The Afghan War, Now What?

Do you remember back in November of 2001 when the U.S. - led invasion ousted the Taliban government that sheltered al-Qaeda terrorists responsible for the 9/11 terror attacks?

What do you think President Obama should do to improve the situation in Afghanistan?

What was that bombing in Iraq about? I thought the job was done?

Go Notre Dame!

The Catholic bishop of South Bend, Indiana will not attend graduation ceremonies at the University of Notre Dame because he disagrees with the stem-cell research and abortion views of the commencement speaker - President Obama.

Earlier this month Obama reversed a federal ban on embryonic stem-cell research that many scientists say the research could lead to advances in treating conditions like Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

What do you think?

Hey what's new?

15 of 20 AIG executives are returning their bonuses?

With the Obama announcement the Dow shot up 497 points?
Wall Street or Main Street? Who should be celebrating?

With toxic assests weighing down the banks, will Obama's plan work?

What about Obama's style? Is he just too "cool?"

Gitmo Prisoners with "badges of honor"

Five Guantanamo prisoners accused in the 9/11 attacks on the United States defended their actions, calling the operation "blessed" and "great" and the accusations against them "badges of honor."

What do you think the government should do?

92 Videos, not 6!!!

The Justice Department says the CIA destroyed 92 videotapes from the agency's detainee interrogation program, a far larger number than previously know. How should the Obama administration pursue allegations of wrongdoing against officials in the Bush administration? CIA Director Leon Panetta said he opposed prosecuting CIA officers who followed legal advice in putting suspects through such tactics as water-boarding. Is water-boarding torture? If not, should we continue to use this tactic?


According to Time: 700 people applied for one janitorial job at an Ohio junior high school.

Obama's First 50 Days

Today marks the first 50 days into the Barack Obama presidency. He has moved at a lightning pace,
by announcing the closing of the Guantanamo Bay detention center,
passing a $787 billion stimulus plan,
announcing financial rescue and housing plans,
disclosing a $3.55 trillion budget,
kick starting discussions on health care reform,
announcing a withdrawal plan from Iraq,
while increasing the number of troops in Afghanistan
and lifting some restrictions on federal funding for stem cell research.

What grade do you give President Obama after his first 50 days?

"Bobby"

Bobby Jindal is the youngest U.S. Governor and the GOP's great Indian-American hope. Do you think he will run for President in 2012 or will he run for a second term in Louisiana?

Who would you like to see lead the Republican Party? Do you think Michael Steele, the new GOP chairman, will make a big impact?

Photographing America's War Dead

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said it will now be up to families of the dead to decide whether media outlets can photograph the caskets.

Do you agree with the change of policy?

Do you think we should have a military draft? If so, should it include women?

Did you know that 7.3 million Americans are serving time in our correctional system? According to CNN, they are either in jail, prison, on probation or on parole!