At a time of great concern over individual economic vitality and our nations economic health we hear arguments for protectionist policies. Protectionism is basically a retreat from global markets and a ramping up of rhetoric like Buy American. This is too simple and too emotional of a response to what amounts to far greater economic [...]
In fact, poll after poll shows widespread collective support among the majority of the Palestinian population for suicide bombers and the destruction of Israel. In a poll just released, [1] the majority of Palestinian respondents 77.2% expressed support for the abduction of the Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit and 60.4% supported the continuation of indiscriminate firing [...]
For homeowners: Cut the interest rate on all mortgage loans by 50 basis points and extend the payment schedule by three to five years. Convert all variable rate loans to fixed, at prevailing rates, and extend the payment schedule by six to ten years. No fees, points or charges tolerated.
More for homeowners: Provide a [...]
I’ve had some friends tell me that we (hunters and other outdoor folk) are in for a bad time because the Democrats are in the drivers seat. I suppose if you are a hunter on the level of the Bushes and Cheneys you might see a change or two. Personally, I expect things to improve. [...]
Maybe it was the stern talking to they took from Congress this past week that put the big banks into a charitable mood. J.P. Morgan Chase, Citigroup and Bank of America have all agreed to freeze foreclosures while the Obama administration works out plans to help bolster the floundering housing market.
As noted [...]
President Obama has just signed the latest stimulus package, spending nearly $800B of our money. And we all know that our federal government is already planning the next $700B stimulus package. The current program is thousands of pages long and I believe it is 6 inches thick. Just imagine the mess we have ahead [...]
President Ahmadinejad stated that change from the United States, must be profound, not tactical. Mr. Ahmadinejad has stated that he would welcome dialogue with the United States as long as they were based on “bilateral respect”. Addressing the people on the 30th anniversary of the Islamic revolution in Iran, he stated Iran would [...]
From his youth Alexander was tutored by an elderly Plato in the ways of people and the wisdom of the ages. As a youth Plato had listened at the feet of Socrates. Alexander learned to look at all aspects of a situation. This is reflected when his father, King Phillip of Macedonia, and his followers [...]
Is the worst still to come? That is the $789 billion dollar question. Or in the case of Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, the 2.5 trillion dollar question. Despite Congress getting ready to vote on the stimulus bill compromise, the Treasury Department getting back to work on the banking system and President Obama’s [...]
Nobody cheered the rise of Barack Obama to the presidency louder than leadership of Europe. Although they do not back Obama with respect to Afghanistan, they are grateful that there will be a president that will put European concerns at the forefront of politics. But, this may not be the direction that Obama eventually [...]
