Gitmo Nation Roundtable
The Walrus Mustache Appointment
Tuesday September 21, 2010

This week on the Roundtable Brian Masi, BaS the Born Again Skeptic, and RadioNed discuss key stories including updates in the strugge over pension reform in Frnace, the announcement of Elizabeth Warren’s new position, the release of Sarah Shourd from Iran, the nuclear situation in the Middle East including Israel and Iran, the US economy, unemployment, taxation, and the size of the government, the War on Terror, the Catholic Church and the Pope’s visit to the UK, and Newt Gingrich’s recent comments. The panelists also discuss their picks of the week.

Listen to Episode 61 – The Walrus Mustache Appointment

Follow-Up
French pension reform bill cleared by lower house
Chris Dodd warns White House on Elizabeth Warren move
Source: Obama to announce Warren Friday
Elizabeth Warren will build new consumer protection bureau
Yves Smith Says Warren Appointment is All Smoke, No Fire
Who Is Elizabeth Warren And Why Does The Establishment Fear Her
Interim Plan for Warren Raises Even Supporters’ Eyebrows
American urges release of friends
American Asks Iran to Free Others
Ahmadinejad Wants Release of Iranians Held in U.S.

This Week’s News
Israel/Iran
Israel to Buy Advanced US Fighter Jets
Arabs to Target Israel At U.N. Atom Body, Resist West
Iran’s President Brings Political Baggage to NY
Special Report – Tracking Iran’s Nuclear Money Trail to Turkey
Iran Raids Office of Opposition Leader, Moussavi

Ahmadinejad: Bin Laden Is in D.C.

Economy
U.S. Poverty Rate Hits 15 – Year High
Millions of Americans risk exclusion from the job market forever, OECD warns
Banks seize record number of homes
Republican leader rejects compromise with Obama on tax cuts
Pelosi hedges on tax cuts
Senate Passes Bill to Aid Small Businesses
Senate passes small business credit measure
Geithner under fire at Banking hearing
300 Economists Warn Congress: Don’t Kill Growth And Jobs In The Name Of Deficit Reduction
Dubai may have to knock down buildings constructed during boom
The Laffer Curve
“The Shifty Laffer Curve | PDF LINK
Gov. Christie says he will cut income taxes within next ‘year or two’

War on Terror
British terrorism suspect arrested in Amsterdam
‘Serious Concern’ Over Fraud at Afghan Elections
US Missile Strike Kills 5 Militants in Pakistan
Pentagon to funnel US arms to Yemen to fight al-Qaeda
Major defense contractor lobbyist to plead guilty in probe of illegal donations to lawmakers

Catholic Church
14 Convicted Abusers Remain Priests in U.K.
London mayor requests C-charge exemption for Popemobile
Row after Pope’s remarks on atheism and Nazis
Papal visit: Thousands protest against Pope in London

Pope, Ending His Trip, Recalls Nazi Terror In WW2

Gingrich 2012?
Gingrich Praises New Conservatism and Targets ‘Elite’
Gingrich proposes law to ban Sharia, accuses health secretary of ‘Soviet tyranny’
Quote of the Day: Newt Gingrich Is On His Way to No Longer Be Taken Seriously

Picks of the Week
Brian’s Pick
Musings on Beer
30 Rock
BaS’ Pick
Heart.ORG
RadioNed’s Pick
Medal of Honor awarded to CMSGT Richard L. Etchberger
Obama awards posthumous Medal of Honor to PA man
Award Ceremony coverage from CSPAN
CIA Report: The Fall of Lima Site 85

Lima Site 85 Vintage Film archive posted to YouTube