President Bush emphasized the preternatural wonderfulness of the US government at his “press availability” this morning, how it would save the world (and the victims of the earthquake in particular). For example, the US ambassadors to the devastated nations and their staffs were “working hard.” Ever had any dealings with the diplomats? They’re the DMV with servants. Any real work will be done by private groups like Catholic Relief Services and Doctors Without Borders, as well as the market, to the extent it is allowed to function. Foreign aid not only empowers the governments of these government-oppressed societies, and rewards … Continue reading Person of the Year Speaks