In this episode Dan talks about the turmoil in Wisconsin, where the governor's attempt to weaken/destroy the public unions, has been met with a wave of theatrics that is undemocratic to say the least. Canadians, imagine that every single member of the Conservative caucus fled across the border to New Hampshire to avoid voting on the new budget!
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Showing posts with label Dan Carlin. Show all posts
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Dan Carlin: Common Sense
Dan's latest episode of his current affairs has been out for a few days, but unfortunately I haven't found the time to blog about it.
It seems that Dan agrees with the Republicans on this issue, but can't really bring himself to admit it. So he attacks the Republicans for using demagoguery in order to weaken their political opponents (the public unions are unashamedly Democrat) and refusing to look at the area that really needs cuts, Defense. While Dan is write to a large extent, it doesn't take away from the current issue. Public unions do need busting. They have become such an influential player in the domestic politics of many countries and they are sucking at the public teat. Dan's comment on police officers notwithstanding, as they are not under Gov. Walker's plan.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Dan Carlin: Common Sense
Every two weeks or so, independent-minded commentator, Dan Carlin releases a current affairs podcast 'Common Sense'.
The last episode is titled 'The Obama Doctrine'. As always, I enjoyed listening to Dan's show, which is informative, interesting, and thought provoking. In the very recent installment however, I found myself often not convinced by Dan's train of thought.
What Dan refers to as the Obama Doctrine is a generalization of Obama's reaction to the recent uprising in Egypt. Obama seemed to take a stand for a transition towards democracy, coming out in support of the legitimate wishes of the Egyptian population. Under this approach, Obama should have also aggressively came out in favor of the demonstrators in Iran over a year a go. Unfortunately his archive store is a little disorganized and it's hard to locate Dan's relevant episode and compare his reactions to the two popular uprisings in the Middle East.
What bewilders me is that Dan is usually somewhat of an 'isolationist', taking the position that the US should not interfere globally. However, all of a sudden when an opportunity of supporting a popular struggle for democracy comes, he is for intervention. He also asks whether the risk of a popular islamist regime that will choose to fight American interests and go to war with Israel, is enough of an impetus to suppress the desires of the people. His only condition for support of any Egyptian democratically elected government is that the maintain the democratic process going.
The last episode is titled 'The Obama Doctrine'. As always, I enjoyed listening to Dan's show, which is informative, interesting, and thought provoking. In the very recent installment however, I found myself often not convinced by Dan's train of thought.
What Dan refers to as the Obama Doctrine is a generalization of Obama's reaction to the recent uprising in Egypt. Obama seemed to take a stand for a transition towards democracy, coming out in support of the legitimate wishes of the Egyptian population. Under this approach, Obama should have also aggressively came out in favor of the demonstrators in Iran over a year a go. Unfortunately his archive store is a little disorganized and it's hard to locate Dan's relevant episode and compare his reactions to the two popular uprisings in the Middle East.
What bewilders me is that Dan is usually somewhat of an 'isolationist', taking the position that the US should not interfere globally. However, all of a sudden when an opportunity of supporting a popular struggle for democracy comes, he is for intervention. He also asks whether the risk of a popular islamist regime that will choose to fight American interests and go to war with Israel, is enough of an impetus to suppress the desires of the people. His only condition for support of any Egyptian democratically elected government is that the maintain the democratic process going.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Dan Carlin: Hardcore History
One of my favourite political/historical commentators is Dan Carlin. He releases a current events podcast called 'Common Sense', every two weeks or so and a more elaborate history podcast called 'Hardcore History'.
The most recent episode of Hardcore History is titled 'Death Throes of the Republic, Part 4'. It is excellent as always.
-QP
The most recent episode of Hardcore History is titled 'Death Throes of the Republic, Part 4'. It is excellent as always.
-QP
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Dan Carlin: Common Sense
Although I often find myself disagreeing with him, I am a fan of Dan Carlin's 'Common Sense', which a current event show, as well as 'Hard Core History', a very good and well researched history show.
Make sure to check the new Common Sense installment, as well as his archives and other shows.
-QP
Make sure to check the new Common Sense installment, as well as his archives and other shows.
-QP
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