Apparently the U.S. is putting “pressure” on Israelis and Palestinians to advance the “Mideast peace process.” Pressure, I think, is a colourless, odourless gas that causes journalists to write headlines. But I have no idea what this “peace process” might be. Click here to read the rest.
The year started with horrible news out of Africa. And Russia, Iraq and other places. But Africa produced three of the most hideous and heart-wrenching stories. So where’s our famous “Responsibility To Protect” gotten to? Click here to read the rest.
What is it with JFK? Why the enduring fascination? Click here to read the rest.
To put this U.S. government shutdown in perspective, forget for a moment that all right-thinking persons know Republicans are ignorant fanatical bigots and imagine it was happening in Canada. Click here to read the rest.
Almost 20 years ago, Bill Clinton said “The era of big government is over.” He was lying, of course. But for a reason: To convince voters he wasn’t too dumb to grasp that painful experience over at least three decades had proved big compulsory bureaucratic state programs weren’t just wasteful but actively harmful. So why do politicians go on creating them in response to every problem, real or imagined? Click here to read the rest.
The middle class is hurting. Maybe the government should do something. Click here to read the rest.
What just happened in that mall in Kenya? I know that shouldn’t be such a difficult question. But for a lot of people it apparently is because they just can’t grasp that ideas matter. Click here to read the rest.
What are all these politicians doing here? And how can we make them go away? Click here to read the rest.