The news of the past week has shown that President Obama does not take well to criticism. If the Fox News flare-up was not enough to suggest this, then certainly the White House’s terse response to criticism from the Associated Press of dubious stimulus-related job claims was. Thus, one is left with reasons to worry about [...]
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Pursuing World Peace
With negotiations underway today between representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran and six powers in Geneva, a review of the Obama foreign policy thus far is in order. Though in many respects the foreign policy of this administration has been a disaster of his own making, President Obama deserves credit for tackling enduring foreign policy issues early in his presidency. That [...]
A Blog You Must Read: R.F. Culbertson’s Financial News
I just wanted to point out a wonderful financial news blog that, although completely non-partisan, should be a weekly read for anyone looking to keep up with important economic news. The analysis is immaculately insightful yet incredibly down-to-earth and sensible. The blog is run by distinguished entrepreneur and Carnegie Mellon University professor of entrepreneurship R.F. [...]
President Obama Changes Little With Cairo Remarks
President Obama delivered a speech in Cairo today. In it, the President of the United States outlined what could well be called the Obama Doctrine. Yet, for those hoping for significant change from past administrations, there was much lacking.
Despite what some have claimed, the speech did not outline a new beginning. While a few of [...]
Geithner provides more reason to worry
U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner’s bout with foot-in-mouth disease continues. Now, apparently, he endorsed efforts to undermine the security of the United States by (inadvertedly, or otherwise) supporting the replacement of the U.S. dollar as the worldwide reserve currency with something new. Like so many of Geithner’s grand ideas, this one too manages to leave investors weary.
