Feature: The View From Abroad

The View from Abroad provides hard-hitting weekly commentary on the political and economic issues of our time. Kenn Jacobine’s experience living and teaching internationally on three different continents gives his articles a unique perspective, unbiased by the socializing effects of the American mainstream media. If you like original ideas, The View from Abroad is a must read for you.

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• When Will Americans Learn that Blowback is Real?

  Americans will continue to live under the threat of terrorism until they learn blowback is real.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Apr 29, 2013

• Economic Fallacy: Minimum Wage Doesn’t Cause Unemployment

  At a time of high unemployment, raising the minimum wage is irresponsible.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Apr 01, 2013

• The Dow Is an Indicator of Price Inflation

  Price inflation is real in spite of what Keynesians claim.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Mar 17, 2013

• This Time it’s Bernanke’s Housing Bubble

  Ben Bernanke is making the same mistake as his predecessor.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Feb 18, 2013

• Highways and Roads in a Free Society

  One of the biggest questions raised against a totally free society is, who would build roads and regulate their use?

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Feb 02, 2013

• Gap Between Rich and Poor Rooted in Government Policy

  There is no recovery, just the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jan 24, 2013

• Thoughts About the Connecticut Killings

  Parents in Newtown, Connecticut aren't the only ones to lose children.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Dec 18, 2012

• The Fiscal Cliff is in Our Rearview Mirror

  It's too late to prevent the fiscal cliff.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Nov 27, 2012

• Another Unintended Consequence

  Price controls are responsible for gasoline shortages in the Northeast.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Nov 03, 2012

• It’s Not Nice to Fool the Free Market

  Statist economic policies always bite politicians in the rear.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Oct 12, 2012

• The So-Called Presidential Debates Are a Waste of Time

  The Obama/Romney showdown avoided the most important issues.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Oct 09, 2012

• Romney's Lack of Judgment and Hypocrisy

  Romney is unfit to be president.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Sep 13, 2012

• The End is Nigh

  Financial collapse is just around the corner.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Sep 03, 2012

• Old Beliefs Die Hard

  Either because of emotions or socialization, old beliefs die hard.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jul 24, 2012

• How the Supreme Court Should Have Ruled

  The Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional regardless of the Supreme Court's ruling.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jun 28, 2012

• America’s Lost Decades

  With median net worth back to 1992 levels, Americans may still be facing two more decades of sluggish economic growth.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jun 24, 2012

• Obama Has Been on a Spending Binge

  It is ridiculous to think Obama is not a big spender.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on May 30, 2012

• The Welfare State has Destroyed California’s Economy

  California is insolvent: dismantling the massive welfare state is the only solution.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on May 16, 2012

• Chalk Up Another One for Gun Owners

  Last Thursday in Salt Lake City, Utah, a gun toting citizen single-handedly ended the stabbing spree of a knife wielding maniac.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on May 01, 2012

• The Pot Calls the Kettle Black

  Department of Justice lawsuit against Apple and others is incredible hypocrisy.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Apr 16, 2012