the Lebanese pop star

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The Need for a Sense of Mutual Courtesy & Respecct

May 19th 2009 10:48

The need for mutual respect continues to be ever more in the political realm today. Some seem not to realize it. Liz Cheney, the daughter of the Former U.S. Vice President, was on ABC's this week calling the actions of the present Adminstration to be "unamerican". She specifically went after the President. This kind of rhetoric was especially shocking in light of the stance the Bush Adminstration took when those who dared to speak up against it were accused of being unamerican and appeasers. Ms. Cheney held a high position in the State Department during the Adminstration.

The past day has also seen a drumbeat over the supposed death of Nancy Pelosi. Conservatives seem to press the issue rather hard. I had a chance to review Dick Morris' latest column titled, "BYE-BYE PELOSI". What they fail to realize is that if Pelosi steps down, they will get a more canny operative in the person of Steny Hoyer. It is a side show that I think ought to end soon so that the focus is indeed to look ahead. I am sure that the House Democratic Caucus will make the determinations soon

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The Battle of the Two Chairman

May 17th 2009 18:04

The two Party Chairmen were on NBC's Meet the Press today:

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Burma: Will the Thugs Give In?

May 14th 2009 06:07

The World's Burden

The thugs and thieves who are running Burma are at it again. They are to charge Aung San Suu Kyi because an American swimmed to her house and stayed there for two days. I think the American who did it is an idiot. To put her in danger is irresponsible beyond words. She has been through so much and continues to suffer with no end in sight. The World stays silent

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South Africa Goes to the Poll.....

April 19th 2009 19:08

South Africa will be going to the polls in a few days. I just caught reports of Nelson Mandela attending the final election rally. I think Jacob Zuma will be President despite the challenges he has had. The question in my mind is whether the ANC will be as dominant a player with COPE and the DA giving the ANC a run for the money.

The country continues to have profound difficulties. But, I think that Zuma will be up to the challenge. The brief history I read on him on the weekend edition of the Financial Times was quite riveting in the work he had done. Poverty, Aids and Crime will be the three dragons he will need to slay. He has his work cut out for him.

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