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, Delusion, and an Entangling Alliance

  The Bush Administration’s Russo-Georgian War position is indicative of a foreign policy that is inflexible, archaic, and downright stupid.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Aug 10, 2008

• Good News For the Constitutional Amendment that Ensures All the Others

  There have been several positive developments for the 2nd Amendment recently.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jul 29, 2008

• Sell Fannie and Freddie, Now

  Like many government programs, Fannie and Freddie’s objective is noble, but at the same time inappropriate for government to undertake.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jul 18, 2008

• Fear Tactics and Mistruths of the Drug War

  Fear is the tool of policymakers and advocates for many causes in our country.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jul 11, 2008

• Planned Economies Do Not Work - Part IV

  Kudos to Congressional Republicans for defending capitalism and rejecting central economic planning.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jun 29, 2008

• Planned Economies Do Not Work – Part II

  The fact is that the Fed is the primary culprit for the current subprime crisis and housing bubble.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jun 15, 2008

• Planned Economies Do Not Work - Part 1

  With good reason, the economy is the number one issue on voters’ minds this presidential election cycle.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on Jun 08, 2008

• The Rumors of a Military Draft Have Not Been Greatly Exaggerated

  Senator Inouye’s question should incite the electorate to question the political establishment on their individual positions on the draft.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on May 25, 2008

• The Surge is Working?

  Some interesting information came out of his briefing that would lead one to believe the “surge” is not working...

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on May 24, 2008

• A License to Marry?

  The bottom line is this: the government has no right being in the business of determining who can marry whom.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on May 20, 2008

• Are Presidents Above The Law?

  Presidential immunity from prosecution was certainly not birthed by Bill Clinton.

  Opinion by Kenn Jacobine — on May 14, 2008