How long that will last is another question because if they become more and more secure, they may, in fact, become more like West Europe.

If the FCC takes a hands-off approach, it'll be like flipping a switch, and the lights will all come on for every Internet executive. Any company that has a huge Internet customer base, it's a natural.

This is something that will not affect the stock price ... the stock and other Baby Bells are all good buying opportunities. There is a lot of volatility associated with these companies, but if you want to ride it out they are good buys.

I believe it is still true that conflicts among major powers usually stem from geopolitical rivalries but rarely from economic competition.

When it comes to setting national priorities, determining threats, defining challenges, and fashioning and implementing foreign and defense policies, the United States and Europe have parted ways.

I think most Americans believe that although it's better not to use military force if you can avoid it, that the world simply doesn't provide us the luxury of giving away military force as an important tool of foreign policy.