How Left Hijacked America

There is disagreement among historians regarding the starting point of the Cold War. While most historians trace its origins to the period immediately following World War II, others argue that it began towards the end of World War I, though tensions between the Russian Empire and the British Empire and the United States date back to the middle of the 19th century. The ideological clash between communism and capitalism began in 1917 following the October Revolution, when Russia emerged as the world's first communist nation. This outcome rendered RussianAmerican relations a matter of major long-term concern for leaders in both countries. Several events fueled suspicion and distrust between the United States and the Soviet Union: the Bolsheviks' challenge to capitalism (through violent overthrow of "capitalist" regimes to be replaced by communism), Russia's withdrawal from World War I in the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Germany, US intervention in Russia supporting the White Army in the Russian Civil War, and the US refusal to recognize the Soviet Union until 1933. Other events in the interwar period deepened this climate of mutual distrust. The Treaty of Rapallo and the MolotovRibbentrop Pact are two notable examples. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_War Here is some good background on the Vietnam war protests. http://faculty.smu.edu/dsimon/Change-Viet2.html Breaking News Saterday Dec 27, 2008 Lawmakers started impeachment hearings against Blagojevich after he was arrested Dec. 9 on federal charges that included allegations he tried to sell Obama's old U.S. Senate seat for his own benefit. Genson wants the committee to hear from Rahm Emanuel, Obama's incoming chief of staff, as well as longtime adviser Valerie Jarrett. He also wants testimony from U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., whom the Tribune has identified as one of the potential U.S. Senate replacements mentioned in the criminal complaint against Blagojevich. http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2008/12/blagojevichs-lawyer-criticized-for-subpoena-request.html