The Wide Canyon Between Carbon Regulations and the Real World

There’s a chasm between the rarified world of international climate negotiators—who will gather in Paris in December—and the people who will have to cope with the policy edicts established by them.

Christine Figures the United Nations’ top climate change official, told Reddit not to expect anything historic. Paris is only a next step toward even more draconian carbon emissions reduction goals [emphasis mine]:  Read more

ISM Manufacturing Tumbles To Weakest In 3 Years As Employment Crashes To Lowest Since August 2009

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Deep Divisions in German Coalition Threaten Merkel's Power Base

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is facing the toughest test of her political career after talks to resolve deep divisions within her coalition government threaten to split the union, with potentially serious consequences for Germany and the EU itself.  Read more

Russia's Achievements in Syria 'Anger' Washington

United States leadership has been annoyed and angered by Russia's achievements in its counterterrorism efforts in Syria, since Washington is backing several militant groups which are fighting to oust Bashar al-Assad, Contra Magazin asserted.  Read more

America Down For The 8 Count?

“It’s a huge struggle for us seeing how quickly the country is being dismantled, I have not yet encountered a fellow service member that signed up for this. Making the ultimate sacrifice, no problem. But this? I feel terrible saying this, but half the country does not deserve the freedom they did not earn.” This was said by Jon Garrick, a career military vet, believes America is in serious decline, with no solution in sight.

After reading that statement in an article it was a double edge sword for me. On the one hand it was very disheartening to hear that about our country. On the other hand it was a bit of a relief, because I knew I wasn’t the only one who felt that way.  Read more

Which way do I turn?

Fred Thompson