Understanding todays Soviet Russia

Nov 11, 2009 - Twenty Years After the Fall By George Friedman We are now at the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the beginning of the collapse of the Soviet empire in Eastern Europe. We are also nearing the 18th anniversary of the fall of the Soviet Union itself. This is more than simply a moment for reflection — it is a moment to consider the current state of the region and of Russia versus that whose passing we are now commemorating. - 0 Comments

Human Rights Group Against the Cross - WWJS?

Nov 12, 2009 - Greek Church acts on crucifix ban http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8358027.stm By Malcolm Brabant BBC News, Athens The Strasbourg ruling caused outrage in the Italian media The Greek Orthodox Church is urging Christians across Europe to unite in an appeal against a ban on crucifixes in classrooms in Italy. The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg ruled last week that the presence of crucifixes violated a child's right to freedom of religion. Greece's Orthodox Church fears the Italian case will set a precedent. - 18 Comments

Obama indecision On three fronts -- South Korean trade, Ukrainian/Russian diplomacy and Afghan war fighting

Oct 21, 2009 - The World Won't Wait On Washington Indecision A Commentary By Tony Blankley On three fronts -- South Korean trade, Ukrainian/Russian diplomacy and Afghan war fighting -- the Obama administration is being increasingly pressured by unfolding events to shed ideology and rationalizations and come quickly to a realistic analysis of world events and their consequences. In each of these cases, in the absence of very prompt United States policy decisions and actions, we shall incur long-term irreversible economic, geopolitical or national security harm. I will discuss the Afghan war decision in a future column. - 0 Comments

Sweden church allows gay weddings

Oct 23, 2009 - The Lutheran Church of Sweden - the country's largest - is to conduct same-sex marriages from next month. Around 70% of the church's 250-strong synod, or church board, voted to back the move, making it one of few global churches to allow gay marriage. Sweden's government introduced a new law in May allowing gay couples the same marriage rights as heterosexuals. - 253 Comments

Countries with the Biggest Gaps Between Rich and Poor- Is this Capitalism?

Oct 22, 2009 - I generally have a strong stance on Capitalism being the best economic system in existence.  However, now and then I think it's good to question this, especially when I see things like this, which don't help to proove my point.  Basically, most countries on this list are the most capitalist nations in the world- with Hong Kong having the biggest gap, and being the "most Capitalist."  I do believe that Capitalism is good for the whole, that it does not cause the rich to get richer, etc.  But this shows that the rich are just taking over all of the wealth in these nations.  What are your thoughts?   Countries with the Biggest Gaps Between Rich and Poor October 21, 2009 by admin   Filed under World Leave a comment By Bruce Einhorn from Business Week The U.N. Development Program recently came out with a report looking, among other things, at income inequality worldwide. - 11 Comments

The New Liberalism and the end of American ascendancy.

Oct 09, 2009 - Decline Is a Choice The New Liberalism and the end of American ascendancy. by Charles Krauthammer The weathervanes of conventional wisdom are registering another round of angst about America in decline. New theories, old slogans: Imperial overstretch. - 0 Comments

From Citizens to "Stakeholders": The New American Constitution

Sep 08, 2009 - From Citizens to "Stakeholders": The New American Constitution By Angelo M. Codevilla "I'm going to get everybody concerned around a big table where all can express their views and their needs. And I'll express mine, and that will make sense of them all because I'll be president." - 2 Comments