Second Democratic debate (part 2) was, in a word, cutthroat

By Robert A. Vella Last night, CNN moderated part-2 of the second Democratic Party presidential debate.  Although the format was Continue reading →

Second Democratic debate (part 1) was much better than the first debate

By Robert A. Vella CNN moderated part-1 of the second Democratic Party presidential debate last night, and it was much Continue reading →

As Tensions With U.S. Worsen, Europe Courts New Partners

President Trump is inciting a trade war, undermining NATO and painting Europe as a foe. It’s no wonder, then, that Continue reading →

Trump Talks Tough on China and Mexico, but Trade Actions Hit Canada

OTTAWA — While President Trump has reserved his harshest words on trade for Mexico and China, Canada, one of America’s Continue reading →

Quote of the Day: On the growing divide between the E.U. and U.S.

“Our world has never been so divided. Centrifugal forces have never been so powerful. Our common goods have never been Continue reading →

Merkel warns US, Britain no longer reliable partners

Europe “must take its fate into its own hands” faced with a western alliance divided by Brexit and Donald Trump’s Continue reading →

Glenn Greenwald: Why Did Trump Win? Blame the Failed Policies of the Democratic Party

… I think what we’re seeing, in the aftermath of this, is an attempt by Democrats, who nominated a candidate, Continue reading →

Hey Dems, don’t say we didn’t warn you because we did

By Robert A. Vella In April, this blog explained why Hillary Clinton was the wrong candidate at the worst possible Continue reading →