The largest bet that can be made in poker is to go “all in” – putting all one’s money on just one set of cards. But sometimes in real life, the greatest gamble is by doing little or nothing. And…
Category: Politics
World Still Anxious over Violent Egyptian Crisis
Sometimes no news is good news—but not for Egypt’s political crisis. Remember that one? Millions protested against elected President Mohammad Morsi, but then the army removed him in what looked like a coup. As a result, Morsi’s supporters have protested…
Egypt Crisis Deepens—And That’s Costing You Money
Notice those rising gas prices? I told you they were coming. And one of the main points of tension in the Middle East isn’t getting better. More than 260 people were injured and seven killed earlier this week in Egypt,…
Palestinian Leadership in Disarray as New PM Resigns
Well, that didn’t last long. Just weeks on the job, new Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah has resigned. The quick turnover after previous Prime Minister Salaam Fayyad had also resigned raises questions about the stability of the Palestinian government. That should raise…
Germany Shocked by Crackdown on Protesters in Turkey
Sometimes attention can be a bad thing, and that’s exactly what Turkey is getting right now. With ongoing protests across the country, Turkish authorities and police have been cracking down on demonstrations. And Germany doesn’t like what’s happening. An official…
Turkish Opposition: Prime Minister Talking Like A Dictator
With extensive protests continuing in Turkey, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hinted that he too can unleash crowds of supporters. And that didn’t sit so well with the leader of the main opposition political party, who said it sounds…