In retrospect, Obama’s intervention in Libya was an abject failure, judged even by its own standards. Libya has not only failed to evolve into a democracy; it has devolved into a failed state. Violent deaths and other human rights abuses have increased severalfold. Rather than helping the United States combat terrorism, as Qaddafi did during … Read more
Perhaps the greatest irony of this past year has been the mind numbing and irrational anti-free speech wave that swept across facets of so-called “liberal” America. This regressive movement was most readily apparent on college campuses, where hordes of sheltered and emotionally stunted students demanded restrictions on free speech in order to prevent themselves from being offended by … Read more
A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant and the crazy crazier. – H.L. Mencken The saga surrounding American oligarch Sheldon Adelson’s purchase of Las Vegas’ largest newspaper, The Review-Journal, is turning into a murder-mystery of sorts, with the primary victim being the truth. There’s a lot to cover here, so let’s get … Read more
Below are links to some of the more interesting and important reads I came across today, but will not be publishing on in detail. This post will be updated with new links throughout the day. Bald Eagle Named “Uncle Sam” Attacks Trump During Photo Shoot (YouTube Video) Bernie Sanders Continues to Lead Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire (CNN) David Cameron: … Read more
Today’s story from the Associated Press perfectly illustrates how millions of Americans were reduced to neo-feudal serfs by the financial crisis, and how those who ruined the economy profited handsomely from the process. While popular perception holds that debt-ridden, broke millennials are the ones driving the rental market, the truth is far more nuanced. As the AP … Read more
Martin Schulz is the head of the European Parliament, and he’s very worried about the future of the EU. Indeed, he’s so concerned he told a German magazine that the project was at risk of falling apart. But don’t take my word for it. From Reuters: The European Union is at risk of falling apart and … Read more
Elements of the charm offensive include the launch of a pro-Saudi Arabia media portal operated by high-profile Republican campaign consultants; a special English-language website devoted to putting a positive spin on the latest developments in the Yemen war; glitzy dinners with American political and business elites; and a non-stop push to sway reporters and policymakers. … Read more
The Clinton Foundation is operating a $20 million private equity firm in Colombia, raising concerns from government and consumer watchdog groups who say the practice is unusual and could pose a significant conflict of interest. The line between the firm and the Clinton’s nonprofit world is hazy. Fondo Acceso is run out of the Clinton … Read more
Below are links to some of the more interesting and important reads I came across today, but will not be publishing on in detail. This post will be updated with new links throughout the day. How Pedophilia Gets Covered Up in the U.S. Military (AP) Merkel Cites Refugees as Boon as Anti-Immigration Party Advances (Bloomberg) Election 2016: Voters Will Be Angrier, Less Religious, … Read more
It was always going to be a seamless transition from John Boehner to Paul Ryan. These men are cut from the exact same cloth, which is worshipping at the altar of crony capitalism. They talk a good game about about “free markets” and “entrepreneurship,” but at the end of the day, are both staunch defenders … Read more