More Democratic unseriousness about trade
Democratic Congresional leaders campaign against trade in Latin America. Appalling.
Category: International
Clinton’s dishonest foreign policy
The Democrats talk about restoring America’s role in the world. Hillary Clinton, in particular, talks about her ability to do so. Of course, for all of her husband’s post-White House international fame, it is worth remembering how low his international reputation was. This was a guy who used his veto of a UN Secretary-General as [...]
Senator Thune introduces McCain at AFP
Senator Thune introduced John McCain at the Americans for Prosperity reception last night. I thought it was a very good introduction. It highlighted McCain’s record as a anti-spending guy. Thune calls him the "lobbyist for the taxpayer" in contrast to the "lobbyist for the spending groups." He also makes the point that McCain is taken [...]
Lech Wa??sa: Clarity and inspiration from Europe
This weekend, I was an attendee at the European Ideas Network, an annual 3 day seminar of center-right European politicians, think tankers, academics, and business leaders. There were sessions about a huge range of topics. I can’t imagine a similar forum in the states in either party. One of the speakers was Lech Wa??sa, the [...]
Sarko, Sego, and the Public Employees
Even though I follow and try to be involved in European center-right politics, I have mostly avoided the Sarkozy love-fest on the American right. However, I think that E.J. Dionne had a nugget that I think captures the deep truth of what happened: And where Royal won by almost 3 to 2 among public-sector workers [...]
