I Still Don’t Believe Obama

May 5, 2008 | Aaron Goldstein

I find it hard to believe that Barack Obama would title his autobiography from one of Reverend Wright’s sermons and then not know what he actually preached.

McCain Shouldn’t Have Picked a Fight With The North Carolina GOP

April 28, 2008 | Aaron Goldstein

At a time when Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are fighting hammer and tong for every vote, the last thing John McCain should be doing is grabbing a mallet and using it to pick a fight with the conservative base.

Democracy A to Z (America to Zimbabwe)

April 20, 2008 | Aaron Goldstein

Life in Zimbabwe may not get much better under Morgan Tsvangirai, but it will surely not improve as long as Robert Mugabe remains in power.

What Will Carter’s Meeting With Hamas Accomplish?

April 13, 2008 | Aaron Goldstein

Absolutely nothing.

Fitna Isn’t Anti-Muslim

April 8, 2008 | Aaron Goldstein

Is it possible to say anything critical of Islam, without being "anti-Islamic?"

Rachel Corrie & The Art of Palestinian Propaganda

March 30, 2008 | Aaron Goldstein

My Name is Rachel Corrie is nothing more than Palestinian propaganda dressed up as art.

My 2008 MLB Predictions

March 25, 2008 | Aaron Goldstein

It's not the Rays or the Rangers this season. You'll never guess which team will be facing the Washington Nationals in this year's World Series.

I Don’t Believe Obama

March 15, 2008 | Aaron Goldstein

If Barack Obama is to be believed, he just figured out that The Reverend Jeremiah Wright is a complete nutjob.

Hillary Needs Obama

March 8, 2008 | Aaron Goldstein

Barack Obama has at least 100 more committed delegates than Hillary, has raised more money than Hillary, and has brought more people into the Democratic Party than Hillary.

Democrats Won’t Abandon NAFTA

March 3, 2008 | Aaron Goldstein

The gravest disservice an elected official can do is to make a promise he has no intention of keeping.

Denmark’s Happy Muslims

February 24, 2008 | Aaron Goldstein

Wherever Muslim communities have congregated in Europe they have made a concerted effort to isolate themselves from the community at large and Denmark is no exception.

Obama Has More Faith in the UN, Iran & Syria Than U.S. Soldiers in Iraq

February 16, 2008 | Aaron Goldstein

Whatever reservations conservatives have about John McCain, it is impossible to imagine McCain willing to leave Iraq in the hands of the United Nations, Iran and Syria.

Could Canada’s Conservative Government Fall Over Afghanistan?

February 10, 2008 | Aaron Goldstein

The Canadian House of Commons is poised to vote on Prime Minister Stephen Harper's proposal to extend Canada's combat mission in Afghanistan until 2011.

Why I Am Voting for John McCain on Super Tuesday

February 3, 2008 | Aaron Goldstein

I am more likely to trust someone who promises little and delivers something than someone who promises everything and delivers nothing.

Could There Be Gold In Them Swamps For Romney?

January 27, 2008 | Aaron Goldstein

With the exit of Fred Thompson, conservatives will settle for Mitt Romney.

Will Israel Bear the Cost for Bush’s Legacy?

January 20, 2008 | Aaron Goldstein

What cost must Israel bear so that President Bush can be forever remembered as the man who brought "peace" to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Could Romney Leave Michigan With a Bronze?

January 15, 2008 | Aaron Goldstein

Michigan should have been in the palm of Romney’s hand. But if Mitt Romney could not win New Hampshire, a year removed as the Governor of its next door neighbor Massachusetts, how does he expect to win a state where his father served as Governor forty years ago?

Some Observations of Obama

January 6, 2008 | Aaron Goldstein

Barack Obama is a handsome, well-spoken young man with very little to say.

Why Musharraf Stands to Gain from Bhutto's Assassination

December 31, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

Pervez Musharraf is all set for a coronation on January 8th.

Is Abolishing Canada’s Human Rights Commissions Necessary?

