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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• Crony Capitalism Caused the Crisis

  Blaming capitalism for crises is a smokescreen politicians use to perpetuate their political monopoly.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on May 15, 2010

• Greece is a Harbinger of Things to Come

  Don't think that what is happening in Greece can't happen in America.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on May 07, 2010

• Drug Czar Supports More of the Same

  A new report calls for ending the Drug War; the drug czar isn't buying it.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Apr 29, 2010

• As Usual, Government Regulation as Political Payoff

  The financial regulation measure before the Senate will only benefit the big banks. Surprise, Surprise!

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Apr 23, 2010

• Why the Constitution Matters in Military Affairs

  Congress must regain its constitutional war making powers from the president in order to restore sanity to our foreign policy.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Apr 18, 2010

• Obamacare is Unconstitutional – Part 2

  The interstate commerce clause doesn't allow Obamacare either.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Apr 07, 2010

• Obamacare is Unconstitutional - Part 1

  Obamacare is unconstitutional and should be repealed immediately.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Mar 30, 2010

• Congress is Still a Rotten, Stinking Corpse

  Congress' latest attack on China is hypocritical, politically self-serving, and ultimately detrimental to our economic well-being.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Mar 18, 2010

• Supreme Court will Uphold our Right to Gun Ownership

  In McDonald v. Chicago the Supreme Court will affirm an individual right to own firearms under the 2nd Amendment.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Mar 11, 2010

• Washington Can’t Even Run a Mail Delivery System

  How is Washington going to run healthcare when it can't even run the Postal Service?

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Mar 03, 2010

• Executive Orders, Nullification, and Recess Appointments

  Obama about to usurp huge amounts of powers from Congress and Supreme Court.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Feb 16, 2010

• Privatize Booze

  State budget crises may force some states to privatize the sale of liquor.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Feb 07, 2010

• Senate Republicans Reward Bernanke with New Term at Fed

  Senate Republicans are hypocrites about big government.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Feb 01, 2010

• Help Haiti Privately, Not Publicly

  The U.S. government should not aid Haiti. The money should come from our pockets.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jan 16, 2010

• Solve Problems, Repeal the 17th Amendment

  The 17th Amendment to the Constitution must be repealed!

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jan 09, 2010

• An Open Letter to Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC)

  Reid's health care boondoggle is plagued by the four “Cs” – constitutionality, cost, corruption, and consent.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Dec 27, 2009

• You Should be Furious!

  From prescription drugs to federal salaries, it seems that Washington only cares about its special constituencies, not the rest of us who are hurting.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Dec 15, 2009

• “Sic Semper Tyrannis”

  Thomas J. Dilorenzo makes a compelling argument that Lincoln was more tyrant than national savior.

  Review by Kenn Jacobine — on Dec 06, 2009

• It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again

  The current stock market bubble like all bubbles has been caused by the monetary oligarchs at the Fed.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Nov 24, 2009

• Hassan Attack Could Have Easily Been Avoided

  Washington's foreign policy must change or we will continue to be vulnerable to terrorism.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Nov 15, 2009