It has been more than a year since Greece announced its financial troubles to the world. Since then Greece’s debt has been exacerbated by the failure to conjure up a sound recovery plan.
The European Union has provided Greece with two bail-out packages to no avail thus far. Most recently, on Sunday the global market…
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Greece’s debt woes push rest of EU to financial frustration
The Reiser's Edge: The Michelle Bachmann Show
You hear every so often of celebrities taking a foray into politics, like the rumblings of Donald Trump running for president or Stephen Colbert running for Congress. But rarely do you see it go the other way.
When I saw that Rod Blagojevich and Sarah Palin’s respective forays into reality television in the past couple…
The Reiser's Edge: It still moves
This column is dedicated to two men who instilled important ideals in me. With the anniversary of 9/11 around the corner, two of those ideals are front and center in my mind.
The first is how incredibly proud I am to be American. Most of us have our roots in different countries, celebrating our heritage…
AT&T and T-Mobile merger blocked
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a suit against AT&T against the cellular phone giant’s $39 billion dollar acquisition of T-Mobile USA.
“The department filed its lawsuit because we believe the combination of AT&T and T-Mobile would result in tens of millions of consumers all across the United States facing higher prices, fewer choices and…
Perry overtakes Romney in race for 2012 GOP nomination
For what has so far been the Republican campaign for the presidency, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney seemed to be the favorite for the GOP’s nomination.
Numerous competitors for the nomination seemed unable to thwart his lead. No matter the passion, energy, and sheer discontent others have shown with the policies of President Obama, Mitt…
Pakistan angered by bin Laden mission
Pakistan criticized the American raid that killed Osama bin Laden as an “unauthorized, unilateral action,” laying bare the strains the operation has put on an already rocky alliance.
U.S. legislators along with the leaders of Britain and France questioned how the Pakistani government could not have known the al-Qaida leader was living in a garrison…
The Reiser's Edge: The end of an era
Just like that infamous day almost a decade ago now, I will always remember where I was and what I was doing when I learned that Osama bin Laden had been killed. As I was watching hockey highlights, my roommate yelled to me, “We got bin Laden! People’s Facebook statuses are going crazy right now!”…
Bin Laden killed in U.S. raid
He had been a figurehead for nearly two decades. To his supporters, he was an idealist and idol, one who fought for what he believed in. To his opponents, he was a mad man, the mass murderer responsible for the deaths of thousands. Regardless of his stature, there is no doubt that when Osama bin…
The Reiser's Edge: Lose the battle, win the Presidency
Though the 2008 presidential election is two and a half years in the rearview mirror, Republicans are yet to find a worthy candidate to defeat incumbent President Barack Obama in 2012.
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has all but announced his intent to seek out the nomination, while Mitt Romney, the ex-governor of…
Shutdown averted in final hour
The worst appeared imminent. By last Friday, a deal had not been struck as the White House and Congress struggled to figure out the budget.
For millions of Americans, the memories of the 1995 government shutdown loomed overhead in their minds.
As the day progressed however, the possibility of a shutdown was finally averted with…
Deposed Egyptian leader may face trial
Breaking nearly two months of silence, deposed Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak made a pre-recorded announcement last Sunday denying any abuse of power during his thirty years in office.
The ex-president affirmed that he will fully cooperate with authorities to prove he did not accumulate wealth by abusing his power, and promised that he will pursue…
CIA officials sent into Libya to aid US decision to arm rebels
Though the CIA has been in Libya since the American Embassy in Tripoli was evacuated (and also assisted in the rescue of the pilots of a fighter jet that crashed two weeks ago), the agency has taken a new role in the conflict by sending small teams of operatives into the country to obtain valuable…
Ivory Coast political turmoil nearing end
After the bloodiest episode of violence since the Ivory Coast’s disputed presidential election in November, the West African country gained a glimmer of hope as the French government said Tuesday it was negotiating the surrender of Laurent Gbagbo, the former president who has refused to give up power after legitimately losing the election four months…
U.S. government shutdown imminent
As the federal government continues to decide on the current federal budget, a pivotal week in the budget battle approaches.
