Welcome! This is an unapologetic, agenda-free zone. Just commentaries on current events that’ll move you to think, laugh, rage, and even cry.
The Kyoto Protocol on global warming takes effect today. It requires all 141 signatories, most notably 39 industrialised nations, to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases “that pollute the atmosphere” 5.2% by 2012. Each country has specific emissions targets to meet by this date and the worst polluters can compensate for their transgressions by… Read more.
The world is “shocked, shocked” that yet another African leader has upended democracy to assume absolute power over his country. When Togo’s strongman, President Gnassingbe Eyadema, died a few weeks ago, the military installed his son as leader. This contravened the country’s constitutional provisions for presidential succession. In doing so, however, the Togolese were merely… Read more.
Like most DC lawyers, I am challenged on a daily basis to express informed opinions on non-legal matters. However, in the company of lawyers (or worse – politicians), opinions are often spoken but never heard. This weblog will serve as my way to be heard. Read more.
