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Connie Lawn: Shootings in Fort Hood, Texas
Sunday, 8 November 2009, 2:36 pm | Connie Lawn
Fort Hood Texas has suffered one of the worst tragedies in its turbulent history. An Army psychiatrist opened fire, killing at least 13 other soldiers until he was shot multiple times. At this writing, he is said to be in stable condition. He also ... More >>
Connie Lawn: Anniversaries and Mandates
Saturday, 7 November 2009, 4:46 pm | Connie Lawn
This is the first year anniversary of the election of Barack Obama. It is not the happiest of times, but he has had a good year. He and his family bought a dynamic, glamorous, multi racial aspect to the White House. They appear to be enjoying the ... More >>
Connie Lawn: Washington Thoughts
Thursday, 22 October 2009, 1:16 pm | Connie Lawn
You could hear the arm twisting from Kabul, Afghanistan to New Zealand. Hamid Kharzi was presented with an offer he could not refuse. He suddenly saw the light, and agreed to run- off Presidential elections for November the 7th. Of course, they could be ... More >>
Connie Lawn: Dispatches from Washington, D.C
Monday, 12 October 2009, 4:08 pm | Connie Lawn
This past week has been an extremely busy one for New Zealand – related matters in the Nation’s Capitol. We like such busy weeks, and want more of them. Events included the visit of NZ Foreign Minister Murray McCully; the US-NZ Partnership Forum; ... More >>
Connie Lawn: Messages from Washington
Tuesday, 6 October 2009, 10:35 am | Connie Lawn
This has been a week of tragedy, and tragic comedy, although it seems obscene to discuss them in the same column. The tragedies, of course, took place in Samoa, Tonga, and Indonesia. The events dominated the news coverage here, and tore at the heartstrings ... More >>
Connie Lawn’s Column: Lamenting Letterman
Monday, 28 September 2009, 9:33 am | Connie Lawn
The UN Session is over, and everyone apparently survived. There were important speeches by Prime Minister Key, President Obama, and nearly one hundred other world leaders. There were other rambling, hate filled speeches by the rulers of Iran and Libya. ... More >>
President Obama’s second day at the UN
Friday, 25 September 2009, 12:55 pm | Connie Lawn
President Obama finished his second full day at the United Nations. He was joined by several hundred of his new, closest friends, but tried his best to avoid the leaders of Iran, Libya, and other countries on the outs with the United States. He also managed ... More >>
President Obama at the UN
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 12:49 pm | Connie Lawn
All the leaders keep up a frantic pace at the UN – Prime Minister Key and President Obama among them. Naturally, the US President gets most of the publicity in his home country, although Prime Minister Key will get national US publicity when it is his ... More >>
Connie Lawn’s Column: President Obama at the UN
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 10:57 am | Connie Lawn
All the leaders keep up a frantic pace at the UN – Prime Minister Key and President Obama among them. Naturally, the US President gets most of the publicity in his home country, although Prime Minister Key will get national US publicity when it is his ... More >>
Connie Lawn’s Column – Another 9/11 Passes
Monday, 14 September 2009, 11:18 am | Connie Lawn
The United States has survived another anniversary of the horrific attacks against America, eight years ago. Many countries endure unjust horror, but it always hurts more when it hits close to home. These attacks, eight years ago, were ruthless, brutal, ... More >>
Connie Lawn: Obama's summer of discontent
Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 3:28 pm | Connie Lawn
Summer is now over in the United States – are we having fun yet? It has been a really difficult summer for President Obama. He and his family did have some excellent overseas trips, and they went well. The President, his wife, and two charming daughters ... More >>
Connie Lawn: Ted Kennedy’s State Funeral
Monday, 31 August 2009, 11:44 am | Connie Lawn
WASHINGTON – The Funeral for Senator Ted Kennedy was majestic, poignant, emotional, stirring and, at times, very funny. It did not appear to be the end of Camelot. With at least 85 Kennedy relatives, there are many available to play a vital role in the ... More >>
Escape to Martha’s Vineyard
Wednesday, 26 August 2009, 5:04 pm | Connie Lawn
This is supposed to be a Presidential holiday and, so far, there has been some downtime. President Obama, his wife, daughters, and dog , spend a week on a huge, private farm on the New England island of Martha’s Vineyard. The farm is renting for $25,000 ... More >>
Connie Lawn: Camelot and Woodstock
Monday, 17 August 2009, 4:29 pm | Connie Lawn
Two recent events mark the passing of the eras, but also represent hope for the future. The events are the death of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, 88, and the 40th anniversary of Woodstock. Both mark pivotal times in the history of many of us. While we pay ... More >>
A "Wise Latina" Becomes Supreme Court Justice
Monday, 10 August 2009, 4:01 pm | Connie Lawn
Judge Sonia Sotomayor has been sworn into office as a Justice of the United States Supreme Court – the highest Court in the Land. It is a lifetime appointment. Baring accidents or illness, the 55 year old will be in a position to help shape American ... More >>
Connie Lawn’s Blog: Out of North Korea
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 3:01 pm | Connie Lawn
There were hugs, tears, and intense emotion, as two American journalists deplaned from their imprisonment in North Korea. Laura Ling, 32, and Euna Lee, 36, had been held by the North Koreans for 140 days. They were sentenced to 12 years of hard labor ... More >>
Connie Lawn’s Blog – Cold Beer at the White House
Friday, 31 July 2009, 11:52 am | Connie Lawn
“Let’s get together at the White House for a cold beer.” That was the suggestion of Sergeant James Crowley, who wanted to ease the tension over the arrest of Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates in his own home. Gates was thought to have been trying ... More >>
Connie Lawn: Inside the East Room
Monday, 27 July 2009, 10:38 am | Connie Lawn
It may seem like excitement and glamour, to attend a formal White House News Conference in the East Room at Prime Time. I assure you, it is not. On the other hand, I would shrivel up and fade away if I were denied credentials to attend. So, we suck up the ... More >>
Death of an Anchorman: demise of traditional news
Monday, 20 July 2009, 12:31 pm | Connie Lawn
Many in America – especially those in their forties and older, are mourning the death of the once famous CBS anchorman – Walter Cronkite. He died at 92, after a full career which covered the major events in modern history. Those included the ... More >>
Connie Lawn: Dog Days in Washington, D.C.
Friday, 17 July 2009, 2:59 pm | Connie Lawn
I do not know why slow summer months are called dog days – I love dogs (and cats). But the sleepy, hot, humid, and bug infested days of summer have set in. I look with longing at the ski reports in New Zealand, and vow to return as soon as I can. More >>
