Sudan might have had a happier history if -- on independence -- it had been divided into at least three nations: Sudan, South Sudan, and Darfur. The George W. Bush administration was able to achieve … (View Post)

Years ago, I recall hearing author, film critic, and talk show host Michael Medved describe Hamas as "Islamo-Nazi". That surprised me at the time, but, after some thought, I concluded that … (View Post)

Newsom might not be the best candidate to win rural votes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Fire_(2018) (View Post)

Three comments on the smoking discussion: 1. In WW II. American soldiers got a smoking ration. (And could buy more at at a PX -- which they sometimes stepped outside and sold to foreigners.) 2. Cosmo… (View Post)

Here's the book I was thnking of: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Apple-in-China/Patrick-McGee/9781668053379 Named by both The New York Times and The Economist as one of the best books of the … (View Post)