Philippines, China, Russia, and India Looking at Economic Growth

Mount Apo in Mindanao, Philippines COGwriter While the USA is considered to possibly be on the verge of a “double-dip” recession, many in Asia see growth over there. The Philippines is sounding upbeat: The Philippines may narrow its budget deficit next year to the smallest since 2008 as economic growth accelerates, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima […]

Obama Declares End to Combat Mission, Ogwyn Suggested Changes

COGwriter US President Obama declared an end to the USA’s combat mission in Iraq at a news conference yesterday. But all is not well in Iraq.  Actually, it still does not have a fully-formed government after its last election.  This lack of unity is a signal that it will have more unity problems in the […]