Monthly Archives: November 2015

Predatory Islamic State Wrings Money From Those It Rules – The New York Times

November 30, 2015 By in Business Administration, Defense Policy, Democracy, Foreign Policy, People, Politics, US Election Tags: , , , , 2 Comments

According to this insightful article from the NYT, the earnings from the militants’ violent collection practices total tens of millions of dollars a month, approaching $1 billion a year, according to some estimates.

Source: Predatory Islamic State Wrings Money From Those It Rules – The New York Times

The conclusion is that the only effective way to counter this group is with military force.

Unfortunately, we need to wait for the outcome of the US presidential election to make serious progress.

Thoughts?

 

Jeremy Corbyn rolls over in face of shadow cabinet opposition and gives free vote to Labour MPs on Syria air strike – live – Telegraph

November 30, 2015 By in Defense Policy, Foreign Policy, Jeremy Corbyn, People, Politics Tags: , , 1 Comment
Jeremy Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

According to the right-wing Telegraph, there will be no official Labour party position opposing air strikes, effectively giving David Cameron the go-ahead for war.

Source: Jeremy Corbyn rolls over in face of shadow cabinet opposition and gives free vote to Labour MPs on Syria air strike – live – Telegraph

This reading of events is diametrically opposed to that presented in the left-wing Guardian.

I sense that the Telegraph is over reporting events and perhaps the Guardian gives us a more balanced view on this occasion.

Personally, I’m conservative in my political views and have already shared my views on this issue.

Thoughts?