Tag Archives: politics

The Journal I Never Kept: Army ROTC

The Journal I Never Kept: Army ROTC

Sometimes we need to stay the path and refuse to quit like our proud patriots in uniform. Other times, the right decision is knowing that you need to walk away.

The (Forthcoming) Generation-Y Leadership Gap?

The (Forthcoming) Generation-Y Leadership Gap?

The extent to which the modern economic recession has disproportionately impacted the next generation of American leaders could create a Gen-Y leadership gap.

The Journal I Never Kept: The Interview

The Journal I Never Kept: The Interview

In spite of the dirty and deceitful game of politics, some people are so damn good on the inside that they shine on in your memories for as long as you live.

The Myth of Global Governance

The Myth of Global Governance

Free peoples would fear international conspiracy of heavy-handed measures to curtain global warming, if the prospect for global governance weren’t a myth.

Origins of the European Union

Origins of the European Union

The primary factor of European Integration during the earliest stages of its development was a universal interest in security after World War II.

America is Not Losing the Free World

America is Not Losing the Free World

Financial Times columnist Gideon Rachman argues this week that “America is losing the free world.” He is partly right, but mostly wrong.

Will China Ever Become a Democracy?

Will China Ever Become a Democracy?

While unlikely to directly challenge the rule of the Communists, the new Chinese middle class may cause the CCP to seek gradual and controlled democratic reforms.

The Birth of Unstable Italian Politics

The Birth of Unstable Italian Politics

A day like today, I recall how Italian politics became so unstable. Ironically, the new democracy’s problems all started with the downfall of Benito Mussolini.

Navy SEALs Face Charges for Capturing Terrorist

Navy SEALs Face Charges for Capturing Terrorist

SEALs face charges of assault for punching a most-wanted terrorist responsible for the brutal murder and mutilation of security guards in Fallujah in 2004.

Surge Afghanistan Now

Surge Afghanistan Now

The invaluable lessons learned mere months ago from President Bush’s troop “surge” in Iraq are already being ignored by the Obama Administration.

Lessons of a Madman: Muqtada al-Sadr

Lessons of a Madman: Muqtada al-Sadr

An examination of Muqtada al-Sadr and the Mahdi Army might provide invaluable lessons in future conflicts across the globe.

Should America Fully Privatize its Postal Service?

Should America Fully Privatize its Postal Service?

The privatization of the USPS would be significant in curtailing outlandish government spending.

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