Michael Phelps has collected three gold medals so far and is poised to take quite a few more. Congrats to him and thank God he’s an American!
Have you seen what this guy eats?
Phelps is a Fish
War in Georgia
The Russian army has split the nation of Georgia in half with the capture of Gori, the main highway in that country. Does Ossetia have the right to secede from Georgia? Are the Russians taking the right course of action? Is Georgia truly a democratic haven in Eastern Europe? Should the international community get involved militarily?
The human cost of war. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/7554420.stm
The Facts in Iraq
Lt. Pete Hegseth served in Samarra, Iraq, when the Golden Mosque was attacked and violence and chaos were commonplace. Now he’s walking the streets with U.S. troops and seeing a very different place. Listen to the podcast of our interview with Lt. Hegseth and tell us what you think about the latest developments in Iraq.
Russia Battling with Neighboring Georgia
Russian forces attacked Georgia on Friday as a longstanding dispute over a Georgian territory. Why is this happening? How much could it escalate? What is Russia’s real endgame? Listen to the podcast with Russia expert Ilan Berman, read the story below and tell us what you think about the evolving story!
Russia, Georgia troops battle on border – Russia- msnbc.com
Edwards Admits Affair
Two time presidential candidate John Edwards is admitting an affair with a 42-year-old woman who was hired to work for his 2008 campaign. Edwards apologized for his failings on Friday but insists he is not the father of the woman’s child. Read the story below and share your thoughts with us.
Report: Edwards admits to extramarital affair – CNN.com
The Problem is Pakistan
Pakistan is the real impediment to crushing al qaeda and the taliban. Find out why two national security experts believe this and tell us what you think the U.S. posture ought to be!
The State of Taxation
Do you live in a high tax or a low tax state? Do higher taxes just mean bigger government and more bureaucracy or does it mean better schools and other state services? Check out the report below and let us know what you think!
The Tax Foundation – Educating Taxpayers Since 1937
Bush Critical of China, Says Greater Freedoms Will Help Beijing Achieve Its Potential
President Bush and other world figures are offering criticism of China for the repression of religious groups and political dissidents. Is now the time to pressure China to improve its human rights record or will it only harden the communist leadership? Read the story, listen to the podcast, with Christian Chinese Pastor Johnny Lee and tell us what you think!
China defends rights record, accuses Bush of meddling – CNN.com
The Energy Debate Rolls on…
Congress adjourned on Friday but House Republicans are still on the House floor demanding a vote on offshore drilling. So what impact is any of this having? Check out the Dateline podcast with New Jersey Rep. Scott Garrett and tell us whether you think the Republicans are speaking for the majority of Americans or just engaging in political posturing.
Split Decision at Gitmo
A military jury says Osama bib Laden’s driver is guilty of supporting terrorism but not guilty of conspiracy to commit it. Why the divided decision? Does this show the fairness of the system or how we’re going too far to accommodate suspected terrorists? Listen to our conversation with former Gitmo prosecutor Kyndra Rotunda and sound off with your own comments.
Bin Laden driver convicted of war crimes – Guantanamo – MSNBC.com