Reid Compares Health Care to Abolitionism
Republican opposition to health-care reform reminded Harry Reid to legislators who “belatedly recognized the wrongs of slavery.”
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Fareed Zakaria Explains Why India Matters
In the tar pit that is South Asia, there is only one stable democracy. It is also an emerging superpower.
The New Atlantic Order
Henry Kissinger believes “an international political regulatory system” is imminent.
China Can Help in Pakistan
China can lean on Pakistan to resolve the war in Afghanistan.
Participation — Why Bother?
Participate? Why? You’ve got enough people in your movement that I shouldn’t have to participate. I don’t need to join your group, you guys will do the work for m– A free glossy magazine? Group potlucks? A tote bag with a logo on it? Why didn’t you say so?! I’m in! The above is just […]
Five Hundred Is Not Enough?
As we’ve been recently been informed by the various media, Gordon Brown, the prime minister, has pledged five hundred new (presumably) combat-role servicemen to Operation Herrick — the British mission in Afghanistan. Five hundred would boost the British presence to a total of 9,500 service personnel from all the services including the Royal Air Force […]
A New START
Russia and the United States are negotiating a new arms control treaty.
Howard Dean Rehabilitates Socialism
The former presidential candidate believes the West has to do “both” capitalism and socialism.
India Matters
Barack Obama argues India is “indispensable”.
Cheney Takes Another Hit at Obama
The former vice president accuses the Democrat of projecting weakness.
Bloomberg’s Call for Repeal of Tiahrt
Is the mayor of New York going after a law designed to protect the lives of policemen and their families?
Republican Party Has Lost Direction
Right-wing populists agitate against Barack Obama but offer little of substance.
Will He Stay Or Will He Go?
Is Obama planning to escalate the war in Afghanistan or wind it down?
Why Do We Bowl?
Robert Putnam’s idea of shared trust and a sense of community helps explain what drives political activity.
Brain Dead Conservatism
If all the Republicans can offer is “no” to Democratic ideas, why listen to them?