The appointment of Hillary Clinton to the office of Secretary of State would be probably the best news we could hope for from the new Obama administration.

Why have the Chinese invested so much effort and resources winning influence with various African governments?

It's a federal crime to administer any medical treatment without FDA approval; this effectively outlaws any medical experiments that are too far outside the mainstream.

When the space elevator is built, it won't be an American device.

Why don't we prosecute treason anymore?

A memorial implies that 9-11 is a part of history. It is not.

Russia has called the bluff of NATO, the "world's greatest alliance."

Time magazine gets a clue on welfare, and advocates "creating livelihoods."

It is beautiful, shiny, and impressive, and not entirely valueless - but nothing like as glorious as it appears.

What if the stadium is empty? If there are too many empty seats on TV, I'll lose my head. What to do...?