The concept that seventeen independent rich and poor European countries could come together in a monetary union and perpetuate the “euro” currency has always been a fraud. The real story behind the formation of the euro was the “Grand Bargain”.
Pope Benedict XVI is giving Europe some well needed blunt words on ethics and cultural decline. As he left Italy for his visit to Germany, he issued a statement directed squarely at the Italian Government of Silvio Berlusconi: “The moment
There is a great discontent emanating from the Democrat and Progressive base regarding President Obama’s performance, a demographic he desperately needs if he is to succeed in his bid for re-election. Many in the traditional Republican circles, especially the so-called
23 September 2011 Zhari District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan Task Force Spartan, 4-4 Cav Many Americans have died in these vineyards. Canadian blood has fertilized this ground, and we kill Taliban in these fields daily. We watch them through UAVs, such
Europe appears to be in paralysis when it comes to dealing with heavy debt. In addition to the turmoil in Greece, now Italy is on the brink, and as Germany’s Der Spiegel puts it, Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi “refuses to
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. * Another day of disastrous financial news for Greece and Europe * Europeans fail again to agree on bailout for Greece * S&P downgrades Italy’s debt * IMF chief says that the world economy
There are two things we know for sure about the European financial meltdown: Its cause and its potential ramifications for America. No one should lull themselves into thinking we are mere spectators to those European economies that are collapsing of
Just when the world financial markets had seemed to stabilize after five weeks of the violent convulsions caused by the first credit downgrade in the history of the U.S.; Standard & Poors announced the United States remains on negative credit
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. * Turkey’s Erdogan receives hero’s welcome in Egypt * Turkey escalates military threat with Israel in Mediterranean * U.S. refuses Turkey’s request for drones to fight PKK terrorists * Turkey ‘demands’ Iran’s help in
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
The Italians have caused an outrage among American firearms customers. A Italian company named Chiappa Firearms sent out a press release (in Italian) last week announcing that it will soon be putting inside each firearm it manufactures an RFID chip
THR: Mel Gibson‘s decision to make a biopic of the Jewish religious icon Judah Maccabee is the latest twist in the star’s long, tortured history with the Jewish community. The beginning of the strained relations dates back to the moment
From the Associated Press: World stock markets took a beating Monday over fears that the U.S. economy was heading back into a recession just as the European debt crisis was heating up and the eurozone’s economic indicators were slumping. Any
SAN ANTONIO — Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry discussed foreign policy Monday, telling the nation’s oldest major veterans organization that U.S. forces must be led by American commanders rather than “multilateral debating societies.” Addressing the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ annual
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. * Bird flu pandemic concerns increase again * Internal WikiLeaks disputes puts intelligence sources at risk * Christine Lagarde is rebuffed in attempt to save Europe * Germany’s foreign minister under fire over Libya
Europe’s economic woes? It’s not a result of the welfare state, too much debt (or both.) No, it’s America’s fault. That’s the word from Laurence Parisot, the head of a very influential French organization, MEDEF, whose membership includes French captains
In light of the devastation to our civilization directly resulting from the collectivist policies of our ruling elite, there’s probably never been a better time to look at one of Hollywood’s best-loved genres – the end-of-the-world movie. It’s hard to
This music lesson given by Wintley Phipps is at the heart of what he stands for in the eyes of the young lost, those children of prisoners that he nurtures and fills with the amazing grace of hope. Our President
There is a mad rush by Europeans to see who can line up lucrative contracts in Libya now that Gaddafi has effectively lost power. Two weeks ago a group of German executives boarded a military plane and flew to Libya
The Toothless Rottweiler Big Hollywood has a fairly young audience so I don’t think the pluses and minuses of old age would much interest them. However, my self-appointed assignment here as Sarah Palin’s guard dog has brought me more than
At last Libyans have a chance to do more than merely dream of freedom and a better future. Americans can be proud that they played a role in making this day possible. But, the game in that part of the
Bosnia yesterday, Libya tomorrow? The euphoria over the of the Gaddafi Era in Libya will fade quickly and the question will become: what next in this energy-rich North African country? Little is known about the rebels, other than they are
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Korea stirs nationalism over Dokdo/Takeshima islands on Liberation Day Lee Myung-bak and first lady, Kim Yoon-ok (center) wave Korean flags on Liberation Day (Yonhap) South Korea’s president Lee Myung-bak was harshly critical of Japan
July 21 was the day on which Wall Street stocks reached their most recent high, the highest since May 10. A trader at the NYSE (AFP) July 21 was also the day when the Europeans announced a new bailout plan
Mr. Geithner, please check your crystal ball because it appears to have a major malfunction! Either something’s wrong with the ball or you’ve got a classic case of “operator error” going on. You might look into borrowing your good buddy
