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Re: Is Islam Inherently Violent?

guest — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 06:43:28 -0000

Constantine the Great shared correspondence with Shah of Persia
Charlemagne was good friends with the Caliph of Baghdad
Charles V opened Turkish language schools across Europe. "Clash" thesis overwrought but easy bait for ignorant media

Re: Woman – A Fantasy About A Fantastic Encounter

Brianna Clark — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 14:49:34 -0000

I love this description. It's me.

Re: Breakfast with Joy

carlos calcopietro — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 16:46:16 -0000

I experienced similar situations, recently, in Serena Hotel, Dar es Salaam. It is wonderful to see how young Africans are so proud of what they do and how they try to please "the client". There are many "Joys" in Africa and they also deserve their opportunity to excel.

Re: The Incredible Story of John Beale, EPA Employee Who Pretended To Be A CIA Agent And Got Away With It, For 13 Years

Dolph Ramey — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 13:48:06 -0000

Are you related to Baldur Von Schirach, the founder of the Hitler Youth? Ade Polenland!!!!

Re: Europe Invested Massively In Renewables Without Improving Air Quality

TJC2 — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:02:19 -0000

Paolo, Good analysis. There are many many issues with how to tune policy incentives in the renewable power marketplace. One is choosing the rate at which you want to drive growth....with renewables electricity generation prices falling 20% - 40% per year in much of the world a too-high FIT tends to install yesterday's technologies at last years prices.
It would appear that at least part of the answer to the dilemma unveiled in Germany is energy storage, which will eventually eliminate the requirement to fallback on more dispatcahble generation resources like coal, nuclear, and nat gas.

Re: The Incredible Story of John Beale, EPA Employee Who Pretended To Be A CIA Agent And Got Away With It, For 13 Years

Rick in Kentucky — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:12:01 -0000

Can anyone believe that just maybe Mr. Beale might actually be a CIA operative after all?

Re: IMF Calls For Urgent Changes To China’s Economic Policies

Mr Damiane Felix MD — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 18:30:19 -0000

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Re: In A WSJ Piece John Deutch Points Out the Advantages Of Using Natural Gas As Transportation Fuel

Lee Clayton — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:09:06 -0000

Some time ago I bought a fleet of Fords. Ford has plenty of quality cars for sale trucks too

Re: In A WSJ Piece John Deutch Points Out the Advantages Of Using Natural Gas As Transportation Fuel

Sean Carter — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:45:15 -0000

Some really interesting idea, from my work with an outstanding Fleet Company I know just how important costs can be. Will be interesting to see if these sorts of measures are put in place by anyone

Re: Disruptive Technologies, Like 3 D Printing, Will Kill Millions of Jobs – Can We Adjust To This New Era?

TJC2 — Sun, 08 Sep 2013 17:45:22 -0000

Paolo, well done piece. I wonder if this technology will have a big impact on countries which are currently not in the manufacturing business/race. If the technology is in fact a great levelizer from a (complex?) manufacturing standpoint it may have global repercussions w/r/t the incremental spread of industrialiization and associated transfer payments.

Re: Mediocre July Jobs Report Points To Lower Standards Of Living In The US

TJC2 — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 10:52:18 -0000

Paolo,

Generally good summary and overview, but incomplete final prescription.

A big and growing problem in the USA is the rejection of the "American dream" by segments of our population. As just one example, the insistence of the old civil-rights leaders to brand America as unjust and therefore in need of their aged advocacy for all the "victims" is badly hurting the country. At the risk of generalizing, many young blacks do not see education as the most certain path to increased economic wealth. This appears to be true for several (though not all) other "minority" groups in the USA.

As for the "mediocre public education system", to paraphrase a saying by Joseph de Maistre, "Every nation gets the education system it deserves." Throwing more money at an education system that is not value by its attendee's, parent's, and community will just prolong the problem you bring up. There are many (including Democrat's) who believe that the current US welfare system (in all its dimensions) is simply the price of social peace, and that the "system" in fact makes not intention to raise people out of poverty or dependence.

