Monday, 25 October 2010

Fresh blockades as a quarter of France’s petrol stations still dry
Strikers restored a blockade at a major fuel depot in the south of France on Monday, in fresh opposition to President Nicolas Sarkozy’s unpopular pension reform. A quarter of France’s petrol stations continue to run dry.



America Is Gone
There is a whiff of anarchy in the air this morning. As I sit here writing, a conservative victory in the midterm elections looms. But I find no reason to be optimistic.

States of Emergency
Thirty-two states are on the path to UN-inspired carbon reduction, Cap-and-Trade schemes and unconstitutional alliances; the supporting Governors must be held accountable.