August 15 2012 Historical Highlights and Birthdays
Highlights mark August 15 with the Sistine Chapel opening in 1483 and the Panama Canal debut in 1914. Notable birthdays include Napoleon, Sir Walter Scott, Ethel Barrymore, Julia Child, Debra Messing, Ben Affleck, and Jennifer Lawrence. Kashmir conflict context noted. Napoleon quote and lunar phase provided.
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Sistine Chapel
Panama Canal
India
Pakistan
Britain
Libya
Lockerbie
Napoleon Bonaparte
Walter Scott
Ethel Barrymore
Julia Child
Debra Messing
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Lawrence
Kashmir
All talk and no muscle on Syria
Richard Cohen argues the United States failed to act in Syria, allowing a sectarian civil war to escalate. He says a no fly zone could stop Assad’s air force, citing 130,000 refugees and continuous civilian deaths as proof the end is not near.
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United States
Syria
Barack Obama
U.S
Obama
Bashar al-Assad
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Middle East
NATO
Friends of Syria
Aleppo
Assad
Israel
Iran
U.N
Kofi Annan
Pentagon
Jordan
Lebanon
White House
Romney and Ryan face a choice between selfishness and community
Washington columnist Eugene Robinson argues Romney and Ryan reveal a ideology split. He contrasts a collective ethic with a self centered approach and notes GOP focus on tax cuts for the wealthy while many workers, teachers, police, and bus drivers contribute to society. He urges valuing public service and shared responsibility.
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Rand
Romney
Obama
Manassas
Ryan
Motor Vehicles Department
United States
Romney Ryan pick signals real change in a tight race
Cal Thomas argues Romney and Ryan offer substantive reform to Medicare and the economy. He predicts strong debate performance from Ryan, contrasts Obama policies with bold tax and spending restraint, and urges Americans to focus on long term outcomes over partisan battles.
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Wall Street Journal
Paul Ryan
Romney
Ryan
America
Obama
Senate
Congress
Youtube
Joe Biden
Romney-Ryan
Ryan Pick
Romney Ryan ticket could mirror Perot style in policy talks
Bloomberg View’s Virginia Postrel argues Romney should use Paul Ryan to deliver long form policy discussions similar to Ross Perot. He would educate voters on budget challenges via YouTube style videos, framing Romney and Ryan as principled, intelligent leaders offering detailed plans beyond sound bites.
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U.S
al Gore
Dick Cheney
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Mitt Romney
Paul Ryan
Ryan
Ronald Reagan
Ross Perot
Perot
Romney
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