4/06/2015

Notations From the Grid: On a challenging World, the US Political Scene & A "Thought 4 the Week"

As we begin our new week, it is quite a challenging 24 hours in our World.   The situation in Yemen continues to be ever so horrific as Saudi Arabia continues its' bombing campaign.    Foreign Nationals are escaping via land, air and sea.   Pakistan has been asked by Saudi Arabia to contribute to the campaign.   This is as we have seen the latest out of Syria and our founder commented on Twitter to underscore the horror in Syria right now:





 It is also slated to be a very busy week on the US Political Scene as we will be witness to announcements by Rand Paul and Hillary Clinton.    There is also Marco Rubio as well will be announcing his intention soon.    One of the Democrats operatives we here @ #Outsiders keep tabs on is Karen Finney who is a top Democratic  Operative   has worked for Barack Obama and is an expert on Communications.    We view it as one indication of the impending Clinton Announcement especially as office space has already been finalized in Brooklyn.

Congress is also coming back next week as the debate over #IranTalks gathers steam.  What is striking is how opposition to it in the United States and Iran is so striking in similarity.    BBC Farsi spoke to one of the Wall Street Editorial Writers, Sohrab Amari,  that signifies some of the opposition in the United States as Iran's Political Elite and some of the key players in the Region--Including Saudi Arabia-welcome the move.      It was interesting how Mr. Amari laid out an analysis of the political process without underscoring the Presidential Prerogative in this regard.     In many ways, both President Rouhani and President Obama are kindered spirits:




  
On a positive note, We hope all enjoy this "Thought 4 the Day" : 


4/05/2015

Notations From the Grid For the Week-End: On #Irantalks (A lot of What if's) :-)

The US Sunday Public Affairs Shows featured the Israeli Prime Minister rallying against the #IranDeal that we have noted over the course of the ensuing days.     There was some semblance of balance as Senator Feinstein noted how The Israeli Prime Minister needs to "Contain Himself".   Senator Graham, though, called Obama a "Weak Negotiator" .

As The #IranTalks become embroiled in the Presidential Sweepstakes, the World though is taking notice.    The World has generally welcomed the deal--including Saudi Arabia's King Salman.   What was telling was this profound analysis by the Independent's Robert Fiske--The Middle East correspondent for the Independent-- about a lot of "What Ifs":



Robert  Fiske has been reporting from the Middle East for over 30 Years and knows the Middle East better than anyone.  He's the one who exposed the Human Rights abuses by Ariel Sharon, lived through the Lebanon Civil War and documented the horror of the Iran-Iraq War.   The "What ifs" he's noted is every so critical to observe and reflect upon as the debate gathers steam and as Israel musters up its' very considerable influence to scuttle the deal.


A "Musical Interlude" For All To Enjoy: Roman Street- Elizabeth

On the eve of a new week here in #Outsiders, a "Musical Interlude" to enjoy: