Yearly Archives
2012
Obama commits U.S. troops to Afghanistan until 2024
Barack Obama signed an agreement yesterday committing U.S. troops to Afghanistan until 2024. While an agreement to withdraw “combat” troops has already been in place, the new agreement commits the United States to provide military “advisers” and combat troops to fight al-Qaeda. That means a child who is six years old today could see himself […]
Read moreIf you’re talking about anything other than the economy, you’re wasting your time
If you’re a Libertarian candidate or running a Libertarian campaign, your voters have a message for you. Tell us what you’ll do to create jobs. A new Pew Research poll finds the economy and jobs are far and away the most important issue this year, with 86 and 84 percent of voters saying the issue […]
Read moreVoters say neither Obama or Romney can fix the economy
For Americans heading to the polls this November only one issue matters — creating jobs. But an overwhelming majority of those voters say neither Barack Obama or Mitt Romney can do it. A new Fox News poll released yesterday shows 61 percent of registered voters say Obama does not have “a clear plan for fixing […]
Read morePortugal admits Obama-style Keynesian programs don’t work
“Defending austerity is not getting any easier for Europe’s politicians. And Vitor Gaspar, Portugal’s finance minister, has it harder than others. The country’s unemployment rate is 14 percent, and its economy, which has been stagnant for years, is expected to shrink another 3.3 percent in 2012,” The New York Times writes. “Opponents of austerity may […]
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