Time to Launch Abraham Accords 2.0

Four years ago, the historic Abraham Accords between the UAE, Bahrain, and Israel were signed on the White House lawn. Morocco and Sudan soon followed. In the midst of the extremely challenging COVID-19 pandemic, a ray of light heralding a new era of peace, integration, and cooperation broke through the darkness. Hamas’ October 7 massacre… Continue reading Time to Launch Abraham Accords 2.0

Published
Categorized as Intel Tagged

Pennsylvania: A Single Grain of Rice Could Win the Presidency

In 2016, Donald Trump carried Pennsylvania by more than 44,000 votes – a 0.7% margin of victory. In 2020, Joe Biden’s margin was 81,000 votes – a 1.2% margin of victory. A similar close margin looks to be in the cards for 2024. Any measurable movement in either direction could tip the balance. If Pennsylvania… Continue reading Pennsylvania: A Single Grain of Rice Could Win the Presidency

Published
Categorized as Intel Tagged

Kamaflage: The Harris Policy Dump

The Harris-Walz campaign has been vibe-a-licious and content-free; its positions on domestic and foreign policy have (with apologies to Hollywood) essentially consisted of open defiance of any presidential campaign norms: “Policy? We ain’t got no policy. We don’t need no policy. We don’t have to show you any stinkin’ policy.” But the campaign’s policy on… Continue reading Kamaflage: The Harris Policy Dump

Published
Categorized as Intel Tagged

The Harris Campaign’s Facade of Freedom

Ever since Kamala Harris took the Democratic nomination away from Joe Biden, the Democratic messaging shifted gears from “protecting democracy” to promoting “freedom.” This was especially true as Democrats unveiled an ad titled “Freedom” at the Democratic National Convention coupled with one of Harris’ go-to stump speeches where she proudly proclaims, “We chose freedom.” As an immigrant,… Continue reading The Harris Campaign’s Facade of Freedom

Published
Categorized as Intel Tagged

To Sleep, Perchance Not Very Well, by Taking Melatonin

Americans are spending more money on melatonin than they ever have, while at the same time, a growing percentage of adults, 37%, complain that they’re getting worse sleep.  Experts have a simple explanation for the mismatch, and it’s bad news for the 67 million Americans, or about 27% of adults, who use the supplement: While taking it… Continue reading To Sleep, Perchance Not Very Well, by Taking Melatonin

Published
Categorized as Intel Tagged

The Five-year Anniversary of Corporate Wokeness Should Be Mourned, Not Celebrated

Activists are covertly pushing political agendas by radicalizing concepts and ideas that were once benign parts of everyday life. Five years ago this month, such activists successfully changed the stated mission and purpose of certain companies, including some of the largest economic drivers in the United States, using criteria rooted in politics instead of business.… Continue reading The Five-year Anniversary of Corporate Wokeness Should Be Mourned, Not Celebrated

Published
Categorized as Intel Tagged

Book Review: Jeff Pearlman’s Very Entertaining ‘Showtime’

The “Showtime” Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s always seemed so happy. This was particularly bothersome to me as a Boston Celtics fan growing up in the Los Angeles area. It seemed the Lakers of that era were more than good. They were harmonious. How else to run fast breaks that had such orchestral qualities?… Continue reading Book Review: Jeff Pearlman’s Very Entertaining ‘Showtime’

Published
Categorized as Intel Tagged

The Sad Lesson of School Sex Abuse: It’s Pass the Trash, Not Catch the Trash (Part 3 of a Series)

Third in a seriesPart 1: Forbidden Fruit and the ClassroomPart 2: You the Taxpayer Are on the HookRelated: A Sex-Abuse Suspect Ensnared by His Alleged Victim By James Varney, RealClearInvestigationsAugust 28, 2024 To outward appearances, Michael Allen was a revered high school coach in the tiny community of Little Axe, Oklahoma — a caring, charismatic… Continue reading The Sad Lesson of School Sex Abuse: It’s Pass the Trash, Not Catch the Trash (Part 3 of a Series)

Published
Categorized as Intel Tagged