We don't know why Faleh Hassan Almaleki came to this country in the mid-'90s, and it's unlikely he'll be able to tell us anytime soon. He's in jail in Maricopa County, Ariz., at this writing, in lieu of a $5 million cash bond. It hardly seems far-fetched, however, to suppose he emigrated from his native Iraq for the same reason immigrants typically seek these shores: America promises opportunity and freedom.
The re-election of President Hamid Karzai creates new headaches for the Obama administration. But it also presents opportunities to be seized. The August election was rigged; the dragged-out recount was a farce. A runoff scheduled for this Saturday was canceled after Karzai's opponent withdrew, saying the process was too corrupt.
Warren Buffett says his railroad buy is an investment in America, but it's also a bet on a recovery in global trade.
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