Archives from “May 2007”.

  1. The Group of Eight, Carbon Emissions, and AIDS--So many ills, so little time...
    May 31st, 2007 - By Chad A. B. Wilson
    Let's talk G-8. The Group of Eight comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. These countries make up more...
  2. Defining Terrorism and Eco-Terror
    May 25th, 2007 - By Chad A. B. Wilson
    Let's talk terrorism. It's not a pretty subject, and it generally comes down to that famous quote by Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart, "I know it when I see it."...
  3. What to Do About Iran, and a Few More Good Men
    May 23rd, 2007 - By Chad A. B. Wilson
    Dang, I wish I knew. There's a new International Atomic Energy Agency report out that "details" all of Iran's activities, and it doesn't look good. And by "details," I...
  4. Finally Taking the Iraq Study Group Seriously
    May 21st, 2007 - By Chad A. B. Wilson
    The newest Washington Post has a great article called "Second Life for Study Group" that explains how the Bush administration may be moving more toward adopting the...
  5. Bye, Bye, Dr. Wolfowitz
    May 18th, 2007 - By Chad A. B. Wilson
    I have written about Wolfowitz before, and I reiterate my dislike of the guy. He was one of the primary hawks that pushed for war in Iraq, and then Bush nominated him...
  6. Iraq, 9/11, and the Second Republican Debate
    May 16th, 2007 - By Chad A. B. Wilson
    The Republican debate of May 15, 2007 featured some great stuff. Some memorable lines, some provocative hypothetical situations, and some prying on the part of the Fox...
  7. That Militant Mouse: The Irony and Danger of "The Pioneers of Tomorrow"
    May 15th, 2007 - By Chad A. B. Wilson
    Try googling "Tomorrow's Pioneers" or "Farfour," and you will find links to videos about a Palestinian TV show that runs on Al-Aqsa, a Hamas-operated Palestinian...
  8. The Texas 10% Rule
    May 11th, 2007 - By Chad A. B. Wilson
    The Texas legislature passed a law to cap the controversial 10% law. This is the law passed in response to the ruling that made affirmative action illegal as a reason...
  9. Money in Iraq
    May 11th, 2007 - By Chad A. B. Wilson
    I'm waiting to see what the House is going to do next. The spending bill to bring the troops home by a date was passed, vetoed, and then not passed. What will they do...
  10. Economics of Climate Change
    May 5th, 2007 - By Chad A. B. Wilson
    Let's talk economics. It's one of those subjects that seems really easy once the idea of supply and demand is grasped. I think even my two-and-a-half year old...
  11. Touching Racism and the Terms We Use
    May 3rd, 2007 - By Chad A. B. Wilson
    Normally, I don't like to touch racial issues. They're tricky, and I find myself getting into jams when I didn't mean to or even really know what I was doing in the...
  12. Bush's Approval and the Presidential Ve-to
    May 2nd, 2007 - By Chad A. B. Wilson
    Today, let's talk about approval ratings. The New York Times has a great article by Janet Elder called "For Most Bush Voters, No Regrets After Two Years." The title...