Harlan Ullman

Dear Don;You asked my advice about properties that might be for sale. Your idea of buying Greenland was stunning. But, unfortunately, the regarding that sale, the Shakespearean view that "something is nasty in Denmark" clearly remains true. And the deal is dead-for the moment. Perhaps that was good luck.That said, you should look elsewhere for international real estate. Perhaps India's … [Read more...] about Dear Don

In politics, contradictions abound. Today's opponent is tomorrow's ally. Yesterday's denial is today's policy. Yet, the linkage, tensions and symbiotic relationships between politics and policy are the heart of governing. That is one of many reasons why the United States is in such deep trouble and its broken government has floundered in providing viable solutions desperately needed by its … [Read more...] about Politics and policy: political plutonium

Here is a simple question that could determine who becomes president in 2020. In 1980, Ronald Reagan asked Americans if they were better off than four years before. The answer helped him trounce Jimmy Carter.Today, are America and her allies safer or more secure than two years ago? The answer must be a resounding no!One hundred and five ago, the guns of August erupted starting World War I. … [Read more...] about The guns and yuan of August

Last week, CNN produced two made for television carnival shows mistakenly called Democratic Presidential Debates. While not always presidential in conduct, almost certainly one of the twenty carnival contestants will be the next Democratic nominee. And perhaps one will be picked for the second slot.Nor if Mr. Webster's dictionary counts, could this carnival be declared a debate at least with a … [Read more...] about The CNN democratic carnival debate

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and American President Donald Trump are facing 21st century political variants of Waterloo, the monumental battle that Wellington won and Napoleon lost. For Boris, it is Brexit. For Trump it is impeachment. Both are virtually inevitable.Johnson's first week in office has certainly set his government on a course for leaving the European Union on October 31st … [Read more...] about Brexit Boris and impeachment don

London, England: On Thursday, Boris Johnson travelled to Buckingham Palace to ask the queen's permission to form a new government. It was granted. And for Mr. Johnson, the challenges may not be as daunting as Churchill faced in 1940. But they will be every bit as difficult as those confronting Margaret Thatcher forty years ago.Brexit tops the list. However, Britain faces a crisis in the Gulf … [Read more...] about Boris at number 10: morning or mourning in Britain?

Windsor Castle, England: While the French were celebrating Bastille Day, Sunday, July 14th was a remarkable day for Great Britain. Both the Wimbledon tennis championship and the World Cricket finals were being played in London. In America, this would amount to the World Series and Super Bowl being held on the same day in New York or Washington.At Wimbledon, the world series of tennis, in a … [Read more...] about Will the sun ever set on Great Britain?

For one of the few times in his presidency, Donald Trump drew bipartisan support for his last minute decision not to retaliate against Iran for shooting down a $220 million Navy Triton drone last week. The president said that the likelihood of some 150 Iranians being killed in a counter-attack was not a "proportionate" response for destroying an unmanned drone. His top advisors recommended … [Read more...] about Proportionate responses do not work!

News Flash: Ivanka Trump reportedly has just bought the rights to the James Bond movies and a new production company called Twenty-First Century Trump. Speculation abounds that Ms. Trump has hired a dream creative team rumored to include former Trump staffers Steve Bannon; Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort on special leave from prison; Michael Flynn; and led by Sarah Sanders. Wikileaks has released … [Read more...] about War in the Gulf: the Trump movie ( satire)