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There are a lot of moving pieces to say the least. It will be interesting to see how they fare given the Euro crisis and the dynamics that brings. Good overview of a lot of what is happening: http://www.rte.ie/blogs/european/2012/11/21/fears-for-an-eu-seven-year-glitch/

This evening’s nationally televised debate between President Barack Obama and his Republican opponent Mitt Romney will be no less stage-managed than the first one earlier this month. Nothing will be seriously or honestly discussed.The real policies that are being prepared for the aftermath of...

The US coast guard is preparing to sink a Japanese fishing boat that is adrift off the coast of Alaska after it was washed out to sea by the 2011 tsunami. The derelict Ryou-Un Maru is currently about 170 nautical miles (196 miles, 315km) south-west of Sitka, Alaska. The 200ft (61m)...

Remind me to not ever allow politicians to balance my checkbook. :( I wonder when these people are going to learn that this is not Monopoly money we are dealing with? It is long past time we realize there is a serious problem and beging to act like it. That means making tough cuts and living...

After a big debate and plenty of politics, it looks like a payroll tax cut extension will be passed today. Everyone knew it had to happen in the end, but the politics pushed it back quite a bit. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/23/us-usa-taxes-idUSTRE7B827K20111223

HEADLINE: Fox News? Andrew Napolitano wants to set free Oregon Christmas tree bomber HEADLINE: Fox News' libertarian judge Andrew Napolitano actually wants to set free the Oregon Christmas tree bomber. He even accuses the US government of being the criminals by setting up the 19 year old...

With the economic crisis in Greece, the EU is expected to be more wary about expansion moving forward. Nothing official has been said yet, but most now agree that Estonia will be the only country to join the EU within the next five years. With people in eastern Europe already showing wariness...

Quite an interesting situation is unfolding in Massachusetts right now as the state gets set to vote on Ted Kennedy's successor tomorrow. Republican candidate, Scott Brown has led in all the recent polls, which has many Democrats worried that the very liberal Massachusetts, might not swing...