Austerity And Pessimism Won’t Win Elections
Optimism sells. Someone should remind the GOP of this fact.
What the French Election Tells Us About Our Own: Not Much
The New Yorker’s John Cassidy sees “Good and Bad News for Obama” in Nicolas Sarkozy’s defeat.
Obama’s Composite Girlfriend and Other Things I Don’t Care About
A series of shocking revelations about Barack Obama’s past have not changed my view of the man who’s been in the White House three-plus years.
George Washington Named Britain’s Greatest Military Foe
American revolutionary leader George Washington has been voted the greatest enemy commander to face Britain, lauded for his spirit of endurance against the odds and the enormous impact of his victory.
Why Nationalized Health Care Is Coming
The US spends more government money on healthcare per capita than the likes of Germany, France, Canada, Sweden, and Holland!
French Government Phasing Out “Mademoiselle”
France is moving into the 1970s, phasing out titles which distinguish between married and unmarried women.
Journalist Marie Colvin and Remi Ochlik Killed in Syria
Marie Colvin of the Sunday Times and Remi Ochlik of Reuters have become the latest journalists to die reporting on the massacres in Syria.
NATO Secretary-General: No Intervention In Syria
Yet another sign that international intervention in Syria is most likely never going to happen.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg To Egypt: Don’t Use Our Constitution As A Guide
Ruth Bader Ginsburg had some advice on Constitution drafting for Egyptians
Does America Spend More Than Next 10 Nations Combined on Defense?
A Washington Post fact check calls this “true but false.”
Ron Paul’s Phony “Chickenhawk” Attack On Newt Gingrich
Last night, Ron Paul decided it was a good idea to bring back the ghosts of the Vietnam War era.
Time’s 2011 Person Of The Year: “The Protester”
Time Magazine has chosen “The Protester” as its Person Of The Year. Let the outrage ensue.
Blast from the Past: Newt and Drug War Logic
Back in the late 90s, Newt wanted to execute marjiuana traffickers.
Eurozone Too Big To Save?
“The debt crisis is burrowing ever deeper, like a worm, and is now reaching Germany.”
Conservative Media Destroying Conservative Movement?
Treating entertainment as entertainment is one thing. Treating it as news and education is another.
Greece’s Dangerous Gamble
The Greek referendum could be a disaster for the global economy. And might be the right thing to do.
Two To Three Weeks To Prevent A Meltdown In Europe?
It’s time to start being concerned about Europe.
Koch Brothers Under the Microscope
A major backer of Republican and Libertarian causes is under fire.
Fact Checking Mitt Romney’s Claim That the President Has “Apologized For America”
During last night’s debate, Mitt Romney repeated a charge that has become part of the conservative zeitgeist. But is it true?
At U.N., Obama Says There Are No Shortcuts To Peace
President Obama explained his position on the Palestinian statehood resolution today, but one wonders if anyone listened.
Would America Be Better Off With A Parliamentary Government?
Is America’s political system to blame for our current problems?
Libya Exposes Transatlantic Contradictions
My first piece for CNN has been posted at Fareed Zakaria’s Global Public Square.
Libya Not Vindication for NATO, It’s a Wake-up Call
My latest for The National Interest is posted under the somewhat misleading headline “NATO Fails in Libya.”
