Americans writers' free expression is under attack by foreign courts. In the most recent assault, a Brazilian widow is suing an American reporter in a Brazilian court for allegedly defaming the entire nation of Brazil. She claims Joseph M. Sharkey, a … [Read more...] about Brazil Threatens Americans’ Free Speech
U.S. Policy
Ahmadinejad — The Economic Reformer
On September 9, Iran will stage one of its biggest economic shams, seemingly selling fifty percent of its telecommunication company, Iran Telecom (TCI), to private investors. The well-advertised "privatization" of the company, described as "the … [Read more...] about Ahmadinejad — The Economic Reformer
Libyan Oil Is Thicker Than American Blood
In a chillingly cynical excuse Scotland released the former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi who blew up Pan Am flight 103 in December 1988 over Lockerbie, Scotland. The pretext "compassion" for the allegedly terminally ill … [Read more...] about Libyan Oil Is Thicker Than American Blood
Soros and “Obamacare’s Medical Marijuana”
*This commentary was published in Forbes Magazine, on August 13, 2009 --- George Soros must be thrilled. Two hundred days into the Obama administration and 16 years after Soros began his advocacy for drug legalization and … [Read more...] about Soros and “Obamacare’s Medical Marijuana”
When America’s Enemies Experience Domestic Unrest
In 1980, following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, a joke circulated in Warsaw: "What's the difference between Afghanistan and Poland? Answer: Afghanistan begins with an "A" and Poland with a "P". In other words, Poland might be Western and more … [Read more...] about When America’s Enemies Experience Domestic Unrest
U.S. Bails Out Palestinian Terrorism – Again
The Obama administration militarizes the Palestinians. The May 28 meeting between President Barak Obama and Palestinian Authority leader, Mahmoud Abbas, confirms that this Administration, like its predecessors, refuses to learn from the past. In yet … [Read more...] about U.S. Bails Out Palestinian Terrorism – Again
Winning The War In Afghanistan
While the Obama administration is debating whether to escalate the war in Afghanistan, there may be a better solution for stabilizing the country. No one expects Afghanistan to become a peaceful, self-sustaining democracy overnight. However, without … [Read more...] about Winning The War In Afghanistan
Does Iran Harbor Osama Bin Laden?
Posted April 2, 2009 | 01:40 PM (EST) Osama Bin Laden is in Iran, asserts Alan Howell Parrot, the director of The Union for the Conservation of Raptors (UCR - www.savethefalcons.org). In fact, he has been stating this, offering evidence of Bin … [Read more...] about Does Iran Harbor Osama Bin Laden?
Defeating Narco-Terrorism
Narco-terrorists and the international criminal organizations that thrive on the illegal drug trade now threaten the national security of many nations. The nexus between transnational criminal organizations and terrorist groups does not end with … [Read more...] about Defeating Narco-Terrorism
Misery Pays
Giving $5.2 billion to the Palestinian Authority (PA) will do little to bring real change in the condition of the Palestinian refugees or security in the Middle East. Instead of rebuilding the "shelters" in the refugee camps as the United Nations … [Read more...] about Misery Pays