Finally, I do not buy your argument that those who wish to escape poverty cannot. The military is a career open to all, and unless one is physically or mentally handicapped it is a viable path out of the dysfunction of the ghetto. Most poor immigrant communities in the US have not grown out of poverty in the first generation...there was sacrifice and commitment over generations. There has been in my history.

The real story has to do with the morality of "payments for civil peace" which have led to dependence and a lack of ambition to rise out of poverty. The US is not the only country to do this of course, although the US may be the only country in which every inhabitant CAN pursue the American dream despite their ethnicity, religion, or skin color.

Re: John Edwards and the Impossible Ethical Standards

bumblebee — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 12:05:28 -0000

Till date weas a peole have assumed our ability to judge a person's ability by his or her moral standing. What if we fail? What if we ellect officials who are quite moral but otherwise incapable of executing policies? Does democracy win or loose in this situation?

Re: Italian Senator Roberto Calderoli Said That Congo-Born Minister Kyenge Looks Like An Orang-utan

guest — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:11:56 -0000

Not a single mention of the extreme violence of many of these "immigrants" against various European countries. Nor of the grotesque mockery of the looks of Michelle Obama by such enlightened outlets as Fox News media.

Re: In America Racial Prejudice Is Real. But It Is Largely Based On The Hard Facts of Black Criminality

Lola — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 17:42:11 -0000

"Sure, some criminal behavior may be due to poverty, ignorance, hopelessness and marginalization; but not most of it."

I would actually argue that this is indeed the cause of most crime in the Black population. If you consider the position that Blacks have had throughout American history, how can you expect anything else? Even after the abolition of slavery, Blacks typically had very few means to earn money, only had access to the most menial and physical jobs with extremely low pay. Their neighborhoods and schools were segregated and below the quality of what could be found in White areas. This was not happening 200 years ago, that was 50 years ago. With such a marked disadvantage in terms of financial means, education, neighborhoods, is it that surprising that a large portion of the Black American population is in chaos? I am a European Black and my parents themselves grew up in Africa. They received strong education throughout their lives. They were relatively privileged, but not rare cases. They had something to start with. But American Blacks came from slavery, so literally from nothing and have had very limited opportunities throughout the years to build themselves up. How could they when you think about the jobs they were offered, the pay they were given, the dilapidated schools and neighborhoods in which they were placed? All of this without mentioning the contempt and rejection they constantly felt, and to some extent still feel, from White society. Can we expect the majority of these people to develop anything but distrust for a system that has failed them so severely?

Re: Can Japan Open Up To the World? More Interest Now in Japanese Who Studied Abroad – Will The Impact Of Their Foreign Experience Be Enough To Revitalise Frozen Japan?

femi,,,,,,,,,LASU — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 08:16:34 -0000

japan insularity could bring an economic boost unto their nation,but exposure,international competitive ideals and dynamic cultural interchanging would never be achieved

Re: Detroit’s Bankruptcy Is About Unaffordable Pension Obligations

TJC2 — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 17:47:31 -0000

Paolo,

The most succinct summary of Detroit is that "the politician's and union bosses lied to the employees for decades and now the employees (as retiree's) will pay".

Some additional points:
1. the US auto industry is healthier than ever; it has just moved to non right-to-work states.
2. FOX news article today about the next cities in the same situation and on Moody's radar: Cincinnati, Minneapolis, Portland, Ore., and Santa Fe, N.M. All fortified Democratic strongholds....
3. Just as in Greece, Italy, Spain, etc., I wonder when "the people" are going to wake up and say enough of the politician's lies about how "they will solve all of my problems, including financial ones". When the music ends it ALWAYS ends most badly for the least fortunate.

Best,
TJC2

Re: If You Want To Understand America, Go To Mount Vernon, The Home Of George Washington

Contessa Isabella Vacani — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 07:07:43 -0000

Marvelous essay. I concur fully.

Re: Do We Still Believe In “American Exceptionalism?

