Sunday, January 23, 2005

AJ.  Qatar is about to join Bahrain in a free trade deal with the US. 3:50:24 PM    Comment_ Trackback []

I am not sure why most people were surprised by Bush's inaugural speech.  It contains the essence of what swept the Republicans to power, and what will keep them there.  What is it?  It is the last gasp of the idea of a "nation"  -- a people with a common beliefs, origin, and history.  Bush merely pumped the idea that American nationalism was exceptional. The problem is that we live in a market-world.  Our ability to compete effectively in these global markets determines our long-term success.  Muscular nation-states don't do well in this environment.  They involve themselves in non-economic behavior that radically harms their ability to compete effectively. 8:42:19 AM    Comment_ Trackback []

Good Morning!  Two plus feet of snow and the blizzard is still cranking. 8:15:35 AM    Comment_ Trackback []