Pakistan: America’s Eddie Haskell

“From this day forward, any nation that continues to harbor or support terrorism will be regarded by the United States as a hostile regime.” President George W. Bush before a Joint Session of Congress, September 20, 2001 __ Nearly a …→

The nuclear option

Dangerous, risky, costly, unpopular. These words describe our current perception of nuclear fission. In the wake of the Japanese earthquake and ensuing tsunami, the heavily damaged and melting reactors of the Fukushima Dia-ichi plant only underscore these sentiments as news …→

Why Bernie Madoff should be set free

Easily one of the most reviled men in the world, Bernard Madoff currently rots in solitude, separated from society until he draws his final breath. His very name embodies the abhorrent legacy of the few who have exploited many honest …→

The smoke and mirrors of Obamacare

As we approach the one-year anniversary since the Comprehensive Healthcare Reform Act was signed into federal law, analysts representing a broad spectrum of corporations, government, and private organizations have methodically sifted through the grainy numbers that comprise the costs of …→