Monthly Archives: February 2012

Koran Burning Incident Underscores Dangers of “Advise and Assist”

Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2012 by kevinremus

I thought I would take a moment to comment on the recent events surrounding the burning of Korans by American troops in Afghanistan. The events of this week have reinforced the part of my previous post that mentioned the danger … Continue reading →

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Six Silly Questions Reporters Should Not Ask of Anyone Advocating Military Action Against Iran

Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2012 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Reza Marachi and Trita Parsi published a piece on The Huffington Post Friday called “Six Questions Reporters Should Ask of Anyone Advocating Military Action Against Iran.” They take the usual liberal approach that the “silly” warmongering Neanderthals just don’t get … Continue reading →

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Posted in Defense, Energy Security, Finance and Economics, International Security, Middle East, Nuclear Power, Nuclear proliferation, Peak Oil, Policy, Politics, Terrorism, War | Tagged , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Tis the Season of Dictators

Posted on Friday, February 24, 2012 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Starting with the demise of Saddam Hussein, a number of Middle Eastern dictators from Hosni Mubarak to Muammar Qaddafi have fallen from power. Yet one remains: Admiral General Aladeen. Of course, Admiral General Aladeen is comedian Sacha Baron Cohen’s amalgamation … Continue reading →

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The Practical Impact of Declining Home Prices

Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Today, CNN reported that home prices reached their lowest point in more than 10 years. According to the National Association of Realtors, the median U.S. home price fell from $219,000 in 2007 to $154,700 as of January 2012. While this … Continue reading →

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The Power of Time Perspectives

Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

In the above video, Professor Philip Zimbardo discusses some intriguing theories about how people’s time perspectives affect their behavior. He posits that belief systems regarding time influence everything from work ethic to health. Incidentally, Professor Zimbardo is also the same person who ran the Stanford … Continue reading →

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The Morality of Government Entitlements

Posted on Monday, February 20, 2012 by mbsbvu

“The deterioration of every government begins with the decay of the principles on which it was founded.” — French political analyst and philosopher, Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu (1689-1755) A careful examination of some of … Continue reading →

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Is This A Joke?

Posted on Saturday, February 18, 2012 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Last Wednesday, Kennedy scion, Joseph P. Kennedy III announced his bid for the Congressional seat Barney Frank will be vacating later this year. Here are Kennedy’s stated qualifications for the office he seeks: Served as an Assistant District Attorney for … Continue reading →

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The Overbearing Heaviness of Regulation

Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2012 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

This week’s edition of The Economist has an excellent article on over-regulation in the United States, and how it is stifling economic growth. For example, America’s share of initial public offerings (IPOs) fell from 67% in 2002 to just 16% … Continue reading →

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Why “Advise and Assist” Is A Bad Idea

Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 by kevinremus

Recently, the Pentagon announced plans to end combat operations in Afghanistan by the end of 2013.  Instead of taking an active combat role, American forces will shift to an “advise and assist” mission according to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. … Continue reading →

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Introducing ROARR Contributor: Kevin Remus

Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

It is my pleasure to introduce ROARR contributor Kevin Remus. Kevin lives in San Diego, California, and is an intellectual property attorney specializing in patent prosecution. He is also a Major in the California Army National Guard. Prior to law … Continue reading →

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