Syria’s conflict exposes shifting global power pressures
The piece argues that the Syria crisis reveals the next president’s foreign policy tests. It criticizes Obama for cautious choices and Romney for underestimating new world complexities. It notes U.S. nonlethal aid, Gulf support to rebels, and fears of sectarian backlash without a clear political replacement for Assad.
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John McCain
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Romney Obama Syria debate argues over tactics and outcomes
Trudy Rubin weighs Romney and Obama approaches to Syria, arguing negotiated transition may avoid chaos, arming rebels risks aid to extremists, and a swift Assad fall could curb Iran. She asserts decisive U S help to rebels and anti aircraft missiles could pressure Moscow. She notes regional fallout and Hezbollah ties as Iran’s leverage.
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Almanac September 10 2012 highlights today
History notes mark Elias Howe patent in 1846 and Switzerland joining the UN in 2002. Birthdays include Firth and Phillippe with others listed. Graf wins 1988 US Open. Quotes cite Stephen Jay Gould. Moon phase between Sept 8 and Sept 15. Capital punishment abolished in 97 countries.
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France
Switzerland
United Nations
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Ryan Phillippe
Joey Votto
Steffi Graf
Gabriela Sabatini
Stephen Jay Gould
Progressives and the rise of football factories
George Will links progressivism to universities turning football into a powerfully marketed enterprise. He traces sport's roots from 19th century physical culture to modern stadiums, noting figures like Woodrow Wilson, Amos Alonzo Stagg, Walter Camp, and Bear Bryant, and cites the Alabama vs Michigan game at Cowboys Stadium as a contemporary example.
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Southern California
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Why being called sir irritates an aging columnist
Dayton Daily News columnist D L Stewart riffs on aging and etiquette. He notes the annoyance of being called sir by strangers while clinging to youth, recalls self deprecating lines about aging, and cites Nora Ephron on aging with irony.
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