Ron Paul and God

Politicians certainly get religion when they have an eye on the White House. Even the no-nonsense Ron Paul knows he has to play the game to have a chance.

The Dominique Strauss-Kahn Case Revisited

We never did get resolution on the scandal that brought down a contender for the French presidency. Here are some further elements worth exploring.

The One Percent Win Again (This Time in Baseball)

So you think George Bush and his circle “lost” with the World Series? Guess again. The sports ownership situation tells us something profound about the one percent.

The Texas Rangers…And How They Made George Bush Presidential

The Texas Rangers made it to the top of their game. And the Texas Rangers helped George W. Bush get to the top of the political game. Here is the chapter on the Rangers from WhoWhatWhy editor Russ Baker's book, Family of Secrets: The Bush Dynasty, America's Invisible Government and the Hidden History of the Last Fifty Years--the real story of the shenanigans that set Bush up for the big time.

Saudi Royal Ties to 9/11 Hijackers Via Florida Saudi Family?

WhoWhatWhy has found evidence linking the Saudi royal family to Saudis in South Florida who reportedly had direct contact with the 9/11 hijackers before fleeing the United States just prior to the attacks.

What Rupert Murdoch Means For You Personally

Once you get past the shockers of the hacking scandal….it gets worse. Here’s the big picture on how Murdoch’s methods impact the world—Murdoch’s 12 mortal sins.

Two Million Dead—Now What’s That South Sudan Independence About?

Not to be too picky, but we sure wish the New York Times piece on South Sudan’s independence day could have been a little less awe-struck and a little more informative. Hint: there’s a valuable, gooey substance underneath.

Libya: Connect the Dots-You Get a Giant Dollar Sign

Finally, if you look hard enough, you can start seeing the back story to the urgency to remove Qaddafi. It’s an ugly story—and all the ugliness is not on Qaddafi’s side, not by a long shot.

What’s Up With Obama, Torture, and Secrecy?

On torture and secrecy, Obama is carefully treading a path laid by his predecessor. What gives?

What They Don’t Tell You About Oil Industry Tax Breaks

Wonder why the Senate couldn’t bring itself to clamp down on oil industry freebies? Because the “black gold” outfits can be one scary bunch. How scary? You have no idea….