A story that bears many similarities to the one involving Solyndra, the Fremont, Calif., “green energy” company that received $500 million in federal loan guarantees shortly before filing for bankruptcy, is taking place in tiny Moberly, Mo. Founded in 1866,
by Bob McCarty15 Sep 2011, 6:58 PM PST0
In my Big Peace article, The Growing Potential of Chinese World Domination, I discussed nine points that I believe China needs to take in order to assure Chinese Communist security for the future and a world dominated by communism for
by Brad Fregger15 Sep 2011, 2:20 PM PST0
It is understandable that foreign policy has taken a back seat to what is viewed as more pressing concerns: jobs, unemployment, debt, and entitlements. However, just a quick view of the world’s landscape and an articulated foreign policy is greatly
by Jason Bradley15 Sep 2011, 12:45 PM PST0
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. * China demands a price for bailing out Europe * Desperate Europeans seek ‘euro bond’ solution * World Court to decide on WW II Nazi reparations * Criticism mounts for Turkey’s Erdogan for ‘dangerous
by John J. Xenakis15 Sep 2011, 6:35 AM PST0
Former US Ambassador to the Organization of American States, Visiting Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and our go-to-guy on Latin American affairs, Roger Noriega visits with Secure Freedom Radio to give Frank Gaffney his insight into the December 2012
by Secure Freedom Radio14 Sep 2011, 2:23 PM PST0
Obama may be in the house for now, but if this were to keep up, he and his party won’t remain in the White House, or a House of Congress for too long: It sounded improbable on the surface that
by Publius14 Sep 2011, 7:32 AM PST0
Tonight on Secure Freedom Radio: Writer at Forbes.com and resident China expert here at Secure Freedom Radio, Gordon Chang concludes today’s show examining the issues facing the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of China. The new candidate for
by Secure Freedom Radio13 Sep 2011, 9:43 AM PST0
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. * Investors bet that Greece’s default is now certain * Latest crisis blamed on resignation of Jürgen Stark from ECB * Italy turns to China for help in debt crisis * Many Palestinians are
by John J. Xenakis13 Sep 2011, 5:39 AM PST0
There are lots of languages in the world that it might be a good idea to learn. Here in Texas (actually in most of the southwest and California), it is a good idea to learn Spanish. In the last decade,
by Brad Fregger12 Sep 2011, 3:50 AM PST0
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. * Political crises in Turkey, Egypt and Israel * Netanyahu pledges allegiance to treaty with Egypt * Avigdor Lieberman threatens to aid Turkey’s PKK terrorists * Turkey’s Erdogan forced to soften military threat to
by John J. Xenakis11 Sep 2011, 10:35 AM PST0
Human smuggling is a lucrative business. Despite the best efforts of customs officials around the globe, smugglers remain in business, in part because of their access to capital and law enforcement’s reluctance to use some of the most advanced tools
by Avi Jorisch10 Sep 2011, 3:34 PM PST0
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayipp Erdogan recently raised eyebrows when he deep-sixed Israeli diplomats from Turkey. But it was his later remarks broadcast on Al Jazeera television that Turkish warships would accompany Turkish aid vessels to Palestinians in the Gaza
by Jennifer Hanin9 Sep 2011, 6:20 PM PST0
Last night the President started his reelection campaign for real by setting up the Republican Party to take a fall. Today he takes that act on the road. Allow me to put the entire speech into two sentences, “Hey Republicans,
by Jeff Dunetz9 Sep 2011, 11:32 AM PST0
If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years about Hollywood, it’s that actors love being part of disaster movies. Whether it’s “The Towering Inferno” or “The Poseidon Adventure,” or any one of the insane “Airport” movies from the ’70s,
by Carl Kozlowski9 Sep 2011, 5:09 AM PST0
The Obama Presidency by the numbers. (Hint: It ain’t pretty.) Here’s a link to more than enough debate coverage, rather than pick winners and losers here, read some of what’s being said and discuss in comments of you’d like. If
by Publius8 Sep 2011, 8:12 AM PST0
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. * Doubts escalate about the latest bailout of Greece * Friday’s IMF walkout shows deep rift with Greece * German constitutional court ruling expected to limit euro bailouts * Iceland’s former PM Geir Haarde
by John J. Xenakis6 Sep 2011, 8:22 AM PST0
From AFP: Republican US presidential hopeful Mitt Romney unveils his economic plan Tuesday, focusing on lower taxes, less regulation, scrapping the Obama health plan and ending trade “surrender” to countries such as China. The former front-runner in his party, Romney
by Publius6 Sep 2011, 8:03 AM PST0
With the President’s address to a joint session of Congress on September 8, I expect a mildly new turn on an old Progressive tune: “America’s not going anywhere without Karl Marx & Friends!” America’s increasingly far Left academia has always
by Michael Moriarty5 Sep 2011, 10:48 AM PST0
From the Associated Press: Asian stock markets took a beating Monday after U.S. job creation ground to a halt in August, reviving fears of a recession in the world’s largest economy. Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock average was down 1.7 percent
by Publius4 Sep 2011, 9:10 PM PST0
By now, you’ve probably heard a bit about the Obama DOJ’s two raids on iconic American manufacturer Gibson Guitars. The story has made headlines around the world as another shocking example of how far the current administration is willing to
by Lee Stranahan1 Sep 2011, 4:58 AM PST0
Looking to demonstrate its growing military prowess and skill, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force is establishing the “Red Falcon” air demonstration team. They are also creating The Sky Wing Air Demonstration Team. As a point of national pride,
by Sun Tzu30 Aug 2011, 4:19 PM PST0
I went to University of Detroit’s Jesuit High School in Northwest Detroit. Out of all my educational experiences, those formative four years were the best and the most enduring. Matched up against four years of the Ivy League at Dartmouth
by Michael Moriarty30 Aug 2011, 4:18 PM PST0
Editor’s Note: Paul R. Hollrah is a senior fellow at the Lincoln Heritage Institute and a contributing editor for Family Security Matters and a number of online publications, including mine, BobMcCarty.com. Today, I published a piece by Paul that deserves
by Bob McCarty30 Aug 2011, 2:40 PM PST0
Astronauts are stranded on the space station. America’s once-mighty Space Shuttle fleet has been disassembled and mothballed with nothing to replace it. The Russians, once the inferior player in the space race, is the only hope left to rescue the
by Jason Killian Meath30 Aug 2011, 1:37 PM PST0
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. * China expresses ‘strong dissatisfaction’ with the Pentagon’s report * Egypt to deploy troops, armor, helicopters in Sinai * Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi near death * Arab League proposes Syria peace plan *
by John J. Xenakis29 Aug 2011, 5:45 AM PST0