The View from Abroad

U.S. Foreign Policy Produces Terrorism The President of the United States or any member of Congress has tremendous gall anytime they stand in front of an audience and proclaim that the United States is still the great beacon of the world when it comes to justice and human rights.  It no longer is.  Through its [...]

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The View from Abroad

Putting Things in Perspective To be sure the shooting in Tucson, Arizona a couple of weeks ago was a horrific incident.  A U.S. Congresswoman and many of her constituents shot in broad daylight at essentially point blank range is enough to make many wonder just how ill American society has become.  Certainly, as a nation [...]

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The View from Abroad

Politicians Just Can’t Admit Failure It’s a funny thing, but politicians more than any other group seem to have an incredibly hard time admitting failure when it comes to programs and policies they support.  Take congressional housing kingpin Representative Barney Frank for example.  A devout proponent of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Frank never saw [...]

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If You’re a Populist, You Must Be a Racist Too (Think Again)

When you think of America’s populist leaders, who comes first to mind? You might think of William Jennings Bryan, Eugene Debs, Huey Long, Martin Luther King, George Wallace, or Ronald Reagan. More recently you might think of Sarah Palin. These leaders vary a great deal in their styles, their origins, and their policy prescriptions. One [...]

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