China!

China looks like becoming the worlds super-power. One of the reasons I think we have little to fear from China, is due to its size.

War - A Rational 21st Century Foreign Policy Strategy?

The U.S. chose to respond to the 9/11 terror attack with war, and violence has intensified worldwide ever since. Under 21st century conditions of growing interconnectedness, spreading individual awareness of events, and spreading individual access to technology, is war a rational foreign policy strategy?

Is Benjamin Franklin The Inventor Or Source Of The Internet?

Upon reflection, I've decided that Al Gore did not invent the Internet. Since it is an evolved system there are lots of contemporaries who can take some credit. But where were the seeds of this sprawling public place where people and information and thoughts mill around in a semi-organized fashion?

Bush Pays Tribute to Washington

President George W. Bush has likened the war on global terrorism that he initiated to the war fought by the first American president and his namesake George Washington to promote freedom worldwide. He made this comparison while honoring the 275th birthday of Washington whom Bush called “the father of our country” in Mount Vernon in time for the national Presidents Day holiday on Monday, February 19, 2007. Bush said “Today, we’re fighting a new war to defend our liberty and our people and our way of life. We remember that the father of our country believed that the freedoms we gained in our revolution were not meant for Americans alone.”

Regrettable

A commentary on the use of language by speechwriters and politicians to avoid concessions and apologies.

Naser Khader and the New Alliance

The New Alliance party is the result of the softening of extremes on both right and left in Danish politics. This is remarkable enough in the country where the Muhammad cartoon wars erupted - a country moreover criticized by the Council of Europe for promoting intolerance and xenophobia. But what is most remarkable about the new party, is the driving force behind it - a Muslim named Naser Khader.

Remarks By Elbaradei Encourage Iran To Pursue Nuclear Ambitions

Mr. ElBaradei, in a surprising remark, has invited the international community to accept the fact that Iran has now achieved nuclear know-how and can produce enriched uranium at industrial levels. Such remarks, from someone at ElBaradei's position, are nonconstructive and can not help in any way but to embolden the Iranian regime to continue its defiance.

Efficiency Should Impress You - Not Political Ideas

It must be presidential election time again because now all the candidates are coming out with all kinds of political ideas and more than one very smart leader of past periods has told his people that you should not be impressed with political ideas, but rather efficiency should impress you. Indeed, some of these political observers have told us that we must Attack corruption in order to make government fair and efficient. Now that's a political idea I can sink my teeth into.

Complaints About 'Any Amount' Screening Quantity Thresholds

Recent complaints about the draft DHS Chemicals of Interest Appendix to the new chemical facility anti-terrorism rules focus on chemicals with 'Any Amount' screening thresholds and their effects on University and Hospital labs across the country.

Mitt Romney - Will He Be the First Mormon President?

Mitt Romney's career has carried him to the point of running for the President of the United States in the 2008 presidential election. Where did he come from? Can he succeed?

Bill Clinton - The First White House Baby Boomer

Bill Clinton's Presidency in the 1990's was a hallmark in many ways, including that he was first 'baby boomer' to be elected President. Today he continues in the news, whether for his efforts on important international causes or in support of his wife Hillary's campaign to be elected President in the 2008 elections.

Why Setting a Timetable for Troop Withdrawal From Iraq a Big Mistake

Why America or the UK cannot contemplate pulling out of Iraq now.

Al Gore for President

In my small way I have been supporting Hillary Clinton for American President. All of four articles on my blog show my personal vote. As can be seen the American Presidency is not at the top of my list of priorities. The lack of enthusiasm is probably due to the fact that the Americans showed such bad judgement during the last two elections. I love the American people, they are a great nation. I just have no time for their current Pres. He is guilty of crimes against humanity.

Should Your Wife Have To Give Up A 169 Million Dollar A Year Business For You To Lead A Country?

Should a man who the polls have got winning the Australian government prime ministers position in an election later year have to tell his wife of 25 years to sell her business that turns over 169 Million dollars in Australia and Europe each year to be elected. Should not business and government be able to co-exist in the same household?

Fear - The Central Issue on Immigration

US lawmakers debate the immigration issue as fears on a multitude of levels shape thoughts, attitudes, and national policy.