Charles Laffiteau

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America is a nation of immigrants. Nearly every person you meet in the US is either an immigrant or descended from immigrants. In 2008 more than one million of our legal immigrants became US citizens – a record number. Indeed, in our total population

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Just as the roots of anti-American terrorism lie in the Islamic world’s frustration with America’s support of Israel at the expense of the Palestinians, the roots of the current environmental catastrophe unfolding in the Gulf of Mexico lie in

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As I’ve written here before, I believe settling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is essential if the United States wants to dry up support for anti-American terrorism around the world. But there is another reason to do so: Iran’s relentless pursuit

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Last time I said that the best way to pressure Israel into serious negotiations for peace with the Palestinians is to use America’s financial support as a bargaining chip. But I also question whether President Obama is willing and able to transform

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In the 60 years between 1949 and 2009, the United States provided more than $106bn in economic and military assistance to Israel, and it’s estimated that America will continue to give more than $3bn annually for at least the next 10 years.

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Spring may be finally here, but as far as America’s relationship with Israel is concerned, it appears that the cold winds of winter have just begun to blow in

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Although I agreed with President Obama that trying terrorism suspects in civilian courts would be a symbol of America’s commitment to the rule of law, doing this isn’t possible as long as so many Americans remain fearful. But should they be?

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Given the previous Republican administration’s cavalier disregard for the constitutional privacy rights of American citizens, not to mention the human rights of those deemed to be enemies of America, I fully understand President Obama’s desire

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Given that the positive impact of President Obama’s policies to revive the economy and reform healthcare may not be felt for several years, it hardly seems fair to judge the success or failure of his proposals at this juncture of his first term in office.

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When President Obama warned his Republican adversaries that he would move forward without them if they continued to refuse to compromise, I was right behind him. At long last, this was the Obama I had been hoping for and patiently waiting to see emerge from

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Last month I wrote about President Obama’s stepping into the lion’s den of his Republican opponents in a debate without precedent. Well last week I got a chance to witness a similar political debate involving the President and his adversaries.

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Last update: 11:01 | 25.02.10 | © Metro Éireann

Ah, New Orleans! The Crescent City, the Big Easy, the birthplace of American jazz and the home of the world-famous Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday) celebrations – the final day of the ‘Nawlins’ winter social season before Lent begins.

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I’m sitting here in my brother’s office in Dallas, Texas, gazing out the window at a foot of snow. It’s by no means the first time I’ve ever seen this much snow in the States – but this is Dallas, where any amount of snow is extremely

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I wonder if those on the left who are critical of President Obama’s decision to send more American troops into Afghanistan have seriously considered what might happen if America simply pulled out of the country. Do they honestly think the Taliban insurgency

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This week I want to applaud President Obama for his dealings over what America should do in Afghanistan. While I have no idea if his new strategy for the country will succeed, I think he has made the best and most moral decision possible under the circumstances.

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The first week of November brought with it mid-term elections for members of the US House of Representatives, who must run for Congress every two years, as well as polls for smaller positions throughout the country. In contrast to last year’s Presidential

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Last week I said that I agreed with the concept that actions speak louder than words. Many of those who disagreed with the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to President Obama have cited the same to support their views. But while I have a great deal of respect

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Back in the States, the reaction of many political pundits to our President’s Nobel Peace Prize has been anything but congratulatory. Conservative talk show demagogues even went so far as to make comments that if uttered by a liberal or Democrat would

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