As Washington sends mixed signals on whether or not it will introduce new sanctions against Iran, Tehran is considering other options should a new round of penalties come to pass, says Seyed Mohammad Marandi, professor at the University of Tehran.

https://www.rt.com/op-edge/327666-iran-washington-global-sanctions/

Rand Paul is unleashing the 'resignation' idea against Rubio and well as Christie now. The link below is a wonderful example of how Rand Paul is using facts to call for the resignation of Rubio and Christie or that they both need show up for work, like we all do.

"There are occasions when a cop is killed just for being a cop. But, this is far rarer than many media reports and statements from police and politicians would suggest."

I am providing the link below in order to share Paul's optimism about the upcoming debate in January. I really admire how he argues for the other Republican candidates, despite differences of view on many issues. Rand seems to understand that if he is affected by the media bias in practically appointing a candidate, all others are affected as well. I believe if Rand Paul is denied a spot on the main debate stage, he will hold to his stance and not participate.

"Yes, even with that little time left until Iowa, the first contest of the 2016 race, there’s more than enough time for candidates with little or no support to surge to victory, for forgotten former front-runners to mount a comeback, or for strong and consistent poll leaders to collapse abruptly."

Criminals acquiring more power.

Halliburton - Baker Hughes Acquisition

The investigation leading to the raid began at least seven months earlier, when Robert Harte and his son went to a gardening store to purchase supplies to grow hydroponic tomatoes for a school project.

http://antiwar.com/blog/2015/12/27/the-fbis-1800-page-obsession-with-pea...

Pete Seeger 1961