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Archive | December, 2011
Leave the definition of marriage up to individuals
Gay marriage is on the political agenda. One suspects that the political debate is not going to reflect well on its participants. Leaving aside the politics of the issue, I do find it curious that a segment of the community actually seeks more government regulation in a bid for freedom, equating government regulation with some [...]
Pakistan lessons worth heeding in Iran
This month’s Atlantic carries an essay by Jeffrey Goldberg and Marc Ambinder on the crisis in Pakistan. It is a disturbing read. Although there is nothing surprising in the broad sense, one is left with little confidence in Pakistan’s ability to evolve to a modern state while keeping a firm grip on its nuclear arsenal. [...]
Credible solutions for the Euro
Surely one of the most overused, and misunderstood, phrases of our times is “certainty”. Markets need certainty, we are told. As, as a result, we must stop debate and pass legislation and make rules. The ‘the market needs certainty’ argument has been used by both sides of the aisle, in many countries, to justify any [...]
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The next phase for the Euro
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The ersatz parliament
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McNamara’s lessons for today’s war
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Swan’s amazing chutzpah
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Vale, Neil Armstrong
- Tamas Calderwood: The key difference I have is with your point that ...
- Ryan: Several thoughts this Monday after the Greek elect...
- Stephanie: Hear Hear! Your point could be true of all major w...
- Ben White: Yes, if Edwards and DSK weren't such narcissists ...
- Ryan: I would give pretty good odds DSK will be happier ...
