European Union

Left wing ignores economic realities

2012-05-11 09:45:00

As I read the editorial, "Rejecting austerity" (May 9), I couldn't help but think of how well it echoes the left-wing agenda. I disagree with almost every point made, as it only showcases conservatives as the problem. It is all parties and the incessant...

Europe's lesson for the GOP

2012-05-08 11:02:00

The economic and political tumult in Europe has continued this week with anti-incumbent votes in France and Greece as well as signs of disaffection in Italy, Great Britain and Germany. The electorate is angry, and the election results have raised...

Get tough with North Korea

2012-04-30 03:00:00

After four years of negotiating in and with North Korea, I cannot say that I have all of the answers to deal with a regime that defies the expectations of rational thinking, but I do have at least one of them: The Democratic People's Republic of Korea...

Day Trip: Springfest heralds summer in Ocean City

2012-04-27 11:38:00

Ocean City Springfest Ocean City's Springfest sets summer in motion. The four-day event, in its 22nd year, begins May 3 and features live entertainment headlined by The Fabulous Hubcaps, Loretta Lynn, Eddie Money and Survivor. (Loretta Lynn concert is...

America avoids Europe's austerity nightmare

2012-04-17 10:00:00

As the global economic crisis grinds into its fourth year, we now have a clearer sense of which countries responded appropriately to the crisis and those that perpetuated or aggravated their situation. That discussion must begin with a comparison of the...

Government can't dictate upward mobility

2012-02-28 12:45:00

I have habitually and patiently read Thomas F. Schaller's column for some time now. His most recent ("An American recipe for class immobility," Feb. 21) warrants a response. First of all, I am hopeful that Mr. Schaller understands the fundamental...

Letter: 'Encroaching socialism' poses threat to future of United States

2012-02-23 09:03:01

Your liberties and rights are being eroded by the state and the Obama Administration. We are so complacent and ignorant to the news that sits right in front of us. Many of the European Union states are literally burning as we speak because the...

U.S. energy policy: What have we got against Canada?

2011-11-23 03:00:00

It's been a rough month for Canada. America's biggest trading partner and overall non-jerk country just wants to sell some oil to its friends. Canada is sitting on a black-gold mine, but its oil sales are unable to keep pace with production -- a problem...

The Great Recession of 2012?

2011-12-26 00:00:00

Just as the U.S. economy appears to be improving, four sets of forces could thrust America into an abyss rivaling the Depression. •First, for decades, Washington has pursued more open global trade and domestic deregulation. These unleashed great...

Curbing chimpanzee research

2011-12-23 07:00:00

Dogs may be a man's best friend, but on the great evolutionary chain, chimpanzees are humanity's closest relatives in the animal world. Chimps are so much like us physically, emotionally and socially that for decades researchers routinely used them as...

Germany's plan will make euro crisis worse

2011-12-08 11:27:00

European leaders are working feverishly to create what German Chancellor Angela Merkel is calling a "fiscal union" to restore private investor confidence in Europe and rekindle growth. Unfortunately, what she advocates will thrust Europe into a deeper...

Eurozone crisis: EU could learn a thing or two from Alabama

2011-12-15 03:00:00

I've had it with this useless, ongoing charade to "save Europe." It's time to get serious and consider jailing and impeaching some of these European Union member leaders for requisite incentive. Last week's EU show was pathetic. It made me throw a...

Nestled within the eastern Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain is one of Europe's tiniest nations-Andorra.

2012-05-09 14:08:00

Young protesters carry a banner bearing the slogan "We are all Greek" and statistics for youth unemployment in some European Union countries during a march in Lisbon on April 25. Euro zone unemployment is now at a record high since the euro debuted in 1999.

2012-05-02 00:00:00

Music director Vladimir Ashkenazy conducts the European Union Youth Orchestra performing at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.

2012-04-25 08:35:00