Mark Carney spoke for America’s frustrated allies at Davos – but they’re not going anywhere

Mark Carney spoke for America’s frustrated allies at Davos – but they’re not going anywhere

Mark Carney spoke for America’s frustrated allies at Davos – but they’re not going anywhere America’s Western allies have had enough—or so they say. This week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, one world leader after another expressed frustration with the United States over its increasingly hostile behavior toward them and called for … Read more

Britain must declare independence from America or it will die

Britain must declare independence from America or it will die

Of all the explanations for Donald Trump’s attempt to occupy Greenland, the most superficially attractive is that the president has dementia. In that case, why not pretend to give it to her? Fly him somewhere that looks green, put on a military parade and tell him that’s it. Senile fantasy fulfilled. Unfortunately, the rot goes … Read more

Trump’s approach is wrong, but he should go after Greenland

Trump’s approach is wrong, but he should go after Greenland

Only the bravado of the “art of the deal” could turn a wise purchase into a playground. Lately, the rhetoric coming out of the White House feels less like Thomas Jefferson and more like a high school bully stealing his lunch money. However, America should open its wallet and take Greenland. White House aide Stephen … Read more

When Washington crossed the Delaware at Christmas 1776, it was not in the name of Christian nationalism

When Washington crossed the Delaware at Christmas 1776, it was not in the name of Christian nationalism

I grew up a few miles from where George Washington and his Continental Army crossed the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack on Hessian mercenary soldiers stationed in Trenton, NJ. As luck would have it, Washington launched this daring military coup on Christmas Day, sending three parties (only one succeeded) across the ice-choked waters … Read more

Vance refuses to draw red lines on bigotry as conservatives squabble at Turning Point

Vance refuses to draw red lines on bigotry as conservatives squabble at Turning Point

PHOENIX (AP) — Vice President JD Vance said Sunday that the conservative movement should be open to everyone as long as they “love America,” refusing to condemn a spate of anti-Semitism that has divided the Republican Party and marred the opening days of the annual Turning Point USA convention. After a long weekend of debate … Read more