(these aren't all political)
In NYC, old real estate families are getting back in the biz after the bubble burst on the new comers. (h/t Scott L.)
Father/dean of neoconservatism, Norman Podhoretz, answers questions about his ideology and why Jews tend to be liberal, among other things. (h/t Matt L. or Scott L.)
The Binyam Mohamed trial last week in London resulted in the release of secret American intel given to their British sources. According to high ranking British sources whom I personally questioned, the real concern is over the day to day sharing of intelligence between the middle management types. This will inevitably affect the long term development of intelligence.
My favorite ex-diplomat, John Bolton, makes the case for a military strike against Iran to preempt their development of a nuke.
Michael Mukasey, former US Attorney General, breaks down, point by point, why the administration's handling of the "panty bomber" did not have to be handled the way it was--Miranda rights, etc.
Glenn Reynolds reports on what he saw and heard at the Tea Party convention.
Russian opposition leader, Garry Kasparov, updates and warns us about current US policy towards Russia & Iran.
Finally, Paul Krugman makes an interesting argument on the one hand, if the Euro is to succeed, for greater EU political union and on the other hand, against the hubris of adopting an single currency. (h/t Taylor B.)
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