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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• Why the Hell Are We Allied with Israel?

  The U.S. endangers its own well-being by supporting Israel.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jan 04, 2009

• More Money Does Not Necessarily Equal More Wealth

  Is the United States heading down the path carved by Zimbabwe?

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Dec 22, 2008

• Will Obama “Change” U.S. Foreign Policy? Part II

  "Change We Can Count On" is turning out to be just an empty slogan.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Dec 18, 2008

• Russo-Georgian War Revisited

  Former Georgian ambassador to Russia blames his country for conflict.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Dec 05, 2008

• Congress Has Reached New Depths of Stupidity

  Congress has reached new depths of stupidity.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Nov 28, 2008

• Bankruptcy Over Bailout

  Giving the Big Three automakers any money is a waste of money.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Nov 21, 2008

• Paulson: Liar or Misfit?

  What is Hank Paulson talking about?

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Nov 15, 2008

• Will Obama “Change” U.S. Foreign Policy?

  Are Obama's first two appointments indicative of an agent of change?

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Nov 09, 2008

• Potholes Ahead for Main Street

  Washington is doing more harm than good.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Nov 02, 2008

• Hoovernomics Revisited

  Will history repeat itself with the current economic crisis?

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Oct 25, 2008

• The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Governments Often Go Astray

  Bush should follow the Constitution and stop screwing up the economy.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Oct 19, 2008

• Congress is a Rotten, Stinking Corpse

  On November 4, vote the bums out!

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Oct 12, 2008

• Congress Has Sold Us Out to the Big Banks

  In fact, the $700 billion bailout will only do harm to the middle class.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Oct 05, 2008

• A Call to Arms

  America, we have reached the point of no return!

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Sep 29, 2008

• In Defense of Capitalism

  Capitalism is not to blame for the current financial crisis.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Sep 20, 2008

• Fascism in America

  Folks, we have real problems in this country.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Sep 14, 2008

• A Government Bailout that Is No Joking Matter

  Bailing out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is an outrage!

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Sep 08, 2008

• Equal Protection of the Law and Minor Parties

  The latest electoral abuse in Texas is unbelievable.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Aug 30, 2008

• Potpourri

  Barr is up in polls; Mwanawasa death is a big loss; central banking performing at its best.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Aug 25, 2008

• The Other Side of the Russo-Georgian War Story

  The Russo-Georgian War has really brought out the worst in the president and certain members of the media.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Aug 17, 2008