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Author Archives: Sean Patrick Hazlett
Obama Got Osama: President Obama Addresses the American People
Nine years, seven months and twenty days after 9/11, the United States successfully hunted down and killed the most notorious mass murderer in American history. The United States killed Osama bin Laden in a military operation. The President ordered the CIA … Continue reading
Posted in Central Asia, Defense, Energy Security, International Security, Media, Middle East, Policy, Politics, Terrorism, War
Tagged Osama bin Laden, President Obama
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U.S. in Possession of Osama Bin Laden’s Body
The United States has bin Laden’s body. Talk about a massive propaganda coup. More to follow…
Posted in Central Asia, Defense, Energy Security, International Security, Media, Middle East, Policy, Politics, Terrorism, War
Tagged Osama bin Laden, President Obama
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Bin Laden: We Finally Got Him!
News reports indicated that the U.S. military forces killed bin Laden. More to follow as the story develops…
Posted in Central Asia, Defense, Energy Security, International Security, Media, Middle East, Policy, Politics, Terrorism
Tagged Osama bin Laden, President Obama
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New York Times Confirms Bin Laden Has Been Killed
It seems that the rumors are true. The New York Times just reported a United States defense official confirmed that Osama bin Laden was killed. The President will be announcing the details tonight.
Posted in Central Asia, Defense, Energy Security, International Security, Media, Middle East, Policy, Politics, Terrorism, War
Tagged Osama bin Laden, President Obama, The New York Times
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Osama Bin Laden Dead
Rumors are flying that Osama Bin Laden is dead. President Obama is or should soon be addresssing the American people. I hope Bin Laden burns in hell and that the United States put him there.
Posted in Central Asia, Defense, Energy Security, International Security, Middle East, Policy, Politics, Terrorism, War
Tagged Osama bin Laden, President Obama
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Obama Hammers Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Given today’s partisan division and rancor, it is good to see that folks can still have a good sense of humor. Obama delivered some good-natured shots at Donald Trump, Matt Damon, and others during yesterday’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He also made … Continue reading
Should I Buy a Hybrid or an Electric Vehicle? (Part V): Mileage and Fuel Sensitivity Analysis
Yesterday I concluded that purchasing a Toyota Corolla was the most economically efficient decision given my circumstances. However, I also suggested that it still might make sense to purchase a Prius under certain conditions.
Posted in Business, California, Clean Energy, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Energy Security, Finance and Economics, Investing, Predictions, Taxes
Tagged California, Chevy Volt, Corolla, EV, Gasoline prices, HEV, ICE, Leaf, Nissan, PHEV, Prius, Roadster, Tesla, Toyota
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Koran Burning No Worse Than Flag Burning
All this outrage in America over a Florida pastor’s burning of the Koran is starting to get a bit ridiculous. I understand that it is not in the United States’ interests to inflame the Afghan people. This fact explains why … Continue reading
Posted in Defense, Energy Security, International Security, Policy, Politics
Tagged Afghanistan, Free speech, General Petraeus, Islam, Koran, Muslim
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Why Harvard Law School Should Teach Its Lawyers Economics
Last week, President Obama called for the repeal of a $4 billion tax incentive for domestic oil and gas production. His argument is that the oil and gas industry is doing quite well and does not need any help from … Continue reading
Reflections of a Rational Republican 