The Progressive Nightmare
The Conservative Solution
Niall Ferguson, historian and author of Civilization, tells Robert Miller his projections for the next decade, including the future of Europe, the MIddle East and the US.
Democracy remains unlikely.

Valerie Jarrett (one of Obama’s lead advisors) was seated at the head table along with several other big-name politicians and a handful of high-ranking military officials. As an officer sporting several stars walked past Jarrett, she signaled for his attention and said, “I’d like another glass of wine.”
Garçon!
White House economic adviser Austan Goolsbee, who was seated next to Jarret, began “cracking up nervously,” our tipster said, but no one pointed out to Jarrett that the man sporting a chestful of medals was not her waiter.
“The guy dutifully went up and got her a glass of wine, and then came back and gave it to her and took a seat at the table,” our tipster said. “Everyone is in tuxedos and gowns at this thing, but the military people are in full dress uniform.”
An Officer and a Gentleman, no doubt.