Low Earth Orbit

Canada fights with Sweden and Mississippi for lowest standard of living

Story. [source]

Depressing story of the day

The banality of evil by Theodore Dalrymple. A discussion of how the state is creating a nation of sheep who will do anything they are told rather than risk their careers. [source, source]

Declining social capital

A excellent post on the topic.

US vs. the Saudi Entity

Editorial in the Asia Times Online about how Riyadh is the true center of opposition to the US. [source]