TJC2 — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:06:18 -0000

Paolo,
I think your article misses two of the most important points:
1. The USA is not perfect but is always striving to the right goals as a country. One thing that makes us exceptional is having the political infrastructure in place to be able to do so.
2. The USA has been the preeminent place in the world where one can achieve virtually any goal given the abilities, drive, and persistence. It is not at all clear that this wonderful attribute does or will remain true with the rapid growth of government. Political pressures on governments are universally in the direction of equal-outcomes as opposed to equal-opportunities. When governments start "creating opportunities" they are of course picking winners which unfortunately results also in creating losers.
- Tom

Re: Do We Still Believe In “American Exceptionalism?

Teresa — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:07:40 -0000

Paolo, your post presents a balanced perspective; good job.

Re: The Silly “Stimulus v. Austerity” Debate Goes On And On – But It Is Useless – The Focus Should Be On How To Have More Creativity, Innovation And Enterprise – Can Ameri...

TJC2 — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:17:18 -0000

Paolo,
Great piece. Alomst 3 decades ago I had overseas postiongs in Spain and then a Carribbean country. In Spain at that time, unemployment was 25%....just the same as now. When I moved to the Carribbean, I thought that since dropping a seed out of your pocket would soon result in food, that it must be a wealthy place. In learning just the opposite, I came to realize that it is no coincidence that most of the poorest counties in the world are near to the equator. I realized that if you transported any of those populations to the latitude of say, Finland, that all would soon change or die.
The lesson to me is that people do what they have to do. People along the equator do not need to generate the wealth to buy shelter, food, and clothing that the far latitudes do. By the same token, the more that the government does to "help" people, the less inclined are those people to be fully contributing members of society. Our current urge to "help" with giveaways is counterproductive (except for the physically or mentally impaired in our societies) as it robs our citizens of the dignity of motivation and self-achievement.

Re: US Health Care: Overtreatment, No Prevention

me — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:25:16 -0000

NO comments about this?? AMazing!

Re: America Should Abolish Immigration Restrictions For Highly Skilled Foreign Graduates

uccft — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:05:37 -0000

As for "Indians Are Top Tech Entrepreneurs" Really? LOL!

Here is a list of Top 7 Indian Thugs in US:

The following are in Jail or will be in Jail very soon:

1) Rajj Rajaratnam: (Largest insider Trading Fraudy EVER! YES Ever!).

2) Rajat K. Gupta: Charged with one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and five counts of securities fraud.

3) Sanjaay Kumaar: Pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and securities fraud charges in a massive accounting scandal.

4)Vivek Wadhwa: Number 1 H-1B PIMP of All PIMPS! 100% a total Fraud and a traitor to the US.

5) Narendra V. Mandalapa: Immigration-fraudy. had forged immigration papers for more than 250 foreigners. "He caused all of those people to work and live illegally in the United States,".

6) B. Ramalinga Raju: And eight others for stealing millions of dollars from the company.

7) Sushil Bansal, charged with bribery of a public official, money laundering, wire fraud and conflict of interest. I could go on and on, too many to list here. Hopefully you get the idea.

Re: America Should Abolish Immigration Restrictions For Highly Skilled Foreign Graduates

ucccft — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:46:00 -0000

In India, a married man who has kids harasses a college-going girl for months, girl informs parents, parents prevent her from going to college or even outside the house, they file a complaint with the police, the harasser gets angry, breaks into the girl's house and sets her on fire and girl dies.

http://articles.timesofindi...

Re: America Should Abolish Immigration Restrictions For Highly Skilled Foreign Graduates

ucccft — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:39:14 -0000

Wilmington, Del. - United States Attorney Charles M. Oberly, III, announced Srinivas Doppalapudi, a 45 year old citizen of India, in the United States with permanent legal residency (green card) status, pleaded guilty today District Court Sue L. Robinson to visa fraud and money laundering. Doppalapudi’s sentencing has been tentatively scheduled for a date in September. According to statements made and documents filed in court, from March 2007, through September 2010, Doppalapudi submitted 33 fraudulent H-1B visa applications.

Re: America Should Abolish Immigration Restrictions For Highly Skilled Foreign Graduates

ucccft — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:37:29 -0000

Indian NATIONAL PLEADS GUILTY TO VISA FRAUD