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What is it going to take to wake people up? Russia is deploying tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, and there is lots of talk in the Russian media about using such weapons to bring a quick end to the war in Ukraine. The theory is that once the Russians show that they are willing to use tactical nukes, the U.S. and the other western powers will back off. But that won’t be what happens. Instead of backing off, the Biden administration will respond by using U.S. tactical nuclear weapons against Russian targets in Ukraine. And once both sides have used...

The delusion is strong with this one. A report on Saturday indicates that former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, mired around 3% in GOP Presidential Primary polls, looks ready to launch a quixotic bid next month for the Oval Office anyway. Haley’s senior aides are prepared to assume essential campaign roles once Haley gives the green light. She already possesses the necessary infrastructure thru her prominent political action committee and political nonprofit to build a ground game and campaign operation. Should Haley launch a bid for president as expected, such a move would mark a broken promise to former President...

Longtime liberal actress Susan Sarandon gushed about her support of Barack Obama, saying she definitely would vote for him for president. Then she added the capper: "I can't wait to see what he stands for." Way to go, Susan. Unfortunately, she isn't alone. Osama has turned into the pied piper of politics with thousands committing support and votes with no idea what he stands for. He looks good, sounds good and says nothing.

Video cameras scattered throughout Downtown and other neighborhoods would eventually be linked in a surveillance network, under a proposal by Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. A week ago, the city sent 21 security companies an outline of a plan to cast a video surveillance web from Downtown to high-crime neighborhoods, and maybe beyond. The administration wants firms to compete this year to craft a plan and win a camera contract. Cameras "will provide more security for the citizens," said Police Chief Nate Harper. Video evidence can make prosecutions for everything from drunken driving...

Former United States Ambassador and Senator Carol Mosley Braun is not only mulling a bid to reclaim her Senate seat-she is also considering a presidential run.Mosley Braun plans to make a decision Friday regarding her political future.She has various avenues open to her.The Illinois State Democratic primary is crowded with five other contenders.But if Mosley Braun announces she will start raising money for a federal campaign-or is forming a politica action commitee-she can use the money to explore running for office or to rejoin the scene as a national player.