Author Archives: Sergio D. Luna

One Down, Two to Go

On December 3rd the future of the United States got a little brighter. The improvement came with Herman Cain’s no más moment regarding the Republican nomination. One distraction down, two more to go- yes, Michele Bachman and Rick Perry Herman … Continue reading

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The American Elite may not need US anymore

A prominent theme for the Republican presidential candidates is addressing the role of government. Specifically, most communicate the desire to minimize its role. On the flipside, President Obama is perceived as favoring a protagonist government. But this is not a … Continue reading

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Rhetoric can be Dangerous

On the November 12 Republican debate Mitt Romney asserted that if “…we re-elect Barack Obama, Iran will have a nuclear weapon. And if you elect Mitt Romney, Iran will not have a nuclear weapon.” Since Romney is a top-tier candidate, it … Continue reading

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Following a 21st Century Tradition, Cain’s Ignorance is Celebrated

Once upon a time there was a US presidential candidate that could not name three out of four heads of state. The significance of this lies in that he was not asked whether he knew who was running the Federated … Continue reading

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Republicans, Take Back Your Party. Please!

You really have to wonder why President Clinton is not remembered more fondly by these neo-Republicans. Their incessant whining about the federal debt and deficit is nauseating. Clinton actually tried and succeeded in squaring our national checkbook for the first … Continue reading

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Iran May be More Democratic than the US

Last Wednesday Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sat for an interview with Nicholas Kristof in New York. In that interview the Iranian president affirmed that the United States is not more democratic than Iran. Wait. Before your eyes disappear into your head, let … Continue reading

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Middle East Miscalculation

President Obama’s promise to veto a Palestinian petition for membership in the United Nations further undermines American credibility in the Middle East. However, Obama today has little room to maneuver. It is regrettable that Mahmoud Abbas will force his potentially … Continue reading

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