Years ago, there was a movie called "Wag the Dog," featuring Al Pacino as a corrupt American president who mounted a whole, fictitious military operation as a ploy to deflect attention from a scandal that threatened his presidency. Looking at the character and the actual US President, the parallels come to mind unbidden. Entertainer, accused … Continue reading Wag the Dog
I am still reeling from the results of the American elections. My throat is sore from screaming into a pillow on Wednesday after knowing them... But damn, was that a good catharsis. That same Wednesday, a good friend of mine also showed me something that I had failed to see. Amidst the flotsam, there is … Continue reading The way forward
This post is likely to bring some flak on me. It needs to be said, however; not only because it must be said, but also because hypocrisies must out, regardless of who commits them. Israelis and Arabs are both on the wrong side of history in Lebanon and Gaza. There, I've said it. There's no … Continue reading Palestine and Israel: a Problem with no Innocents
Those who know me know that my academic background is in Economics. Of course this would mean that in theory I should be all in favour of free markets, small regulation, business self regulation, and as little government as possible. This could not be farther from the truth. The truth is, I do not believe … Continue reading About supply side and healthcare
