The foundations of our economy are being threatened by actions in Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Egypt and other radical Islamic nation-states.  We also face embassy and consulate demonstrations in India and Australia by anti-American extremists. Our political leadership in Washington is seemingly developing a policy and strategy from a familiar position…from behind!  The cost of this [...]

The topic of oil is an old one, but is becoming more popular in conversations in Congress and across the U.S. It is virtually impossible to read articles about the state of the economy and not hear about oil, jobs, energy, and North Dakota. Oil producing states are featured in the news because of their [...]

The last year has been filled with crisis and revolt in Egypt and across the Middle East. In February 2011, Egypt’s President Hosni Mubarak was forced to resign[1] after 18 days of mass protests in Cairo, as all across Egypt it turned violent when police clashed with protesters.  The military took over control of the [...]

Bell-bottoms. Perms for men. Mood rings. Polyester leisure suits. These are just a few of the fads of the 1970’s that many of us are happy to see in the rear view mirror of life.  As painful as it is to see oneself in those old fashion photos, that pain is nothing compared to the [...]

Is not making a decision, making a decision?  This week President Obama decided to not make a decision about the Keystone Pipeline.  What a set of conflicts he faced! The Pipeline has its own unique sets of controversy: Environmentalists don’t want the pipeline built. Unions are all in favor of a project that really is [...]