Recently, I had mentioned on the board that I receive Stratfor analysis. It is one of my main points of reference in shaping my own perceptions of what is going on in our world.

Frankly, I got tired of being told by mainstream media what my opinion should be or irritated by reading some commentary from a journalist who obviously knew little about the subject he/she was reporting on.

But I have to say, that while it does cost me money (you get a 50% discount if you...