This morning, Bush's announcement that he will send about 5000 National Guard troops to the Mexican/American border is a bit of a shock to me, I have to say ( Read more... )

Here's a topic that has been beaten around every news org, tv/radio commentator and dinner table but its been one that I have had trouble coming to my own personal opinions, so I throw this out in hopes of any insight ( Read more... )

This inquiry may sound Marxian but work with me, it is Marxian only slightly ( Read more... )

Where can I find an exhaustive list of Straussians?

I've been reading a lot about corporations and capitalism lately and am still not sure what to think about them ( Read more... )

I have a few (large) questions. I figured I'd swallow my pride and see if anyone here is better read on these issues and has anything insightful to say about any of these questions. I apologize beforehand for any spelling or grammatical errors ( Read more... )

Hey everyone ( Read more... )

my political economy class has me thinking about advertising to children ( Read more... )

did we ever have it? there was rhetoric to suggest that was the intent, am I not correct in at least saying this about the Constitution and the Federalist papers and other writings of the time period ( Read more... )

So, my friend has connections, and to make a long story short, he scored an interview with Thomas Friedman for a documentary he's making. He's asked me to conduct the interview (with the help of another friend). In general, I have carte blanche as to where I take the interview.

Any ideas for some good questions?

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