<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:pingback="http://madskills.com/public/xml/rss/module/pingback/" xmlns:trackback="http://madskills.com/public/xml/rss/module/trackback/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Los Angeles Times - whereIstand.com</title><link>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/</link><description>whereIstand.com: Los Angeles Times - whereIstand.com</description><image><url>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/Thumbnail</url><title>Los Angeles Times - whereIstand.com</title><link>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/</link></image><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2004-2008 whereIstand.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:10:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><generator>whereIstand.com 2.3</generator><managingEditor>nick@whereIstand.com</managingEditor><webMaster>nick@whereIstand.com</webMaster><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Los Angeles Times</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>Sotomayor, a sound choice</em></div></body><title>Sonia Sotomayor is a good choice to replace Justice Souter. (Obama Chooses Sonia Sotomayor To Replace Justice Souter On The Court)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/129229</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/129229</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 15:55:24 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;Sotomayor, a sound choice&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Obama Chooses Sonia Sotomayor To Replace Justice Souter On The Court</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Los Angeles Times</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>Finally, the bill contains a populist “Buy American” provision that recalls
      the worst protectionist impulses of the Great Depression</em></div></body><title>The economic stimulus plan should not include a 'Buy American' provision. (U.S. Economy)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/73272</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/73272</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:58:04 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;Finally, the bill contains a populist “Buy American” provision that recalls the worst protectionist impulses of the Great Depression&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>U.S. Economy</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Los Angeles Times</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>Ultimately, demand drives drug trafficking.</em></div></body><title>The demand side of the drug trade should have a higher priority in America's War on Drugs. (Drug Use in America)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/65537</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/65537</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:00:46 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;Ultimately, demand drives drug trafficking.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Drug Use in America</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Los Angeles Times</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>Two agents who shot a suspect did not deserve a pardon, but they also didn't
      belong in prison for more than 10 years.</em></div></body><title>President Bush should have commuted the sentences of border patrol agents Ramos and Compean. (Bush Administration)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/71691</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/71691</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:24:34 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;Two agents who shot a suspect did not deserve a pardon, but they also didn't belong in prison for more than 10 years.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Bush Administration</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Los Angeles Times</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>But as enticing as many find the idea of putting Rumsfeld or Cheney in the
      dock, neither a show trial nor a truth commission would be the right way to expunge
      or atone for the abuses of this administration.</em></div></body><title>President Obama should not appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Bush Administration policies. (Obama Administration)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/70892</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/70892</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:55:38 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;But as enticing as many find the idea of putting Rumsfeld or Cheney in the dock, neither a show trial nor a truth commission would be the right way to expunge or atone for the abuses of this administration.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Obama Administration</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Los Angeles Times</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>"Her perseverance even after Obama seemed almost certain of victory augurs
      well for her ability to press for diplomatic breakthroughs"</em></div></body><title>Hillary Clinton is a good choice for Barack Obama's Secretary of State. (Obama's Nominations)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/67268</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/67268</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:49:46 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;"Her perseverance even after Obama seemed almost certain of victory augurs well for her ability to press for diplomatic breakthroughs"&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Obama's Nominations</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Los Angeles Times</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>Have not kept pace with competing brands</em></div></body><title>Competition is most responsible for the U.S. auto industry's financial problems. (Automobile Industry)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/66017</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/66017</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:33:48 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;Have not kept pace with competing brands&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Automobile Industry</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Los Angeles Times</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>Unlikely to bring about necessary changes</em></div></body><title>The U.S. federal government should not provide financial support to its auto industry. (Economy in Recession )</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/64647</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/64647</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:20:51 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;Unlikely to bring about necessary changes&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Economy in Recession </category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Los Angeles Times</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>Uribe "Deserves it"</em></div></body><title>The U.S. should pass the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement. (Free Trade)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/43638</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/43638</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;Uribe "Deserves it"&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Free Trade</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">Los Angeles Times</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>...it is Obama's character and temperament that come to the fore. It is his
      steadiness. His maturity.</em></div></body><title>Barack Obama is qualified to be President of the United States. (2008 Presidential Election)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/60933</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/LATimes/60933</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:24:06 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;...it is Obama's character and temperament that come to the fore. It is his steadiness. His maturity.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>2008 Presidential Election</category></item></channel></rss>