It seems strange the rational that Republican campaign managers give for not allowing non-Bush supporters into the campaign events. They said that it was because everyone is there to hear Bush speak and so only allowing supporters makes sense. It doesn’t make sense. What makes sense is that you want people who see the events on television to perceive that...

Japan Won’t Deport Fischer Anytime Soon Japan Won’t Deport Fischer Anytime Soon Chess Nerds of the world unite. If you play, have played chess, or seen the movie you’ll be interested in the Free Bobby Fischer movement. Bobby Fischer played chess (for lots of money) in a place that the US said that he shouldn’t. What right does the US...

My previous post has been generating some interest from various people, which is interesting to say the least. Although still in their infancy Optruth is really a unique site. Here you have people that are not for or against the war, rather they are interested in generating dialogue about what has gone wrong. If you are honest you have to admit that mistakes have...

From an article in the FT: Key points 1- Make sure you know who is your potential “high-value” player, which is the person who will place the most value on the deal. 2- Find the decision makers and make sure your they agree with you, then they will sell you from the inside. 3- Make sure that all the people who carry influence are part of the...

Bicker, bicker, bicker if the US presidential election campaign had a mother she would make both candidates stand in the corner, then take a time out, then kiss and make up. Wolf Blitzer had some interesting guests last night; one comment that a guest made that seems to echo sentiments from many is that the whole swift boat issue is really a distraction from the real...