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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• Hypocrisy of U.S. Foreign Policy Produces Terrorism

  U.S. support of tyrants betrays our principles and contributes to terrorism.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jan 27, 2011

• Putting Things in Perspective

  The shooting in Tucson should make all Americans rethink our tragic War on Terror policies.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jan 20, 2011

• Last Words Worth Acting Upon

  Richard Holbrooke knew we should end the war in Afghanistan.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Dec 28, 2010

• Logic, Not Emotions, Should Rule the Day

  Unemployment benefits meant to help the unemployed actually do more harm than good.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Dec 04, 2010

• Your Vote Didn’t Count Last Tuesday

  Fed policy decision cancels out the voice of voters.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Nov 07, 2010

• Grand Rapids Woman Harassed by Fair Housing Do-Gooder

  if America is so free why can't you advertise for a "Christian" roommate?

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Oct 25, 2010

• Statist Policies Cause More Harm Than Good

  A sure fire way to make a situation worse is to involve the government.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Oct 07, 2010

• Republican Proposals Reaffirm the Party’s Commitment to the Failed Welfare/Warfare State

  The House Republican's "A Pledge to America" is a pathetic policy proposal.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Sep 25, 2010

• Deregulation Did Not Cause the Financial Crisis, Welfare Did

  Statists criticize "libertarian" deregulation for the financial crisis. It's all a smokescreen to hide the real cause: the welfare state.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Sep 17, 2010

• Obama’s Policies Hurt the Working Class

  The unintended consequences of Obama's Cash for Clunkers and credit card reform are hurting the working class.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Sep 03, 2010

• Stimulus Spenders and Their Silly Excuses

  At the end of the day, government spending, quantitative easing or whatever the political establishment wants to call it simply doesn’t work.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Aug 27, 2010

• Lies, Intolerance, and Disrespect for the Rule of Law

  The latest debate over the so-called "Ground Zero Mosque" is replete with lies, intolerance and disrespect for the law.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Aug 21, 2010

• Tocqueville as Prophet

  Fed poised for another round of quantitative easing.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Aug 13, 2010

• U.S. Property Rights in Line with Tenets of Communism

  Treatment of private property in America would make Lenin smile.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jul 24, 2010

• Colorado Springs is a Model for the Rest of the Country

  Colorado Springs answers service cuts with volunteerism not new taxes.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jul 14, 2010

• There’s No Recovery, Just More Hard Times Ahead

  All signs point to a deepening recession regardless of the president's spin.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jul 05, 2010

• Why the Hell Are We Allied with Israel? The Sequel

  Ending military aid to Israel is way past due.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jun 16, 2010

• Crony Capitalism Strikes Again

  Crony capitalism rears its ugly head again in the Gulf of Mexico.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jun 05, 2010

• Most Agree, Obama is Heading the Country in the Wrong Direction

  Poll numbers indicate Americans are fed up with Obama and his failed policies.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on May 28, 2010

• Calderon Is a Welfare-Pimping Hypocrite and Congress Out of Touch

  Felipe Calderon has gall to criticize us for problems he caused.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on May 22, 2010