Time in German
Frank Jacobs explains how “in German, you can tell with some degree of certainty which general area someone hails from by the way they tell the time at quarter past ten.”
David Cameron: Gordon Brown Involved In Deal To Release Lockerbie Bomber
British Prime Minister David Cameron has made public documents which confirm his predecessors role in the release of the man convicted of bringing down Pan Am Flight 103.
Mubarak Out? Yes, But Not Necessarily Right Away
Hosni Mubarak may hang on to some semblance of power longer than many expected in the middle of last weeks chaos, mostly because there are few other alternatives right now.
Reflections On Ronald Reagan At 100
Ronald Reagan would have turned 100 today. Here are some thoughts on his legacy.
Sarah Palin Puts Some Words Together About Egypt
Sarah Palin said something about the crisis in Egypt, but it’s not at all clear what she meant.
Egypt and Obama’s Approval Numbers
President Obama’s approval numbers have dropped 9 points since the Egypt crisis broke out.
Did Obama Sell Out Our Closest Ally To Get New START?
A new Wikileaks revelation indicates that the U.S. may have paid a heavy price to get a deal on New START.
National Interests
Is American policy in the Middle East dictated by national interest or interest groups?
Who’s A Conservative?
While most Americans consider themselves “conservatives,” some conservatives exclude most Americans from the definition.
An Intelligence Failure In The Middle East?
Some in Washington are claiming the intelligence community missed the warning signs of unrest in Tunisia and Egypt in what looks like little more than an effort to create scapegoats if things go wrong.
Rand Paul Is Right: End Welfare To Israel, And The Rest Of The World
The debate over Senator Rand Paul’s proposed $500 billion spending cut plan has focused almost exclusively on one issue, and one nation.
Transatlantic Plane Wars
European subsidies have given Airbus a competitive advantage over America’s Boeing in commercial aircraft salesboein. The reverse is true on military aircraft.
Obama Administration Discussing Plans For Mubarak’s Departure
The end game in Egypt may be beginning.
Kenneth Cole’s Cairo Tweet
Kenneth Cole used a tongue-in-cheek reference to the Cairo protests to promote its new spring collection.
Violence Continues To Rage In Cairo
Egypt entered a second day of chaos with all signs pointing to things getting worse before they get better.
White House Tells Mubarak: Transition Must Begin Immediately
Today, Egypt seethed with rage, and the United States lost patience with its ally in Cairo.
Hosni Mubarak Pleases Nobody, And Probably Fans The Flames Of Protest
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s speech to the nation tonight seems destined to make the situation worse.
Americans Wealthier Than You Think
How rich is the United States? Our poor are richer than the richest in India.
