Is Russia now a totalitarian regime in the Fascist mode? Certainly, Vladimir Putin seems to hold all the real power in the country. Like all dictatorships, though, the problem will come when a succession is needed.

Some thoughts on Israel's "American Problem".

Tom Friedman has these thoughts on Obama and American Jews.

Nicholas Kristof has these thoughts on Tibetans fed up with peace.

Dick Morris has a road map to a McCain victory.

When a nation stops building things, and relies on an economy based on moving money around, it is in decline, according to this piece by Kevin Phillips.