By neutering the public unions, the wealthy would not only vanquish their most formidableenemy but would effectively place the Democrats at a financial disadvantage that might well be impossible to overcome.
Zynga announced that it would soon be launching its own platform, and while it faces an uphill battle, it could soon become a formidableenemy to Facebook if it starts to siphon off games traffic.
Qatar, which hosts a number of Taliban officials, has played a central role in discreet discussions between U.S. officials and representatives of the shadowy militant group, which remains a formidableenemy in Afghanistan even as U.S. and NATO troops begin to withdraw.