Our Basest Desires: The Cruel Chaos Of Revolution

Robert Stone's characters fall all over the moral spectrum, but between a revolutionary nun, a treacherous spy and an alienated anthropologist, they certainly make for good reading. Author Roland Merullo recommends Stone's A Flag for Sunrise, a rich depiction of Central America in the turbulent '70s.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/09/21/140404394/our-basest-desires-the-cruel-chaos-of-revolution?ft=1&f=1057

bill oreilly

How Obama Unleashed the Turkey Menace

Martin Peretz, New Republic
By George FriedmanCountries and Regions in the NewsSign up for our daily newsletter and receive the latest news, analysis and videos in your inbox!Health problems around the worldThe Legatum Prosperity Index™ assesses countries by outcomes that are made possible by a stron...Countries That Think Working Hard Gets You AheadThe Legatum Perception Of Hard Work Variable measures such factors such as low costs to starting a b...Educational Quality in AsiaAsian countries, particularly East Asian countries, are commonly acknowledged as having the finest p...

Source: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/2011/09/21/how_obama_unleashed_the_turkey_menace_263920.html

al sharpton

Congress May Balk At Higher Taxes On Investments

Under President Reagan, capital gains were taxed at a higher rate than earned income. Since then, the situation has reversed, and unearned income, the province of the very rich, is taxed at a significantly lower rate than most workers' wages. Polls show the public supports changing this. Will Congress?

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/09/21/140662488/congress-may-balk-at-higher-taxes-on-investments?ft=1&f=1014

sarah palin