this is an adventure

“As the dramatic events have unfolded in Iran in the wake of its disputed vote count, the White House has had to not just recalibrate its messaging on a daily basis, but rethink the fundamental underpinnings of its policy toward the Islamic Republic and the region.” President’s eight year plan for Middle East? Nice try.

After AmeriCorps inspector general Gerald Walpin discovered hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars wasted on community projects run by high ranking donors, the White House takes the high road, calling Walpin “confused” and “disoriented,” after Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill raised questions about whether the firing violated legislation POTUS had supported in the Senate.

Seaweed, bamboo, concentrated plastics — it’s your brand new American automobile. “The question is, when will these starch-infused, shape-changing marvels hit the road, and will they be cheap enough for mere mortals to afford, or will they be another novelty for the billionaire whose Lamborghini has lost its luster?” For now, the latter.

Disagreements continue to emerge in how to respond to Iranian protesters, who continue to defy the ban on marching, demonstration and organization. “In particular, the leadership has disagreed over how to respond to the demonstrations. So far, the Revolutionary Guards have not been used to suppress them with force.” That decision will be huge.