What’s Behind Bernie’s Socialism?
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is an avowed “Democratic Socialist,” a term he endows with all positive meanings. But functionally, it’s similar to communism. ...
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What’s Behind Bernie Sanders’ Socialism?
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is an avowed “Democratic Socialist,” a term he endows with all positive meanings. But functionally, it’s similar to communism. ...
Russia and Turkey’s War of Words Continues
New testimony from a rescued Russian pilot casts Turkey's version of events into doubt, but Russia is showing restraint. ...
Turkey Shoots Down Russian Warplane. What Next?
Accusations and recriminations fly in the wake of Turkey's shooting down a Russian Sukhoi-24 after it allegedly violated Turkish airspace. ...
Blue Origin’s Historic Breakthrough
Jeff Bezos' secretive Blue Origin space firm yesterday became the first to launch a rocket into space and guide it safely back to a landing on earth, ushering in...
A Change of Leadership in Argentina
Argentina has replaced hardline leftist president Cristina Fernández with a supposed conservative reformer. But will Argentines be willing to accept short-term hardship to finally heal their economic woes? ...
Ryan’s Rise To Speaker
Even as House Speaker John Boehner retires because he has lost the confidence of the GOP members whom he leads, Paul Ryan, practically a Boehner clone, will take over....
There He Goes Again: Bernie Sanders’ “Good” Socialism
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders gave another speech defending "democratic socialism," touting it as the cure for America's growing inequalities of wealth and opportunity. But socialism is the reason...
Portugal Lurches Leftward
In the wake of last month's elections, Portugal appears to be poised to seat a communist and socialist majority government, just as Greece did earlier this year. But will...
With Ryan as Speaker, Whither the GOP Agenda?
Paul Ryan has been characterized by Laura Ingraham as "John Boehner with better abs." Given his track record, is there any reason to expect leaner, meaner budgets under Ryan's...
Paul Ryan Throws His Hat in the Ring
To nobody's surprise, Paul Ryan has agreed to run for Speaker of the House — after feigning a lack of interest in the most powerful job on Capitol Hill....
New WikiLeaks Documents Shed Additional Light on the Mentality of Anti-Terror Warriors
With promises of more to come, Wikileaks has begun releasing e-mails belonging to CIA Director John Brennan. ...
Paul Ryan’s Prospects for Speaker Depend on the Freedom Caucus
The path through the speaker's chair runs through the Freedom Caucus — but Paul Ryan wants a guarantee that as speaker, he will have powers that John Boehner did not...
Oh, Canada!
Canadians went to the polls yesterday, and resoundingly rejected the comparatively conservative government of Stephen Harper, electing a majority of Liberals and a new prime minister with a familiar...
Is Hillary Clinton Untouchable?
Despite Hillary Clinton's mounting scandals, her aura of invincibility continues, with President Obama preemptively jumping to her defense over the e-mail investigation. Will the Washington establishment continue to promote...