American Soldier Kills At Least 15 Afghan Civilians
A tragic incident in Afghanistan that’s likely to have tragic consequences.
Joseph Kony, #stopkony, and Ignoring Africa
Today, the #stopkony hashtag is trending on Twitter. Here’s why.
Republicans v. Obama On Iran: Fewer Differences Than You’d Think
The differences between the parties when it comes to Iran are far less substantial than the candidate’s rhetoric would suggest.
Chevy Volt Production Suspended
GM’s big gamble on the future, the Chevy Volt, isn’t yet paying off.
Afghan Protests Prove, It’s Time For Us To Leave
The latest round of protests in Afghanistan prove yet again that it’s time for us to leave.
Tucker Carlson: Morally Bankrupt and Intellectually Void
This is one of the most draw-droppingly stupid 29 seconds I have experienced in some time.
Afghan Riots And the Folly of the Afghan Mission
A pattern that never ends: Perceived insults lead to mayhem and murder.
French Government Phasing Out “Mademoiselle”
France is moving into the 1970s, phasing out titles which distinguish between married and unmarried women.
NATO Secretary-General: No Intervention In Syria
Yet another sign that international intervention in Syria is most likely never going to happen.
China Is Not A Model For America, Or The World
China’s government may be more “efficient,” but it’s hardly a model for the rest of the world.
Old European Resentments and Prejudices Resurfacing
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti admits that the fight over the eurozone crisis is opening some old wounds.
On Using the US Constitution as a Model
Yes, the US Constitution has been the most successful such document in human history. That does not mean it is a good template for other countries.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg To Egypt: Don’t Use Our Constitution As A Guide
Ruth Bader Ginsburg had some advice on Constitution drafting for Egyptians
Come on, America, Do Some of that Intervention Shit
Andrew Exum notes that most analysts who call for military intervention fail to specify the particulars.
The Drumbeat to War With Iran: Take a Stand
We need to have opinions on a subject as serious as war with Iran.
Losing Afghanistan A Year Sooner Beats Alternative
Everything the critics say about the decision is right–and so is the decision.
Mitt Romney’s Bizarre View Of The U.S-Israeli Relationship
Mitt Romney’s view of the ideal relationship between the United States and Israel is, at the very least. quite odd, and, potentially, dangerous.
