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The underlying theme of most Western politicians can be summed up in the phrase “It’s not my fault.” This is the motto of the Age of Irresponsibility. Have you ever wondered how, if all the problems we face are nobody’s fault, they became problems in the first place? It’s been my personal experience that when … Continue reading “Nobody’s Fault”

Well, that tears it. Or, rather, tears it up. President Bush effectively tore up the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons by announcing this week that "as a responsible state with advanced nuclear technology, India should acquire the same benefits and advantages as other such states." Translation? Even though India refused to be a Party … Continue reading “Tearing Up the NPT”

First it was Walter Jones (R-NC) who began to speak out in favor of an exit strategy for Iraq. Now there are nine. This is still a trickle – but it is a growing one. And as the support for the war decreases, evidence of the failure of the occupation and the increased risk the … Continue reading “Republican Opposition to Iraq War Growing”

NABLUS, West Bank – "Before the 2000 Al-Aqsa Intifadah I was very optimistic. I was ambitious and strong, but now I do not feel strong any more. We are all frustrated in our small prison," says Sawsan Aishe, a 24-year-old graduate from An Najah National University in Nablus in the West Bank. The West Bank … Continue reading “Where Homeland Means Humiliation”

The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday voted unanimously in favor of legislation offered by Congressman Ron Paul that will help preserve the right of American citizens to participate in political activity without fear of government surveillance. Paul’s amendment to a bill reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act makes it clear that the Act should not serve to … Continue reading “Congress Unanimously Supports Paul Amendment to Protect Civil Liberties”

Is U.S. President George W. Bush at last ready to deal with the third charter member of his “Axis of Evil,” thus giving up his dreams of “regime change” in North Korea? And is North Korean leader Kim Jong-il really prepared to dismantle his nuclear weapons program, and even give up as many as eight … Continue reading “Much at Stake on Eve of Six-Party Talks”

“This is not an isolated criminal act we are dealing with, it is an extreme and evil ideology whose roots lie in a perverted and poisonous misinterpretation of the religion of Islam.” – Tony Blair Listen to Scott’s interview with Robert Pape stream download mp3   Why do they hate us? Does Islam, or a … Continue reading “Poisonous Misinterpretations”

A plurality of the U.S. public now believes that Iraq war has undermined U.S. prospects for victory in the larger war on terrorism, but a majority still believe that Washington should not yet begin withdrawing its troops, according to a major new poll released Thursday shortly after Britain reported four new bombing incidents in London. … Continue reading “Iraq Seen as Weakening Terror War”

Something has gone terribly wrong with our foreign policy when we feel we must take almost $21 billion out of the pockets of American taxpayers and ship it overseas. Imagine what the Founders of this country would say if they were among us to see this blatant disregard for the Constitution and for the founding … Continue reading “Tax-and-Spend GOP Sends Billions Overseas”

He bought quite a lot of stuff at his favorite shopping mall over the weekend: cheap Chinese-made shirts (five), pants (three), suits (two), dresses (three), scarves, underwear and socks – and let’s not forget those cheap Chinese-made toys for the grandchildren to whom he also sent e-mails through his personal computer, which was manufactured somewhere … Continue reading “China-Bashing for Beginners”