Category: The Manalis Analysis
U.S.-Afghan Security Agreement Must Focus on Border
The United States and Afghanistan have negotiated a security agreement that Karzai says the future government in Kabul must decide whether it will accept it or not. His regime has also been talking to the Taliban, trying to make peace with them. Advertisements
Concussions in the N.F.L.
The National Football League must make stronger football helmets, but they shouldn’t change the game. Ultimately, the doctor must have the final word. If the physician says you can’t play yet, that’s the end of it, regardless what the player and the team think.
New Year, More Experience!
Happy New Year everyone! The ME is gearing up for its biggest year yet. Stay tuned for new content on the important events going on in today’s politics and economics. We will be starting off our new year of postings with what could possibly…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
People should say both Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, because Merry Christmas is specific, while Happy Holidays is recognition that there are a number of holidays this time of year. Merry Christmas; Happy Holidays; and a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous 2014!
Moscow Must Pressure Tehran, Like Damascus
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani seeks better relations and talks with the United States. This is a positive development and ought to be pursued, but talks can also be used as a delay tactic and result in nothing.
Raise Debt Ceiling with Significant, But Careful, Deficit Reduction
The federal government will shut down in two weeks, and America could default, if the Administration and Congress, especially House Republicans, fail to agree on raising the debt ceiling and paying the country’s bills.
Minimum Wage Should Be Higher, But…
The minimum wage ought to be higher, but not under current antibusiness antilabor conditions!
Stop Racial Profiling, Not ‘Stop and Frisk’
Rudy Giuliani started ‘stop and frisk’, dramatically reducing crime in New York City, and reduction in the crime rate has continued under Mayor Bloomberg. A federal judge recently declared the law is unconstitutional, because it unfairly profiles racial minorities.
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