US spies on UN

US spies on UN


The US assumes presidency of the Security Council this month, under an arguable dark cloud of distrust. According to documents released by the whistle-blower website Wikileaks, American diplomats have been running a sweeping spy campaign against UN officials since 2009. As the end of 2010 draws near, the US' position on the world stage has come into question

WikiLeaks: buzz about nothing?

WikiLeaks: buzz about nothing?


The barrage of State Department documents released by online whistleblower WikiLeaks have sparked international outrage as different nations are waiting for apologies. However, were the documents really that damaging? According to Anthony Shaffer from the Center for Advanced Defense Studies not really, he says that a lot of the documents pointed out things we already knew.

The Wiki (Israel) Leaks

The Wiki (Israel) Leaks


This past weekend, the whistle blowing website WikiLeaks released thousands more Department of Defense confidential articles that could damage US foreign relations. However, Israel benefited from the release because many of the Arab nations said they view Iran as a threat

Is Sarah Palin for real?

Is Sarah Palin for real?


Sarah Palin fever has taken over the US, her daughter is on Dancing with the Stars and she has a new book out. With all this media attention is she a viable candidate for President in 2012?

Sarah Palin: TV star or President?

Sarah Palin: TV star or President?


As speculation over a potential presidential run by Sarah Palin grows more intense, the former vice presidential nominee of the Republican Party has released a new book, America by Heart. As speculation continues to mount over her decision for 2012, would it be smart for the GOP to nominate her? Yesbuthowever.com publisher John Romano believes the Republicans need a candidate like Sarah Palin because of how modern she is and capitalize on her star power

Sarah Palin's White House?

Sarah Palin's White House?



In her new book, Sarah Palin offers an unapologetic vision of conservative politics that strongly suggests a forthcoming presidential run. Could reality television be a legitimate steppingstone to White House? What does that say about the US? Radio host Tony Katz and Talking Points Associate Editor Megan Carpentier engage in a discussion where both agree "Momma Grizzly" will run for President in 2012 and if you read between the lines of her new book it is obvious.