Brazil, Russia, India and China. They’re not quite Third World countries, but they’re not totally developed either. They have huge landmasses, large (skilled) labor forces, tons of natural resources and great culture.
But what has been holding these countries back from being Superpowers surpassing (or at the very least) equaling the United States’ influence and power? [...]
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Oh, the BRIC
“Misrepresentation sucks”
A reader scolded me that “misrepresentation sucks” in response to my characterization of the Jon Stewart-Jim Cramer confrontation. Misrepresentation does suck, but we can agree to disagree on whether Stewart takes himself too seriously.
One person from whom we could never expect misrepresentation is Jon Stewart. No he’s a fair, straight-down-the-line satirist. After all, [...]
Commencement speeches are that important?
I never cared much for “Bush Derangement Syndrome,” the irrational, over-the-top hatred many in the Left reserved for President Bush, Vice President Cheney. It wasn’t particularly becoming of those who exhibited it. Therefore, it pains me to see what’s happening at Notre Dame, where conservative groups and Catholic groups are up in arms over [...]
Morning Drive
Tomorrow morning, Rod Blagojevich gets a chance to audition for maybe his next career. WLS will have Rod Blagojevich on for two hours in place of the normal morning noise. The Big 89 even obliged by lining up some guests for Rod to entertain:
Among the guests, reports Chris Jones in Theater Loop on chicagotribune.com, are members of [...]
Sorry, guys: Jon Stewart is not funny
Tucker Carlson has an ax to grind with Jon Stewart, but ax or no ax, he’s right. Stewart is not funny. Maybe he’ll elicit a couple of chuckles during a show, but as Carlson points out, he gets more cheers than laughs. He fashions himself as a court jester, but in fact, he has [...]
