Posts Tagged: economy
Moody’s Ratifies Israel’s A1 Credit Rating
International credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service on Thursday confirmed Israel's A1 credit rating with a stable outlook. The rating was ratified following an annual visit...
Britain, Class Warfare and the Welfare State
While one European country after another plunges into insolvency, you'll be glad to know that British politics continues its plunge into idiocy. The latest missive...
Not Yet the Age of Austerity
For the past few weeks I've been doing research at the British Library, the United Kingdom's august national library. Since it's a creature of the...
Let Europeans Handle their Own Crisis
'Iatrogenesis," derived from a Greek word, describes how a patient's condition can worsen because of complications from prior medical treatment. And iatrogenesis is precisely what...
Iran and All, It’s Got to be Ron Paul
In 1836 the great 19th century Libertarian Richard Cobden, most famous for his campaign against the protectionist 'Corn Laws,' penned a pamphlet entitled Russia, in...
Getting on Track
The US economy, indeed the global economy, is on the verge of slipping into a very dark place. We are watching neck-breaking volatility in our...
All Conservatives Should Support the Boehner Plan
All conservatives, especially those concerned with American national security, should support the Boehner Plan. That plan, as Speaker Boehner himself understands, is far from perfect. But...
Fred Zeidman Named Israel Bonds National Chairman
"I proudly accept this vital new responsibility, and hope to utilize my passion for Israel and belief in the greatness of its people to help...
A message (and a plea) from Britain: don’t believe the hype.
Love 'em or hate 'em, Her Majesty's Government of Great Britain and Northern Ireland are making bold and radical spending cuts. On that, at least,...
