Russian Spies Like Us
Ten Russian agents posing as Americans and living in the suburbs of DC, New York, and Boston for a decade to glean valuable intelligence have been arrested by the FBI.
Obama Loses Deficit Spending Argument At G-20 Summit
President Obama’s powers of persuasion were severely lacking at the G-20 Summit this weekend.
Blue Fin Tuna, Genetically Altered Salmon and Environmental Progress
“It’s illogical to hunt a species to extinction.” – Spock
Hitler Comparisons and Bad History
Contrary to popular belief, Adolf Hitler didn’t come to power by democratic means or because of his ability to whip the public into a frenzy.
WDR 2010
The UNODC has released the latest World Drug Report. Shockingly, there are a lot of drugs out there and a lot of money to made trafficking in them.
Jon Gnarr, Reykjavik Mayor, Joke Candidate
A comedian’s farcical run for mayor of Reykjavik ended in victory. It’s as if Stephen Colbert’s 2008 presidential bid had worked. Or Al Franken got elected to the Senate!
G-20 Shows US-Europe Divide
The European drive — led by Germany, naturally — to tighten spending to get their fiscal house in order and the Obama administration’s insistence on Keynesian stimulus will make for tense negotiations at the G20 Summit.
Afghanistan Is Not Like Iraq, Even If The Same General Is In Charge
The odds that David Petraeus will be able to pull off a miracle in Afghanistan like he did in Iraq are very slim.
McChrystal Summoned to Washington
General Stanley McChrystal has not only likely ended his career but seriously damaged the already dimming chances of success in Afghanistan.
General McChrystal Crosses The Line
General Stanley McChrystal is opening his mouth again and, this time, it could cost him his job.
China Revalues RMB! (A Teeny Bit)
China has pledged to allow their currency to fluctuate. Don’t get too excited.
10 Easy Steps to Success in Afghanistan
Christian Bleuer provides a 10-step solution for victory over the Taliban.
