One out of four Baby Boomers say they will never retire. Generation Xers, pushing 50, realize they are doomed.
Political Teams
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In the U.S. political affiliations are more like those of sports: loyalty trumps everything, unless it doesn’t.
Can’t Afford the Friendly Skies
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The major argument given for denying real trials to 9/11 suspects like Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is that there isn’t enough money to handle their transport from Guantanamo to the United States.
Can’t They See I’m Busy?
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Congressmen complain that Obama didn’t bother to ask them for their usual rubber stamp when he went to war against Libya.
Still Making Excuses
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Obama announces his reelection campaign. Meanwhile, his apologists continue to blame his predecessor for the problems he has perpetuated.
Decision 2012: Jobs
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Jobs are the big issue in the next election. Which party has the more the credible plan? The GOP, with tax cuts for the rich? Or the Democrats, with nothing whatsoever?
We’re Looking at a Few Good Men
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PFC Bradley Manning, suspected in the Wikileaks case, in forced to stand nude at attention as Marines videotape him.
Foreign Policy
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America’s strategic interests are at odds with its purported values. Then how exactly do our values manifest themselves?
Moojs Redux
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As in Afghanistan during the 1980s, the U.S. is backing the radical Islamists of eastern Libya against a socialist regime. The law of unintended consequences surely awaits.
