Now here’s proof that there’s democracy in Russia! Still, 110 pounds is a better than average military press.
Category: World
Annan: Expand Security Council
In a rare moment of lucidity, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Inane appealed to world leaders Tuesday to expand the Security Council. This is a good idea, I think, and perhaps one could begin by cleansing the SC of France, a never-was on the international stage. The problem, however, lies in the veto power enjoyed by the…
An idea from India that actually makes sense.
An idea from India that actually makes sense. State-run Indian Railways is planning to introduce systems to prevent collisions and to keep drivers alert. And you thought you’d never see the day!
The Real Axis of Evil
Terrorists apparently attempted to kill the President of Afghanistan today. Read about the Kabul bombing at MSNBC.com. I was watching a documentary last night regarding the Berlin Wall and the lengths to which the Communists went to in order to keep East German citizens captive. The question I had to ask myself is this: didn’t…
Brazil and the IMF
Brazil is going to get a big infusion of American support via the IMF during the next year. Read the IMF news release. An NPR report on the subject left little doubt the Brazilians feel economic policy strings attached to the loans are unfair, apparently feeling they are entitled to borrow another $30 billion dollars…
Cuba Restrictions Outdated
It is one thing to stand up against a rising tide of Communism as the U.S. did for four decades; it is quite another to old a personal grudge against the leader of a tiny, insignificant nation such as Cuba. Based information that is available, there is no reason for the U.S. to continue sanctions…