Dr. Michael Scheuer, former head of the CIA’s bin Laden unit, says the the right response to Europe’s promotion of “the Islamization of Europe” would be to exit NATO immediately. Scheuer writes: In most NATO capitals, with the exceptions of Warsaw, Budapest, Belgrade, and, partially, London, national governments are unwilling to protect their own native-born […]
Is This How the Swiss Stay Ahead of the World?
The Swiss have one of the freest, safest, happiest countries in the world. Is it the country’s unique political system that makes Switzerland such a great place to live and work? I call their system The Swiss Way, and its mix of federalism, direct democracy and neutrality should be emulated wherever possible.
Ray Kelly for FBI Director
In a story on May 10, Josh Gerstein noted at Politico that former NYPD commissioner Ray Kelly is rumored to be on the shortlist of potential successors to James Comey for FBI Director. Gerstein writes of Kelly: Kelly did two stints as New York City police commissioner, under Mayors David Dinkins and Michael Bloomberg. Kelly […]
Are You Ready for 100 New Harleys?
Andrew Maclean reports at Drive that Harley-Davidson is planning to roll out 100 new motorcycles, including an electric bike based on their Project Livewire bike. The Livewire has been on riders’ radar for a few years. Harley still doesn’t have a release date for the Livewire bike, but it’s making progress. Harley-Davidson LiveWire Electric Motorcycle […]
America’s Constitution, The Army Clause
Anyone wondering about the intent of America’s founders on whether or not the U.S. ought to be participating in protracted foreign interventions has an easy reference to their thinking. The Army Clause in the U.S. Constitution says simply and plainly “The Congress shall have Power To …raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money […]
1967 “The Summer of Love” and the International Monterey Pop Festival” and the US intro of the Beatles’ Sgt. Peppers
At The Guardian, Rory Carroll highlights the divergent views between old and young in San Francisco. The young seem to believe the feeling of the “Summer of Love” still resonates in the city. Meanwhile those who have lived there longer see a different city than they remember. Gentrification and loads of tech industry money have […]
Somalia: America’s National Security Interest There is What?
Did you see the movie Black Hawk Down? A rescue mission in Somalia was botched thanks to poor decision making by the Clinton administration and the American commander in charge of the ill advised attempt. The American loss of life was tragic and totally unrelated to America’s national security. Give the movie Black Hawk Down and […]
Hallowed Ground
The Cote de Nuits wine trail crosses, famous villages whose names have been around the world. Download a free copy of the map here. Originally posted September 24, 2015. Today Debbie and I drove the length of the Cote de Nuits, the northern half of Burgundy’s famous Cote d’Or. Here is produced the incomparable red […]
Can UK Conservatives Win Big in Snap Elections?
Looking for a strong mandate to take a hard line on Brexit negotiations, Prime Minister Theresa May has called a snap election in the U.K. May is hoping to build on her Conservative Party’s majority to bolster her support. Recent local elections proved strong for the Conservatives and may be a good sign for them […]
Buchanan: The Deep State Targeting Trump Like They Did Nixon
In a piece at The American Conservative, Pat Buchanan compares Richard Nixon and Donald Trump, whom he says couldn’t be more different in character, but whose administrations also bear striking similarities. One similarity Pat hones in on is the contempt in which the men are held by the Deep State bureaucrats working for them. Nixon’s […]
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