December 30, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

In Canada, the Human Rights Commissions are convenient venues for harassing conservatives and suppressing free speech, as demonstrated by the Canadian Islamic Congress' complaint against Mark Steyn and Maclean's magazine. Nonetheless, Aaron Goldstein argues that these uniquely Canadian institutions may be amenable to reform.

Should Roger Clemens Sue George Mitchell for Defamation?

December 15, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

In reading the Mitchell Report’s account of Clemens’ activities, I am troubled by the lack of diligence by the former Senate Majority Leader's investigative team in uncovering any meaningful corroboration whatsoever.

Religion Isn’t Romney’s Problem

December 9, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

There are plenty of other reasons not to vote for Mitt Romney.

A Lash of Civilizations (Or Why Sudan Could Not Bear Gillian Gibbons)

December 2, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

I hope that Gillian Gibbons will return to Britain safely. However, I worry about the Britain to which she is returning.

Why Does Sarkozy Trust Chavez?

November 27, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

The political acumen Sarkozy demonstrated in his handling of the French railroad workers strike is glaringly absent when it comes to bringing about the release of Ingrid Betancourt.

Musharraf Must Go

November 19, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

Short of capturing bin Laden dead or alive, there is little reason to believe Musharraf will vigorously pursue al Qaeda and the Taliban.

Jimmy Carter’s Magical Mystery Anti-Israel Book Tour: A Review of Jimmy Carter: Man from Plains

November 12, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

Jimmy Carter: Man from Plains provides fascinating insight into the mind of our most active ex-President.

Gimme More: Some Unsolicited Career Advice for Britney Spears

November 5, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

If Britney Spears is willing to undergo the often painful transition from entertainer to artist, then she has a chance to truly leave a musical imprint on the world.

Giuliani-Torre ’08?

October 27, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

Rudy Giuliani is about as likely to pick former Yankee manager Joe Torre to be his running mate as I am to play centerfield for the Boston Red Sox next season.

Naomi Wolf Cries Fascism

October 20, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

According to Naomi Wolf, the Bush Administration has already initiated all 10 steps necessary to bring fascism to the United States.

Why Al Gore Should Run for President

October 16, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

Should Al Gore get involved in the 2008 Presidential race it exponentially increases the GOP's chance of holding on to the White House.

Palestinian Propaganda Films Screened in Boston

October 3, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

The Boston Palestine Film Festival got underway on September 29th, featuring a variety of films profiling various terrorists and murderers.

Mothers & War

September 24, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

History demonstrates that women leaders will just as surely go to war as their male counterparts and very often for the same reasons.

Mearsheimer and Walt Revisited

September 12, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

While Israel’s close relationship with the United States is a factor for Islamic terrorists, Israel is not the principal reason the United States has a problem with terrorism.

Has The Sun Set On Zimbabwe? A Review of Peter Godwin’s When A Crocodile Eats The Sun

September 5, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

Robert Mugabe’s status as an African icon is just one of the many frustrations faced by Peter Godwin in his 2006 book When A Crocodile Eats The Sun.

Will Canada Get the Cold Shoulder in the Arctic?

August 21, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

The country with the most stake in the Arctic is Canada, particularly as oil resources become more scarce. Will Canada be able to kick the U.S. out of what it considers its "territorial waters?"

Giuliani-Santorum ‘08

August 13, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

If Giuliani doesn’t have a social conservative on his side during Primary season then forget November 2008.

Barry Bonds and the Art of the Homerun

August 6, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

From where I stand in the batter’s box, hitting a homerun is an art rather than a science and Barry Bonds is a master of this art.

Are Ketchup-Flavored Potato Chips What Makes Canadians Different From Americans?

July 31, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

An argument can be made that the Ketchup Potato Chip is a key component of Canada's elusive national identity.

Memo to Gary Sheffield: It’s Not About Race

July 22, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

Throughout his 20-year professional baseball career Gary Sheffield has consistently used race as a crutch.

Your Move, Mr. Brown

July 2, 2007 | Aaron Goldstein

Gordon Brown is entitled to his disagreements with the United States but not at the expense of the security of the British people.