With the White House and Congress divided on how much must be cut from the budget, the threat of a government shutdown continues to remain on the horizon.
The biggest controversy has stemmed from the…
The Reiser's Edge: Point your finger properly
Congratulations to Sean Webster, the man I’m taking the reins from, for three years of service to The Carroll News and First Place in the Region 4 Mark of Excellence in General Column from the Society of Professional Journalists. You’re the “Derg.”
Last week, I wrote about Newt Gingrich’s divisive comments about how he believed…
World Wide Web: Where is our Day of Rage?
This is my 43rd and final column for The Carroll News. Next week, the World News section will be in the hands of Michael Reiser, and I’m confident that he’ll do an outstanding job.
At the same time, however, I’m reluctant to give up the reins just yet.
This country has some rough days ahead…
Once unshakable, Syria rocked by protests
The unprecedented wave of protests in Syria have violently continued and spread across the country for a second week.
Syria’s importance to the Middle East is vital. They are supporters of Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah, all condemned by the United States. They are still openly at war with Israel, although conflict has not been seen…
Yemen political chaos continues, U.S. remains cautious in making decision on what to do
As the epidemic of revolution spreads across the Arab world, Yemen finds itself the next victim.
Political turmoil and disputes between radicals and non-radicals alike are splintering the Arab nation.
Much of the initial and primary focus has been centered on President Abdullah Saleh.
In office since 1978, President Saleh has found himself a victim…
The Reiser's Edge: What rough beast slouches toward U.S.?
Imagine a modern day Abraham Lincoln, arguably the greatest president in American history, running for president in 2012 under the Republican ticket. Even for the hardcore liberal, this sounds pretty appetizing. In fact, I think he would win an election facing any other American historical figure, past or present.
Now imagine a candidate of his…
On road to democracy, not all Egyptian voices are heard
After Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was forced to resign on Feb. 11, the military suspended the constitution and appointed a legal committee headed by top legal adviser and judge, Tarkek El-Bishri, with the task of amending the constitution.
After 10 days of deliberation, the eight member committee announced the proposed changes that will set the…
Libyan rebels aided by no-fly zone
Ever since coalition bombs starting falling on forces loyal to Muammar Gadhafi, the loyalists have been retreating.
The U.S.-supported rebels, who had been pushed right up to their capital of Benghazi, seized the opportunity and swiftly advanced westward. Such was the initial effect of the U.S., Britain and France-led offensive on Gadhafi troops in Libya.…
World Wide Web: Taking the high road to hell
I don’t blame Americans for supporting U.S. military intervention in Libya. After all, when cloaked in the guise of multilateralism and the moral superiority of a humanitarian cause, intervention in Libya sounds like a responsible use of military power.
However, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Obama’s “limited” commitment to protect civilians…
World Wide Web: Hey Obama, stay the heck out of Libya
“We don’t want and we won’t accept any foreign intervention on our soil. We started this revolution, and we will finish it.”
Those are the words of Abdul Hafidh Gogha, the spokesman of the provisional government recently set up by the pro-democracy rebels in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi.
The situation in Libya…
Gadhafi cracks down hard on protesters
As Egypt continued to take significant steps earlier this week toward a new government, its neighbor, Libya, continued to erupt with protests and the violent response of Col. Moammar Gadhafi and his security forces in an effort to shut them down.
Gadhafi, the leader of the oil-rich North African country for the past 40 years,…
Despite flaws, Mubarak kept the peace
Over the past three weeks, the media has focused mainly on former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s wrongdoings. Meanwhile, little to no attention has been given to his accomplishments during his reign, which include peace, regional stability, and promotin of economic development. Given his dedicated service to the country during his time in the Egyptian Air Force…
