I completely agree - all of the conservatives are so ready to paint Obama as "weak" on Iran that they're letting their ideology drive the story rather than the facts on the ground. The truth is that none of us really know what's going on in Iran, what the best move is, and what likely outcome will be, other than our gut feel that this situation will not have a happy ending. These types of changes of governments can get incredibly messy and there are so many cases in which democratically elected governments are set up with high hopes and then overthrown inside of a year or two and replaced by a strongman. And there is little the USA or international community can do except say some encouraging words here and there and hope for the...

The traditional bachelors degree is a tremendous waste of time and money. After four years of study and tens of thousands of dollars, you are qualified for an entry level job in your field. Most graduate degrees assume you did nothing in your undergrad, other than develop some basic work ethic and writing ability. The future is 12-month graduate school programs (like exec MBA), full-time (40 hr/week) instructor led courses in specific subjects, and self-study certifications, all combined with relevant experience or internships, resulting in a portfolio that you can show employers.