Archive for March, 2007

Round Two: Iran

Things seem to be in motion, moving in an inevitable way to one conclusion: War with Iran.
It’s not just the nuclear program, not just the recent detaining of British soldiers, nor their poorly veiled support for insurgents in Iraq.  It’s all of these things building up - a critical mass, a crescendo, an unstoppable force.
If [...]

Did Gonzales make us Blink?

I’m not one for piling up bad news with more bad news, but this latest Justice Department probe is approaching the ridiculous.  Even Diane Feinstein can feel that we’ve “tipped” and she can now exert some more of her muscle.  Not a pleasant thought.
I’m pouring through Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book, “Blink: The Power of Thinking Without [...]

Al Gore 2008

As one who did not vote for Al Gore, I’ve been watching his path with quite an interest.  I don’t think I am different from alot of Americans these days.
I didn’t dislike Gore, I just didn’t want him to be President.  Could be his style, probably was his Clinton pandering and oscillating behavior.  When it [...]

Surviving a Chinese Downturn

Watching that 9% drop in the Chinese stock market and the turbulent day here in the US makes me wonder what we’re all in for.
Foreign investment in the Chinese stock market is extremely limited and its capital exposure relative to the world’s resources is still pretty minor.  So why all the fuss?
It’s the little engine [...]