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I know what it is to try to build your own nation when danger is knocking on the door. [Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili] Of course, no one expected Putin to allow Saakashvili to show such public contempt for Russia with impunity. And, given his penchant for old KGB tactics, it was entirely predictable that Putin… Read more.
”What are you most looking forward to seeing here in America, John?” He replied, ”Bo Diddley.” [John Lennon of the Beatles upon his first visit to America in 1964] I found it difficult to contain my cynicism on Monday when news reporters and music critics were eulogizing Bo Diddley as “one of rock ‘n’ roll’s… Read more.
Nothing would make me prouder than to see a black man at the top of the Democratic presidential ticket in 2008. [It’s TIME: Run Obama Run! The iPINIONS Journal, 24 October 2006] In a feat that is tantamount to David defeating two tag-teaming Goliaths, Barack Obama (D-ILL) has now defeated Hillary (and Bill) Clinton to… Read more.
[NOTE: We’re experiencing many technical difficulties with this site, which have resulted in articles being posted later than usual and my not being able to properly format images. And my webmaster tells me things will probably get worse…. I apologize for this and beg for your understanding and patience. ALH] Yesterday, the BBC published an… Read more.
There were political pundits all over TV last weekend arguing about arcane Democratic Party rules (like “fair reflection”), and about how applying them to disputed state primaries held in Michigan and Florida would, and should, impact this year’s campaign for the Democratic nomination for president of the United States. But here’s all you need to… Read more.
Of course, if they find oil, President Bush will probably claim a divine calling to democratize Mars as justification for him to invade…. Read more.
