Originally posted January 22, 2015. You are polishing off the final episode of Breaking Bad, ready to cry because one of the coolest series ever filmed was minutes from its end. Then comes on the finale music that would really finish you off. The perfect music to sound the closing notes for Breaking Bad was […]
It’s Like Tomahawk Missiles Getting Stolen
On Sunday, Microsoft’s chief counsel, Brad Smith, wrote on the company’s blog that the NSA’s hoarding of software vulnerabilities, and then having them stolen was similar to having some Tomahawk missiles stolen. Both scenarios can cause chaos and untold damage. Today the world is living through the consequences of the NSA’s best security tools getting […]
Former CIA Legend Michael Scheuer’s “Islamization in Europe”
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 […]
The President–Only Accountable to the Electorate
Think back. Do you remember 1993 and William Sessions? Mr. Sessions, appointed by President Reagan, was the FBI Director who served through Bush 41’s term. When President Clinton took office, Sessions still had four more years to go in his 10-year term as director. And then, Francis Menton reminds readers, President Clinton fired Sessions. Clinton […]
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 […]
No Magic Money Tree for “Free Care”
It is time for some straight talk on the sensitive issue of preexisting conditions, a subject “fraught with emotion.” There are no easy answers, claims Michael Tanner of the Cato Institute, but understanding the reality for those who are already sick or at high risk of becoming sick is a good start. First, why is […]
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 […]
How Ready is Your Business for a Disaster?
So maybe you’ve been prepping for a few years and your home is all set. You’ve got food, water, a generator and all the other materials and plans you’ll need to keep the house and your family safe. But how ready is your business for a disaster? If you’re a small business owner, the responsibility […]
U.S. May Deploy Long-Range Patriot Missile Battery in Baltic Region
The AP is reporting that the U.S. has possible plans to deploy a long-range Patriot Missile battery in Lithuania. This would be a first for the system in the Baltics. The potential deployment would be part of a planned U.S. air defense exercise and is purely a defensive measure in response to Russia’s planned Zapad […]
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