Apple Worth More Than Greece (Well, Not Really)
The combined value of Apple’s stock is more than the GDP of some countries.
Iranian Terror Plot in US Foiled
The Justice Department claims to have disrupted a major Iranian-backed terrorist attack in the United States.
Obama Walks Out of Talks Saying ‘Don’t Call My Bluff’
President Obama has walked out of negotiations on the debt ceiling with an agreement is nowhere in sight.
Strategic Picking and Choosing on the Route to the Nomination
The GOP contenders are starting the regular ritual of decided how to navigate our rather odd nomination process.
Guns and Democracy
Is it reasonable to state that countries with less guns are more likely to become tyrannical than countries with more guns?
The Odd American Obsession With Political Sex Scandals
The Anthony Weiner reveals once again the odd American obsession with the intersection of sex and politics.
The World Hates Fatties
Prejudice and negative attitudes towards obese individuals is becoming a global norm, not just an American phenomenon.
How to Spot Bogus “The Jihadists are Hooking up with Latin American Drug Cartel” Stories
Since 9/11 there has been a steady trickle of stories about jihadists hooking up with Latin American drug cartels and the like. Here is a guide of story points that can help you identify when such a story is almost certainly bogus.
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