Americans’ aversion to taxes blinds them to not only the benefits, but the opportunities that Nordic countries enjoy.
Americans Choke on the Term “Welfare State”
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Democracy & Governance
Turkey Distances Itself From the U.S. and NATO
But to what extent?
The Surprising Popularity of Military Coups
The attempted military coup in Turkey and the possibility of a President Trump may have more Americans considering the military option.
Turkish Coup Attempt Brought Out the Worst in Western Media
The failed Turkish coup provided mainstream Western media with another chance to fall flat on its face.
How Assad Declared Open Season on the People of Syria
With each UN Security Council veto, Syrian President Assad increased the intensity of his attacks on his own people.
From Brexit in the UK to Austerity in Spain, Europe is on the Edge
European elites are blaming “stupid” voters for turning against an economic system that hasn’t worked for them.
Atoning for Washington’s ‘Mass Kidnapping’ in the Indian Ocean
The U.S. and UK governments forcibly expelled an entire population of islanders to make way for a military base. It’s time to let them come home.
Brexit: What’s Next?
The EU needs to increase funding to help out the economically dislocated, or it will face more exits.
The Hangover (British Version)
Why are voters here and in the UK abandoning “reality-based” politics? Because the elites who proclaim them abandoned the voters.
The Center Can’t Hold
By waving the centrist flag, politicians make activism seem extremist, radical, and unrealistic.