When Japan’s Democratic Party (JDP) finally ended the hegemony of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) last year the expectations were that we would have a more pacifist government. After all a key component of the JDP were members of the Japan Socialist Party that had always stressed good relations with China and greater reluctance to […]
As demonization and delegitimization of Israel moves further into mainstream media and Western society, writing something negative about Israel, irrespective of its quality or credibility, can be enough to gather accolades. In the latest example, Sydney Morning Herald correspondent Paul McGeough received the Walkley Award, Australia’s version of a Pulitzer Prize, for his coverage of […]
Today on the Senate floor, John Kerry (D-MA) informed 15,304,498 voters from 16 states that their democratic voice is better left unheard. Kerry’s remarks came during a speech in which he urged the ratification of the ill-conceived New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) with Russia. Kerry and other Senate liberals are striving to ratify the […]
Most of the time being number one is good. But when it comes to having the highest tax rate in the world, it is much better for a country to be bringing up the rear. Currently Japan holds the inauspicious distinction of having the highest corporate income tax rate in the world (39.5 percent). The […]
It’s time to ‘man up’ and face a fact that most politicians know, but few care to admit. Posted by LaborUnionReport With the exception of, perhaps, Texas governor Rick Perry, no public official wants to publicly admit an obvious fact: The United States of America will likely be forced to invade Mexico. It’s not a matter […]
A poll of 600 Arab citizens of Israel has found that most believe that the millions of descendants of Arabs who fled Israel during the 1948 War of Independence must be allowed to “return” to Israel. A full 57% said that the “right of return” is “important and cannot be compromised in any way,” while […]
Prime Minister Hashim Thaci was the big winner in the December 12 elections in Kosovo with his party capturing slightly over 33% of the vote. These elections were to have been the icing on the cake as the first vote since Kosovo declared independence in 2008. This victory is turning sour however due to both the […]
The Palestinian Authority has honored the oldest and youngest terrorists held in an Israeli prison to mark International Human Rights Day, despite commitments to the United States to halt incitement against Israel and encouragement of terrorism. In a special ceremony of appreciation, the PA Ministry of Prisoners last week awarded special honors to 81-year-old Sam […]
Two suicide attacks killed at least 38 people and injured dozens of others in the southeastern Iranian coastal city of Chabahar Wednesday morning, according to Iranian sources. The explosions took place outside a mosque and inside a crowd of Muslim worshipers, according to the semi-official Iran News Agency. It said that 60 people were rushed […]
At a time when the economy is slow, you might think government officials would be happy to see new businesses start up. Arlington County Virginia, however, isn’t as welcoming as it could be. Whatever you do, don’t start a business there and decorate the exterior of your establishment with artwork relating to your business. If […]
