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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• 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

• Keynesians Are Clueless

  Paul Krugman didn't see the Great Recession coming and he doesn't see the next crisis coming either.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Mar 24, 2012

• Bernanke’s Publicity Stunt

  Fed chairman Ben Bernanke defends corrupt banking cartel by criticizing gold standard.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Mar 22, 2012

• Just Who is a Threat to Whom?

  If you look beyond the war propaganda against Iran, it is clear who the real threat to peace is.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Feb 29, 2012

• Romney is Focusing on the Wrong Mechanism

  To help the working poor Mitt Romney should propose something other than indexing the minimum wage for inflation.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Feb 13, 2012

• Is Obama Attempting to Buy Votes from College Students?

  The president is playing politics with the high cost of college.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jan 29, 2012

• Ron Paul is Nibbling at Romney’s Heels

  The Republican race for president is a two man contest between Romney and Paul.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jan 13, 2012

• We Can't Afford the Payroll Tax Cut Extension

  It is crazy to extend the payroll tax cut at this time.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Dec 21, 2011

• Obama is Correct But for the Wrong Reason

  President Obama is right: it will take more than one president to fix our economy.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Dec 15, 2011

• Washington Should Follow Laissez-Faire

  If I didn't know better I'd swear Washington is out to destroy Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Nov 28, 2011

• The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

  NATO's invasion of Libya was about corporatism, not the safety of the Libyan people.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Oct 29, 2011

• Why Was al-Awlaki Denied His Constitutional Rights as an American Citizen?

  Everyone understands that Anwar al-Awlaki was denied his constitutional rights as an American citizen. The question is, why?

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Oct 08, 2011

• A Return to the Gold Standard is a Must

  The gold standard is not only constitutional, it is necessary to cure what's ailing our economy.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Sep 20, 2011

• Revisionism is Alive and Well

  In the final analysis, Ronald Reagan was a big government liberal.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Sep 08, 2011

• Will Hurricane Irene be a Blessing in Disguise?

  Bastiat is correct, Krugman is wrong, destruction is not a boon to the economy.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Aug 28, 2011

• Ron Paul is the Only One

  Wanted: a new president with an understanding of economics, knowledge of international affairs, and a dedication to constitutional rights.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Aug 15, 2011

• We Can’t Afford to Raise the Debt Ceiling

  Obama was correct to reject raising the debt ceiling in 2006.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jul 20, 2011

• Western Imperialism Strikes Again

  The invasion of Libya is about imperialism not protection of civilians.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jun 16, 2011