Tag: Politics

Policies More Important Than Charisma December 17, 2008Ivan Eland Charisma. A commanding presence. Leadership. These are all terms used to describe America’s best presidents, and they already are being used by […]

Chavez’s Stumble November 26, 2008Alvaro Vargas Llosa WASHINGTON—The opposition made important gains in the recent state and local elections in Venezuela. It will now have some political strongholds from which […]

Congo, Death with No Angels November 19, 2008Alvaro Vargas Llosa WASHINGTON—When both sides have a point in a war, you know you are in deep trouble—in deciding whom to help, […]

Obama’s Challenges Are Unprecedented in U.S. History November 17, 2008Ivan Eland Few incoming presidents have been left by their predecessors with as many challenges as Barack Obama. In fact, with […]

The Obama Coalition November 5, 2008Alvaro Vargas Llosa WASHINGTON—The social coalition put together by Barack Obama signifies a political realignment that may well have replaced the one that started with Richard […]

Well, it is likely, according to many sources including Karl Rove, that Obama will decimate McCain.  Further, the Democrats may increase their majority in the Senate to 58/9.  25-35 additional […]

The Conservative Rebellion October 21, 2008Alvaro Vargas Llosa WASHINGTON—A rebellion is beginning to take place among American conservatives, many of them influential commentators who are denouncing the takeover of the Republican […]

In Politics, If You Have to Be Honest, Wait Until the End of Your Term October 6, 2008Ivan Eland In politics, truth telling can be dangerous. Remember when Jimmy Carter […]

Where is the Big Idea? October 1, 2008Alvaro Vargas Llosa WASHINGTON—John McCain won the first presidential debate, but Barack Obama probably won the election. McCain was the impatient tactician, Obama […]

Republicans on the Left and Democrats on the Right September 29, 2008Ivan Eland In the topsy turvy world of Washington, to combat what is being called the “most momentous financial […]