Legendary Broadcaster Walter Cronkite Gone At 92 Years Old

Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:00 PM EDT

Walter Cronkite has passed away at the age of 92 today. I have established this article as a place to mourn Cronkite, talk about our memories of him and recognize his achievements in the field of American broadcast journalism.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , ,
6
6 Comments

Does The Spetsnaz Train The Best Troops In The World?

Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:17 AM EDT

The Russian Spetsnaz (Special Purpose Forces) are some of the best, most highly-trained troops in the world. They are in the same tier as the United States Special Forces, likely most similar to Delta Force because of their versatility and high level of proficiency.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , , , ,
4
4 Comments

Should The Military Be Tobacco-Free?

Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:56 AM EDT

The crawl on the bottom of Fox News Channel informed me that a study commissioned by the military has found that the military should phase out tobacco use over the next 20 years.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , , , , , ,
22
56 Comments

Should U.S. Presidents Be Put On Trial Automatically When Their Term Ends?

Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:57 AM EDT

Long ago, Sparta had a law that all Spartan government officials had to be put on criminal trial after their term(s) in office had ended.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , , , ,
25
47 Comments

Was Michael Jackson's Death A Murder? (POLL)

Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:39 AM EDT

Michael Jackson's sister Latoya Jackson has publicly claimed that his death was really a murder that was concocted by those close to him in his final days and that their motive was a for-profit venture to split up the windfall profits that Jackson's death has generated from rekin …

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , , , ,
6
12 Comments

Liz Cheney And Her Ridiculous Grasp On History

Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:41 PM EDT

I was privy to reading an editorial by Liz Cheney, daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, that berated President Obama up one side and down the other for abdicating America's special role in foreign affairs. Well, among other things.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , , , , , ,
61
78 Comments

Is It Acceptable For Morgan Freeman To Marry His Step-Granddaughter?

Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:33 PM EDT

There are reports, of questionable veracity, that 72 year old Morgan Freeman is set to marry his 27 year old step-granddaughter E'Dena Hines after a 10 year relationship. Hines is the granddaughter of Freeman's first wife.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , , ,
20
52 Comments

Is Recreational Hunting Ethical?

Fri Jul 10, 2009 6:12 PM EDT

I was thinking today about hunting in which the hunters do not eat their kill nor use it for any practical purposes, they simply hunt because they enjoy stalking and killing animals. In your opinion, is it ethical to hunt for recreation?

Continue reading this entry ...

, ,
13
44 Comments

Destruction Of GOP Frontrunners Will Open Way For New Face

Mon Jul 6, 2009 12:55 PM EDT

The GOP has had its share of rough seas since the general election last November. Life has not been a cake walk for the Democrats either, but their problems are mostly generated by problems that the government is perceived as not being able to handle properly.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , ,
8
23 Comments

The Rise Of The Taliban And The Desperation For Stability

Sun Jul 5, 2009 8:01 AM EDT

The rise of the Taliban was kickstarted by an incident that I have found is little-known among Western observers.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , , , , ,
16
27 Comments

Ahmadinejad Indicates That He Wants Public Talks Directly With Obama

Sun Jul 5, 2009 2:23 AM EDT

Iranian Deputy Despot Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has indicated in a speech today that he wants to conduct talks with President Barack Obama. However, he doesn't want to have the normal discussions that involve seeking privacy behind closed doors and compromising.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , , ,
8
16 Comments

The Killa From Wasilla, Sarah Palin, Will Not Run For Re-Election In 2010

Fri Jul 3, 2009 3:14 PM EDT

Sarah Palin has reportedly told some of her associates that she will not be running for re-election as governor of Alaska next year. Is she trying to open the way for a presidential run? Scratch that, it turns out that she's actually resigning on July 25.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , ,
15
32 Comments

Should It Be Legal To Keep A Large Predatory Animal In The Same House As A Child?

Wed Jul 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT

A two year old girl was strangled to death in her bedroom by an 8-foot long Burmese python that escaped from its enclosure.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , ,
13
28 Comments

Should Any Major Healthcare Reform By The Govt Include A Public Insurance Option?

Wed Jul 1, 2009 3:58 AM EDT

Talks are underway right now for the federal govt to change the way that healthcare operates in the United States. The change could be big or it could be not so big. President Obama's view is the bigger, the better.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , ,
15
72 Comments

Will Soccer Ever Be Popular In America?

Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:20 PM EDT

I keep seeing increased media attention given to soccer. America's victory over some major soccer power was big news and then they lost to someone else. It seems like no matter how much soccer is hyped in America, its popularity never pans out right.

Continue reading this entry ...

, ,
13
75 Comments

Netanyahu Changes Terms Of Middle East Peace With Little Attention

Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:06 AM EDT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a speech on June 14 that could have serious implications on the peace process but few people noticed because of the Iranian election and the aftermath of the protests, government crackdown, etc.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , , , , , ,
10
68 Comments

Severe Storms Tear Through Butler County, Cause Damage And Flooding

Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:46 AM EDT

Severe thunderstorms ripped through Butler County, causing significant widespread damage in Hamilton and the surrounding areas for the second time in approximately nine months.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , , , , , ,
6
25 Comments

Shaquille O'Neal To The Cleveland Cavs: Can This Get LeBron A Ring?

Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:56 PM EDT

The Cleveland Cavaliers today acquired C Shaquille O'Neal from the Phoenix Suns. Though O'Neal is past his prime, he's not a player to be taken lightly.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , , ,
7
19 Comments

Iranian Hackers Swat At Obama On Oregon U. Computer And Exhibit Anti-American Tactics

Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:23 PM EDT

Earlier this morning, June 24, Oregon University became the unwilling host for a rather unflattering message from Iranian hackers to the President of the United States.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , , ,
5
5 Comments

The Young Conservatives (Young Cons) Rap Duo: Drawing Youth To The Party Or Being The Butt Of Jokes?

Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:53 PM EDT

These are the Young Cons, two Dartmouth basketball players rapping about Republican policy, the failures of the Obama administration and conservative values.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , , , , , ,
13
67 Comments

Should Priests Be Allowed To Marry?

Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:26 PM EDT

There has been much discussion about this in the past few years. There are suggestions that if priests were allowed to marry then perhaps we would not see some of the bad behavior that we have from them.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , , ,
17
116 Comments

Is Obama's Honeymoon Over?

Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:41 AM EDT

I have heard this on every news station and out of every pundit's maw so I want to know from those visiting Newsvine: Is Barack Obama's honeymoon over?

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , ,
11
22 Comments

Britain's Place In The World: Discussion On Dean Acheson's Thoughts

Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:06 AM EDT

When giving a speech at West Point on December 5, 1962, Dean Acheson said "Great Britain has lost an empire and has not yet found a role."

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , , ,
5
2 Comments

"Dear Leader"Kim Jong-Il Needs Sophisticated Medical Equipment: Should We Let Him Suffer?

Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:20 AM EDT

Kim Jong-Il needs sophisticated medical equipment to treat his deteriorating condition. It is supposedly related to a stroke.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , , , , , ,
13
19 Comments

Guide To Protecting Yourself For The Green Revolution Protesters

Sun Jun 21, 2009 12:22 AM EDT

I decided to put together a guide for Green Revolution protesters about how best to frustrate those sent to maim and kill them as well as how to get treatment for injuries without getting in trouble.

Continue reading this entry ...

, , , , , , ,
15
16 Comments
– Show More

About Scott Isaacs

Articles Posted: 233
Links Seeded: 2163
Member Since: 6/2007Last Seen: 7/18/2009

I'm a freelance writer from Hamilton, Ohio whose interests lie in history, military science, investing, and politics among other things.

Latest Seeds

– Show More

Scott Isaacs's Friends

R.Francis Rubio
Ms CYPRAH
kpr37
Carloz
Robert Blevins - AB of Seattle
tal6620
Wizeguy
cartooncat
jbdaad
R. Donald Snyder
– Show More

Recommendations

Books

  • Charlie Wilson's War by George Crile
  • Cobra II by Michael R. Gordon & Bernard E. Tra

News Sites

Scott Isaacs's Feeds

Subscribe to Scott Isaacs's content using the feeds below. Use RSS for your newsreader and JSS to insert onto your own blog:
  • Articles
  • Seeds

Scott Isaacs's Groups

Scott Isaacs is a member of the following groups:

Scott Isaacs's Private Articles & Seeds

Scott Isaacs has not published any private articles or seeds that you have access to.