China Google clash highlights two capitalism models
Guest Editorial in the Irish Independent contrasts China’s censorship driven authoritarian capitalism with Western free movement of ideas. It argues China risks short term gains by limiting information and underestimates the long term benefits of open knowledge, noting India’s democracy-fueled IT leadership in Bangalore.
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Irish Independent
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Moscow Metro Terror Incident Echoes North Caucasus Struggle
A deadly metro attack in Moscow kills 38 and wounds 65 as Chechen insurgents are blamed. The piece links the 1999 onward conflict to jihadist violence, notes Putin era campaigns, Medvedev's regional reforms, and international reactions including India's condemnation.
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Alexander Khloponin
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S.M. Krishna
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Is socialism a dirty word in today’s political climate
The piece argues against labeling socialism as taboo and urges reading about the Great Depression and Social Security. It notes unemployment, the safety net, and Medicare as essential, warns against privatizing Social Security, and calls for informed, civil discussion over heated labels. It contains political critique and historical references.
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Obama Energy stance shifts between offshore drilling and renewables
The piece contrasts Obama’s rhetoric on offshore drilling with his long stated aim to boost a clean energy economy. It recalls past pledges to double alternative energy, create traditional jobs, and limit coal and nuclear expansion, noting perceived shifts in policy since his campaign.
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New Mexico
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Lawmakers seek cross party cooperation amid rising polarization
Lawmakers from both parties face intensified partisan pressure as the health care fight underscored a shift toward pure ideology. GOP figures like Specter and Graham show fractures, while Democrats push back against perceived heresy from the left. In Utah and Arizona, incumbents Bennett and McCain encounter primary challenges from conservative rivals, complicating any bipartisan path forward.
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