A disappointing speech from a disappointing president.
State of the Union: “Woe to the People Whose Leader Has No Teacher”
January 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Historically, State of the Union speeches leave no trace. Their impact on presidential approval ratings is nil. Their utility, therefore, is in what they reflect about the presidential character and the presidential course. Last night President Obama gave a speech that was at times quite eloquent, and on occasion rhetorically empty. But at all times [...]
Iran’s growing desperation – The Economist
December 30, 2009 By 1 Comment
WHAT more can Iran’s ruthless rulers do to squash their opponents? Since nationwide protests broke out last June over the disputed results of presidential elections, the official winner, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has pulled few punches. His security apparatus has beaten and arrested thousands, tried scores of dissidents in kangaroo courts, hounded others into exile, throttled the [...]
