Politics
A Ground Invasion of Libya? The emergence of Islamic State (ISIS) in Libya is just the latest, if predictable, surprise that Libya’s anarchy has produced. As the spring approaches and Europe worries about the now traditional surge of migrants venturing to reach European (Italian) shores, interventionists want to…
Polling the South Carolina Democratic Primary After Donald Trump’s barrage of wins, all eyes are turning to the South Carolina Democratic Primary. The February 27 contest could be a final chance for Hillary Clinton to steal momentum from Bernie Sanders ahead of the Super Tuesday primary. Clinton and…
Ron Paul: Say “No” to American Interventionism Former Congressman Ron Paul is strongly critical of the Obama Administration’s foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly U.S. intervention in Libya. In fact, Ron Paul took a strong position against the U.S. government’s latest offensive in Libya. In his weekly…
Ron Paul: Here’s the Issue with Donald Trump Donald Trump supporters praise the GOP presidential candidate’s business credentials, but former Republican congressman Ron Paul says they should be careful what they wish for. Sarah Palin returned to the political scene last week with an endorsement of Republican frontrunner…
In his latest editorial effort, published in the popular British daily The Guardian, billionaire philanthropist George Soros slams Donald Trump—and Ted Cruz, too. Soros is concerned that a Trump presidency would be ineffective in fighting terrorism, among other things, despite the candidate’s pretensions to the contrary and his…
Don’t Count Donald Trump Out Just Yet Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) CEO Mark Zuckerberg took time away from reveling over Facebook’s record-high stock performance to address the ruckus caused by Republican presidential candidate and real estate mogul Donald Trump’s controversy over Muslims. The socially conscious Zuckerberg, who recently became…
In recent days, Hillary Clinton tried to establish her bona fides with liberals by attacking both Wall Street and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). It didn’t work. Time and again, Clinton has revealed her willingness to place political expediency ahead of this measly thing called “honesty.” Hillary Clinton’s Long…
John Boehner’s Resignation Won’t Change Politics in Washington, Says Ron Paul The departure of House Speaker John Boehner will do little to change politics in Washington. The leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, Speaker John Boehner, stunned Washington insiders on Friday after announcing he will resign this…
Here’s Why the Government Caused the Student Loan Crisis Easy lending rules and failing government policies have created a student loan bubble, pushing the price of a college education out of reach for most American families. At least, that’s the opinion of famed market analyst Peter Schiff. Today,…
As the second GOP debate approaches, candidates are gearing up for a showdown between Carly Fiorina and the obstinate frontrunner, Donald Trump. The CNN Republican debate will air on Wednesday September 16th at 8:00 p.m. E.T. Fiorina, an ex-CEO of Hewlett Packard turned Presidential candidate, has come under…