If there's anything that passes John Kerry's "global test", it's bumping off pirates.

The opinion of Americans regarding what government ought to be doing has changed.

Time to get rid of an embargo that hasn't worked.

Our governments victory over Swiss banking secrecy is bad not just for the rich, but for all taxpayers.

Should we be more concerned about Islamic terrorism? Or about Russia?

The Chinese dare not call in their loans to the US - their economy would collapse.

How is it just to pass a law penalizing you for something you've already done?

Far from being evil, sweatshops are a blessing for impoverished peasants - they're a huge step up for them.

True poverty is a lack of freedom to make your own choices.

AIG's troubles are not entirely their fault; paying the bonuses is actually in the taxpayers' best interest.