Politics
IEA: US Could Become World's Largest Oil Producer Within Decade
90 percent of Mideast oil would go to China, the the international agency estimated
America's Free Speech Retreat
The Obama administration's shoddy response to the consulate attack in Libya
Petition to Allow Texas to Secede from US Approaching 25K Signatures on White House Website
Petition noted the NDAA, the TSA and the federal government's interventions in the economy
Prohibition: The Real Reefer Madness
The nation's drug warriors plow ahead, driven by fear of a world where addicts clog the gutters.
State Secession Petitions: Ticked-Off Americans Want Out
One of the great joys of the Internet age is the voice it gives to myriad people whose opinions previously remained silent.
U.S. Campaigns for UN Human Rights Council Seat, While Ethiopia, Kazakhstan Enter Uncontested
The UN Human Rights Council is basically a joke, if you didn't know
Obama to Deal with Deficit by Campaigning for Tax Hikes
Trying to build public support for his deficit reduction plan
Members of Congress Want Petraeus to Testify on Benghazi Despite Resignation
What's an extra-marital affair have to do with not answering questions?
LA City Council Declares "Meatless Mondays"
They promise they can't force residents to abstain from meat on Mondays.
Google, Starbucks, and Amazon in Hot Water Over Tax Evasion in the UK
Members of Parliament are scheduled to question representatives from the companies later today
Gaddafi's Ex-Prime Minister in Court
Al-Baghdadi al-Mahmoudi is accused of "committing prejudicial acts against the security of the state and financial crimes"
Secession Petitions From 20 States on White House Website
If 25,000 sign a petition the White House is required to respond
Grover Norquist Offers His Assessment of Why Obama Won
It's because the President called Romney a "poopy face"
Michigan Home to Half of the Largest Government-Backed Green Energy Businesses Going Broke
Four of the eight largest green energy companies to receive subsidies and file for bankruptcy are based in the Great Lakes State
Republicans and Democrats Optimistic Over Fiscal Cliff Deal
Feeling good about solving the mess they created
Spanish Banking Association Suspends House Evictions for Two Years
Move comes after woman took her own life soon before being evicted from her home
Allen West Still Behind Patrick Murphy in Partial Recount
The Tea Party darling is ready to pursue whatever legal action may be available
Bill Kristol Argues For Allowing Bush Tax Cuts to Expire
Says the GOP should stop standing up for "a bunch of millionaires"
China Warns Dalai Lama Over Comments on Self-Immolations
The exiled Tibetan leader said that China was not taking the protests seriously
Northern Irish Prison Officer Killed By Group Calling Itself "The IRA"
First Prison Officer in Northern Ireland to be killed in almost two decades
Who's Going to Get Fired Over Petraeus Investigation?
So retired Gen. David Petraeus has resigned as CIA director in the wake of revelations of an affair and crazy email behavior on his part and that of his lover.
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Not a Fan of the Electoral College
Says it is disappointing only a few states determine who will be elected
Palestinian Leadership Rejects Obama's Appeal
Will seek "non-member state" status at the U.N.
IDF Fires Into Syria After Shell Lands Near Israeli Town
Second time in two days the Syrian conflict has spilled over into Israel
Eric Cantor Knew About Petraeus Affair in October
House majority leader met with FBI officials about the scandal's potential national security implications
American Policy Makers Look to Learn From Europe
Their takeaway: don't cut too quickly and let the central banks offset contraction
Timing of Petraeus Resignation Raising Questions From Both Sides of the Aisle
Announcement came as a surprise to many in Congress who now want to know who knew what when
Western Nations, Qatar, and Turkey Welcome New Syrian Opposition Coalition
Assad's opposition still a diverse group with numerous motivations
Libertarians vs. Conservatives: "We've seen some real progress"
Glenn "Instapundit" Reynolds, responding to wailing and gnashing of teeth among many conservatives in the wake of last week's election.
Ugandan Anti-Gay Bill Expected to Pass
Some European countries have threatened to cut aid if the bill becomes law
Far-Right Greek Party Enjoying Increased Popularity
Support for Golden Dawn has doubled in a few months
The Election's Unanswered Question
There is one message that is yet to be heard by most voters.
Paula Broadwell's E-Mails Exposed Petraeus Affair
You'd think the CIA chief's girlfriend would be more savvy
Petraeus's Affair Reportedly With His Biographer, Paula Broadwell
That's one way to make sure All In gave him a high gloss
Charles Darwin Gets 4,000 Votes Against Christian Conservative Congressman
Said evolution was a lie from "the pit of hell."
