Last year, I came up with a saying that “Bad Government Policy Begets More Bad Government Policy” and labeled it “Mitchell’s Law” during a bout of narcissism. There are lots of examples of this phenomenon, such as the misguided War
From Reuters: The line dividing Christians from Muslims that runs along a rocky valley in the central Nigerian town of Jos may not be visible to the eye, but it burns in the minds of local people. The mosque lies
From Reuters: Vladimir Putin softened his tone towards the protesters who have staged the biggest political rallies of his 12-year rule, saying on Wednesday he was ready for dialogue with Russia’s opposition but was at a loss for a leader
Van Halen Reunites With David Lee Roth Years ago I predicted the exact date this would happen: The second Tuesday after everyone stopped caring. Whether you like their music or not, go back and watch Van Halen in their late
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Syria’s violence enters new phase as Arab League intervenes Arab League monitor is reportedly wounded in Syria Syria releases Iranian prisoners to make room for more Syrians Ultra-orthodox Jews in Israel clash with police
Twenty-seven people were killed in terror attacks at churches across Nigeria on Christmas Day. Photo source: Reuters Reuters reports: Five bombs exploded on Christmas Day at churches in Nigeria, one killing at least 27 people, raising fears that Islamist militant
One of the Old Media’s favorite ways of attempting to hide the ideological track of a story is to somehow forget to mention which party someone in the news hails or to whom they owe their fealty. In this case,
– Janet Robinson, Chief Executive of the NYT, steps down with a hefty $15m exit package: A Times Co representative declined to give any more details on Robinson’s departure beyond the statement issued last Thursday, and did not make her
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. 10,000 Egyptian women march against military violence and rule North Koreans may have lied about time/place of Kim Jong-il’s death Arrest warrant for Iraq’s VP plunges Iraq’s government into crisis Jund al-Khilafah (JaK) raises
This week President Obama took his “Hey I really don’t hate Israel” tour to the 71st General Assembly of the Union for Reform Judaism. The Reform movement’s attachment to Israel (cultural rather than theological) and its progressive bent made this
(Reuters) – Oral arguments on President Barack Obama’s sweeping U.S. healthcare overhaul will last 5-1/2 hours spread over three days from March 26-28, the Supreme Court said on Monday. The Supreme Court last month agreed to hear the 5-1/2 hours
From Fox Business/Reuters: Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, an investor in some of the world’s top companies, has bought a stake in Twitter for $300 million, gaining another foothold in the global media industry. Alwaleed, a nephew of Saudi
Would Henry Fonda have volunteered his name and faultless reputation to “The Deranged Mr. Lincoln”? Nicholas Wasphott in Reuters: Streep plays Thatcher in her lonely dotage, suffering from crippling dementia, patronized by her carers and her daughter Carol, slipping in
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. It’s as if last week’s Euro Zone summit had never happened Lone gunman kills four people, wounds dozens in Liège, Belgium American troops said to be massing in Jordan on Syria’s border Iran threatens
I just sent a comment to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) regarding its proposal to list the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard (DSL) on the “endangered” list of the Endangered Species Act, and I feel great about it. Absolutely great!
From Reuters: A Congressional panel has frozen $700 million in aid to Pakistan until it gives assurances it is helping fight the spread of homemade bombs in the region, a move one Pakistani senator called unwise and likely to strain
In the “Israel [x] to Prevent Islamic Violence” headline template, today’s entry will definitely make it as one of the year’s top ten. From Reuters: Israel on Monday closed a footbridge it deemed unsafe at Jerusalem’s holiest and most volatile
A drone on a CIA mission crashed landed in Iran a few days ago. Not just any drone, but one described as jet-powered and bat-winged (no joke!), full of super secret stealth technology. Yup, the RQ-170, one of our military’s
Show business is a business, right? Is that why Hollywood made one anti-Iraq war movie after another even though they all pretty much tanked? And does that old saw explain why, in the wake of the phenomenal success of “The
No preconditions, indeed. From Reuters: WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) – The Obama administration is urging U.S. lawmakers to soften proposed sanctions targeting Iran’s central bank, Senator Mark Kirk said on Tuesday. Kirk, a Republican, is the co-author along with Democratic
We in the western world should pay attention to the recent outbreak of protests disputing the results of Russia’s parliamentary elections. Like much of the Middle Eastern “Arab Spring” and the recent Occupy movement in the United States, social networking
[audio: http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets120511.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Europe’s potential political merger, the ten year anniversary of Enron’s collapse, and
The self-control displayed by Herman Cain’s closest staff was Amazing. As the candidate approached the podium on Saturday afternoon half of the pundits were predicting he would drop out, while remainder said he was staying . As for me, I
From ThinkProgress: The Richmond Tea Party has been alleging that it is being singled out for unfair treatment from the city of Richmond, Virginia after officials have opened a tax audit of the group. These Tea Partiers complain that the
Yesterday, Jack Rosen, the head of the American Jewish Congress, hosted a fundraiser for President Obama at his home in NYC. The fundraiser was attended by thirty Democratic supporters of the Jewish faith. President Obama showed more than his usual
